Slick BricksIf the mortar retains too much water the bricks tend to float on the mortar bed, which makes it difficult to lay plumb walls at a reasonable rate. In either case there will be poor bond.

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Bricks are an essential construction material used extensively around the world. Each year, nearly 1500 billion bricks are produced globally. However, according to the PWC report, Melbourne is facing ...