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September 15, 2026
As temperatures begin to drop, exposed or degraded mortar joints become vulnerable to freeze-thaw cycles. Water trapped in porous brick or hard cement patches expands as it turns to ice, causing spalling and cracking. Our recent evening session focused on identifying hairline mortar fractures before the autumn rains set in.
August 28, 2026
Matching historic mortar requires more than just choosing the right binder; aggregate color, mineral content, and particle grading dictate both the appearance and the permeability of the mix. Participants in our August lab tested local sand samples against historical benchmarks to understand how subtle differences affect structural performance.