David Rosenberg


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Getting the Most from Admixtures
April 2007

We explore what you need to know about various admixtures for masonry mortar, and how these materials may affect mixing, brick and block laying, and the cleaning process.

Masonry Magazine January 2007 Page. 49
January 2007

Photo courtesy of PROSOCO

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