Hello,
as a happy amateur, I have bricked up a doorway in a non-load-bearing wall made of light concrete. I used so-called lättklinker. It was a bit tricky to get mortar into the vertical gaps against the edge of the doorway, and I had great help from a narrow stick to "pack" the mortar down into the gap. Those of you who know about this can certainly laugh, but I managed to get the mortar in the end anyway
I wouldn't think the professionals do it the same way... :blushing:
However, getting mortar into the horizontal gap at the top, above the top stone I placed—it wasn't easy. I gave up for the moment. Considering spraying some foam in the gap instead—right or wrong? Or will it be easier with plaster to seal the gap? I mean, it feels important that the new wall module is stable and well secured to the existing wall.
I've found a lot written about masonry here on the forum, but nothing about this little detail.
as a happy amateur, I have bricked up a doorway in a non-load-bearing wall made of light concrete. I used so-called lättklinker. It was a bit tricky to get mortar into the vertical gaps against the edge of the doorway, and I had great help from a narrow stick to "pack" the mortar down into the gap. Those of you who know about this can certainly laugh, but I managed to get the mortar in the end anyway
I wouldn't think the professionals do it the same way... :blushing: However, getting mortar into the horizontal gap at the top, above the top stone I placed—it wasn't easy. I gave up for the moment. Considering spraying some foam in the gap instead—right or wrong? Or will it be easier with plaster to seal the gap? I mean, it feels important that the new wall module is stable and well secured to the existing wall.
I've found a lot written about masonry here on the forum, but nothing about this little detail.
