Garden brick wall

[MattBaines84]

Hi there,

I’m building some brick raised beds on some concrete footings. I laid the concrete today and was just wondering how long I’d need to leave it before I can start building the wall?

Also, how long does a brick wall need to cure before it’s effected by rain?

Thanks so much

 

[Ollyfp]

If it's dry and your brickwork is covered, it should be fine in a couple of days, but be careful with raised beds! That damp soil can get VERY heavy and then you're expecting a single skin brick wall to act as a retainer.
If your raised beds are small, you should be fine, but it might be an idea to add weep holes at the base.
Belt and braces etc.
Good luck with your project!

 

[noseall]

Hi there,

I’m building some brick raised beds on some concrete footings. I laid the concrete today and was just wondering how long I’d need to leave it before I can start building the wall?

Next day.

Also, how long does a brick wall need to cure before it’s effected by rain?

24 hrs for rain. But keep it covered in any case. It can still be affected by frost days later, especially if the bricks are hard.