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What is the cement render mix ratio for external concrete block walls?

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THE MIX

add your waterproofing and plasticiser to your water butt and fill with water then stir thoroughly

add approx a bucket full of this mixture to your cement mixer

the cement mix should be consistant and mixed to the following specs

parts:

cement : 4: soft washed sand :10: sharp sand :2: this gives a ratio of 3-1 a strong mix, you could use a 4-1

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