|
Article
|
Description
|
|
Tuckpointing / Repointing Masonry
|
Suggested procedures for tuckpointing masonry
|
|
A Case for Hydraulic Mortar: Masonry Materials
|
Like everything old, hydraulic mortars are new again, finding a place in historic restorations
|
|
Grinders for Removing Mortar
|
Small disc grinders are indispensable for repair contractors who do a lot of masonry repointing. These electric-powered
right angle grinders allow hardened mortar to be cut out quickly and efficiently
|
|
Pointing with Poise
|
Getting mortar into a thin joint between already-placed units can be a difficult, messy and expensive operation. Some
innovative companies, however, have developed equipment that eliminates much of the agony.
|
|
Selecting Mortar for Historic Preservation Projects
|
The article provides guidelines for determining the composition of a structure's existing mortar and advocates using a
lime-based mortar for repointing if a lime mortar was used originally
|
|
Surface Grouting to Repair Mortar Joints
|
When joints are weathered but not badly deteriorated, surface grouting can stop leaks more economically than repointing.
Try Surface Grouting
|
