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Re: Mason Needed for Bluestone Foundation repointing
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Goodness gracious, you'd think the very first thing we'd see would be a photo. And STILL none, six hours later.

I have one, talking 'bout a GOOD one.

But, who are you?


Please excuse and ignore this ridiculous comment Bunny22. My apologies for being so rude. All the best with the restoration work.

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Goodness gracious, you'd think the very first thing we'd see would be a photo. And STILL none, six hours later.

I have one, talking 'bout a GOOD one.

But, who are you?

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I've only heard it called basalt, diabase and traprock around here. Bluestone refers to a similar type of rock in Australia/NZ, but refers to a type of sandstone commonly used here for old sidewalk paving.

Basalt is about 8-9 on the Mohs hardness scale. Diamond is 10. Mortar must be softer, as it acts as a sacrificial layer for repeated water intrusion events over time. I think regular portland cement would be just fine.

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I'll take a close-up photo. My neighbor said our foundations are bluestone. Are you saying that traprock is similar to bluestone?
She said bluestone is very strong but I read online that the mortar should be softer than the stone.

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Most around here are brick or palisades traprock/basalt. Can you upload a pic? You really only have to worry about custom lime/sand mixtures when dealing with old red bricks, especially if they're pre-1900. Traprock can take straight modern cement because of how incredibly tough it is.

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Can anyone recommend a good mason? I have a 1902 Victorian that has a bluestone foundation (painted) that needs repointed here and there. I thought I could try it myself but after research about mixes and lime verses verses cement I would prefer a genuine authority. Also someone who won't scam me and tell me the house is falling down. Sorry if I sound bitter but contractor selection is like Russian Roulette around here.

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