26 September 2010

Colour of Mortar


Image and Text from: McMorrough (2006)Materials, Structures and Standards pg 201
Bricks come in numerous textures and patterns, and both bricks and mortar are available in an variety of colour

Matching mortar to brick colour can produces a monolithic effect

Using darker mortar can make the wall darker

Lighter colour in the mortar make the bricks appear lighter