Masonry Restoration Mortar

Masonry restoration is the phrase used for working with any form of masonry on a structure that involves processes such as cleaning, repairing, sealing, and reconstructing specific damaged areas, but does not include actually building the structure from the ground up.

Masonry restoration mortars are custom formulated to match the actual properties (density, color, porousness, composition, etc.) of the masonry that they are repairing be it brick, stone, terra cotta, concrete, etc. These repairs can be as small as minimal depth cracks or as large or larger than thick blocks of stone, are applied with trowels and various other masonry or ornamental plastering tools and when almost dry, can be formed to the desired shape and texture of the masonry material they are repairing. These mortars are composed taking into consideration climate and weather fluctuation which allows the repair to expand and contract under harsh elemental conditions such as frost, moisture and salt. The outcome of using masonry restoration mortar is that the repair is kept structurally in-tact, becomes virtually undetectable, and future damage to the structure is prevented.

Jahn masonry restoration mortar is an example of an all-natural, mineral based masonry restoration product that has been used extensively in the restoration of numerous notable worldwide historic structures, monuments and sculptures. Some examples are the restoration of the Empire State Building in New York City and the Arles Amphitheater in Arles, France. This product was created by Jahn International whose corporate headquarters is located in the Netherlands.

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