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    bauer09 Posts: 94, Reputation: 4
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    Apr 27, 2012, 09:08 AM
    Bluestone stair tread adhesion
    Opinions welcome...

    I am adding bluestone treads to poured concrete steps.

    Bluestone dealer says to bed them in mortar (3/4" + back buttering the tread)

    Fellow contractor buddy says mortar is bound to fail and I would be better off just using landscape adhesive. Obviously this is much easier...

    Thoughts? Votes?

    Thanks!
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    Apr 27, 2012, 09:36 AM
    Where are you located? I would follow the dealers advice unless your contractor friend is a mason by trade.
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    Apr 27, 2012, 09:37 AM
    Just from what I have watched on TV home improvement shows, I would go with your buddy.
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    Apr 27, 2012, 10:16 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    Where are you located? I would follow the dealers advice unless your contractor friend is a mason by trade.
    SE PA.

    It's a rental - so my main concern is future maintenance
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