Once the first course is set dry stack the remaining block in a running bond pattern to the desired height all corners should use an interlocking pattern.
Building dry stack block wall.
Before applying the surface bonding cement dampen the surface of the block.
A dry stack wall is a block wall that doesn t need mortar to hold it together.
The dry stacked walls are just as strong and much simpler for a home owner builder.
Remember to stack the blocks so that the vertical joints stager.
Dry stack walls are best used when building a dividing wall or any wall that will not contain doors or windows like a retaining wall or wall around a trash can or ac unit.
Throughout the block stacking phase and at the completion check that the wall has remained level.
Step 7 thoroughly dampen the block wall with water dry block will draw the water from the mix making it difficult to finish and can cause inconsistent color and cracking especially in.
Both conventional homes and passive solar homes are constructed using dry stacked block techniques due to the reasons stated above.
You will need some mortar to create a solid foundation for your wall but we ll cover that later.
Simplicity and strength are the key ingredients to a successful home owner builder.