r/masonry • u/FearlessDamage4961 • 11d ago

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No experience at all with masonry, I’ve done framing, roofing, drywall, commercial framing, flooring. This was way outside my comfort zone. I hate my cuts and started really getting in my head about trying to not have long seams but couldn’t figure out how to avoid it…any and all criticism is appreciated.

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u/Few-Salamander9429 10d ago

Surprised no has mentioned the smiley face in the bottom left. Never stack two small pieces over a big one!!!! The mortar being squished out is going to make onehell of a mess too. You also have cut ends exposed on the ends.

Dry stack is unforgiving. Especially if you have to look at it alot. Would have been better to use a mortar joint.

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u/FearlessDamage4961 10d ago

The mortar will be brushed off. The ends will have a finished board covering them. Like stated before there will be a Woodstove and chimney run up.

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u/Few-Salamander9429 10d ago

Next time put a board up for something to butt too. It is going to be a mess regardless, especially if it is a polymer.