Ralph is right. The lower the modulus, the greater the ability to deform
under stress. Caulk is much much lower in modulus than mortar.
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From: Ralph Walter <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Fri, 3 Jan 2003 20:35:42 -0500
Subject: Re: Healing Lime Mortar
> In a message dated 1/3/2003 3:01:44 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> [log in to unmask] writes:
>
> > I assume the modulus of elasticity is less with lime mortar
> > than it is with urethane sealant.
>
> BZZZZZTT! You lose. Other way around. Unless I've got it backwards
> again, but then I'm not Nick the Greek.
>
> Ralph
>
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