MUD MORTAR

With water, Clay lumps are collected and are wetted and allowed to mature for 1 or 2 days. It is kneeded well till it achieves required consistency. Sometimes fibrous materials such as gobber are added in the mix. In the plaster it prevents getting cracks. If plaster is to be used for outer walls, it is painted or sprayed with bitumen. It is cheap mortar. Its durability is not good. It is generally used for the construction of temporary sheds and cheap houses in rural areas.