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Masonry Mortar
A Case for Hydraulic Mortar: Masonry Materials
– Like everything old, hydraulic mortars are new again, finding a place in historic restorations…
ASTM Standards for Mortar
– This specification covers mortars for use in the construction of non-reinforced and…
Brick Industry Association (BIA) Tech Notes
– The properties of fired clay brick and the clay brick masonry made from them were…
Grinders for Removing Mortar
– Commonly called “tuckpointers’ grinders,” small disc grinders are indispensable tools…
Pointing with poise
– Getting mortar into a thin joint between already-placed units can be a difficult…
Restoring mortar joints in historic buildings
– In a properly designed and constructed masonry wall, mortar joints can last 50 years…
Selecting Mortar for Historic Preservation Projects
– The article provides guidelines for determining the composition of a structure's existing mortar and advocates…
Surface Grouting to Repair Mortar Joints
– Case #1: Your turn-of-the-century brick building has developed leaks…
Understanding Mortar Masonry Materials
– Before specifying mortar for a project or using it in the field…
