I have had one side of my house completely repointed last week, as it was in quite bad condition. I asked the tradesman to use a lime mortar as the house in an old Bath Stone building. Although he used a lime/sand mortar I believe he may also have added some cement to help it cure.
My question is - is it normal for new mortar to have lots of little cracks in? I have just been inspecting the work after 5 days and there are lots of little cracks in the mortar everywhere, almost as if it has shrunk whilst it has cured. I have put some photos below although a bit difficult to see. Should I be worried about this? Surely if there are lots of little cracks then water can get in, freeze and damage the mortar?
Thanks
My question is - is it normal for new mortar to have lots of little cracks in? I have just been inspecting the work after 5 days and there are lots of little cracks in the mortar everywhere, almost as if it has shrunk whilst it has cured. I have put some photos below although a bit difficult to see. Should I be worried about this? Surely if there are lots of little cracks then water can get in, freeze and damage the mortar?
Thanks