Builders
Carpenters
Electricians
Flooring Specialists
Gardeners
Handymen
Heating Engineers
Painters & Decorators
Plasterers & Renderers
Plumbers
Roofers
Tilers
myFind Tradespeople, compare up to 3 quotes!
It's FREE and there are no obligations
How it works
Ask a trade
Cost guides
Categories
Cement-free mortar
Is cement-free mortar any good? I want a sustainable build but not at the expense of strength and durability.
Expert Trade Answers
"Hi there
The only other option of mortar in Lime mortar which is what people used before cement was invented, its white and a little bit flexible, so you don't get as many cracks in the wall because it can move slightly. Lime is actually more money than cement."
The only other option of mortar in Lime mortar which is what people used before cement was invented, its white and a little bit flexible, so you don't get as many cracks in the wall because it can move slightly. Lime is actually more money than cement."
Answered on 12th Dec 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 -
report
"I would not recommend it mortar is to make the brick / block strengthen the materials for what ever use so there for I would not recommend"
Answered on 12th Dec 2022 - Member since Dec 2022 -
report
"You need a lime sand mortar, it takes longer to dry and needs protection from sun, heat and rain, lime mortar breaths and let's moisture escape."
Answered on 12th Dec 2022 - Member since Apr 2021 -
report
"If you are meaning lime based mortar then yes, it is good."
Answered on 12th Dec 2022 - Member since Nov 2019 -
report
"No it’s not good we recommend you pls wait more instead of use cheap"
Answered on 12th Dec 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 -
report
Search other questions
Ask a Trade
Got a question that only a tradesperson can answer? We have thousands of trades ready to answer any question you may have.
Ask your question
Other categories
- Aerial Specialists
- Architects
- Bathroom Specialists
- Bricklayers
- Builders
- Joiners
- Cleaners
- Drainage Specialists
- Driveway Specialists
- Electricians
- Flooring Specialists
- Gardeners
- Handymen
- Heating Engineers
- Kitchen Fitters
- Locksmiths
- Loft Specialists
- Metalworkers
- Painters & Decorators
- Pest Controllers
- Plasterers
- Plumbers
- Removal Companies
- Roofers
- Security Specialists
- Specialists
- Stoneworkers
- Swimming Pool Specialists
- Tilers
- Traditional Craftsman
- Tree Surgeons
- Window Specialists
See all questions
Ask a Trade
Are you looking for advice on a DIY project or have a question for our tradespeople?
We'll email your question to tradespeople who are skilled in your chosen category.
Your question will be made public - please do not include any personal details.
{{ first(ask.errors)[0] }}
Report Content
{{ first(reportForm.errors) }}
Thank you
Your report has been created and will be investigated shortly.
Over 1 million homeowners and over 50,000 tradespeople
use MyJobQuote nationwide each year