How to Prep Stone for a Jahn Mortar Repair [DEMO VIDEO]
The perfect refresher for Certified Jahn Installers.
Want a Perfect Match? Clean Properly Before Coloring Your Repair
Our simple solution achieves an almost invisible repair using Cathedral Stone Products’ non- and low-acid cleaners and our standard and laboratory-matched pigments and stains.
Training — It’s Absolutely Critical
Why is training critical? Because, installed properly, Jahn Mortar will last as long as the original stone.
Making Seamless Repairs to Terra Cotta, Part 1: Restoring in Situ
In this two-part series, I look at a pair of scenarios in which contractors often presume repair is impossible and replacement with cast stone is the only option. Part 1 addresses instances when terra cotta units can be repaired “in situ” rather than removed.
Cast Your Own Panels to Save Time and Money
It was still winter when they received their Jahn Certification, so they began casting new units indoors, working in a climate-controlled area and prepping the building as weather allowed. When warm weather arrived, the units were ready to install.
From the USA to Beyond: How Cathedral Stone Took Jahn to the World
Dennis Rude recalls Jahn’s “Coming to America” story, Part II: how we ended up taking Jahn back to the world.
Advocates for Historic Masonry Preservation
Recommendations: How to choose the correct Jahn Mortar for patching and making repairs to cast-stone panels installed on an entire building.