New polyglues to replace mortar in concreteblock walls. Said to be more than5x the bond strenth required by code.
Pressure testing in some cases showed the block breaking before the joint would, but you can see that happening with mortar also.
It will be interesting to see building practices in 20 years.
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I was under the impression that a good mason would mix the mortar so that it would break before the block. ?
I thought a good wall that was cracked was supposed to crack along the mortar line.
-zen
we test mortar block daily. a block is spec at 2500 psi. we have some mortar breaking at 5000psi
I'm sorry...I just can't let this go without asking...
Did you intend the thread title to be a play on Journal of Light Construction or was that pure coincidence? Because if that was coincidence...nah, had to be planned right?
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Ive wondered for a long time why they didnt have peel n stick concrete blocks with all the new strides in adhesives.
I waiting for peal and stick paint.
They have that . You peal the lid off and stick the paint up on the wall ,small sections at a time.
Just big Legos... that's the likely future of construction!"But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.... and just as you want people to treat you, treat them in the same way."
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You said "can't let go" in a reply to razz?
Oh well--oh yah, cool photos in the current issue.Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)
Interesting, thanks.
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>>>"New polyglues to replace mortar in concreteblock walls. Said to be more than5x the bond strenth required by code."<<<
Oh great razzman...
What are these polyglues of which you speak?
Can I point a chimney with them?
http://tinyurl.com/87m2h3rd item heading down.
Jon Blakemore
Thanks Jon.
No info on repairing brickwork so I e-mailed the company.
See what they say...
saw the article
the product requires perfectly level footers because no height adjustment is possible with the adhesive.
carpenter in transition
You set your first course with mortar, then level up your last course ( if it needs it).
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