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Old timer at the supply yard told me to wet my bricks. I always skipped that.
Thought it was a waste of time. First hot day in July my wall looked like a sponge. Mortar dried too fast. Had to tear down 3 courses. Never skipping that step again. Anyone else learn that lesson the hard way?
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taylorshah5d agoMost Upvoted
Heard the same thing from @milam48 about wetting them the night before." That makes a difference. Soaking right before laying just gives you wet bricks and a mess. But overnight soak, does the water actually penetrate deep enough to keep the mortar from flash drying?
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