Mortarless Stone Veneer Benfits
When picturing a stone, concrete block or brick structure, many people, even professionals within the building industry, visualize buildings or facades bound by mortar. Masonry with mortar, whether it be stones, veneers or brick, is commonly used worldwide because its non-combustible (think of a traditional brick or stone fireplace), it resists rot, pests and harsh weather. It can increase the thermal mass of a structure, withstand large compressive weight loads and can be visually breathtaking. But masonry with mortar has distinct disadvantages, too. Achieve a seamless and clean look with tightly stacked mortar-less stone veneer. “Ideal temperatures for the placement and curing of masonry mortar is the range of 70°F + 10°F,” according to cement.org . “In cold weather (40 degrees Fahrenheit and below) mortar materials need to be heated, otherwise the mortar is likely to exhibit slower setting times and lower early strengths. Stone ...