Title: Select masonry mortar appropriate for a job.
Course: Masonry II (17008-II) > Section: Identifying and Mixing Masonry Mortars

Selection must result from consideration of tensile and compressive strength needed for a particular application, according to specifications of the architect, engineer, or local codes.

Process/Skill Questions:

- When repointing masonry, what factors affect the selection of mortar type?
- What masonry mortar is appropriate for foundations below grade?

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.