The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2010 9:41 pm**

Hello

In the not too distant future I'll need to use either rompox or gftk slurry mortars. What is best way to deal with an overhang over a retaining wall? Can you point these joints with some slightly gone off mortar and a jointing iron or is there another method?
The proposed stone is Global Stone's Maison in modak rose. Any suggestions for a jointing product & sealant once completed?

Thanks. Al Jardin

Posted: **Thu Aug 05, 2010 3:25 pm**

Do you mean a coping? If so, use duck tape or similar to stop up the base and end of the joint, then peel it off the next day when the mortar has hardened.

Posted: **Thu Aug 05, 2010 7:39 pm**

tony suggested it to me and it works a treat, only make sure you put it on before you moisten your flags or it wont stick

Posted: **Thu Aug 05, 2010 8:42 pm**

it can be a real sod top stick
we sometimes make a H section up with 3 bits of duck tape to ensure adhesion
LLL

Posted: **Thu Aug 05, 2010 9:44 pm**

Many thanks. They are slabs over a retaining wall. Who knows, may even get to enjoy pointing.

The Brew Cabin

Slurry pointing of free edges/overhang