This is just great. No BS just useful, meaningful, consolidated and more importantly..correct information. More teachers at the university level need to take lessons from you partner! Keep up the good work!
I really appreciate you taking time to explain the differences between the mixes. Can you tell me what kind I would use to repair my concrete front porch?
Thank you for making this very easy to understand. This old lady appreciates you! Which, I knew it would be good… because anyone from the Carolinas are Great people… hence I am from NC😁
I will probably never need to watch one of these videos again, but because this was so helpful and clear, I've still subscribed to help support Thank you for the great info in a clear and concise video!!!
To summarize: Mortar is actually sand & masonry-cement used to bind bricks together "Mortar mix" is masonry cement pre-mixed with sand Type N is softer for normal bricks Type S is harder for structural masonry Like if this saved you 10 min of your life
I would add: “Masonry cement is Portland cement and lime”. I think he also inferred that “masonry cement” was a generic term and that ingredient proportions varied regionally. I agree, Cowboy needs to tighten up his script writing on this one.
Cowboy, thank you very much for making this video. I had no idea what the difference between concrete and mortar was. Now thanks to you I know. I always thought mortar was for floor tiles and cement for brick and driveways, I didn't know you needed to add sand to cement, wow. Once again thanks again for a very informative video. Subscribing for sure
Thanks for the clarification,I learn something today since I have never done any brick laying work,but I have a small hole to re brick where a window AC unit was removed.
Glad to find your channel, I really like that you back your personal preference with factual data in clear concise terms....so many others simply say "I do this" or "use that mix" without explaining the reasons behind their choices.
I appreciate your feedback. Some folks seem to want quick summaries, but that is not the purpose on the series. I reject the "two minutes or less" mentality applied to TH-cam.
Thanks, this is the info I need. Should I use type N or type S, or would Portland and sand be best to cement solid blocks together to build outdoor basement steps?
Thanks Concrete Cowboy! Your demonstration helped me build my Texas sized retaining wall around my flowerbed and trees with confidence. They turned out great and now my neighbor wants to build walls. My suggestion to him was checkout Carolina's Concrete Cowboy and Cowboy up.
Hello Sir, I'm having difficulty finding a tutorial on how to add a brick skirting around a pre-existing storage building. The building is 12x20, the height of the left end is 27 " and the height of the right end is 8" Can you please advise how to go about it ? I'm determined to do it myself but I'm concerned about the correct process.
Thank you for this explanation Cowboy 🤠 QUESTION: I want to grout Saltillo Mexican tiles. I want as smooth a grout line as possible and not so grainy or porous. Smooth not rough. I would like to use Mortar mix could I add some Portland cement to the mortar mix for a smoother texture maybe,??? What would the portions be? What about adding more lime for smoothness? If so how much? For instance maybe 1/2 bucket of mortar mix add 1 large tomato can (28 oz) of cement....or a small (16oz) tomato sauce can of cement... Thank you 😊
Excellent description for someone who needs clear answers. Sakrete was a great example choice as well as it's widely available. Great character too id trust a stranger in a cowboy hat to guide me through the trails and tribulations of the build 👍 Thank you! I am chinking a log cabin myself and purchased type N-Mix that is store-brand. After your explanation I feel more confident with my purchase
That portland lime mix is what is required to repair an old brick house. I bought one and the psi for regular mortar is too great and breaks the bricks with normal shifting of the house. I I knew I had to use portland, but didn't understand why until you mentioned the huge difference in psi. Good video
@@Katana_00 It is not repaired. To be clear, I bought an old brick house. the brick is in serious need of repair. I don't like getting ripped off so before I hire someone I have been watching videos on how it should be done. I knew portland lime was supposed to be used because my house is about 100 years old. I did not understand about the PSI and that pressure with the mortar and the brick is why it had to be mixed with portland lime and not the newer mortar mixes. Your explanation of the psi and why my very old bricks would break makes perfect sense now. Hopefully in the spring (2023) I can get someone out to repoint the house. your video was very helpful and I have it saved. thank you much.
I would like to know what type of mortar to use when placing small black rocks in the mortar with several inches between each Rock. I don't want to use a ground because that will really mess things up. I do want this sealed properly without a grout. I would like a pure white mortar that doesn't have to be sealed with a grout. Please help. Does it need a polymer since I won't be grouting? If so can I get a solid white polymer?
