GET THEM OUT (.)(.) 39 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 getting my order in the morning for my new kennels, as mine are shite, also with me being dropped on the head as a young un, am abit slow, , already got the concrete base, but i have never layed ( or bein layed ) before, what mix do i want when using soft sand ??, theres a slight fall on my base ( for drainage ) so i shouldnt have to set up a string line should i ?? aslong as i keep to the base and make sure the back in straight should be fairly straight forward ?? i hope, any advice would be grand !!! thanks in advance, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArchieHood 3,692 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 getting my order in the morning for my new kennels, as mine are shite, also with me being dropped on the head as a young un, am abit slow, , already got the concrete base, but i have never layed ( or bein layed ) before, what mix do i want when using soft sand ??, theres a slight fall on my base ( for drainage ) so i shouldnt have to set up a string line should i ?? aslong as i keep to the base and make sure the back in straight should be fairly straight forward ?? i hope, any advice would be grand !!! thanks in advance, 4:1 sand to cement,add a small drop of washing up liquid to the water, build the wall level Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tsteve9999 456 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 getting my order in the morning for my new kennels, as mine are shite, also with me being dropped on the head as a young un, am abit slow, , already got the concrete base, but i have never layed ( or bein layed ) before, what mix do i want when using soft sand ??, theres a slight fall on my base ( for drainage ) so i shouldnt have to set up a string line should i ?? aslong as i keep to the base and make sure the back in straight should be fairly straight forward ?? i hope, any advice would be grand !!! thanks in advance, Mate, do yourself a favour and don't try it. Find a mate who's in the trade and give him a drink or something, because bricklaying is a skill that takes a good long time to learn. If you insist on trying yourself 3 parts sand to one cement will do you, but you will definately need a line, even more so if the base has a fall on it, and a decent level too. Oh, and soimething to cut the blocks too if they are concrete. All the best if you give it a go. Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GET THEM OUT (.)(.) 39 Posted November 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 thanks, thing is my kennels are shite as i quickly knocked them up when i just moved in !!! and am very desperate to get my new kennels up especially with the bad weather coming, , i work for a small firm that does drives, curbing, edging, tarmacing, play areas, e,t,c, , so am not completely out my depth, ( i might be saying someting different tomoz mind you )i work for my father inlaw, he has done it for years but he is flat out with work for the next 3 week, including weekend because of kids, , am busy half the week and flat out every weekend with beating, ratting, rabbiting, e,t,c, so thats the only reason i might have to give it ago, , am not sure tho, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fence_hopper Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 another idea for you line the wall with 2 by 1 and put kingspan between them then srew thin pley to it. breeze block kennels can be pritty cold good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GET THEM OUT (.)(.) 39 Posted November 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 another idea for you line the wall with 2 by 1 and put kingspan between them then srew thin pley to it. breeze block kennels can be pritty cold good luck the breeze blocks are just for the run, 2 sides of 10ft, and one front of 6 foot, which will need a door in, the run backs up to a big concrete shed thats very warm, and insulated, plus a few bales of straw down, be a good place for me to sleep when locked out on a friday night , ( wont be the 1st time either, ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 998 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 don't do to many coarse in 1 sitting, if your not used to laying blocks they will be on the deck before you know it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NO1 13 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 i am a bicky mate by trade you want a mix of 3 sand 1 cement and with you not doing this befor get some plastersicor which will keep you cament workable for longer put your first course round level then put your corners up then set away with the lines good luck mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 3 sand 1 cement, and use a bit of feb in the water you mix it with. (Mortar plasticiser) Take your time setting out, make sure everything is square before you start, make sure you stagger your joints, and don't build to high. Take your time. Better to get someone there to show you a bit in person if you can, as has been already said. Don't worry if things are slightly out of level, you're not a bricky after all, and as long as the kennel is draught free & dry when finished... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lerk 0 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Washing up liquid is as good a plasticiser as any... Take your time and get the first course right and the rest will fly up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GET THEM OUT (.)(.) 39 Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 thanks for all the advice, stuff just arrived loads of it, got all equipment, sthil saw, bubble, line, e,t,c, , as am only going 2 high with the blocks for the run, will i need to stagger the joints ?!? dont worry i will be takng my time, thanbks again, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stabba 10,745 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Yep. Youve still got to stagger em mate. Ive gone 2 high on my run and they are staggered. My nephew whos a bricky did em for me so obviously they are done right. Atb at your building endeavours Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Washing up liquid is as good a plasticiser as any... It'll do at a push, but I wouldn't go as far to say it's as good as any! Not a blocky, I'm a plasterer. I've had plenty of experience sorting out pissed bricky walls though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick 7 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 I took the easy optsion i got me mate to do it for me Mick.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spezzer 3 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 If you can try and get in touch with a bloke called Bob. I think you can contact him at, cbeebies.com. If not then try the postman, I think he's called Pat and he knows were Bob lives ATB Spezzer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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