Springtime project, jazzing up my cinder block retaining wall in which I've painted. I'm thinking about using Bluestone treads, 1 foot by 5 foot long, by 1/2" or 2" on top of the cinder blocks.
3 questions...
1. Should I be putting a slight downward pitch on the treads so rainwater can shed off? (standing in front of the wall, the treads would be pitched towards you" If so, about how much, I'm thinking 1/8"-1/4" rise. I haven't heard of if bluestone will have erosion issues over time.
2. When installing, what kind of mortar or cement should I use?
3. Any recommendations on saw blades to make crosscuts on the treads?
I'm in New England.
thanks.
3 questions...
1. Should I be putting a slight downward pitch on the treads so rainwater can shed off? (standing in front of the wall, the treads would be pitched towards you" If so, about how much, I'm thinking 1/8"-1/4" rise. I haven't heard of if bluestone will have erosion issues over time.
2. When installing, what kind of mortar or cement should I use?
3. Any recommendations on saw blades to make crosscuts on the treads?
I'm in New England.
thanks.