Edge courses - Bedding on mortar when next to wall?

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diyerguy
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Post: # 10739Post diyerguy

hello

Can you lay edge courses straight on top of grit sand if all 4 sides are next to a wall (rectangular shape) and not bother with a mortar bed??

thanks
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carlbeardsmore
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Post: # 10740Post carlbeardsmore

Yes you can but,

It is much harder to use the edge as a screeding guide without disturbing them.

If you screed the entire area then no mortar is needed at the edges.

HTH Carl

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