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Hot take: That new 'quick set' mortar mix is a total waste of money for anything structural.
I used it on a small garden wall in my yard last month, and after a heavy rain, the whole thing shifted and cracked. I had to tear it down and redo it with the standard stuff. What's a mix you guys actually trust for small outdoor jobs?
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gavin_clark1d ago
Ugh, that's rough but not surprising. My buddy used that quick junk to set a mailbox post, said it was fine. Then his kid leaned on it getting off the bus and the whole thing rocked like a loose tooth. We had to dig it out that weekend. For small stuff outside now, I just bite the bullet and mix the old school type S from the bag. It's a bit more work but it actually stays where you put it.
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