where to buy lime-based mortar?

Hi,
Sorry this response comes delayed. But I wanted to share some info on my company, LimeWorks.us. We manufacture and distribute Natural Hydraulic Lime based paints, mortars, plasters for historic restoration and sustainable construction. Check out the links below to learn more about our products and their various applications. We are based in the Lehigh Valley, just 1 1/2 hours from NYC and 1 hour from Philadelphia. We have a team of masons in our lab for techincal questions, please give us a call with any questions about your projects. 

Sean Maxwell
LimeWorks.us
215.536.6706   Limelight on Moss Rudley of the National Park Service- A Conversation on Lime Mortars http://limeworksus.wordpress.com/2011/12/05/limelight-on-moss-rudley-of-the-national-parks-service-a-conversation-on-lime-mortars/
Lime Paint and Plaster System for Interior Application http://limeworksus.wordpress.com/2011/12/02/lime-paint-and-plastering-system-for-interior-application-faq-friday/   Green Construction in Today’s Built Environment http://limeworksus.wordpress.com/2011/12/09/green-construction-in-todays-built-environment-faq-friday-with-randy-ruth/   An Interview with the National Center for Preservation Technology & Training on the continued importance of lime mortar today http://limeworksus.wordpress.com/2011/10/03/ncptt-interview/

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anonymous | 13 years and 11 months ago

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the forum archives sent me on a wild goose chase today.  where can I buy lime-based mortar?  Don’t say all-boro masonry supply, they no longer carry it.

THANKS!

pigthree | 13 years and 11 months ago

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Ranieri & son 14th & 2nd I think
or
Glenwood masonry

You need to buy the components and mix yourself.  Don’t think you can by a premixed bag “just add water type”.

Think you are probably looking to repair old (pre cement) mortar joints.  Do not use portland cement in your mix if you are.

anonymous | 13 years and 11 months ago

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Thanks pig-three.  Yes I pulled some aluminum siding off the back of our wood-frame house.  The lower level is brick.  The mortar has turned to dust and could be removed so easily I figured I might as well try it myself.

pigthree | 13 years and 11 months ago

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This might be worth the read

http://www.oldlouisville.com/circa1900/brick-structures.htm