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Article Number: 446 | Rating: 1/5 from 1 votes | Last Updated: Mon, Sep 10, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Our bluestone patio was just redone using existing stones with a new cement base. Mortar was used between the stones. I am trying to avoid the problem of water deteriorating the mortar and getting underneath as happened before. Should the mortar be sealed; and if so, with what product? I live in the Northeast and freeze/thaw cycles are a problem!

Dear Monette:

If you know that if would be aproblem - and it will - why on earth did you use that kind of material to grout your stones?... I mean, you're not really thinking that you coul solve the problem by applying a sealer to that mortar, do you?

You should have used flexible groting material for exteriors instead.

May I ask you now to please read and e-sign our Statement of Purpose at: http://www.marblecleaning.org/purpose.htm? J

Ciao and good luck,

Maurizio Bertoli

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