I am looking at using Split Faced Concrete Masonry Units to build my base. These are cinder block style blocks that have a simulated stone fase and come in several colors with contrasting mortars.
However I was planning on going the dry stack route then filling the cores with regular mortar. My question is, how much bleed do you get of the wet concrete between the courses? It appears the concrete mix to pour in the cells is a bit dryer than say the mix to do the foundation or the hearth. What I don't want is the concrete leeching out between the courses and spoiling the finished face of he CMU's.
I assume I could stand by with a hose and brush to wash off the face.
thanks,
gavin
However I was planning on going the dry stack route then filling the cores with regular mortar. My question is, how much bleed do you get of the wet concrete between the courses? It appears the concrete mix to pour in the cells is a bit dryer than say the mix to do the foundation or the hearth. What I don't want is the concrete leeching out between the courses and spoiling the finished face of he CMU's.
I assume I could stand by with a hose and brush to wash off the face.
thanks,
gavin
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