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Clinker brick
2011-12-20 10:31


Know few tips about clinker walls. How to choose a proper mortar? What to do when stains appear? Thanks to those tips, your elevation will be beautiful and solid.
Constructing a wall from clinker, always pick up bricks from few different pallets to mix possible differences in color. Bricklaying should be done in temperature over 5 degree, best during sunny and dry weather. If bricks will be touched by rain then you should protect walls with foil. If stains will appear then should be remove just after appearing. Brick have to be stored in original pallets and covers and be protected from weather. Bricks should be cut with professional tools.


 Mortar for clinker should be wisely chosen. Try to consider its plasticity, density and accuracy of mixing. The cement also shall not contain ash, or stones. Best is to use ready to use mortars. They should be mixed according to producers’ instruction, and grouting the chinks should be done after complete drying the mortar. It is also possible to choose the same glue both for connections and grouting’s. In this case, masons have to be especially experienced and accurate – they cannot stain a fresh wall.
Removing stains and contamination from walls
Careful, tight bricklaying along with using proper mortars and glues will save bricks from with white stains and desaltations. If they would be present the can be removed with brush, warm water and detergents. There also is a possibility to use special made detergents for clinker. Before use, check its effects on clinker surface, because they can change brick color.



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