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Cement and Mortar, continued. 



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

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

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



1 of blacksmith's ashes. 



Approximate Estimates of Mason - Work. — ?>% 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. 



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

 tering. 



1J£ 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. 



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



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

 ing % 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 gravel, 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. 



