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A quick thing I heard at the supply yard about mixing small batches
I was picking up some type N mortar in Akron yesterday and overheard a guy telling his apprentice to always mix a little extra for the last few bricks. He said, 'A half bucket extra is cheaper than a whole new bag.' It made me realize I've been cutting it too close on small repair jobs and running back to the truck. Now I just mix that extra bit from the start. Anyone else have a simple rule like that they follow to save a trip?
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angela_patel751d ago
Remember that leftover mortar can't be saved for tomorrow anyway.
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jenny_lee1d ago
Wasn't there an article in one of the trade mags about material waste? It said the cost of leftover mix is way less than the labor for a second trip. That guy's rule about the half bucket is basically the same math, just way simpler to remember on site.
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