Piece by piece restoration
Piece by piece restoration: Beloit College’s Logan Museum (PDF) By Michael Reis
Notes on Mortar
Masonry prior to 1872 used no Portland cement Butterjoints 1/16″ to 1/4″ lime with fine sand Standard joints 3/8″ lime with medium sand Stone rubble joints 3/8″ to 1″ lime with coarse sand Three parts hydrated lime, six parts sand, and water to consistency required Masonry erected 1912 to 1931 used small amount of Portland…
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Mortar and Masonry Specs
04060 Mortar .1 Sand to be round edged sand such as river sand. Observe the color mixes found in the original mortar sand and select pointing mortar sand accordingly. Sand should meet ASTM C144 standard as to gradation and purity. Butterjoints 1/16 ‘ to 1/4″ use fine sand. Standard joints 3/8″ lime with medium sand.…
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Installation Guide and Detailing Options for Compliance with ASTM C1780
Installation Guide and Detailing Options for Compliance with ASTM C1780 (PDF) For Adhered Manufactured Stone Veneer 5th Edition, 2nd Printing By MVMA
The Homeowner’s Guide to Chimneys, Fireplaces and Woodstoves
The Homeowner’s Guide to Chimneys, Fireplaces and Woodstoves (PDF) Written by: Jim Brewer & Ashley Eldridge
Specification for Masonry Structures
Specification for Masonry Structures (PDF) (ACI 530.1-02/ASCE 6-02/TMS 602-02) Reported by the Masonry Standards Joint Committee (MSJC)
Chimney Fires: Causes, Effects & Evaluation
Chimney Fires: Causes, Effects & Evaluation (PDF) Prepared by Chimney Safety Institute of America Chimney Fire Education and Research Task Force Jerry E. Isenhour, Sr., Chairman James P. Brewer Ashley Eldridge P.C. Luter III and Technical Services David S Johnston
Indiana Limestone Manual
The Indiana Limestone manual can be consulted for definitions, discussion and installation of limestone. Indiana Limestone Handbook (PDF)