AMR Labs has provided some of the most common questions and
answers about mortar analysis and matching services for
masonry repair.
We provide services across the U.S.
call:
(817) 366-8376
*AMR Labs*
1525 Corona Dr.
Granbury, TX 76048
Or email us:
mortarlab@gmail.com
Q: [How do I match mortar?]
A: [Collect mortar samples for analysis and send them to us. We can
match them for you.]
Q: [Where do I get mortar tested or
analyzed?]
A: [We provide mortar analysis and matching services in our mortar
testing lab.]
Q: [How much mortar is needed for
analysis?]
A: [For more accurate testing results, we need about 25g of mortar.
This is about a quarter cup.]
Q: [Where do I send samples of mortar
for testing?]
A: [For
mortar composition testing analysis or matching, send us
your samples and we can analyze and match them. ]
Q: [How long does mortar testing take?]
A: [Most mortar analysis testing takes a few days from the time we receive
the mortar samples. ]
Q: [Why do I need to test samples of
mortar?]
A: [Testing mortar samples from the existing mortar analyzes the
composition of the old mortar and determines the composition formula
for
matching the existing mortar and allows for more durable
accurate masonry repairs.]
Q: [Which mortar testing method is the
best?]
A: [For matching mortar color and composition, you will want to get
our mortar matching services. If you only need the mortar
composition formula, our mortar analysis report is the way to go.
And, for the best results on the color match and custom mortars, you
may want to get both our mortar analysis and mortar matching
services. ]
Q: [Why match mortar composition?]
A: [The
mortar composition formula determines the mortar type,
crushing pressure, performance, and how the new mortar will bond to
the existing mortar joints. To ensure proper lasting repairs of the
masonry, you will need to match the mortar composition. ]
Q: [Does the sand really matter?]
A: [Sand composes about 60% of the surface of the wall, and can
significantly change the color of the mortar and the wall in areas
repaired with the wrong color of sand or even different graded
particles.]
Q: [Can I fix the mortar cracks myself?]
A: [Yes, you can repair mortar cracks yourself. We have developed some
useful masonry repair tools and products to help make repairing
masonry easy. Among these are the
brick repair guide,
mortar matching services, and our
custom
mortars. We do the hard part for you and make masonry repair easy
and affordable.]
Q: [Where do I order custom mortar?]
A: [We provide mortar testing and matching services for creating the
formula for making custom mortar, and produce bags of
custom mortar. However, we do
not produce historic lime. we use type S/SA lime witch have smaller
particles. For historic lime, we can produce the formula for you and
then Virginia Lime Works uses this formula to produce the mortar
containing historic lime. ]
Q: [Can mortar be matched?]
A: [Yes, we match
mortar composition and mortar color with precision
for repairs that are generally not visible after the new mortar
dries. ]
Q: [How do I fix mismatched mortar
repairs?]
A: [To fix mismatched mortar repairs, you need to start with an analysis of
the original mortar for composition and color matching. Then we can
produce new mortar to match the old existing mortar and make bags of
custom mortar for your
repairs. Then it is a matter of removing the mismatched mortar and
repointing the mortar joints with matching mortar. You can have a
masonry repair company do this for you, or learn how to repair
masonry with our brick repair
guide. ]
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