I came across this thread about a week ago. I have just completed reading all 1166 post.
Thanks to all who have shared their knowledge over the past couple of months. I will continue to follow this thread, and look forward to a long life of this thread.
Karl
Does this clown have a license? Where are you located? I have been a mason since 1964 and a mason contractor since my father retired in 1986. The slop you have shown in your photos was not done by a mason. I have labors that would do better work than what you have. Your job looks like jobs...