Answer by Ed Beal for What type of mortar should be used for small mortar...
With a facing I would clean all the loose out and mix some but I have the lime and bags of clean sand and pick up some fresh cement. Since you are new to this I would suggest a pre mixed repointing...
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What type of mortar should be used for small mortar repair on a 100 year old...
I've read that one should use a special type of mortar with old brick houses because they expand more - portland mortar vs soft lime. The recommendation from the NY Landmarks Commission states: Use a...
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I found 2 products, Lime Putty Mortar from Lancaster Lime Works and Ecologic Mortar from LimeWorks.Looks like Type O mortar is not...
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Yes, historic buildings need mortar that matches the older brick strength; N (psi 750) and S (psi 1800) could eventually cause the bricks to crack. Type K (psi 75) is a bit too weak though. If you can...
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