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mortared bluestone porch/entry
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Posted by anamas (My Page) on Wed, Nov 8, 06 at 18:14
Some of these issues have been adressed but here it is all in one place:
We're installing a square/rectangular cut, random size Brazilian bluestone porch/entry about 250 sq, ft. over an already poured reinforced concrete slab that sits about 3 ft above ground level - all exposed to the elements in CT. Should we go with a thermaled bluestone; 1 in or 1 1/2 in.? What is the best mortar mix to use for this? What is the best jointing or grouting mix (1/4" joints)? for this? (Should I consider adding any latex additive to either mortar or grout mix? What about thinset to set the stone in)? Should I create control joints - where, how many feet and how is this best done? What more do I need to know? Thanks in advance.
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RE: mortared bluestone porch/entry
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| Well, for our front porch entry, we went with thermal treads on white mountain fieldstone, and for the porch floor went with natural cleft bluestone (random pattern) with a thermal 1 foot wide "frame" on the outside three edges. It looks beautiful. What are you going to do with the sides of the concrete porch? Will it be faced with something? If you look around on www.thisoldhouse.com you can find some recipes for mortar mix in New England. |
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