Title: Mix masonry mortars manually.
Course: Masonry I (17008-I) > Section: Identifying and Mixing Masonry Mortars

Mixing should include ingredients that are blended in proper proportion, using a mortar hoe and power mixer, according to industry standards.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why should masonry mortars be measured by volume?
- What is the ratio of masonry mortar to sand?
- How many cubic feet are in one bag of masonry mortar?
- What are the short- and long-term effects of exposure to mortar and its ingredients?

NCCER Masonry Standards

Level One, Module Five (28104-13): Mortar

This module explains the types and properties of mortar and the materials used in the mixture, including admixtures; provides instructions for mixing mortar by machine; and describes how to properly apply and store mortar.