Hello, love the video. I need to do some pointing and parging on an inside stone foundation in an older, 1870-80’s brick home. The area stays dry. The majority of older parging is in good condition some has flaked off. While the majority of the exposed mortar is in good shape, I think it needs to be pointed before parging. Can I use one product to do both, like an S type mortar mix, or do I need two products. In either case, what would you recommend for this project?
I want to pour a small 2'x2' slab ti build a rocket stove on. I want to add perlite as agragate and I will over. Cam I use type s mortar vs cement mix?
Wow so grateful. I always want to know how things work. I asked 7 people at a brick paver and Home Depot and Ave hardware what the difference was between S and N. No one knew. In NY I was just told to use S (for strong 😅) for repointing the brick and multi colored slate of my front porch stairs. I bought (sp) sancrete mortar mix . I plan to add quickrite cement adhesive to the mortar mix while hand brushing adhesive to some areas (where I could not remove all the old mortar) . I’m going to tape off all the slate (irregular edges with duck tape (for metal) just so I don’t leave stains. I’ve already spent 4 days scrubbing, using chemicals, and masonry bits removing 20 year old mortar stains and overspreads . Hoping taping off will be a neater solution. Someone told me to add sand for extra stick to my sankrete mortar mix. I think I’ll rely on the manufacturers ratio instead and leave good enough alone. I have one deep hole under the stoop . I’m wondering if any concrete base was ever there because there No damage to the surrounding stone . Just a deep giant gap. It not at the bottom like weep holes , but I wondered if these air pockets are for a purpose ? Should I just pour mortar into it ? How would such a large pocket dry ? Estimated 6 inches deep. The “pocket “ appears to be the circumstance of a cereal bowl. But the actual gap is the size of a regular 1/2 inch mortar space between bricks . Our temperature drops to 20 degrees, is that the purpose . First timer and wondering if it’s some kind of expansion joint ? It is two steps above the weeping holes (a 3 step stoop) . My instinct tells me it’s intended as a air pocket and that I shouldn’t try to fill it up . Any advice (will be hand applying concrete adhesive in this area for the mortar to cling properly to the sides of the brick since there is no foundation beneath (in this area only) every other part of the stoop has a perfectly intact foundation.
I need some advice, if you could help. I have to repair some spalled concrete on our foundation. The spalling is not very deep, but in one place a steel support can be seen. I understand a little ,such as all the loose material has to be removed. After that it gets a little confusing. For example if I use "Top and Bond " I am not supposed to add any additional product such as "Weld Crete", which would seem desirable on the exposed Simpson support (which has not rusted). "QUIKRETE Polymer Modified Structural Repair Gray Fast Setting Cement " would seem to be a good product, but that is only from looking at the label. If you could give me some advice it would be appreciated. I would like to finish the job with some sort of sealer for example Master Seal 550 or something else that helps prevent future spalling. Thanks in advance.
Hello I got a dumb question can i used mortar mix for a small side walk, 😅 I run out of concrete mix bags, and i had to use like 4 bags of mortar mix just to finish the job.😅 Thanks in advance
Very helpful, I'm going to lay a slate patio and I wasn't sure if I should mix it myself or get a premix. It seems like the premix is the way to go in a residential area and then I don't need to worry about too much or too little sand. Thanks for the explanation!!
Concrete Cowboy? I hope you have a heated saddle. I always buy Portland Cement and Lime and mix it because I've never seen Masonry Cement sold around here. Its possible I overlooked it because I didn't know about it until now but they don't sell stucco mix around here either. It's like you said, all cement, mortar, concrete products you can get in your area, even from national companies, is strictly regional. I'm surprised you have stucco mix available in your area. Great presentation and basic info. You didn't go into the sand, make sure you use sand for mortar and not just playground sand or whatever. It's not the same. Thanks.
Shoot. I didn't know that type S was necessary for structural applications. I used Type N on my foundation block wall. The block wall is only 3 courses high and will only support a single story home, built with standard 2X4 and 2X6 framing. Nothing is unusually heavy. Will I need to worry about my Type N Block mortar failing? I used high strength concrete mix to fill the cores and bond beams. I also used 3/8 rebar in the bond beams.
