The Carolinas' Concrete Cowboy explains the difference between bagged masonry cement and bagged mortar mix. Join the Cowboy for some Construction Clarity!
To summarize: Mortar is actually sand & masonry-cement used to bind bricks together "Mortar mix" is masonry cement pre-mixed with sand Type N is softer for normal bricks Type S is harder for structural masonry Like if this saved you 10 min of your life
I would add: “Masonry cement is Portland cement and lime”. I think he also inferred that “masonry cement” was a generic term and that ingredient proportions varied regionally. I agree, Cowboy needs to tighten up his script writing on this one.
This is just great. No BS just useful, meaningful, consolidated and more importantly..correct information. More teachers at the university level need to take lessons from you partner! Keep up the good work!
Cowboy, thank you very much for making this video. I had no idea what the difference between concrete and mortar was. Now thanks to you I know. I always thought mortar was for floor tiles and cement for brick and driveways, I didn't know you needed to add sand to cement, wow. Once again thanks again for a very informative video. Subscribing for sure
Glad to find your channel, I really like that you back your personal preference with factual data in clear concise terms....so many others simply say "I do this" or "use that mix" without explaining the reasons behind their choices.
I appreciate your feedback. Some folks seem to want quick summaries, but that is not the purpose on the series. I reject the "two minutes or less" mentality applied to RU-vid.
Not very clear in your opening statement, and attempts to clarify Mortar cement without sand was confusing. However, the difference between Mortar Mix and Mortar Cement needing sand in the correct ratio was very clear. Thank you for posting.
Thank you for making this very easy to understand. This old lady appreciates you! Which, I knew it would be good… because anyone from the Carolinas are Great people… hence I am from NC😁
I will probably never need to watch one of these videos again, but because this was so helpful and clear, I've still subscribed to help support Thank you for the great info in a clear and concise video!!!
Thanks for the clarification,I learn something today since I have never done any brick laying work,but I have a small hole to re brick where a window AC unit was removed.
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I really appreciate you taking time to explain the differences between the mixes. Can you tell me what kind I would use to repair my concrete front porch?
Thanks Concrete Cowboy! Your demonstration helped me build my Texas sized retaining wall around my flowerbed and trees with confidence. They turned out great and now my neighbor wants to build walls. My suggestion to him was checkout Carolina's Concrete Cowboy and Cowboy up.
Very helpful, I'm going to lay a slate patio and I wasn't sure if I should mix it myself or get a premix. It seems like the premix is the way to go in a residential area and then I don't need to worry about too much or too little sand. Thanks for the explanation!!
Wow so grateful. I always want to know how things work. I asked 7 people at a brick paver and Home Depot and Ave hardware what the difference was between S and N. No one knew. In NY I was just told to use S (for strong 😅) for repointing the brick and multi colored slate of my front porch stairs. I bought (sp) sancrete mortar mix . I plan to add quickrite cement adhesive to the mortar mix while hand brushing adhesive to some areas (where I could not remove all the old mortar) . I’m going to tape off all the slate (irregular edges with duck tape (for metal) just so I don’t leave stains. I’ve already spent 4 days scrubbing, using chemicals, and masonry bits removing 20 year old mortar stains and overspreads . Hoping taping off will be a neater solution. Someone told me to add sand for extra stick to my sankrete mortar mix. I think I’ll rely on the manufacturers ratio instead and leave good enough alone. I have one deep hole under the stoop . I’m wondering if any concrete base was ever there because there No damage to the surrounding stone . Just a deep giant gap. It not at the bottom like weep holes , but I wondered if these air pockets are for a purpose ? Should I just pour mortar into it ? How would such a large pocket dry ? Estimated 6 inches deep. The “pocket “ appears to be the circumstance of a cereal bowl. But the actual gap is the size of a regular 1/2 inch mortar space between bricks . Our temperature drops to 20 degrees, is that the purpose . First timer and wondering if it’s some kind of expansion joint ? It is two steps above the weeping holes (a 3 step stoop) . My instinct tells me it’s intended as a air pocket and that I shouldn’t try to fill it up . Any advice (will be hand applying concrete adhesive in this area for the mortar to cling properly to the sides of the brick since there is no foundation beneath (in this area only) every other part of the stoop has a perfectly intact foundation.
As a builder, the only 2 issues about dry mix mortar and cement alone are, the price of dry mix mortar And cement. I had never ever used dry mix mortar to mix concrete. Instead I take cement, aggregates,sand and water only. Dry mix are very expensive, than sand, aggregates,water and cement in a building project. Dry mix are a highly engineering products in terms of sand, polymers. Nice video.
Great video bud love it. I've just finished a lime plastering job..we were using lime putty And hemp lime backing coat. Really nice to use . I was making my own mixes . In a pan mixer
Wow I just learned what S and N where hah. Structural and Non-Structural. I had no idea. I did notice the higher PSI in S so I always bought it. Thanks for the video.
Thanks, this is the info I need. Should I use type N or type S, or would Portland and sand be best to cement solid blocks together to build outdoor basement steps?
Yes, this is the most concise and excellently laid out how to differentiate what you’ve got in the bag and also the size of your job and what type of job it is the perfect what the heck is mortar cement stucco video wahoo
Hello, love the video. I need to do some pointing and parging on an inside stone foundation in an older, 1870-80’s brick home. The area stays dry. The majority of older parging is in good condition some has flaked off. While the majority of the exposed mortar is in good shape, I think it needs to be pointed before parging. Can I use one product to do both, like an S type mortar mix, or do I need two products. In either case, what would you recommend for this project?
hey bud i appreciate the advice ....ive asked a lot of people and never got a good ole north florida type answer my friend!lol...that being said i am building a cool curved sidewalk with bricks and really old hwy bricl pavers close to six inces thick.ive used mortar mix type n and the type s .ive always added sand to both.i do alittle 2 bag section at a time i have been experimenting with different textures.the neatest to me was the lots of sand and i mixed it with a old hand held mixer i got at thrift store.the kind like a egg beater.it made a fluffy airy mix .i also put in a lot i mean a lot of sand.id say 7 to 1 .it seems to be just as strong mabey even stronger .a part of the sidewalk is by a little pond(more about that later...)will it be a good finish coat and stay stck down over the sidewalk thats there now .i like it because it is ...well sandy...non slip to the rest of the world.let know your opinion on this .i know your not liable for a dang thang i got goin on here at the house.my grand vpa used to say that them damn lawyers are gonna be the doom of the working man.he bout called that one direct..lol..ok buddy i know i done took up a bunch of your time and i apprecaite it again
Thank you so much for this video! I had purchased the sakrete mortar/stucco type S and was working on my chimney. There are two problems: one is that it’s so grainy in comparison to what I see in some pointing videos where the mortar looks more like a putty. The other issue is that this mortar is very dark gray while the rest of the old mortar is a much lighter color. Any recommendations on these two issues?
Problem with pre blended mortar. Is sand weighs more than cement. What happens when it is being sacked. Sand sinks faster than cement with any kind of vibration.
Thank you for your video. It was really helpful. I am really trying to learn more about Cement and concrete and what's what. I do have one question is the masonry and Portland the same thing or is there a difference? One of the projects that I want to do I watched a video on and they said to use one part Portland and three parts sand and I know that's what you said with the masonry.
