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Iv got 5600 bricks to lay in flemish bond , brick and a half wall . how much sand and hydraulic lime will i need .

will this give me a 5 . 1 mix

Ygeorge40 15th Jun, 2011 Bricklaying
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Get 6 tonne bags of sand and 4 bags of lime to be on the safe side

GJ Builders 15th Jun, 2011
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hi,exactly has gj said.and it is worth gaugeing with a bucket so you keep the same colour.many thanks nick

kentish builder 16th Jun, 2011
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or you could forget the lime wich is more commonly used in stone construction and use sand cement and plasticiser

brickandblockwork solutions 17th Jun, 2011
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YES 6 TO 7 TON BAGS AND 5 BAGS LIME one ton bag lays 800 bricks

a c fuller builder 18th Jun, 2011
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