Different types of mortar and their finishes Q6

Q.
(a) Elaborate on the characteristics and usage of the following types of mortar:-

(i) Cement mortar

(ii) Lime mortar

(iii) Compo mortar

(b) Explain how a mortar joint may be finished and illustrate five (5) types of mortar finishes. (15 marks)

(25 marks, 2015 Q6)

(14.09.2015)
A.
Similar question was asked in 2011 Q6 - What is mortar?

Part (b) on mortar joint and finishes go here!

Ref:
Earlier posts.