Forman House

MIXING BAGGED MORTAR

LAYING 1st  COURSE INVERTED 2nd COURSE REINVERTED

It is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

STACKBOND MASONRY REQUIRES IN-JOINT REINFORCEMENT

It is important to cross-web and fully mortar vertical perp joints to avoid air traps, in order to achieve solid fill

 MORTAR JOINTS

Correct placing of in-joint reinforcing will ensure the blockwork will stay together during the grout pour. Propping is also advisable.           (Vibrating or rodding the grout, is a code requirement).

All mortar joints should be tooled. It is a requirement of code

CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR LAYING CAPPING BLOCKS

STACKBOND HALF HIGH BLOCKS

Full mortar joints and cross-webbed mortar required to achieve solid fill, to avoid air traps, in order to comply with code

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BLOCKTEC  have a large range of examples of Fair Face and Honed architectural block walls, using Firth’s architectural coloured masonry, and standard masonry blocks. These walls have various Sto coating system finishes applied to them. Sto Protect external weatherproof system, which meets Code of Compliance, and various internal finishes, from natural look to a high polished luxury finish.
Also featuring Firth concrete surface finishes.

Bonding of capping blocks to parapet walls / garden walls. It is important to have a flexible cementicious waterproof membrane applied to the top of the wall, prior to the caps being bedded