In the study, the team showed that the new mortar mix reduced heat loss by up to 55% compared to conventional mortar, while ...

Firebrick is mortared with refractory cement, which, unlike regular masonry mortar, can withstand high heat. Refractory cement comes premixed in a bucket and has the consistency of peanut butter.

"We wanted to create an improved tuck pointer bladed tool for masonry contractors," said one of two inventors, from Camby, Ind., "so we invented the PIVOT TUCK POINTER. Our flexible design allows the ...

Notice, the result is a shift of the entire image, not just the mortar or just the stone. Tint color applied Specifying a tint color Another option, on the Appearance tab, is Finish. For masonry ...