"Bry" wrote in message
Well, I have researched ivy on houses as I live in an old 1871 brownstone covered with ivy and was concerned
about dammage. The construction is solid brick walls with sandstone cladding over them, which I expect is softer
than your bricks. I can't tell you anything about the mortar, except I doubt it's the original 132 year old
stuff.In my case the ivy dates back to the late 70's and is very well established with huge thick woody trunks at
the base.

'Two nations separated by a common language' ;~. Your reference to Brownstone suggests you may be talking about
'Boston Ivy' rather than Hedera helix. Still much the same as far as the arguments and problems go. Both cling in a
similar manner and both cause similar concerns to property owners.

Rod