Yes, this is the most concise and excellently laid out how to differentiate what you’ve got in the bag and also the size of your job and what type of job it is the perfect what the heck is mortar cement stucco video wahoo
Is it possible to use type N mortar mix to fix limestone blocks to waterproof sheet to create exterior home facade? Can we use thinset bonding for limestone blocks (2feet x 2 feet x 1.25 inch thick) or would you consider thinset to be too frail for limestone? Thanks
Use type S. They also make a very strong exterior thinset. I'm plumbing my exterior wall with type s then using a custom blend thinset for the tile. If you go to home depot or loews just read the bags of thinset and it will tell you it's intended purpose. If it were me I would use type s with a bonding agent
Are the N,S and O relatively new designations, I have a bag of ideal masonry cement and a bag of quikrete mortar mix, both bought about 30 years ago and neither have the letter designation
Wow I just learned what S and N where hah. Structural and Non-Structural. I had no idea. I did notice the higher PSI in S so I always bought it. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for your video. It was really helpful. I am really trying to learn more about Cement and concrete and what's what. I do have one question is the masonry and Portland the same thing or is there a difference? One of the projects that I want to do I watched a video on and they said to use one part Portland and three parts sand and I know that's what you said with the masonry.
Hey Dirk, good video! I wonder, if I'm fixing a 100 yr old brick wall that has 2 courses and supports a corner of the basement, do I use Type N to tuckpoint or type S? Some say the "S" was too strong and that 100 yrs ago they used weaker lime mortar. Using the stronger "S" will damage the structural soundness...but others say, like you, "structural? Use Type S", who's right?
100 years old! Your brick may be softer than today's. Type N at the strongest. Go to your nearest block and brick yard and see if they have a tuck point mortar, which is a softer Type O.
As a builder, the only 2 issues about dry mix mortar and cement alone are, the price of dry mix mortar And cement. I had never ever used dry mix mortar to mix concrete. Instead I take cement, aggregates,sand and water only. Dry mix are very expensive, than sand, aggregates,water and cement in a building project. Dry mix are a highly engineering products in terms of sand, polymers. Nice video.
Thank you so much for this video! I had purchased the sakrete mortar/stucco type S and was working on my chimney. There are two problems: one is that it’s so grainy in comparison to what I see in some pointing videos where the mortar looks more like a putty. The other issue is that this mortar is very dark gray while the rest of the old mortar is a much lighter color. Any recommendations on these two issues?
Problem with pre blended mortar. Is sand weighs more than cement. What happens when it is being sacked. Sand sinks faster than cement with any kind of vibration.
WheeHAAAAAW!!! thisnis what i needed to be able to not only understand mortar a little better for sure, but also ill use your infomto lie my way into bigger jobs😂😂😂just joshin, ill only be storytellin, not actual lyin. Subbed just cuz i like you and we need more real men on the internet. Keep on trowelin big man!
Thanks for explaining the difference between these cements. I am just wondering if you know, for Type S mortar mix usually they are only available in gray color (Well where I am currently at no other color than gray). Can I mix it with white sand to achieve color white mortar? Thanks
No, you will need white masonry cement and mix with a white mortar sand. Call your local block and brick yard for help. That is usually a stock item at the counter. Good luck with your project!
Great video, and really helpful starting out. Would a premixed mortar type S or type N be more suitable for dry interior limestone mortar repair? I am reading up and see some people saying never use S on stone but I see S is more suitable for load bearing walls.
Greetings Dirk, I just watched this video. I understand what the uses for Type N & Type S mortar mix. I’m a DIY’er and although for some of my uses type N would be sufficient, however, I have found type S is easier to handle and work with. I’ll spend the extra money for type S just because I like the way it handles. Can you tell me why type S handles differently or is it just my imagination.
Type S mortar has more cement, less lime. Type N mortar has less cement, more lime. Some would say the type N is easier to work with because of the lime (it holds more water). The type S probably seems to handle better because the higher cement gives it a more paste-like consistency.
I mixed the American brand type S and it didn’t harden very well, it crumbled. Then I looked up how to mix it and it said to let it sit five minutes and stir again .
I am so glad you found my little presentation helpful!
Where can I find them in usa?
For bricks?
@@UndisputedRoofer its regional NY will be different than calif
@@edmundooliver7584 ok
If possible to get in touch with you? I have a few questions regarding mix's with limestone garden edging in the DFW area.
If someone can't understand what "parts" are or "ratio" , then this video is already way to advanced for their level of understanding!
2 to 1 or 3 to 1
I have searched soooo long for this straightforward information. Thank you for making this.
This is just great. No BS just useful, meaningful, consolidated and more importantly..correct information. More teachers at the university level need to take lessons from you partner! Keep up the good work!
