I know of numerous options but would love feedback from someone that has done this and what you used

Slight lean to LocTite Concrete non sag at the moment

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Posted by ItzMe1972

Member since Dec 2013

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Posted on 8/29/23 at 8:35 pm to Bayou

There are little cracks and there are big cracks.

Can you be more specific on what type of cracks and the reason the mortar is cracking?

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Posted by Bayou

Boudin, LA

Member since Feb 2005

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Posted on 8/29/23 at 8:39 pm to ItzMe1972

A vertical separation line in mortar between bricks. I'm thinking it's simply a settling thing.
Not a hairline crack but a bit wider

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Posted by PaBon

UPT 17th W/D

Member since Sep 2014

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Posted on 8/29/23 at 8:53 pm to Bayou

Post some pics and we can see mortar color. Best bet would be dig out mortar joint and repoint area. If it keeps settling the caulk if going to look too much like a patch job. You can repoint fairly quickly with a basic grinder and diamond blade.

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Posted by mdomingue

Lafayette, LA

Member since Nov 2010

44294 posts

Posted on 8/30/23 at 8:06 am to Bayou

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A vertical separation line in mortar between bricks. I'm thinking it's simply a settling thing.
Not a hairline crack but a bit wider

Keep a close eye on that area, you could be experiencing some foundation sagging or failure. Post pics and one of the resident experts will opine, I am sure. Cracks bigger than 2 MM (5/64 inch) are very concerning. The recent heat wave could be causing smaller cracks though.

Here is a link to a page you can check out. https://civilunlimited.com/a-detailed-guide-to-brick-wall-cracks/

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