I had some masonry work done and I am butting heads with the contractor

Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:07:30 -0400
From: Meg Miller
Subject: For all you backyard brick masons?

Hi all,

Recently had some masonry work done and I am butting heads with the contractor.

The “old” cement, or grout or mortar (not sure the correct term but have heard all three) is white (old white, but white)

The new grout is not and was made with orange sand and light grey cement mix.  I am being told that it will lighten over time…maybe take as long as a year?  On the other hand I am being told that white cement and white sand should have been used.

Any thoughts appreciated b/c at this point I’m not sure who to believe and don’t want to wait around for a year to see if this contractor is right b/c by then he’s paid.  There are other issues with the job so it’s got me wondering if they are missing the mark on this part also.

Thanks in advance,

Meg