KirstyAmanda

Okay doke, any idea on quantity of mortar? and lean mix? (i have no idea what that is) thanks again

Hi there, wondering if anyone could give me some advice on the building of some steps in my garden. We're using 3 x 2 slabs for the steps, total steps area will be 12ft wide by 3ft high (4m x 1m). We've got sand, type 1 and housebricks, but someone has said we need cement/mortar to keep everything in place (I thought maybe the weight of the 3 x 2 slabs would be enough to keep it all in place) Wondering if anyone could tell me what the best way forward would be, and rough quantities of mortar/cement for the size of area with applying a layer on the bottom and on the top of the housebricks (if that makes any sense) or if another method of application is required? Thanks very much in advance!