I have a retaining wall that needs to be repointed. What mortar do I use? Specifically, I want to match the thin bright white decorative mortar layer applied to the surface. Do I need to allow open joints for drainage?
Mortar for a retaining wall
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nealtw
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Can you post a photo. Are there joints that were never filled?
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Sounds like you have a wall which has been color coated, not painted. This is done with a thin layer of stucco mix, typically a fine consistency, which is applied wet and troweled smooth. The viscosity is like runny pudding. In California, we call this a "Santa Barbara" finish. I can get pictures of a job we are just completing but not until tomorrow.
Pics always help!
Pics always help!
This is a true stone wall that had crumbling mortar that I largely removed, it looks like this pic, but with dark stones and white pointing:
http://stoneartllc.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/Retaining_Wall.32190101.JPG
Thank you for your input!
http://stoneartllc.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/Retaining_Wall.32190101.JPG
Thank you for your input!