He repeated the title of the video twice, which needed to happen 0 times. He had 2, " first things".. The non BS did take some warm up.
Crystal clear content, great delivery and exceptional sense of humor! Right on cowboy!
Really appreciate the kind words! Thanks again!
Trying to get a former grasp on terminology for all the DIY work we're going to be doing. This was super helpful thank you so much!
I love to hear the Cowboy was helpful. Thank you for your kind comment!
Nice! I'm a total newbie to this, and I really appreciate your slow, careful explanation. And the humor. :)
I really appreciate you taking time to explain the differences between the mixes. Can you tell me what kind I would use to repair my concrete front porch?
Thank you for making this very easy to understand. This old lady appreciates you! Which, I knew it would be good… because anyone from the Carolinas are Great people… hence I am from NC😁
I will probably never need to watch one of these videos again, but because this was so helpful and clear, I've still subscribed to help support
Thank you for the great info in a clear and concise video!!!
Hey Mr. Cowboy - thank you very much for this vid! I am definitely a beginner with concrete projects - this really explains a lot! Thank you Sir!
I am glad I found this, since I have been looking for white cement, and all I kept finding was white mortar mix!
Between you and the Mike Haduck videos, you guys have helped me with my outdoor fireplace project, thanks.
To summarize:
Mortar is actually sand & masonry-cement used to bind bricks together
"Mortar mix" is masonry cement pre-mixed with sand
Type N is softer for normal bricks
Type S is harder for structural masonry
Like if this saved you 10 min of your life
I am in the process of of reconstructing an old stone fireplace in our back yard. Is S type the best to use for these old stones?
I would add: “Masonry cement is Portland cement and lime”.
I think he also inferred that “masonry cement” was a generic term and that ingredient proportions varied regionally.
I agree, Cowboy needs to tighten up his script writing on this one.
Thanks…you have dispersed the smoke and mirrors and provided clear and concise information.
Cowboy, thank you very much for making this video. I had no idea what the difference between concrete and mortar was. Now thanks to you I know. I always thought mortar was for floor tiles and cement for brick and driveways, I didn't know you needed to add sand to cement, wow. Once again thanks again for a very informative video. Subscribing for sure
I love the straight talk and going through each bag 1 at a time.
Thanks for the clarification,I learn something today since I have never done any brick laying work,but I have a small hole to re brick where a window AC unit was removed.
Just what I needed to know about the differences. Thanks.
Great video. May I ask which is best for concrete patio spider cracks. I don't want to use filler.
Glad to find your channel,
I really like that you back your personal preference with factual data in clear concise terms....so many others simply say "I do this" or "use that mix" without explaining the reasons behind their choices.
I appreciate your feedback. Some folks seem to want quick summaries, but that is not the purpose on the series. I reject the "two minutes or less" mentality applied to TH-cam.
Hi, could i use mortar type S to affix two 1.5 ft x 1.5 ft cast iron beehive doors to my brick fireplace? Thanks for your informative video.
This is so informative. Dirk, why did you stop making videos?
Thanks, this is the info I need.
Should I use type N or type S, or would Portland and sand be best to cement solid blocks together to build outdoor basement steps?
Great info. So for brick steps you use Type S if im thinking right..
Thanks Concrete Cowboy! Your demonstration helped me build my Texas sized retaining wall around my flowerbed and trees with confidence. They turned out great and now my neighbor wants to build walls. My suggestion to him was checkout Carolina's Concrete Cowboy and Cowboy up.
Awesome and thanks for spreading the Cowboy around!
Thanks cowboy! I almost laid a retaining wall with concrete mix alone. Very helpful!
Wow, really great presentation. This was perfectly clear and helped me, thank you. I hope you are a classroom teacher somewhere.
No, in real life I am blessed to be the national technical sales and support manager for Oldcastle APG.
Thank you so much for the good lecture!! Carolina's concrete cowboy!!!
You are great 👍👍👍
Great video! Do you know how many 8x8x16 blocks can you lay with a bag of 80 pounds Amerimix type S mortar mix?
Very well said, and explained to the ”T”.
You just took me to school👍🏼
Thank you for the video sir🤙🏼💪🏼
So the one that says stucco, you can use that for brick laying? Thanks for the response
What type of mortar mix for thin flagstone patio on ground.
