Sand is the most abundant ingredient in the mix. The powdered cement and lime are the glue that holds the sand together and ...

If you've ever renovated a brick or stone structure, there's a good chance you've come across something called tuckpointing.

What's more, the wall might not even stay put once it's up, since new mortar doesn't stick ... the compressive strength of reclaimed bricks ranges anywhere between 4.8% to 40%.