TechTalk: Mortar Details & Finishes

<p>Mortar is integral to masonry structures, and it is what makes masonry, masonry. It can be defined as a workable paste which hardens to bind building materials such as bricks. It ensures your masonry structure is both stable and aesthetically pleasing. </p> <p>In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and Think Brick’s Structural Engineer, Michael Koungras will explain why mortar matters. </p> <p>The podcast incorporates the following topics:</p> <ul> <li>The different mortar joint finishes;</li> <li>How mortar will impact the look of your wall;</li> <li>The minimum thickness of your mortar, regardless of brick size;</li> <li>Environmental conditions that may impact your mortar;</li> <li>and much more..</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms,</em> <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/think-brick/id1523569125?ls=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Apple Podcasts</em></a><em>,</em> <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/2l3t9VW9kHVWEemYQkf8fN" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Spotify,</em></a> <em>and</em> <a href= "https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGlua2JyaWNrLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Google Podcasts</em></a><em>. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on</em> <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/think-brick/id1523569125?ls=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Apple Podcasts.</em></a> </p> <p> </p> <h3><strong><u>Mentioned in the episode:</u></strong></h3> <p><a href="https://www.thinkbrick.com.au/Technical/FactSheets" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Think Brick Technical Factsheets</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.thinkbrick.com.au/Technical/Manuals/technical-manuals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Think Brick Technical Manuals</a></p> <p><a href="https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">T