Cenierits, Mortars, Paints arid Glues. 73 



Cement and Mortar, continued. 



Mortar for Heavy Rubble-Work or Brick-Work. — 

 1 part of slaked lime, 2 parts of sand and X P^rt of black- 

 smith's ashes; for brick-work, 1 part of lime, 1 of sand and 



1 of blacksmith's ashes. 



Approximate Estimates or Masox - Work. — 3^^ barrels 

 of lime are required to cover 100 square yards plastering, 

 two coats. 



2 barrels of lime will cover 100 square yards plastering, 

 one coat. 



1% bushels of hair are needed for 100 square yards plas- 

 tering. 



1/^ yards good sand are required for 100 square yards of 

 plastering. ' 



X barrel of plaster (stucco) will hard-finish 100 square 

 yards plastering, 



1 barrel of best lime will lay 1,000 bricks. 



3 barrels of lime will lay one cord rubble-stone. 



X barrel of lime will lay 1 perch rubble-stone. (Estimat- 

 ing 3^ cord to perch. ) 



To every barrel of lime estimate about ^-yard of good 

 sand for plastering and brick-work. 

 2. Concrete, etc,, for Floors, Borders and Walks.— 



Grout Floor. — 1. To secure a good grout or cement floor, 

 make a good foundation of small stones or brickbats, and 

 cover three or four inches thick with a thin mortar, made of 



2 parts sharp sand and 1 part water-lime. 



2. Fresh powdered lime, 2 parts ; Portland cement, 1 part ; 

 gravel, broken stone, or brick, 6 parts. Mix with water to 

 a liquid consistency, and let it be thrown forcibly, or dropped 

 into its position. It should be well beaten or rammed to 

 render it solid. 



3. Equal parts of gravel, well screened, and clean river or 

 pit sand. With 5 parts of sand and gravel, mix 1 part of 

 Portland cement. Mix with water and apply 1 in. thick. 



For Garden Borders. — Nine parts gravel and 1 part un- 

 slaked lime ; slake the lime and cover it with gi^avel, then 

 add water sufficient to make a very thin mortar. Apply 3 

 in. deep, allow it to stiffen a little, then roll. Finish with an 

 inch thick of 1 part lime and 3 parts gravel. Apply soft. 



