Mortars

proportional components and typologies

concrete mixer

How a mortar is made

A mortar is made by mixing appropriate quantities of an aggregate and a binder with water.

Among these ingredients there is always an optimal proportion and it is also necessary to work by mixing the components very well to avoid the formation of unevenness inside the dough.

Types of mortar
The plaster mortar
The hydrated lime mortar
The hydraulic lime mortar
The cement mortar
The bastard mortar
Concrete
Materials and tools
  • aggregate
  • binder
  • water
  • mixing container
  • mixing tool
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