The Ultimate Guide to Mortar Mix Ratios [Updated 2019]
06/09/2017#0183;#32;For retaining walls or anywhere likely to be in regular contact with water, 3 parts soft sand and one part cement, 1 part lime is optional depending on the type of brick/block. For Airtec blocks above DPC, 6 parts soft sand, 1 part cement and 1 part plasticiser or 5 parts soft sand and 1 part cement.