Basic Construction Materials - Icee.usm.edu
Basic Construction Materials - Icee.usm.edu
Basic Construction Materials - Icee.usm.edu
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• Mortar mix should be used within 2 – 2 ½ hours after<br />
initial mix is prepared<br />
• Retempering – adding water to the mortar mix to<br />
maintain consistency<br />
• Efflorescence – the soft<br />
white powder appearing on<br />
the face of brick; caused by<br />
salts in the brick or mortar<br />
brought to the surface<br />
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