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Mortar is used between bricks, cinder blocks, or stone to bind them and fill any gaps. It is made from sand, a binding agent (cement or lime), and water.
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Is mortar waterproof?
I was advised by a professional that mortar is waterproof, however sources online are telling me that it's not.
So is mortar waterproof or not? … Does waterproofness vary by mortar classification (e.g. M1, M2, M3 etc.)? …
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Has our new septic tank been properly waterproofed?
The masonry is held together by cement mortar and has been plastered with cement plaster. … However, posts online are telling me that neither masonry, mortar or plaster are waterproof.
So is this guy totally wrong? Do we need to apply a waterproofing system to the septic tank? …