Replicating Old Mortar | This Old House

Mason Mark McCullough visits a South Carolina cement plant to see how a sample of old mortar is analyzed for raw materials and color matched for future repointing. #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse The brick and mortar in the single house date to the 1840’s. As they restore the kitchen house they need to repoint the brick, which will be exposed. Master mason Mark McCullough has come to Charleston to inspect the old mortar and to check out how they update it down south. He visits a local cement plant where the process starts. Join This Old House INSIDER to stream 41 years of This Old House and 18 years of Ask This Old House, access live streaming events with our experts, and enjoy exclusive deals and discounts: bit.ly/TOHInsider Plus, download our app for streaming full episodes to your connected TV, phone or tablet: bit.ly/TOHApp Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/2Wwd843 About This Old House TV: This Old House is the No. 1 multimedia home enthusiast brand, offering trusted information and expert advice through award-winning television, a highly regarded magazine, and an information-driven website. This Old House and Ask This Old House are produced by This Old House Ventures, LLC and are presented on PBS by WETA Washington, DC. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG Tumblr: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTumblr Replicating Old Mortar | This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/