Madoc Triple Planter Project

Approximate size 1200 by 1200 by 470mm.

21 Madoc full blocks

6 Madoc snecks

11 Madoc coping

1 tub Bradstone walling adhesive

4 hours

If building on an existing concrete base, start construction at stage 4. If not building on existing concrete base, you will need cement and all-in ballast for foundations.

 

1. Strip topsoil, dig to sub-soil/firm ground.

 

2. Set 4 corner pegs to form an oblong for the planter 1250 by 640mm. Check accuracy by measuring corner to corner. Both measurements should be the same.

To make the lower ‘T’-shape of the planter, now mark out a smaller square 640 by 640mm centrally from the front edge of the rectangle.

 

3. Lay level concrete foundations using 6 parts all-in ballast to 1 part cement, minimum depth 150mm.

 

4. Begin course 1 by laying the blocks, working from left to right, ensuring the blocks are level and upright using a spirit level and string line.

Bradstone composite walling can be built using Bradstone Walling Adhesive. Full instructions for use are included with the adhesive. The adhesive should be applied to all joints.

Alternatively use mortar (3 to 4 parts building sand to 1 part cement).

Choose mortar or adhesive depending on the look you desire for your wall.

 

5. Complete the planter by laying courses 2 to 4, cutting the coping as necessary.