Will a half inch thick bed joint be enough for 2 inch thick lime stone caps? 3/8" bed/ head all good. If you need 1/2" to achieve a certain elevation fine as well. Seein as you...
Replies 73Will a half inch thick bed joint be enough for 2 inch thick lime stone caps? 3/8" bed/ head all good. If you need 1/2" to achieve a certain elevation fine as well. See as you'v...
Replies 73I like Sika and the painters tape is a must to keep the job professional. The Sika SL is a dream to work, but as it is a SL it has obvious limitation per application.
Replies 73I grew up on Lake Erie. And fish it regularly when I return to visit. That opens a debacle of obstacles. Lake-effect winds, bitter cold temps, snow and the list goes on. The foo...
Replies 35I can build anything if it engineered right and I wouldn't do it if safety was an issue. Oh, one last thing before I leave for the day: To add to the logistical difficulties of ...
Replies 35I'd tell your client to stand under that right column behind that gate might as well be a fence. Then open and shut the gate as he looks straight up at that accident waiting to ...
Replies 35Looks like whomever wanted it really didn't in the end. The side walk/entry way is almost covered by the greenery. I know I wouldn't ever open that gate myself?
Replies 35Let engineer design and put his stamp on that! Don't know who or why but to each is own. That hurts my eyes.
Replies 35Your using natural lime stone not pre-cast?
Replies 73What is the wall your capping? Retaining, knee wall, curtain or wing?
Replies 73I assume your talking about fluted block when you say ribbed?
Replies 73Sandblast with walnut shells or corn cobs.
Replies 28One of my Masons brought this to ask about, after he over heard some talk about breaking trowels.
Replies 61Use a Booger Hog they are the answer. We have several. Made by the same company that makes Mud Hog and Grout Hog.
Replies 11Why does it matter what type of carpentry he does. You never form anything outta lumber when pouring concrete, or building an arch? To remove the drum on my Imer mixer from the...
Replies 22What type of carpentry do you do with a mixer? Just wondering? Have a local Mason or small engine mechanic check it out. Have you started it and that's when you found the issue?
Replies 22191186 191194 191202Just quick update as the shipping services involved were a little behind. Persistence pays off when you're not 100% satisfied. After talking to a few folks a...
Replies 61You contract directly with the government as a masonry contractor? Well it's OUR tax dollars that are payed out through certified payroll. So the irony is you and I and all othe...
Replies 61Touché JBM so gand having civil conversations.
Replies 61Ive lost at least 2 trowels from hitting them against the scaffold when its cold. Sh!t breaks I cant believe anyone gives a crap. Just buy a new one. So you buy a new truck/ car...
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