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Mortar mixing ratios for bricklaying

Posted by Thomas Wall, on Sat 28 Jan 2023 11:22am

I've had a wall made in my house with a mortar ratio of 1 cement, 1 lime and 8 sand. Will this be of sufficient strength for a 1 metre high fireplace surround?

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