Door steps

[Stef]

Went to start a repair on some door steps & taking the damaged tiles off it has pulled away the mortar or cement they were fixed to about 20mm
I was going to shutter it back in then tile but was wondering if there's any board, Hardi etc that's suitable for outdoor use?

 

[White Room]

Could'nt you use a fast set render...

 

[rj1884]

Ardex do the AM 100 which is a very good product, can be used upto 20mm. They also do the A46 which can be used up to 50mm. Both rapid setting.

 

[White Room]

Ardex do the AM 100 which is a very good product, can be used upto 20mm. They also do the A46 which can be used up to 50mm. Both rapid setting.

That is excellent stuff to use...

 

[Stef]

Could'nt you use a fast set render...

I would be trying to get it flat on the front of the step & I think it would be easier for me to get a flat surface fixing a board.
I'm not too handy with a trowel working like a plasterer.

 

[White Room]

I would be trying to get it flat on the front of the step & I think it would be easier for me to get a flat surface fixing a board.
I'm not too handy with a trowel working like a plasterer.

Make yourself a gauge out of timber, one piece that lays flat on the step the other at right angle to the angle of the riser..if you see what I mean.

 

[Stef]

Make yourself a gauge out of timber, one piece that lays flat on the step the other at right angle to the angle of the riser..if you see what I mean.

Yeah got you, just use it like a Darby?
I always like to tile to a flat surface that's why I thought about fixing boards.
Has anyone ever used Hardi outdoors?

 

[White Room]

Hardie can't be used externally....

 

[Stef]

Hardie can't be used externally....

Does anyone produce a board suitable for outdoor use?

 

[White Room]

These do but it would mean giving the company a call but for the amount you would be using maybe a bit ott. Broken Link Removed

 

[Stef]

Cheers Mark, can't get the link to open though but as you say it's not a big area to cover.

 

[Qwerty]

Does anyone produce a board suitable for outdoor use?

Knauf make an external version of the aquapanel board. Insulation express sell it

 

[White Room]

http://www.insulationexpress.co.uk/Specialist-Board/Knauf-Aquapanel-Exterior-Cement-Board.htm

 

[Stef]

A few quid for that!!!
I wonder why Hardi don't recommend their boards for external use?
You go into CTD & they have the Hardi off cut in a sealed container with water.
I suppose as water can pass through it then it could blow in the frost.
Wonder if you tanked it it would be ok?
Would a Wedi or Marmox board do the job as these are waterproof?

Won't be using it, flinging ideas about..

 

[Qwerty]

I don't see any reason why not to be honest Stef