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Yes - backer boards have an extra strength, plus levelled out the highs and lows between the beams, and lastly added the extra height we needed. Managed to add a little extra fall by putting more adhesive beneath the boards on the house side. All in all it worked out well. Just need grouting now!

Sure - we are tiling it this weekend so fingers crossed. So far I have slurried it to lock in the blocks and we are going to use tile backer boards onto the BnB instead of a screed. Quicker and easier to install and similar price.

Hi - I’ve built a suspended block and beam terrace to sit below patio doors. Plan is to tile onto this using same tiles as inside - 900x600x25 limestone tiles and tiles will end up flush with doorstep. I’ve built a fall away from house into the block and beam but not sure it’s enough (it’s...