Mortar Combat?

[stonecutter]

Re: Mortar Combat?

Any supply yard should carry masons sand, which isn't as coarse as concrete or B type sand. You can always sift out larger particles if coarse is the only thing you can find.. Very fine sugar sand, should only be used in very thin mortar joints...1/8" or less.

[zekebv]

Re: Mortar Combat?

I'm lucky to have a good supply yard that carries pretty much everything. It's more an issue of my not knowing what is the best bet.

Thanks for the feedback.

[stonecutter]

Re: Mortar Combat?

Go with the masons sand for your mix since you can get it.

[zekebv]

Re: Mortar Combat?

Will do, thanks again!

[msylt]

Re: Mortar Combat?

This is my second post here. Question...I'm already done with the support and platform. The herringbone array of bricks is up. I purchased 150 lbs of what is called Hi Cast from Alsey. The ppl at rhe store said it would work for my application. They also sold me some flue set for the inside side of the joints. The hi cast is moldable fire clay from what I understand. This should work for my mortar shouldn't it??
I also sent a photo of the outdoor kitchen as it is so far. oven in the middle.

[Tscarborough]

Re: Mortar Combat?

After reading their literature that will work fine.

[msylt]

Re: Mortar Combat?

Thank you!!