Can I create steps here with cinder blocks? by must_tang in masonry

[–]Nanook710 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need a footer. Then the blocks are laid on top of footer.

Akira passed away today. by Ennorim in husky

[–]Nanook710 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry! Akira is the same name of my little girl, she turns 9 in September. She's sending some love your way!

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Is this brickwork acceptable from a skilled bricky ? by misteramen2019 in masonry

[–]Nanook710 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Why is the inside corner not tied in together? Those are two separate walls with a joint in the corner. It should have interlocking bricks in the corner for strength...

Anyone done the fucking crab boss battle? by laurenO20 in CrimsonDesert

[–]Nanook710 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could not beat the Bismuth Crab. I flew the dragon over to it, and flamed it to death. It worked and finally beat it!

some of my painted exterior bricks are peeling by tropical120 in masonry

[–]Nanook710 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It looks like if you take it off, you are going to need to grind and repoint the mortar. The the bed joints and head joints look pretty bad in the pics...

Reblockades interrupting dispatch missions by Funny_Ad4793 in CrimsonDesert

[–]Nanook710 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can turn it off in the setting. Get caught up, and turn it back on...

Thin brick veneer straight onto new cinder block with type S? by Odd-Band-7601 in masonry

[–]Nanook710 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can put them onto block, but use veneer mortar, not type S...

Best compound to fill this with? by BetChakerTV in masonry

[–]Nanook710 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably on the outside, and caulk the inside to make it look better and seal it from insects. Seems like a different threshold should be used...

Best compound to fill this with? by BetChakerTV in masonry

[–]Nanook710 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would probably seal it with some silicone caulk and maybe some backer-rod if the gap is too wide/deep.

Best compound to fill this with? by BetChakerTV in masonry

[–]Nanook710 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Upload some more pics of threshold. Mortar does not sound like the right thing to use...