Why Do Some People Add Ash to the Mix? Let’s be honest about it. Ash is often added because: • It reduces material cost • It increases the volume of the mix • It makes bricks lighter • It helps reuse waste material On the surface, it sounds practical. But strength is not built on shortcuts. The Long-Term Consequences Ash can increase porosity and reduce bonding strength. Over time, rain penetrates deeper into the brick. Wind slowly erodes the surface. Temperature changes create micro-cracks. Nature doesn’t rush. It slowly exposes weak materials. And years later, the wall tells the truth.
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Why Do Some People Add Ash to the Mix?
Let’s be honest about it.
Ash is often added because:
• It reduces material cost
• It increases the volume of the mix
• It makes bricks lighter
• It helps reuse waste material
On the surface, it sounds practical.
But strength is not built on shortcuts.
The Long-Term Consequences
Ash can increase porosity and reduce bonding strength.
Over time, rain penetrates deeper into the brick.
Wind slowly erodes the surface.
Temperature changes create micro-cracks.
Nature doesn’t rush.
It slowly exposes weak materials.
And years later, the wall tells the truth.
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Introducing our Brick-Making Machine Starter Pack—your all-in-one solution for efficient brick production! Just like a grocery store offers a variety of bread to meet different needs, our starter pack comes with four different molds: a 2-drop maxi mold, a 1-drop V-block mold, an M140 1-drop mold, and a 4-drop stock mold. This variety ensures that you have the right tool for every job, allowing you to produce high-quality bricks of different types. Get started on your construction journey with a package designed for durability, efficiency, and the versatility you need!
R5 500
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We're running a special on all our portable brick machines! The price has dropped from R3500 to just R2900 for November. Don't miss out on this great deal! www.tlstore.co.za/
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