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Adsos Letter

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14. Yes, there is a small footing for just that purpose around the base of the planter

Reply to X_Digger (Reply #13)

Wed Jun 5, 2013, 05:46 PM

Jun 2013

And the walkway will act as the footing for the wall.

When it comes to nails, etc., I was hoping to avoid poking any holes in it; on the other hand, as an old painter I'm cautious about applying coatings, glues, etc., to a surface where partial failure might be an issue and, in this case, I'm thinking of moisture migration from the back side.

Sometimes I confuse myself...

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So...now that I finished those concrete steps, a question... [View all] Adsos Letter Jun 2013 OP

We used regular mortar, and some metal straps pounded into the wall and placed between the bricks. jeff47 Jun 2013 #1

Thanks for responding Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #2

We've used either wood walls or concrete walls. jeff47 Jun 2013 #3

Thanks, jeff47! Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #4

Not really. jeff47 Jun 2013 #5

I wouldn't put an expansion fastener into uncured concrete, though. X_Digger Jun 2013 #7

Are you sure it needs it? I sorta like the look of it as is ... Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #6

Partially...but primarily because my wife really, really... Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #10

Just a thought here.... dixiegrrrrl Jun 2013 #8

Yes, I see what you mean. Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #11

I understand. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2013 #16

Bonding agent and a scratch coat? X_Digger Jun 2013 #9

Real brick... Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #12

Did you include a ledge in the pour for them to sit on? X_Digger Jun 2013 #13

Yes, there is a small footing for just that purpose around the base of the planter Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #14

Well, if you're in a warm climate, I probably wouldn't bother w/ wall ties.. X_Digger Jun 2013 #15