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Re: Pulaski Still Being Pounded
From:
"Becker, Dan" <[log in to unmask]>
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The Listserv that makes holes in Manhattan schist for free! <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Fri, 4 May 2007 12:20:48 -0400
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Edison Coatings
> Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 12:16 PM
> 
> 
> The use of portland cement repointing/rebuilding mortar on 
> masonry construction originally built with lime or natural 
> cement is problematic because:

> 4. If portland mortars require repointing more frequently 
> than natural cement mortars, then portland represents a less 
> sustainable approach, as every round of repointing induces 
> damage and loss of fabric to the original structure. 

You might want to comment on why portland requires repointing more
frequently....

Dan


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