Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building : a general reference work (1912)
American Technical Society · Chicago : American Technical Society · leaf 43
ather coarse sand will makethe strongest mortar. The sand must be carefully inspected and incase of any doubt should be tested for purity. One test is by puttinga handful into a dish of w^ater, when any dirt or impurities will atonce rise to the top as the sand sinks. Another test is to squeeze… … Fig. ii. Poor Cellar Wall. 29 22 BUILDING SUPEKINTENDENCE probably clean and good. The presence of fine loam in the sandwill make the mortar work more easily and it is sometimes so usedby unscrupulous builders. Cement. There are many brands of Rosendale cement, whichis the kind called for, and they…
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