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DIY & Home Improvement

Adsos Letter

(19,459 posts) Wed Jun 5, 2013, 02:48 PM Jun 2013

So...now that I finished those concrete steps, a question... [View all]

How can I attach full-size brick to the face and top of the low wall/curb, and the somewhat taller planter box? Brilliantine here forgot to place any ties/fasteners in those areas, and I'm not sure mortar will do the job over the long haul (maybe even the short haul).

One of the guys at Lowe's suggested polyurethane construction adhesive for the back of the brick where it contacts the wall.

Anyone done anything like this, or know anything about it?

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So...now that I finished those concrete steps, a question... [View all] Adsos Letter Jun 2013 OP

We used regular mortar, and some metal straps pounded into the wall and placed between the bricks. jeff47 Jun 2013 #1

Thanks for responding Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #2

We've used either wood walls or concrete walls. jeff47 Jun 2013 #3

Thanks, jeff47! Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #4

Not really. jeff47 Jun 2013 #5

I wouldn't put an expansion fastener into uncured concrete, though. X_Digger Jun 2013 #7

Are you sure it needs it? I sorta like the look of it as is ... Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #6

Partially...but primarily because my wife really, really... Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #10

Just a thought here.... dixiegrrrrl Jun 2013 #8

Yes, I see what you mean. Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #11

I understand. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2013 #16

Bonding agent and a scratch coat? X_Digger Jun 2013 #9

Real brick... Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #12

Did you include a ledge in the pour for them to sit on? X_Digger Jun 2013 #13

Yes, there is a small footing for just that purpose around the base of the planter Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #14

Well, if you're in a warm climate, I probably wouldn't bother w/ wall ties.. X_Digger Jun 2013 #15