Hi We have recently bought quite an old house and can see a considerable amount of pointing that requires attention I m wondering/trying to learn how and what is the correct way to mix 35 hydraulic lime mortar which I presume should be mixed with sand but type is the most appropriate Type S and Type N mortars are most commonly used in homebuilding The ratio of parts needed to mix mortar with colors is outlined in the tables below Measuring sand When measuring sand PCA recommends using a cubic foot container to add sand to the mixer
اقتباس السعرJun 25 32 Yes it should be fine but not to much plasticiser Lime on its own acts as a plasticiser as it gives more body to the mortar Be careful when using lime though it can burn skin bad For laying bricks use the building sand This sand is more workable with your trowelJun 25 32 Yes it should be fine but not to much plasticiser Lime on its own acts as a plasticiser as it gives more body to the mortar Be careful when using lime though it can burn skin bad For laying bricks use the building sand This sand is more workable with your trowel
اقتباس السعرThe lime putty and sand mixture can be recombined into a workable plastic state months later with no additional water If portland cement is specified in a lime putty and sand mortar Type O 1 2 9 or Type K 1 3 11 the portland cement should first be mixed into a slurry paste before adding it to the lime putty and ype O mortar or high lime mortar a softer mortar with a low compressive strength of 350 psi is best suited to repointing for several reasons The first reason is that type O mortar is softer than the older bricks and it allows the bricks to expand or contract from temperature changes or stress
اقتباس السعر4 parts soft sand with 1 part cement add water and plasticiser For soft older bricks already bedded onto a lime based mortar a lime and sand mix should be used the ratio will depend on the type of lime and how much water content it has This page has more detailed information about lime/sand ratiosSep 03 32 The lime is a plasticiser Presumably you are adding lime to try and lighten the mortar However the sand colour will have greater influence But in any case the mortar will mellow after a few years especially if more lime is used in the mix so expect to have a bright joints for a while if you are really looking for a match to the existing house
اقتباس السعرAug 10 32 A lime sand mortar mix may be produced by either mixing the specified proportions of lime putty with sand or mixing the specified proportions of hydrated/hydraulic lime sand and then water The workability of lime sand mortar is improved by allowing it to stand overnight before use alternatively it can also be purchased ready prepared Aug 14 32 If so I can recommend using two parts silver sand pale yellow sand One part grey building sand one part Portland cement and 1/4 part of hydrated lime The lime will whiten the mortar as it dries so don t over do it its function is to act as a plasticiser which makes the mortar workable and helps reduce shrinkage cracks
اقتباس السعرNatural Hydraulic Lime mortar consists of two building materials lime and sand They can be used for a variety of applications for laying brickwork bedding tiles rendering and plastering By using appropriate sharp sand will help the mortar have excellent workability whilst keeping a consistent water retention when applied to bricks blocks Pre mixed mortar is a combination of Portland Cement Hydrated Lime and Masonry Sand already blended together in the proper proportions to make a Type S mortar All that is needed is to add sufficient water to achieve the desired consistency usually about 5 to 6 quarts for an 80 bag
اقتباس السعرYou would normally add some and then mix it into the mortar and then add some more as needed and so on Be sure to fully mix the white in before deciding to add some more as white pigment can take a while to fully integrate into the mix and sometimes you can go overboard Consider the Sand Used One time I ran into a mortar that was salmon in Oct 31 32 You can make mortar with just Portland cement sand and water The mortar that I used to permanently attach my brick and stone to my patios did not contain any hydrated lime But adding
اقتباس السعرAdd the clean pre measured water gradually 35 litres of water per 20kg bag making sure that it does not wash any of the cement away and mix thoroughly to obtain an even and consistent mix Only mix as much mortar as you can use within one 1 hourFeb 15 32 Lime mortars are great better if the hystericals aren t involved An all around good mix for re pointing is 3 lime 1 portland white portland if the joints need to be pure white and 10 sand for brick 2 lime 1 portland and 8 sand isn t bad for stone if it s reasonably hard Both these mixes are
اقتباس السعرSep 03 32 The lime is a plasticiser Presumably you are adding lime to try and lighten the mortar However the sand colour will have greater influence But in any case the mortar will mellow after a few years especially if more lime is used in the mix so expect to have a bright joints for a while if you are really looking for a match to the existing houseAdd one part fireclay one part Portland cement one part lime and three parts sand into a bucket or wheelbarrow depending on how much mortar you intend to mix If you are making refractory mortar use one part aluminum silicate instead of the Portland cement When using calcium aluminate make only small batches because the mortar sets quickly
اقتباس السعرThe most common mistake made in mixing cement lime CL mortar is not adding enough sand CL mortar will carry more sand due to the presence of dolomitic autoclaved hydrated lime Lack of the proper amount of sand creates not only poor board life and workability problems but also the possibility of shrinkage cracks in the hardened mortarThe most common mistake made in mixing cement lime CL mortar is not adding enough sand CL mortar will carry more sand due to the presence of dolomitic autoclaved hydrated lime Lack of the proper amount of sand creates not only poor board life and workability problems but also the possibility of shrinkage cracks in the hardened mortar
اقتباس السعرThe sand in mortar accounts for well over 70 percent of the matrix that you see Brand new brick joints often have a film of lime or cement produced by tooling the joint This very thin film is eroded with time Water wind and pollution constantly work to expose the sand that was used to create the mortarJun 25 32 Can i add lime to a brick mortar mix of SAND CEMENT and PLASTICISER And what is the best type of sand to use Building/Sharp 1 lime and MAKE SURE you wear eye protection at all times The old method was to mix the sand and lime with some water and let it sit and mature for several weeks but it is OK to use it straight away
اقتباس السعرAdd one part fireclay one part Portland cement one part lime and three parts sand into a bucket or wheelbarrow depending on how much mortar you intend to mix If you are making refractory mortar use one part aluminum silicate instead of the Portland cement When using calcium aluminate make only small batches because the mortar sets quicklyCan play sand be used when mixing mortar I ve been making pots/containers for my bonsai trees out of portland cement and sand at 1 25 ratio respectively just using sand from the ground that I sift sugar sand is how people refer to it I live half a mile from the coast in FL so it s basically beach sand
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