HOW WALLS OF SOLBET BLOCKS SHOULD BE MADE WITH THE USE OF ADHESIVE MORTAR

Laying the first layer of SOLBET blocks is essential to the proper construction of the entire building. The first layer should be laid on a cement and lime mortar in 3:1 ratio, in such a way so that the blocks remain stable.

 

Whether the blocks have been laid properly or not in the corners of the building and along the walls should be checked by means of a level and a building cord. Unevenness in the way certain blocks have been laid should be corrected with the use of a rubber hammer.

 

In order to carry out construction work professionally, the team must be well prepared and rightly equipped.

   

The top surface on a block layer should be evened by means of a special long float, and subsequently cleansed carefully of all dirt left after grinding with a brush.

 

SOLBET Adhesive Mortar is provided with each pallet of SOLBET blocks – of tongue and groove profile – you buy. On a cleansed surface, a layer of 1-3 mm of adhesive mortar can be applied. A special trowel (long float with a toothed edge – teeth of 4-5 mm) should be used to facilitate even distribution of the mortar. Block surface should not be moistened with water. SOLBET Adhesive Mortar can be applied on the length of several metres. Nevertheless, according to the weather conditions longer or shorter layers of a thin joint should be applied.

  

When putting up walls of "tongue and groove" blocks, the adhesive mortar should be distributed solely on the horizontal joints, and vertical joint remains without any adhesive. Placing a block, it should be carefully pushed close to the carved wall of the previous block and pressed to the horizontal joint, while lightly being tapped with a rubber hammer. If blocks are trimmed, and the surfaces are smooth, then SOLBET Adhesive Mortar should be spread on them.

 

In the case of walls made of smooth-wall blocks, adhesive mortar should be applied also to the vertical joints. A block, when being laid, should be pushed close to the horizontal and vertical joint, while being tapped with a hammer.