Mortar serves multiple
functions:
1. Joins and seals masonry units, allowing for dimensional variations in
masonry units.
2. Affects overall appearance of wall color, texture, and patterns.
3. Bonds reinforcing steel to masonry, creating a composite assembly.
Mortar joint finish methods:
1. Troweled - Excess mortar is struck off, the trowel is the only tool
used for
shaping and finishing.
2. Tooled - A special tool is used to compress and shape mortar in the
joint. |
