Masonry Magazine January 2006 Page. 22
LIME MORTAR
BRICKWORK RESTORATION: HOW TO WORK WITH LIME
As you are all aware, when it comes time to repoint buildings that have been built with traditional limed-based mortars, the common masonry cement mix that most of us apply on a day-to-day basis should not be used. Instead, you should make your own mix, starting from raw materials of lime, Portland cement (if any) and sand. This handmade mixture will make all the difference in terms of appearance and structural properties in the final outcome.
By Mario Cantin
President. Invisible Tuckpointing Ltd.
All photos courtesy of Mario Cantin/Invisible Tuckpointing
20 Masonry
January 2006
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