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In masonry, a joint or interstice between stones, to be filled with mortar or cement.
mortar
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‘Compo’ mortar
During the last 50 years it has been considered good practice to use a mortar in which the advantages of lime
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Matrix for mortar
The material that was used for many centuries before the advent of Portland cement as the matrix (binding agent) for
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Mortar plasticiser
As an alternative to the use of lime it has become practice to use a mortar plasticiser with cement in the
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Ready mixed mortar
Of recent years ready mixed mortars have come into use particularly on sites where extensive areas of brickwork are laid.
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Lime mortar
Lime is manufactured by burning limestone or chalk and the result of this burning is a dirty white, lumpy material
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Cement mortar
Cement is made by heating a finely ground mixture of clay and limestone, and water, to a temperature at which
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Mortar JOINTING AND POINTING
Jointing is the word used to describe the finish of the mortar joints between bricks, to provide a neat joint
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cement mortar
A mixture of cement, lime, sand, or other aggregates with water; used for plastering over masonry or to lay blocks.