BIG MAC Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Hi GuysOver 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, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted June 15, 2007 Author Share Posted June 15, 2007 Thanks Clair, Is this like a 'real virtual' French recipe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 I'd call it 'integrated', as Mr Clair is British and the maçon is French!PS: don't forget the water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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