Title: Describe the ingredients and types of mortar.
Course: Masonry I (17008-I) > Section: Identifying and Mixing Masonry Mortars

Description should include ingredients such as

- sand
- water
- lime

and types such as

- M
- S
- N
- O
- K.

Description should also include additives used in masonry mortars (e.g., aggregates, accelerators, retardants, water-repellant agents, colors, air-entraining agents).

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is O used in restoration?
- Which mortar is the softest, and which is the strongest?
- What are the biggest differences between the five types of mortar? What is each used for?
- Who determines the mortar type to use?