I think I’ve been using concrete mortar mix. Depo Brand. I’ll see in the morning
Dirk, I understand the psi for Mason Work. What is type1 , type 2 and type 3?
Hello Sir, I'm having difficulty finding a tutorial on how to add a brick skirting around a pre-existing storage building.
The building is 12x20, the height of the left end is 27 " and the height of the right end is 8"
Can you please advise how to go about it ?
I'm determined to do it myself but I'm concerned about the correct process.
Old company John B Kelly for brickwork two bags of mortar mix one bag of Portland worked very well
I have to finish off my pizza dome. I am using perlite. Can you please let me know which cement I should use. Thanks
Thank you for this explanation Cowboy 🤠
QUESTION: I want to grout Saltillo Mexican tiles. I want as smooth a grout line as possible and not so grainy or porous. Smooth not rough.
I would like to use Mortar mix could I add some Portland cement to the mortar mix for a smoother texture maybe,???
What would the portions be?
What about adding more lime for smoothness? If so how much?
For instance maybe 1/2 bucket of mortar mix add 1 large tomato can (28 oz) of cement....or a small (16oz) tomato sauce can of cement...
Thank you 😊
Explained very well. From an old mason!
Excellent description for someone who needs clear answers. Sakrete was a great example choice as well as it's widely available. Great character too id trust a stranger in a cowboy hat to guide me through the trails and tribulations of the build 👍
Thank you! I am chinking a log cabin myself and purchased type N-Mix that is store-brand. After your explanation I feel more confident with my purchase
That portland lime mix is what is required to repair an old brick house. I bought one and the psi for regular mortar is too great and breaks the bricks with normal shifting of the house. I I knew I had to use portland, but didn't understand why until you mentioned the huge difference in psi. Good video
How did your repair go?
@@Katana_00 It is not repaired. To be clear, I bought an old brick house. the brick is in serious need of repair. I don't like getting ripped off so before I hire someone I have been watching videos on how it should be done. I knew portland lime was supposed to be used because my house is about 100 years old. I did not understand about the PSI and that pressure with the mortar and the brick is why it had to be mixed with portland lime and not the newer mortar mixes. Your explanation of the psi and why my very old bricks would break makes perfect sense now. Hopefully in the spring (2023) I can get someone out to repoint the house. your video was very helpful and I have it saved. thank you much.
I would like to know what type of mortar to use when placing small black rocks in the mortar with several inches between each Rock. I don't want to use a ground because that will really mess things up. I do want this sealed properly without a grout. I would like a pure white mortar that doesn't have to be sealed with a grout. Please help. Does it need a polymer since I won't be grouting? If so can I get a solid white polymer?
Hello, love the video. I need to do some pointing and parging on an inside stone foundation in an older, 1870-80’s brick home. The area stays dry. The majority of older parging is in good condition some has flaked off. While the majority of the exposed mortar is in good shape, I think it needs to be pointed before parging.
Can I use one product to do both, like an S type mortar mix, or do I need two products. In either case, what would you recommend for this project?
Can you share us how to mix mortar and how much sand you used
I want to pour a small 2'x2' slab ti build a rocket stove on. I want to add perlite as agragate and I will over. Cam I use type s mortar vs cement mix?
Thank you sir!! No BS and I learned exactly what I need for my project. Concise very well explained that even my half wit-brother will understand.
Will mortar mix N work for making small, concrete pots for my succulents?
Wow so grateful. I always want to know how things work.
I asked 7 people at a brick paver and Home Depot and Ave hardware what the difference was between S and N. No one knew. In NY I was just told to use S (for strong 😅) for repointing the brick and multi colored slate of my front porch stairs.
I bought (sp) sancrete mortar mix . I plan to add quickrite cement adhesive to the mortar mix while hand brushing adhesive to some areas (where I could not remove all the old mortar) .
I’m going to tape off all the slate (irregular edges with duck tape (for metal) just so I don’t leave stains. I’ve already spent 4 days scrubbing, using chemicals, and masonry bits removing 20 year old mortar stains and overspreads . Hoping taping off will be a neater solution.
Someone told me to add sand for extra stick to my sankrete mortar mix. I think I’ll rely on the manufacturers ratio instead and leave good enough alone.
