Re: More Lobato Photos From April 30, 2011

Fritz Klinke Wrote:
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> The picture of the stone work shows some poorly
> done repointing and the need for additional,
> competent repointing on the upper courses of
> stone. Modern mortar with a high Portland content
> is inappropriate for soft stone as it expands and
> contracts at different rates than the stone and
> causes stone failure. The mortar should be a
> softer lime based one that won't cause premature
> failure of the stone. The pointing showing on the
> lower courses was smeared on by someone who more
> than likely did more harm than good. I would hope
> the stone work specs are based on current stone
> conservation procedures. Mortar bought in bags at
> the hardware store is the wrong stuff for
> sandstone, which is what this stone may be.
>
> Fritz


From what I am told = They are not completed with the stone work, Steves photo shows the work in progress. The State Of New Mexico has a inspector on the job to make sure the contractor is not taking shortcuts and not changing what the contract calls for. SHPO signed off on the work to be done and will be checking it as it goes forward. I had to take photos for SHPO of the foundation work the other day and I do take any photos they want when they request them. When the job is finished and signed off by the state I will get some more photos.