Press the mailbox into the mortar, positioning it far enough past the brick base so the door has room to open. Step 5: Complete the MailboxĪdd a large bed of mortar to secure the mailbox, treating the box as if it were a large brick. If the height of the third and final cement block foundation is not as high as you’d like the mailbox, add additional levels using cement blocks and bricks as in previous steps (Image 2). Check to make sure that each course is square, plumb, and level.Īfter the final course is set and before the mortar has dried, strike the joints with a jointer. Continue adding courses until the height of the bricks matches that of the cement block foundation. Check for square, plumb, and level.Īpply a generous layer of mortar on the previous course of bricks and continue to lay bricks in normal fashion around the entire foundation. Press two cement blocks into the mortar bed, making sure to run this third-course perpendicular to the second. Apply a generous layer of mortar on top of the previous row of cement blocks. Step 4: Complete the Foundation and Brickwork to Mailbox Heightīefore beginning the next course, lay metal strap anchors across the already laid bricks and cement blocks to secure the wall and foundation together (Image 1). Start this course approximately 1/2″ in from the edge of the third row so that the edge of the underlying brick is exposed, leaving a “reveal” (Image 3). After the final course is set and before the mortar has dried, “strike” the joints with a jointer to create the familiar concave depression in the mortar.įor an interesting pattern variation, replace the fourth, fifth and sixth courses of bricks with one “soldier” course (bricks placed on end). Check to make sure this course is square, plumb, and level.Ĭontinue this process until six courses of brick are laid, which will bring the bricks to the same height as the cement foundation blocks. Continue working in this fashion until the second course has been laid around the entire base of the foundation. Apply a layer of mortar to one end of the next brick before butting it against the first and pressing it into the mortar. Lay the first brick by pressing it gently into the mortar, making sure to stagger the joints. Check to make sure the course is square, plumb, and level, adjusting a brick by tapping with trowel handle.įor the next level, apply mortar to the top of the previous course. Continue working in this fashion until the first course has been laid around the entire base of the foundation. Apply a layer of mortar to one end of the next brick before butting it against the first and pressing it into the mortar (Image 2). Lay the first brick by pressing it gently into the mortar. Step 1: Prepare the Site and Pour the Concrete FooterĪpply a generous layer of mortar on the footing around the base of the foundation (Image 1). Concrete Block (You can also purchase at Cherokee).Brick (Pick your perfect Cherokee Color).Maybe a beautiful Ansley Park, or Silo Square (pops of blue). That’s the great thing about brick with all the different colors you can mix and match or you can go with a non-traditional color. Remember you don’t have to stick to a certain pattern, you can choose to create something different and something that will compliment your home. Once you have your list of materials and tools, you are ready to take on this project. Thank you to the DIY Network for this great tutorial. The concrete radiating out from this spot on all sides is solid and smooth with no "hollow" sounding spots below.Such a great DIY weekend project. The spot is right over the tire travel of the car and we switched from a tiny compact to SUV 2 years ago so I wonder if that has accelerated push down into whatever void is formed underneath. Within the past 2-3 years the depression on this spot has gone down maybe another 1/4"-1/2"- enough to let a tiny crack of light through when the door seal is down (the door seal actually expands into the depression mostly). It has been this way for 10-20 years (concrete in this spot depressed and cracking into the fragments you see). A small portion of the concrete on our garage threshold (where the door lands) is cracked/crumbled (see pic).
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