10-14-2014, 11:16 AM
Brickwork
The following mortars are suggested: -
for a 4 inch wall (divider walls in the middle of the house)
cement
and = 1:4
for a 9 inch wall (outer walls)
cementand =1:6
Before beginning work, ensure that the bricks have been soaked in water for 8 hours.
Do not use completely wet bricks as the cement mixture will not stick properly.
After joining the bricks, the correct cutting or raking of the mortar is essential. This helps the adhesion of the plaster. The thickness of the brick joints should not be more than 1 cm. The vertical joints should never be continuous.
It is best not to lay bricks higher than 5 feet at a time, as the mortar should given adequate time to set. The task of joining should begin from 2 corners (3-4 layers).
The parts in between should be filled within the leftover frames. The line level and plumb need to be continuously checked.
Curing must be done for at least 10 days.
The following mortars are suggested: -
for a 4 inch wall (divider walls in the middle of the house)
cement
and = 1:4for a 9 inch wall (outer walls)
cement
and =1:6Before beginning work, ensure that the bricks have been soaked in water for 8 hours.
Do not use completely wet bricks as the cement mixture will not stick properly.
After joining the bricks, the correct cutting or raking of the mortar is essential. This helps the adhesion of the plaster. The thickness of the brick joints should not be more than 1 cm. The vertical joints should never be continuous.
It is best not to lay bricks higher than 5 feet at a time, as the mortar should given adequate time to set. The task of joining should begin from 2 corners (3-4 layers).
The parts in between should be filled within the leftover frames. The line level and plumb need to be continuously checked.
Curing must be done for at least 10 days.