The North Simcoe Muskoka (NSM) LHIN has a population of 453,710 (2009), representing 3.5% of Ontarioâs population.
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Next, wet the brick to prevent the brick from wicking water from the new mortar, and keep the mortar from cracking after it dries. With the proper color selected, prepare mortar in the amount needed (Image 1) to complete the repointing project. Add a small amount of mortar to the end of the trowel. Position the trowel against the edge of the brick, then use the pointing tool to work mortar into the crevice (Image 2). Work toward the side -- never pull the pointing tool forward. (Use a smaller trowel for vertical joints, but apply mortar in the same way.)