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Yes! In soaking the slate, which is a very porous material, you fill the interior capillary and voids with water. This prevents the mix water in the mortar from being absorbed into the slate. The water in the mortar needs to properly hydrate in the mortar mix to get the best bond.
If mix water is allowed to wick into the slate, there is a good chance the slate will not bond well and may fall off the substrate. Especially important in vertical and overhead applications
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Do you need to soak ranunculus bulbs before planting them?
No, you do not need to soak ranunculus bulbs before planting them.
How long can beans soak in the fridge before they need to be cooked?
Beans can soak in the fridge for up to 24 hours before they need to be cooked to prevent them from becoming too mushy or fermenting.
How long do you need to soak apples for before eating them?
You don't need to soak an apple before eating. You just need to wash the apple with water beforehand. To keep apple slices from turning brown, you can soak them for 3-4 minutes in water or lemon juice.
How long do you need to soak a clay pot in water before planting into it?
no, you do not.
How long should I soak no-boil lasagna noodles before assembling the lasagna?
You do not need to soak no-boil lasagna noodles before assembling the lasagna. Just layer them directly into the dish with your other ingredients.
Do you have to soak pearl barley before cooking in soup in slow cooker?
Pearl barley does not need to be soaked but it will be fluffier if you can soak it for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight.
Should you soak chicken breast in water before grilling?
No, you do not need to soak chicken breasts before grilling. Simply wash the chicken pieces off with clean water and pat them dry with paper towels before proceeding with the grilling process.
Does it matter to install header gaskets on a 350 Chevy engine or not?
It'll leak pretty bad without gaskets. I soak the gaskets overnight in a pan of water before installing. Seems to help.
How long can you soak rice before cooking it?
You can soak rice for up to 24 hours before cooking it.
How long do you soak beans in the fridge before cooking them?
Soak beans in the fridge for at least 8 hours before cooking them.
Do you soak iris tubers before planting?
Iris tubers may dry out between planting and digging. It is a good idea to soak them in water before planting. It may also need to have some bleach in the water to kill any iris borers. A ten minute soak with a water bleach mixture of 90/100 will kill the bugs.
How long does one need to soak dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?
If one is going to soak dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, the soaking time will be influenced by what type of food or stains are on the dishes. If the dishes were in contact with any food that was acidic or highly pigmented, such as tomato sauce, they may benefit from a longer soak, especially if the dishwasher is not going to be run right away.
