It’s crucial to use the appropriate materials during a historic restoration project. Using the wrong materials can spell doom for a restoration job and cause the building you were attempting to restore to deteriorate. When repointing old homes, lime putty mortar is one of the most reliable and compatible mortars you can use. The typical
Proper Ratio of Lime to Sand We hear the question often, “What ratio of lime to sand should I use?” Our answer, “We don’t know what the void space of your sand is.” There are thousands and thousands of sands across the USA. Within those myriad of sands, there are countless ways that manufactures sieve,
General Project Conditions for Using Lime Mortar 1. Bedding and lime pointing mortar should be placed only if air and masonry temperatures are between 40°F (4°C) and 80°F (27°C), and the air is relatively calm. Conditions must remain so for at least 48 hours after completion of work. If conditions are not within these parameters,