i have a stone fireplace that needs pointing, radnorship stone which is quite flaky on the horizontal plane.
what type of pointing do i need as I understand the mortar needs to be softer than the stone.
what is the correct ratio for the mortar
I have read somehwhere on the net that 1 part white cement/1 part hydrated lime/6 parts sea sand. is this correct?
do i need lime, or is sea sand and cement ok?
is sea sand ok to use with lime?
will it withstand the heat from a woodburner?
I want to install a woodburner in about a month, is this too soon?
experienced advice appreciated.
what type of pointing do i need as I understand the mortar needs to be softer than the stone.
what is the correct ratio for the mortar
I have read somehwhere on the net that 1 part white cement/1 part hydrated lime/6 parts sea sand. is this correct?
do i need lime, or is sea sand and cement ok?
is sea sand ok to use with lime?
will it withstand the heat from a woodburner?
I want to install a woodburner in about a month, is this too soon?
experienced advice appreciated.