Mortar Mix Help/Analysis

[Ober51]

Hi All,

As some of you know, I have a decent amount of work ahead of me with regards to repointing. Can you tell me where I can get my existing mortar mix analyzed? I know not to use Portland cement as it is too hard and unforgiving, but I would like to get the mix analyzed to match color and consistency. I've heard there are services where I can send away my mix and they will tell me - 1:1:4 etc.

I appreciate any and all help!

[Ober51]

I did find these guys: http://mortarlab.com/mortartestingservi ... vices.html

Seems like I would need this: http://mortarlab.com/mortartestingservi ... sting.html

$350 option?

[Sow's Ear Mal]

These folks are very dedicated to the subject of lime mortar. They do analyses.
http://www.limeworks.us/home.php

[Ober51]

These folks are very dedicated to the subject of lime mortar. They do analyses.
http://www.limeworks.us/home.php

Wow this is great, thanks!

Feel like this is more comprehensive and reasonably priced. I will reach out to them.