Description

SPEC MIX® Portland Lime & Sand masonry mortar is a dry preblended mortar mix containing Portland cement, hydrated lime and dried masonry sand formulated for superior bond, water retention and board life. Available in type M mortar, type S mortar and type N mortar which all meet ASTM C 270, ASTM C 1714 and CSA A179 requirements. SPEC MIX Portland Lime & Sand is available in standard or custom colors. In addition, custom mix designs are available for specific applications or properties, the standard Portland Lime & Sand mortar is designed to be compatible with the characteristics of the specified masonry unit. It is acceptable for all types of masonry construction with submittal’s available upon request. It may be used above or below grade when manufactured to the appropriate specification.

SPEC MIX Portland Lime & Sand is produced under strict manufacturing standards, and complete quality control measures are implemented with each batch. A digital printout displaying the proper proportions per batch may be kept as a permanent record. Each SPEC MIX manufacturer certifies that SPEC MIX masonry products are designed to meet the project specifications and applicable ASTM, TMS and CSA standards.

SPEC MIX® Portland Cement, Lime & Sand Mortar is available in 80 lb. (36.3 kg.) packages for easy hand loading or in 3,000 lb. (1360.8 kg.) reusable bulk bags to be used with the various SPEC MIX® silo systems.

Features

• Fills cells of concrete masonry units and horizontal bond beams as well as the cavities of composite masonry construction
• Available in both Fine and Course designs to meet various project specifications
• Meets ASTM C 476 and CSA A179 requirements for reinforced masonry construction
• Designed as a fluid, cohesive, cementitious material used to bond together adjacent masonry units and steel reinforcement to the masonry assemblage, or to fill reinforced bond beams.

Specifications