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Justaddwater

Thanks Stoneyboy.
Could I use concrete blocks in the middle to save on materials, but obviously using lime?

Justaddwater

I'm looking to build some piers alongside a bungaroosh wall to add support. I'm thinking about a single concrete block laid flat and tied to wall where possible with stainless frame ties, then wrapping the blocks with brickwork. My question is: Would it be ok to use sand and cement for the new work ...

Justaddwater

Thanks Stoneyboy.

Nice straightforward answer. I am just a bit concerned about the amount of weight on the footing with just the height of blocks on top

Justaddwater

I'm looking to build a retaining wall, probably in standard concrete blocks laid flat. It will be about 7m long and minimum of 1.3m high and will be filled behind with hardcore. The ground I think is chalk, but my questions are:- 1. Will a 9" wall be ok without piers? 2. Am I better off making ...

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I am looking to repoint a victorian garden wall which is about 26m2, but I need some advice on which type of lime mortar to use as I don't have extensive experience with this. My questions are:- 1.The customer likes the idea of a weatherstruck joint, but can this be possible with lime mortar and is ...

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