2007-03-05 03:51:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Hi UK builder here, for general wall area above the dpc ground level in areas of severe or need high durability it is recommended 1 cement to 3.5 sand when with air-entraining plasticiser ( frost ) or 1 masonry cement to 3 sand.
Other areas and general use between 1 to 4 and 1 to 5 mix
Below dpc and stacks ( high durability ) 1 to 3.5
These are when using ordinary portland or sulphate-resisting cements.
2007-03-05 06:24:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strong mix 3 to 1 Normal mix 4 to 1
2007-03-05 07:38:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How To Lay Breeze Blocks
2016-11-10 00:10:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Below damp proof course 3 : 1
Garden wall 4 : 1
House wall 5 : 1
2007-03-05 08:54:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends where you are using them (by the way, there haven't been breeze blocks for years-it's more a generic term now, they are concrete blocks and are very good these days) use the 1:3 for external work, a weaker mix for internal.
2007-03-05 04:59:10 · answer #5 · answered by busterdomino 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you kidding? All you have to do is stack those little suckers on top of each other, and the bran does a molecular bonding number that makes Super-Glue look like WD-40. The only exception is if the bran muffin building blocks have raisins in them. Then you have to stack 5 lb. weights on them for an hour. Why, you might ask? (Well, you *might* ask, ya know, just to be polite.) Otherwise, they just keep right on raisin' until they float away!
2016-03-18 04:26:56 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder if these are the lightweight type, or heavy concrete?
If the former, they are much easier to work with.
If heavy ones, follow Snags-man's excellent advice; be sure to use the plasticiser (for small quantities I believe washing-up liquid can be an acceptable substitute) and keep the mix fairly stiff, or the weight of the blocks will squeeze it out.
2007-03-05 09:06:15 · answer #7 · answered by clappydoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basic morter mix will suffice for garden use. 1 part cement to 3 part of sharp sand.
2007-03-05 03:54:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Building sand and cement ,6 sand to 1 cement.Mixed with water until firm but fluffy(not too wet)if it starts to set you can add more water to make it workable again.ONCE ITS SET ITS SET.My partner has worked on buildings for years.Thats how i know.
2007-03-05 03:59:47 · answer #9 · answered by patsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