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Dan Donavin U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.81 Clarity of Response 9.81 Timeliness 9.93 Politeness 9.97 Total Questions 417	I can answer structural and aesthetic questions about natural and manufactured stone. Whether its out existing, future or current work. I can answer a few questions about brick and block work mostly about mortar issues. I can also answer questions about concrete regular and decorative. I cannot answer many structural questions about brick or block laying but I will try to steer you in the right direction if I cannot answer.
Bill-C U.K. On Vacation returns 11/31/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.83 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 9.83 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 15	All question's on bricklaying, stone work ,slab and paving laying concreting plastering renderwork.Setting out with Total Stations from greenfield site to building completion, In the UK only

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Dan Donavin

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I can answer structural and aesthetic questions about natural and manufactured stone. Whether its out existing, future or current work. I can answer a few questions about brick and block work mostly about mortar issues. I can also answer questions about concrete regular and decorative. I cannot answer many structural questions about brick or block laying but I will try to steer you in the right direction if I cannot answer.

Bill-C

U.K.

On Vacation
returns 11/31/2009

All question's on bricklaying, stone work ,slab and paving laying concreting plastering renderwork.Setting out with Total Stations from greenfield site to building completion, In the UK only

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2009-11-20 mortar has washed out on brick wall:

Hi Jack, I would pull out loose mortar a small section at a time and retuck with a just add water profinish mortar mix. You could use a grout bag to help this takes a little getting used to but I think

2009-11-16 repairing damaged brick wall:

Hi Gwen, You can remove and replace bricks a few at a time starting at the bottom of the affected area. Using a level or yard stick to bring them out as you reset the bricks, you should end up much straighter

2009-11-15 mortar yields per bag 1/8"-1/4" thick:

Hi John, I use a mortar mix and add sand to do a scratch coat. I then use surface bond cement for a final coat unless it is a special texture/effect. The side of the bags will tell you how much to

2009-11-14 INSTALLING GRANITE TILES TO AN OLD BRICK FIREPLACE SURROUND:

Hi Joey, A scratch coat is a thin layer of tile thinset applied with a straight edge tile to smooth out an uneven surface. After this layer is dry, you can use a 3/4" notched trowel to apply thinset

2009-11-12 brick mortar:

Hi Liz, Usually we clean brick with diluted hydrochloric acid and an acid brush. This is dangerous work but the easiest way to clean mortar off brick. You could also try a wire brush but that is a lot

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