I have one deep hole under the stoop . I’m wondering if any concrete base was ever there because there No damage to the surrounding stone . Just a deep giant gap. It not at the bottom like weep holes , but I wondered if these air pockets are for a purpose ? Should I just pour mortar into it ? How would such a large pocket dry ? Estimated 6 inches deep. The “pocket “ appears to be the circumstance of a cereal bowl. But the actual gap is the size of a regular 1/2 inch mortar space between bricks . Our temperature drops to 20 degrees, is that the purpose . First timer and wondering if it’s some kind of expansion joint ? It is two steps above the weeping holes (a 3 step stoop) . My instinct tells me it’s intended as a air pocket and that I shouldn’t try to fill it up .
Any advice (will be hand applying concrete adhesive in this area for the mortar to cling properly to the sides of the brick since there is no foundation beneath (in this area only) every other part of the stoop has a perfectly intact foundation.
Hope you get back on here. Thanks for the knowledge
I need some advice, if you could help. I have to repair some spalled concrete on our foundation. The spalling is not very deep, but in one place a steel support can be seen. I understand a little ,such as all the loose material has to be removed. After that it gets a little confusing. For example if I use "Top and Bond " I am not supposed to add any additional product such as "Weld Crete", which would seem desirable on the exposed Simpson support (which has not rusted). "QUIKRETE Polymer Modified Structural Repair Gray Fast Setting Cement " would seem to be a good product, but that is only from looking at the label. If you could give me some advice it would be appreciated. I would like to finish the job with some sort of sealer for example Master Seal 550 or something else that helps prevent future spalling. Thanks in advance.
I am patching a block/stucco chimney. What product would you recommend?
This is just the info I was looking for. Thank you.
Hello I got a dumb question can i used mortar mix for a small side walk, 😅 I run out of concrete mix bags, and i had to use like 4 bags of mortar mix just to finish the job.😅
Thanks in advance
I learned something I haven't seen on another videos, so thank you!
Very helpful, I'm going to lay a slate patio and I wasn't sure if I should mix it myself or get a premix. It seems like the premix is the way to go in a residential area and then I don't need to worry about too much or too little sand. Thanks for the explanation!!
I’m leveling a wood subfloor to put laminate on top…do I have to mix sand with the Portland type ll or can I go straight Portland
Concrete Cowboy? I hope you have a heated saddle. I always buy Portland Cement and Lime and mix it because I've never seen Masonry Cement sold around here. Its possible I overlooked it because I didn't know about it until now but they don't sell stucco mix around here either. It's like you said, all cement, mortar, concrete products you can get in your area, even from national companies, is strictly regional. I'm surprised you have stucco mix available in your area. Great presentation and basic info. You didn't go into the sand, make sure you use sand for mortar and not just playground sand or whatever. It's not the same. Thanks.
If you subtrsct the lime; How does portland cement compare to masonry cement?
Shoot. I didn't know that type S was necessary for structural applications. I used Type N on my foundation block wall. The block wall is only 3 courses high and will only support a single story home, built with standard 2X4 and 2X6 framing. Nothing is unusually heavy. Will I need to worry about my Type N Block mortar failing? I used high strength concrete mix to fill the cores and bond beams. I also used 3/8 rebar in the bond beams.
This video is wonderful. Thank you so much!
I seriously cant thank you enough for this. I have been trying to find a simple layman term video just like this. You sir are doing Gods work
Thanks so much for the video. It was great. I'm looking forward to more.
Yes, this is the most concise and excellently laid out how to differentiate what you’ve got in the bag and also the size of your job and what type of job it is the perfect what the heck is mortar cement stucco video wahoo
Wat if u jus mixing masonry & water? Does it still work the same as it should?
appreciate the Info haws, can ya tell me which brand is used for wall sculptures?
Is it possible to use type N mortar mix to fix limestone blocks to waterproof sheet to create exterior home facade? Can we use thinset bonding for limestone blocks (2feet x 2 feet x 1.25 inch thick) or would you consider thinset to be too frail for limestone?
Thanks
Use type S. They also make a very strong exterior thinset. I'm plumbing my exterior wall with type s then using a custom blend thinset for the tile. If you go to home depot or loews just read the bags of thinset and it will tell you it's intended purpose. If it were me I would use type s with a bonding agent
Thank you for the attention to detail, and clear explanation.
I got 3 loose bricks..can i just use leftover tile mortar to fix it
Are the N,S and O relatively new designations, I have a bag of ideal masonry cement and a bag of quikrete mortar mix, both bought about 30 years ago and neither have the letter designation
Looking to smoothen out my interior basement wall and still have the wall be breathable (not waterproof). Any recommendation?
