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Loose mortar, stones
As shown in pic, I have a hole in my stone foundation and winter isn't too far
away. Can someone advise the best way to fix? And what kind of stone and/or mortar,etc to use? Please be as specific as possible as I'm very much a novice in this kind of repair. Much appreciated! https://www.homeownershub.com/img/is |
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On 2019-09-14 8:14 p.m., Tony wrote:
As shown in pic, I have a hole in my stone foundation and winter isn't too far away. Can someone advise the best way to fix? And what kind of stone and/or mortar,etc to use? Please be as specific as possible as I'm very much a novice in this kind of repair. Much appreciated! https://www.homeownershub.com/img/is i could live in there |
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On Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 11:14:05 PM UTC-4, Tony wrote:
As shown in pic, I have a hole in my stone foundation and winter isn't too far away. Can someone advise the best way to fix? And what kind of stone and/or mortar,etc to use? Please be as specific as possible as I'm very much a novice in this kind of repair. Much appreciated! https://www.homeownershub.com/img/is Find some stones that are similar to the ones already used. Clean/hose out any dirt. You may need to put some backing in there, eg some Styrofoam to give it a back so the mortar won't fall out on the backside. Get some quickrete concrete mix, add water, get it to a thick, fairly stiff consistency, put some in there, work it well into the existing surface, put the stones in, continue to fill it with more concrete. Probably have to do it in two or three steps, let it cure for a day, not all at once. |
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On Sat, 14 Sep 2019 20:16:08 -0700, % wrote:
On 2019-09-14 8:14 p.m., Tony wrote: As shown in pic, I have a hole in my stone foundation and winter isn't too far away. Can someone advise the best way to fix? And what kind of stone and/or mortar,etc to use? Please be as specific as possible as I'm very much a novice in this kind of repair. Much appreciated! https://www.homeownershub.com/img/is i could live in there Stones cut to fit, and installed with hydraulic cement would be easiest - although Mortar is generally used for stonework. Hydraulic cement expands as it sets - making it easier to get a tight repair. All I can say is "lots of luck" |
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On Sun, 15 Sep 2019 18:01:42 -0400, Clare Snyder
wrote: On Sat, 14 Sep 2019 20:16:08 -0700, % wrote: On 2019-09-14 8:14 p.m., Tony wrote: As shown in pic, I have a hole in my stone foundation and winter isn't too far away. Can someone advise the best way to fix? And what kind of stone and/or mortar,etc to use? Please be as specific as possible as I'm very much a novice in this kind of repair. Much appreciated! https://www.homeownershub.com/img/is i could live in there Stones cut to fit, and installed with hydraulic cement would be easiest - although Mortar is generally used for stonework. Hydraulic cement expands as it sets - making it easier to get a tight repair. All I can say is "lots of luck" . . . foundation of your pigeon coop ? .. your garden shed ? ... or your 14th century castle ? . or your apartment complex ? .. a little info goes a long way ... John T. |
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