Hi!
Last year I built a small "terraced" planter using Lecablock. Now that it has become a bit brighter and warmer, I took a walk around the garden and discovered what's in the pictures. The Leca seems to be crumbling and losing all its strength. Have I completely missed that you can't use Leca in this way?
Regards, J
Last year I built a small "terraced" planter using Lecablock. Now that it has become a bit brighter and warmer, I took a walk around the garden and discovered what's in the pictures. The Leca seems to be crumbling and losing all its strength. Have I completely missed that you can't use Leca in this way?
Regards, J
Yes, that is probably not a good idea.
I guess what happens is that the leca gets wet, freezes, and frost shatters. If you want it to last over time, you should make sure that the leca does not absorb water (or freeze).
I guess what happens is that the leca gets wet, freezes, and frost shatters. If you want it to last over time, you should make sure that the leca does not absorb water (or freeze).
Anything that doesn't fill up with water by winter, I think.
Frost-proof brick is probably good but expensive. Casting is solid but a lot of work.
Frost-proof brick is probably good but expensive. Casting is solid but a lot of work.
Apply cement mortar A to the visible leca, and it will last a couple of years.