AMR Labs provides two basic
mortar testing services including the
analysis of
mortar composition and
mortar color matching.
Below you
will find more detailed information about each
mortar analysis and
mortar testing method. Each analysis tests hardened samples of
existing mortar and it is best if some of the sample provided for
testing are in larger pieces. We can still test and match mortars
from crumbled samples.
Mortar Testing Procedure
What are the procedures for ordering
Mortar Testing or
Mortar Matching?
How long does mortar testing take?
Your mortar testing report and a cleaned sample of the
original sand will be shipped to you within
5-10 business days.
Some delays may occur with large orders or volume of orders
being processed.
Most orders are processed within 1-2 days, and take 1-3 days
shipping. - Total turn around time is about 1-2 weeks.
Acquiring A Mortar Sample
Use a hammer and chisel to remove the samples of mortar from the
corners of the home or directly from one of the cracks. Then
send us the samples with payment or a copy of the receipt for online
payments.
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
Below is a list of mortar testing options to choose from:
This test follows the astm testing methods for testing hardened
mortar samples including historic lime mortars. This is a complete
mortar analysis and includes the following
mortar testing methods
and more.
Crushing pressure analysis of the mortar compressive
strength, chemical or acid digestion test of mortar, composition
testing of mortar samples, among other combined mortar testing
methods.
Through this mortar analysis, we identify and determine if
the mortar is a historic mortar containing historic lime, the
mortar
composition, color and general gradation of sand used, ratio of sand and
cement binders, and produce a matching mortar formula to the
existing mortar. We can also compare samples of mortar tested to
confirm if the mortars are of the same composition.
$350.00 per sample
In this analysis of existing mortar samples, we test the
mortar composition, color and graded particles of the sand, pigments, and
compressive strength to determine the mortar formula for matching
the old mortar.
This mortar formula is then tested, adjusted, and
confirmed to match the existing mortar color for a complete mortar
match of the formula, color and composition. This test is commonly
used by masonry repair contractors and homeowners looking for diy
methods of
brick repair to make it easy and accurate, and is used
for producing custom bags of
mortar.
$325.00 per sample
Each Mortar Match Is Physically
Tested and Confirmed.
Masonry Unit Testing
When choosing the right mortar for a masonry structure, or
determining if the mortar used is a good mortar, you need to test
the crushing pressure or compressive strength of the masonry units
or mortar samples.
This would be the mortar, brick, block, stone, or tiles. Mortar should be
slightly softer than the masonry units being installed to prevent
damage to the masonry units. This test determines the crushing
pressure of masonry units or can test the crushing pressure of the
mortar sample. For full details about the mortar, select the
mortar
testing option above and get a complete mortar testing analysis
report.
Compressive strength testing costs
$150.00 per sample
There is no reason for
masonry repair to look like this.
Get the mortar tested and properly matched. View our
photos to see what this
project looks like after our mortar testing and
mortar matching
services.