So... I need to have a couple of sections of my stone foundation repointed. House was built in 1895, so I'm figuring type O or K mortar should be used. I have looked at Virginia Limeworks pre-mixed lime mortar and am planning on going that route, but its quite expensive to have it shipped. For two 40lb bags shipped to my house, it would be around $100.
So I was wondering if there was a way to get a Type O or K from using Type N mix, as a base? I've read that there was and it can be done "easily", but never saw how to do it!
I've read how to do it from scratch, but was looking for a lower maintenance way (than slaking the hydrated lime, letting it sit for weeks, then mixing it all together, etc.) Wondering if I could start with a base of Type N bagged mix, and going from there. Thanks!!
So I was wondering if there was a way to get a Type O or K from using Type N mix, as a base? I've read that there was and it can be done "easily", but never saw how to do it!
I've read how to do it from scratch, but was looking for a lower maintenance way (than slaking the hydrated lime, letting it sit for weeks, then mixing it all together, etc.) Wondering if I could start with a base of Type N bagged mix, and going from there. Thanks!!