Then mound it up.
Repair hole in exterior brick wall.
Repair methods vary depending on the size and location of the hole.
These have hundreds of tiny holes in the face to allow the brick to breath and stopping all rodents and all but the tiniest of insects to enter the walls.
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Plaster was a popular material to cover walls with prior to the 1950s and was used over lathe and masonry.
New brick buildings are of course built with newer products that combat the issue one of the more popular is a plastic brick sized insert that replaces bricks every few feet or so.
Allow this layer to dry for a bit until the surface is slightly firm but not hard.
Slowly add water until the mix is stiff enough to form a ball.
Mix up enough mortar for 30 minutes use.
This is a critical step because dry materials will suck the moisture out of the new mortar and prevent it from curing properly.
Changing the location of the cable wire or pipe leaves a gaping hole through the brick wall where water dirt and debris enter the structure.
Apply your plaster patching compound to the hole.
If your plaster walls get cracks dents or holes consider repairing the plaster rather.
Some holes pass through the mortar joint while others penetrate through the brick itself.
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The mix should stand without collapsing or slumping.
Wait until the next day before filling the joints.