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Found a simple trick to keep mortar from drying out on hot days in Phoenix

I was fighting with mortar drying way too fast on a 105 degree job near the Camelback area. Someone told me to throw a couple wet towels over the mortar board between loads. Kept it workable for an extra 20 minutes easy. Anyone else do this or have a better fix for the heat?
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dylan_brown30
Buddy of mine in Flagstaff told me he keeps a spray bottle with ice water and mists the towels every few minutes. @aaron_perry that trick you mentioned is solid though, kind of mad I didn't figure it out sooner myself.
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aaron_perry
Can't believe I never thought of that. I've been fighting this for years.
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