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Bricklaying & Repointing

What mix shall I use

Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.49 PM

I'm building a pond out of dense blocks laid flat, and not sure what mix I should use. Around 3 rows will be underground I was told use 3:1 below ground and 6:1 above, just didn't seem right

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7 Answers

Anonymous user

3 to 1.
Answered24 June 2019
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K.wheeler-osman

Rating: 5 out of 5
Southampton
3x1 below ground 5x1 above ground
Answered24 June 2019
0

Anonymous user

Hi A 4:1 mix will be fine, sort sand , Portland mastercrete with a waterproof mortar add mix. Hope this helps
Answered25 June 2019
0

BORDER STONE RESTORATION

Rating: 5 out of 5
Peebles
Firstly I wouldn't use blocks for a pond ,use engineering bricks in English bond 3/1: mix with a good water proofing for the entire project .
Answered25 June 2019
0

D L T building services

Rating: 5 out of 5
Bolton
I would just use a simple 4-1mix for the whole job.
Answered26 June 2019
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B W Brickwork

Rating: 5 out of 5
Waltham Cross
Use 3/1below ground But use 5/1 above ground if cement is to strong the blocks will crack
Answered26 June 2019
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