Dealing with 2 inch slope

[Vshock]

Ran into a headache on a recent job, the crew set the saw tracks without checking them properly, and now there's a pretty noticeable slope in the cut. By the time you get from one end of the wall to the other, it's off by close to two inches. How can I fix this mistake ?

 

[HelloBelize]

I've had that happen too! A while back we cut a long wall cap and it dropped about 1.5 inches over 20 feet. We fixed it by slowly grinding down the high side with a diamond wheel and smoothing it out. It took some time, but looked good when done. If the wall face shows, you could also cover it with a thin layer of stone or trim to hide the slope. Hope it works out!

 

[Fort Kilmaurs]

I had the same slope issue on a warehouse job last year. If the cut is smooth, you can use shims and grout to level it. Is the wall already built or are you still getting things ready? That makes a difference in how you fix it.

 

[TheStoneBuilder]

Ran into a headache on a recent job, the crew set the saw tracks without checking them properly, and now there's a pretty noticeable slope in the cut. By the time you get from one end of the wall to the other, it's off by close to two inches. How can I fix this mistake ?

How much material are you dealing with? If it's something like thin brick or veneer, you can try to carefully grind out the low side of the cut to level the surface, then re-face that section. If it's structural block or load-bearing brickwork, that's a bigger issue. For block, you might be able to step in a wedge or shims and grout it tight, but you'll need to confirm that won't compromise the load transfer. For structural brick, if the 2-inch difference is over a short run, you might have to chip out a few courses and relay them level before proceeding, but that's a major backtrack. Can you provide the length of the wall and the wall material? That'll help with a realistic fix. Good luck!

 

[the reflection]

Given the large error of 2in, Option 1 - Re-cutting is usually the most professional and technically correct solution to ensure the project meets its required specifications for plumb and level. The cost of correcting a 2in error with a new, accurate saw cut is typically less than the labor and materials needed for a quality grind or patch over a long distance.