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liam999uk
Basically as posted. Can it be done without problems in the cold weather???
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You can but put anti freeze and rapid hardener through the mix.
If it drops below zero through the night it will bleach the mortar as well.
If it drops below zero through the night it will bleach the mortar as well.
If its for yourself then its up to you but I would't do it at this time of year.
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liam999uk
What about covering it for a few days with hessian to protect from frost and maybe a few sheets of polythene?? Would that help? Been speaking to an old bricklayer I know who recommended this!
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liam999uk
what do you mean by bleach the mortar?
We have successfully done it but it takes a lot of effort. Better to wait for milder weather.
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liam999uk
Surely if protected from frost and rain until set then no problem??? or am I being naïve?
Yes it can be done this time of the year, but you just need to keep an eye on the temp's.
If they fall very low then a sheet is not going to help.
If they fall very low then a sheet is not going to help.
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liam999uk
How low we talking? The problem is I have not got the time to wait for better weather. unless I install a better dry ridge and hip system.
Just pop a tad of frostproofer/hardener in it mate and as long as you hessian it you'll be good for couple degrees below zero. Obviously using a decent sand like meridan red building sand and some blue circle cement not that Quinn shit
You shouldn't do 'wet' work in temps three degrees or less.
Prolonged low temps are the most prohibitive as the muck has no chance to cure.
The mortar bed turns brilliant white if exposed to overnight frost after laying.
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liam999uk
Never again shall I have a roof done on a property. Would rather sell it first....... thanks all.
Its not just a case of covering it with hessian which would help but then you have the problem of the wind blowing it off. As from 2014 latest regs for new roofs stipulate mechanical fixing now.
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liam999uk
am using a mortar security kit
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