Mortar Function in building works

Pointing and plaster work on exposed masonry surfaces.
Creating a uniform and soft bed layer for building units.
For making pipe joints.

To improve the general appearance of the structure.
Preparation of molds for coping, corbel, cornice etc.
Acting as a matrix or cavity for holding coarse aggregates etc.
Equally distributing the load bearing weight from the upper layer to the lower layer of bricks or stones.
For concealing exposed joints in brickwork and stonework.
filling of cracks found in the structure during the maintenance process etc.