Lime Mortar
Lime mortar is made of lime and an aggregate such as sand, which is mixed with water, Ancient Indians first used lime mortar for plaster temples. It is primarily used in the conservation of …
Lime mortar
Types of Mortar
There are various types of mortar used in construction, while the mortar is a mixture of cement (or lime), sand, and water. Mortar prevent excessive cracking because of shrinkage of the paste, while the strength of mortars decreases as the proportion increases. The mortars absorb carbonic acid steadily from the atmosphere and …
