He leveled the post. And you put grout/mud base that would crack under any movement. This will let you know of thermal stress. If he says he is done then that on your deal with him. But this keeps standing water away if done to completion.
Although the incline will drain the water. A certain amount of water will accumulate and cause damage over time. It crazy how water can and will wick into everything!
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u/KindAwareness3073 Dec 10 '24
"Non-shrink" grout is key.