Title: Mix masonry mortars manually.
Course: Masonry I (17008-I) > Section: Identifying and Mixing Masonry Mortars

Mixing should include

- following safety procedures
  - wearing PPE
  - mixing the mortar outdoors if possible, ensuring the wind is blowing away from you
- ensuring ingredients are blended in proper proportion
- using a mortar hoe and power mixer, according to industry standards.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why should masonry mortars be measured by volume?
- What is the ratio of masonry mortar to sand?
- How many cubic feet are in one bag of masonry mortar?
- What are the short- and long-term effects of exposure to mortar and its ingredients?