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My uncle said to use a 3/8 inch joint for a garden wall and I should have listened
He told me to stick with a 3/8 inch joint for the whole thing, but I figured a 1/2 inch would be fine and go faster. Halfway through the build in my backyard, the wall started to look wavy and the mortar was drying too fast in the sun. I had to tear down two courses and start over with his advice. Has anyone else had a joint size mess up a simple job like that?
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taragrant2mo ago
Oh man, I did the exact same thing with a brick patio! That smaller joint really does lock everything in tight and keeps it from shifting. I learned the hard way too, but it turned out way better once I switched.
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ryan_kim632mo ago
Wait you used brick too? That stuff is way heavier than pavers, how did you even move it all by yourself? My back hurts just thinking about it.
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wade4384d ago
You ever try stacking them in a wheelbarrow with a buddy? I did half a pallet at a time, took breaks, and my back still let me know about it the next day.
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