Thank you for that explanation about cement vs. stucco
Exactly the information that I needed! Thank you!
You should show how you do the mortar mix. Good video
Knowledge & experience, amazing presentation. Thank you
Wow I just learned what S and N where hah. Structural and Non-Structural. I had no idea. I did notice the higher PSI in S so I always bought it. Thanks for the video.
Thank you! This is great info for DIYers!
Which mortar mix can I use to bond brick to metal chimney thank you
What do you recomend to repoint a bluestone patio ?
Very well put my friend. Finally someone got it right.
Thank you for your video. It was really helpful. I am really trying to learn more about Cement and concrete and what's what. I do have one question is the masonry and Portland the same thing or is there a difference? One of the projects that I want to do I watched a video on and they said to use one part Portland and three parts sand and I know that's what you said with the masonry.
Howdy partner what's the best mix to point up fieldstone vaneer on a fireplace? Get back asap
Hey Dirk, good video! I wonder, if I'm fixing a 100 yr old brick wall that has 2 courses and supports a corner of the basement, do I use Type N to tuckpoint or type S? Some say the "S" was too strong and that 100 yrs ago they used weaker lime mortar. Using the stronger "S" will damage the structural soundness...but others say, like you, "structural? Use Type S", who's right?
100 years old! Your brick may be softer than today's. Type N at the strongest. Go to your nearest block and brick yard and see if they have a tuck point mortar, which is a softer Type O.
As a builder, the only 2 issues about dry mix mortar and cement alone are,
the price of dry mix mortar
And cement.
I had never ever used dry mix mortar to mix concrete.
Instead I take cement, aggregates,sand and water only.
Dry mix are very expensive, than sand, aggregates,water and cement in a building project.
Dry mix are a highly engineering products in terms of sand, polymers.
Nice video.
Thank you so much for this video! I had purchased the sakrete mortar/stucco type S and was working on my chimney. There are two problems: one is that it’s so grainy in comparison to what I see in some pointing videos where the mortar looks more like a putty. The other issue is that this mortar is very dark gray while the rest of the old mortar is a much lighter color. Any recommendations on these two issues?
Problem with pre blended mortar. Is sand weighs more than cement. What happens when it is being sacked. Sand sinks faster than cement with any kind of vibration.
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Very helpful. Glad to know that the s is for structural.
Great job hand! Good info for the first time diy like myself.
Tell me what theses are used for I want to cover a ball but take time to make it smooth....xxx her from uk....xxxx
Great video cowboy thanks for the explanation.
do you answer questions about brick installation ? if so where should we direct the question to? do you have a forum ? or website?
So helpful! I'm contemplating repointing my hosue foundation and am a total newbie!!
Thanks for explaining the difference between these cements. I am just wondering if you know, for Type S mortar mix usually they are only available in gray color (Well where I am currently at no other color than gray). Can I mix it with white sand to achieve color white mortar? Thanks
No, you will need white masonry cement and mix with a white mortar sand.
Call your local block and brick yard for help. That is usually a stock item at the counter.
Good luck with your project!
Thanks for the info, I needed a refresher.
Well done. I always wondered. Thanks for the explanation.
Great video, and really helpful starting out. Would a premixed mortar type S or type N be more suitable for dry interior limestone mortar repair? I am reading up and see some people saying never use S on stone but I see S is more suitable for load bearing walls.
Type s on stone is normal. I was raised to mix cement and masonry cement to lay stone.
Limestone is your question
Greetings Dirk, I just watched this video. I understand what the uses for Type N & Type S mortar mix. I’m a DIY’er and although for some of my uses type N would be sufficient, however, I have found type S is easier to handle and work with. I’ll spend the extra money for type S just because I like the way it handles. Can you tell me why type S handles differently or is it just my imagination.
Type S mortar has more cement, less lime. Type N mortar has less cement, more lime. Some would say the type N is easier to work with because of the lime (it holds more water). The type S probably seems to handle better because the higher cement gives it a more paste-like consistency.
Good breakdown sir! 👍
Thank you made that crystal clear.
Thank you, I’m thinking the type S mortar mix would be best to resurface cement front steps, would I be correct?
They make a concrete resurfacer that is sold at home depot. You'll have issues with type S cracking if you try to use it as a resurface
I mixed the American brand type S and it didn’t harden very well, it crumbled. Then I looked up how to mix it and it said to let it sit five minutes and stir again .