Adding one row of bricks All manner of questions and solutions to problems and issues surrounding the subject of brickwork, blockwork and stonework

[martcol]

I want to add a row of bricks to a retaining wall. The bricks would be just one row with them placed i their side. The existing retaining wall is painted and in a bit apprehensive about busking on top of that. Any advice please?

[stoneyboy]

Hi martcol,
If the top of the wall is painted you will need to remove the paint back to a masonry face or the top course will not bond properly.
Regards S

[martcol]

Hi martcol,
If the top of the wall is painted you will need to remove the paint back to a masonry face or the top course will not bond properly.
Regards S

Thanks for chipping in. What if I added some external PVA to the wall?

[martcol]

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[martcol]

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[stoneyboy]

Hi martcol,
PVA will not help. It looks like there is already a slab top on the wall so I don’t think adding a course on top will be successful. Suggest you find an alternative - how about oak railway sleepers?
Regards S