I am in the process of building a new house by direct labout.
The timber frame is up and the blockwork around it has been completed.
Recently I have noticed and it has been pointed out to me that the mortar between the blockwork was badly mixed, i.e. it is very soft ( you can scrape it away with you nail !! ).
I had to drill some holes through the blocks today but as soon as you touch them with a hammer action drill, the blocks come loose.
Also I've noticed that after some rain the morter seems to soak up the water a lot and looks like wet sand, other parts of the walls seem ok, so you can easily see the difference
Anyone seen this before ??
The timber frame is up and the blockwork around it has been completed.
Recently I have noticed and it has been pointed out to me that the mortar between the blockwork was badly mixed, i.e. it is very soft ( you can scrape it away with you nail !! ).
I had to drill some holes through the blocks today but as soon as you touch them with a hammer action drill, the blocks come loose.
Also I've noticed that after some rain the morter seems to soak up the water a lot and looks like wet sand, other parts of the walls seem ok, so you can easily see the difference
Anyone seen this before ??