Cement Mix?

The normal mix would be 1 part cement to 2 parts sand. The 1 1/2 sand mix might be a bit "rich" meaning too much cement...it gets a bit sticky and hard work with, especially with Masonry cement.

Masonry contains more lime {among other things} than plain Portland cement does, the lime helps speed the setting time, and ads a bit of waterproofing as well....which makes it more suitable for vertical uses.

1 part cement to 1 1/2 parts sand is definitely a rich mix. People don't think you can mix cement to rich. You can.

I think it can be to brittle not to mention expensive.

If you are using it for brick or block it becomes "mortar". Motar has lime. But I always forget all the cement mixes and have to look it up again. The pre-mix is crap and a waste of money.

What do tou have in mind specifically? Brick? Block? or an actual cement wall? Make sure you don't leave out the rebar if you need it.

Thank you both. What I'm planning are some cement and stone walkways and garden retaining walls. I may also get ambitious and try a brick or stone driveway.

Waterproofing is necessary for houses but I do not think that a cement can provide that much waterproofing to a house. Waterproofing is necessary to prevent water leakage from the roofs and walls. There are many chemicals used for waterproofing purpose of houses.

Off topic and seven years late, but otherwise okay.