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Originally Posted by Crowbob
Very carefully examine the old mortar. Way back when it wasn't the best stuff. It's not uncommon for it to have 'calcified' (my word) into a grainy crumbly dust.
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There are lots of areas where the mortar is washed out from the previous homeowner allowing the gutters to overflow on a particular corner of the house.
I'm wondering if I should dig away at the dirt higher on the walls in certain areas, or just leave it be.