Lime mortars should be used for masonry repointing as they let the walls breathe. Detailed photographs should be taken before work begins of any sections to be dismantled and rebuilt. Mortar used in the original construction of traditionally built rubble masonry will deteriorate over time and repo more...
When building a wall, the ashlar blocks are laid in horizontal courses, or layers. V joints and the wall above with plain ashlar masonry to give the base of the wall an appearance of strength. It is therefore important for the engineer to understand the different finishes to which stone is dress more...
D felt shall be applied horizontally, with the upper layer lapped over the lower layer not less than 2 inches horizontally. Where vertical joints occur, felt paper shall be lapped not less than 6 inches. This video shows the sequence of construction of the new reinforced masonry wall system.Maxi more...
Still, the rock itself had been laid up well enough to stand through generations of rain and storm. However, stone building is a highly individual skill, so once you have the basics down, you simply have to put in time working with the stone to develop your own style.Stone Masonry DetailsThe backf more...
Ashlar masonry units can be cut intosquared shapes. Course rubble masonry is used for the construction of public and residential buildings. The dressing of the stone need not be very accurate on all sides. Ashlar stones are rectangular, cuboid blocks. The joints between them are very thin, reg more...