sam530•10d ago

Remember when we used to soak bricks for a whole day before laying?

I was on a job in Austin last summer and the heat was drying the mortar before I could even set the brick. My old boss would have told me to soak them overnight. Instead, I tried just dipping each brick in a bucket for about 10 seconds right before I buttered it. It gave just enough moisture to stop the suction without making a huge mess. Has anyone else found a faster way to handle brick in dry heat?

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alexlewis10d ago

Lol that's the move right there. Quick dip is clutch in that heat, saves so much time.

thomas_young10d ago

Right? That quick dip is a total game changer. I did the same thing last weekend when it was crazy hot and it made the whole day feel easier. It's wild how just a few minutes in the water can reset you for hours. I'm never skipping it again.