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02-11-00, 09:05 AM
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I'm a true rookie - building a flagstone patio on a slab and a cement block wall. What is the morter mixture for each, and the grout for flagstone?
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02-11-00, 10:27 PM
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Mortar for block
There are a few!
Please call or visit your local Building Department for advice. They don't bite!
Type S: (exterior or below ground)
1 Portland Type 1, 1/2 Hydrated lime, 4 sand.
OR:
1 Masonry Cement Type S, 3 sand
OR:
1/2 Portland, 1 Masonry Cement Type S, 4 sand
Mortar for flagstone
1 Portland, 3 to 4 Sand
add up to 1/2 fireclay for bulk if you like.
Grout for flagstone
1 Portland, 3 sand
There are a few!
Please call or visit your local Building Department for advice. They don't bite!
Type S: (exterior or below ground)
1 Portland Type 1, 1/2 Hydrated lime, 4 sand.
OR:
1 Masonry Cement Type S, 3 sand
OR:
1/2 Portland, 1 Masonry Cement Type S, 4 sand
Mortar for flagstone
1 Portland, 3 to 4 Sand
add up to 1/2 fireclay for bulk if you like.
Grout for flagstone
1 Portland, 3 sand
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