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Warning: an old timer in Philly told me my mortar was too wet for the cold
He said 'you're making slush, not mortar' when I was working a job last December. I started mixing a bit drier and the bricks stopped sliding, plus the joints set up way better. Anyone else have a tip that saved your butt in winter work?
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avery8126mo ago
Wait, what if the old timer was just messing with you? I've used a wetter mix in the cold before and it worked fine as long as you work fast and cover it up right away.
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oliver_carr286mo ago
That old timer was right on the money. Dryer mix is the only way to go when it's cold. You have to watch the water like a hawk, because any extra just freezes and ruins the bond. I keep a tarp and a heater nearby just to warm the sand before I even start mixing.
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