The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Tue May 10, 2005 10:34 am**

Hi
I am about to lay some local peak gritstone flags onto a 9:1 grit sand:cement mix with 10-12 mm mortared joints and wondered whether I should dampen them before laying and/or before pointing. I've read a little on the site about 'thirsty' flags and it made me wonder.
Thanks.

Posted: **Tue May 10, 2005 8:00 pm**

If the bedding is just moist or semi-dry, then there's nowt to be gained by wetting the flags.

Posted: **Tue May 10, 2005 8:31 pm**

Thanks for the prompt reply:)
Excellent site by the way.

The Brew Cabin

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