Mixing mortar too wet is killing your joints

I see guys on job sites all the time adding too much water to their mortar so it spreads like peanut butter. That extra water makes the bricks slide around and your joints end up inconsistent (not to mention weaker). I learned this the hard way on a retaining wall in Columbus where I had to tear out 3 rows because the mortar never set right. Anyone else run into slump issues from overmixing?

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eric35921h agoOG Member

That's a rough lesson, having to tear out three rows just kills your whole day. Been there with mortar that just wouldn't behave and it's frustrating as hell.