Pointathon 2007

[BIG MAC]

Hi Guys

Over in Augus intending to do as much repointing as I can to our stone built house.

Our walls are 500mm thick stone witha rubble and farmers cement infill with what looks like a coarse lime based mortar where the pointing remains.

I guess using cementitious mortar would be the wrong thing to do?

I do like the look of the yellow tinged mortars used locally is this achieved by using sable  jeaune?

If some one could give me an Idea of a suitable mix and the correct name for materials required it would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

[Clair]

Mr Clair used this recipe, as recommended by a local maçon:

• 3 parts sable gris (sand
  with bits of gravel in)

• 3 parts sable jaune
  (smooth sand)

• you can vary the
  proportions to give a different colour

• 4 parts chaux aérienne
  for interior use, which sets slowly OR 4 parts chaux hydrolique
  for interior or exterior use (called NHL3,5), which sets faster

or

• ready mixed bags (Lafarge
  enduit de facade à la chaux)

[BIG MAC]

Thanks Clair,

 

Is this like a 'real virtual' French recipe?

[Clair]

I'd call it 'integrated', as Mr Clair is British and the maçon is French!

PS: don't forget the water!