Been doing this 20yrs, this is exactly right, although more recently I've purchased a good cordless drill and mixing whisk, waaaaay easier and so much faster. Still my least favourite part of the job though!
Hi mate awesome video. just out of curiosity how much would you charge to repoint a patio I know it depends on what size it is but could I have a rough estimate could you give me an example
If all the joints are already completely empty then around £15per m² including materials. If thete is still old mortar to rake out then you're probably looking at around £25per m².
Being a DIYer with quotye a bit to get done in the back yards, , could I mix the sand and pour it out onto the patio while its still dry (before adding the water) then sweep the sand into the gaps, press it down , and then spray down the are with a hose?
Yeah you could do that mate, but I wouldn't do it with a hose pipe it will spray it all out, personally from experience I would mix it up with water but only a little bit of water, then point the joints. (You still want the mortar to be dry but wet enough so it sticks together or stays the same shape when you pinch it together)
Very strong mix, i see other patio been pointed 5 sand 1 cement 1 lime
Been doing this 20yrs, this is exactly right, although more recently I've purchased a good cordless drill and mixing whisk, waaaaay easier and so much faster. Still my least favourite part of the job though!
Thanks for the comment! yeah it can be very tedious after a while. That sound like a great idea.
@@asktrades6551 I made a mistake on my last job, I worked out how many linear metres of jointing there was........66m² patio......230m of joints! 🤦♂️
Hi mate awesome video. just out of curiosity how much would you charge to repoint a patio I know it depends on what size it is but could I have a rough estimate could you give me an example
If all the joints are already completely empty then around £15per m² including materials. If thete is still old mortar to rake out then you're probably looking at around £25per m².
Why so dear 🙄
can i use kiln dried sand?
Is it better to use building sand or sharp sand?
For small joints use building sand not sharp sand and do a 3 to 1 mix.
So how much did you put in it ?
Being a DIYer with quotye a bit to get done in the back yards, , could I mix the sand and pour it out onto the patio while its still dry (before adding the water) then sweep the sand into the gaps, press it down , and then spray down the are with a hose?
Yeah you could do that mate, but I wouldn't do it with a hose pipe it will spray it all out, personally from experience I would mix it up with water but only a little bit of water, then point the joints. (You still want the mortar to be dry but wet enough so it sticks together or stays the same shape when you pinch it together)
Don't be a twat
Did u ever hear of a mixer it has a round drum
Why don’t you just use a mixer 😂
Rather than lifting the heavy bucket of water, just piss in the mix.
If your gonna piss on anything make it a Celtic FC shirt LOL !
Brilliant mate. Typical builders talk😅😅
Suddenly you showed s***. I just wasted my time watching it. Sorry