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Some materials are used so widely across the world that we don’t take time to focus on what they are
One of those materials is mortar. It is used in every continent and nearly every country. But have you ever taken the time to examine it? What Is Mortar? Mortar is a mixture of cement, water, and other materials. It is used to bind bricks, stone, and more, as well as to fill and seal gaps. It can also be used to add decorative patterns to stone, brick, and even wood structures. History Of Mortar Mortar has been around for thousands of years. When it was invented, it started out with people learning that they could create a sort of...