One Day Lime Putty Mortar Certification Training
January 17, 2012 |
Learn the tricks to "Walk-Away Installation" that can give you a competitive advantage by producing superior results while eliminating the need to re-work joints and acid wash surfaces from mortar smears. Overcome the surprises and challenges facing experienced masons as they struggle with their best attempts at repointing with lime putty mortars.
Authentic mortar matches cannot be achieved by mixing masonry pigments to ready-mix, striking the joints wet and washing down the work with muriatic acid. The first step is to establish the match based on the key historic ingredients. Second is to mix and apply the mortar properly. Attend this one-day program that will provide you with the knowledge you need to deliver excellent results every time. Specifiers & masonry contractors agree that this one-day training is one of the best investments they made in the past year.
You will learn about:
History of lime and portland cement use in masonry
Technical information about building limes
Performance & life expectancy
Mortar recipe basics
Color matching considerations
Lime putty mortar mixing
Non-destructive mortar removal methods including tool selection criteria
Proper wall preparation
Application techniques
Joint surface finishing (Creating the 100yr Look without Acid Burning)
Curing methods & considerations
How to deliver the best mock-up sample every time
Prerequisites: None
Price: $275
Limited space available. Go to http://www.usheritage.com to register.
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Website:
www.usheritage.com |
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Chicago, IL |
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| Contact Information |
| Email:
engelmann@usheritage.com |
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773-286-2100 |
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