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Compared my mortar mix ratios side by side and found the sweet spot
I ran two test walls last week using a 4:1 sand to cement mix on one and a 3:1 on the other to see which held up better after a rain. The 3:1 came out way stronger with almost no crumbling at the joints, but it was a pain to work with because it set too fast. Has anyone else tried different ratios on a job site and settled on one that balances strength and workability?
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margaretk891h ago
@skyler_white95 is right, 3:1 with retarder is the sweet spot.
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spencer66411h ago
Throw a handful of lime in the 3-1 mix, it'll slow the set down and make it butter smooth to work with without sacrificing strength.
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