Masonry Magazine July 2006 Page. 27

Words: Kevin Hewson
Masonry Magazine July 2006 Page. 27

Masonry Magazine July 2006 Page. 27


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"Brikmat is a very easy product to use," said Kevin Hewson, managing director for Brikmat UK Ltd., in Willington, County Durham, United Kingdom. "First, level and plumb your first course, lay the Brikmat onto the wall, lay your mortar, and press the brick or block down firmly until it comes to rest onto the Brikmat."

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