ᐅ Opinion on Wall Connection and Mortar Application

Hello,

What are your opinions on the connection between interior and exterior walls?

The wall is made of KLB blocks (175 mm (7 inches) with 3 chambers) laid with thin-bed mortar.

The construction company talks about a flush connection using glued meshes (no idea what kind of meshes these are). Apparently, this is common practice here. The architect says the meshes are not good. He prefers a toothed connection. Of course, this is more complex—can it really be done properly with thin-bed mortar? What about flat steel anchors in sufficient (or even excessive) quantity?

What are your thoughts?

Then about the mortar application.

Normally, this is done with a mortar board. Is there any reason not to dip or set the block directly into the mortar and then build it in?

Thanks for your comments.
Best regards,
Marc

So, with us, the walls were also simply built with masonry – I believe this is actually common practice nowadays. Our walls were connected using wall ties.

Dovetail joints are certainly the most practical, but they can be very disruptive to the construction progress. For time reasons, exterior walls are usually built first, followed by the interior walls.

I cannot comment on the netting. Flat anchors have proven reliable with thin-bed mortar. However, be careful to use only masonry flat anchors that are officially approved by the building inspectorate, and not just length-cut packing straps from the brick pallets.

Issue resolved.

It will be interlocked, and a mortar board will be used.

Thank you