Cement mortar The word cement is often used where we actually mean grout or mortar. Cement is a raw material which is mixed with water and other materials (e.g., sand, lime and possibly gravel). After the cement is processed it turns into masonry mortar, grout, mortar or concrete. For bricklaying or filling joints it’s not the actual cement you […]
Different brick types It used to be customary to classify brick types according to the region of origin. This method of classifying is basically obsolete, since the brickyards in all regions are subject to the same production standards. It is better to classify the brick products according to their types. Solid bricks The “full brick” is […]
Brick joints- Step 1 Never start with adding brick joints too early. This is in fact the cause of the whitening of walls. After two weeks the mortar has hardened and the joints can be attached. First the wall and joints should be properly cleaned. So any grout residue must be removed and the wall can […]
This is a quick and easy guide to get your brick wall clean again. The first thing that comes up in mind is probably to grab the highest pressure water canon you can find to start fighting the dirt, algae and moss. But be carefully! Getting your bricks clean and shinny again can be a […]