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Any builder types out there?

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BobClayton

BobClayton Report 10 Jan 2005 11:12

Yes 3 to 1 sand to cement for things like walls. Make sure it's builders sand (soft) not sharp as this will set like rock and mortar needs to be softer than the bricks. Bob

**Sheesh

**Sheesh Report 10 Jan 2005 10:47

Thanks Jess, have just asked Jeeves and he reckons I need gravel too??

**Sheesh

**Sheesh Report 10 Jan 2005 10:45

Nope, didnt think of that doh!

Unknown

Unknown Report 10 Jan 2005 10:44

have you asked jeeves ?

**Sheesh

**Sheesh Report 10 Jan 2005 10:43

Hi, I need to know what ratio of sand to cement I have to use to build some bricks back up please.