crumbling brownstone lintel

The lintel over the entryway to my brownstone is crumbling. Some small chunks have fallen off. It’s late in the year to start a restoration project. What can I do in the meantime to stabilize the situation? (photo is upside down — sorry) [IMG_1032](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:SNhJ:img_1032.jpg.jpg)

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in Exteriors 7 years and 4 months ago

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neweco | 7 years and 4 months ago

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Well for starters, chip out any loose material before it becomes a hazard to anyone.

Augustiner | 7 years and 4 months ago

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You can have the demo done any time a year, and start with rebuild as temperatures allow