Just doesn't want to stay up

[Barry Adair]

Always look up
This previously fallen and repaired arch section is in a failing foundation location 17' up at the front entryway
Disclosure said it has been repaired 3 times along with the foundation
4 year old house...they need better repair contractors

[Larry D. Kage]

Don't they make stretchier mortar for those situations?

[Barry Adair]

Originally Posted by lkage

Don't they make stretchier mortar for those situations?

s t r e t c h i e r

Like that word can I use it for my reports...

[Larry D. Kage]

Originally Posted by badair

s t r e t c h i e r

Like that word can I use it for my reports...

Just let me know if ya use it up, okay?

[William J. Decker]

Originally Posted by lkage

Just let me know if ya use it up, okay?

How did you write it? "Improperly repaired"?

[rcooke]

Originally Posted by lkage

Don't they make stretchier mortar for those situations?

They forgot to add the glue remind them for next time to use enough glue ..
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[Larry D. Kage]

Originally Posted by wdecker

How did you write it? "Improperly repaired"?

I'm guessing you're asking about Barry's post #1...

Mortar joint separating...

[Larry Ewens]

Now there is a classic example of the difference between a mason and a brick layer. Does no one know how to make a keystone anymore?
Larry

[bmullen]

Oh crap. When I saw the thread title I thought I could get some cheap Viagra here.
The search continues !!!!

Bill Mullen

[William J. Decker]

Originally Posted by dedwards

Write what it is; mortar joint failure/separating. "Improperly repaired" might be an assumption and does not address the issue. Could be a product failure. We all tend to overthink the problems at times.

Cheap, non-professional contractors generally use cheap and non-professional materials. My point stands.

[William J. Decker]

Originally Posted by bmullen

Oh crap. When I saw the thread title I thought I could get some cheap Viagra here.
The search continues !!!!

Bill Mullen

Your problem, Bill. Can you say "thread drift".

Too much information.

Hope this helps;

[William J. Decker]

Originally Posted by lewens

Now there is a classic example of the difference between a mason and a brick layer. Does no one know how to make a keystone anymore?
Larry

And a clear indication of people wanting the best work, but not being willing to pay for it.

That's why I recommend repair by a licensed and insured contractor.

If they mess up, their insurance pays for it.

Simple, really.

[Brian A. MacNeish]

Someone mentioned a "keystone (brick)" previously and may be on the right track! A properly designed arch uses gravity to its advantage....if the supporting bases are solid, the above loads force the arch units together. Why is this arch failing? Are either of the two outer support walls/columns moving outward to allow the settlement/separation we see? Or is this simply decorative with no load at all....in which case, maybe enough crazy glue may stick it to the upper load carrying beam or structure!!!!! LOL

[Jack L. Gilleland]

Just how did those Romans do it without Super Gorilla Glue???

[Scott Gilligan, CMI]

Falling arches? Maybe they should get a pediatrist instead of hiring the same stooges over and over again.