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howard butler
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Apr 26th, 2004, 4:55pm
 
Whats the best mix for pointing and wht type of sand should be used
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Re: pointing
Reply #1 - Apr 26th, 2004, 6:30pm
 
I would go for 5-1, sand depends on bricks-stone etc.

Try to match the existing.


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Reply #2 - Apr 26th, 2004, 10:11pm
 
Thanks Thescruff--is red sand ok to use but id this too soft
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Re: pointing
Reply #3 - Apr 26th, 2004, 10:32pm
 
Red building sand will give you a pinkish mortar, OK if it matches - if you need grey pointing, use yellow sand.
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Uhh... I must have forgot something else!
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Reply #4 - Jul 22nd, 2004, 1:31pm
 
And if you need white pointing?  Sharp sand? Lime mortar?  Or paint! What do you suggest - the local sand is red.

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