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"We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us."
- Winston Churchill
Cement Mortar
Cement Mortar
is a mixture of cement, sand and water where cement acts as a binding material. The proportion of cement to sand varies from 1:2 to 1:6 depending upon strength desired for a particular work.
Types of Mortars:
Lime Mortar
Gauged Mortar (or Combination Mortar)
Surkhi Mortar
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