Patching mortar/concrete

[GhostOfTomJoad]

So we're still battling the ants this fall (trails of 'em are streaming in from neighbors on both sides) and I've found a few entry points where they're getting into small cracks in the mortar between the exterior bricks as well as a few spots between the foundation & the wood siding. I've plugged a few of these already w/ some spray foam insulation, but only in very low spots that aren't noticeable.

So what's the best way to fill in these small cracks? The spray foam--like caulk--doesn't match the mortar mix & would look pretty stupid, plus I don't know how permanent of a bond it would form. And I really don't want to buy a 40lb bag of mortar mix only to use 1 lb. of it & then have the bag lying around in the garage forever.

Any suggestions? Is there a good ready mix type of mortar fill in a 5 gallon tub or something that I can use?

 

[WooHorn]

Sounds like you need a moat. I wouldn't plug the weep holes in the brick. I would just fill the holes with poison!

 

[WooHorn]

Sounds like you need a moat. I wouldn't plug the weep holes in the brick. I would just fill the holes with poison!

Also, ask Scott Peterson about the importance or keeping surplus concrete mix around for as long as possible!!

 

[horn4life]

What might work is either grout or tile adhesive which both ocme in grey colors. I woudl think the grout (SANDED) might be more consistant with what you need.

As for weep holes try steel wool and spray the wool periodicly with insecticide.