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Brick laying

Posted by lyndon watts, on
What proportion of sand to cement is ideal for brick laying
Antony Nelson

Antony Nelson

Most common ratio used is 4 sand to 1 cement. Other ratios can be used such as 5/1 6/1 or 4/1/1 if your using lime mortar.

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