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The Technical Department of the Cement Division o
specifications • section 04060
Section 04060 Masonry Mortar PART 1 GENERAL: 1.
2 1.03 SUBMITTALS A. General: Su
3 PART 2. PRODUCTS: Note to Specifier: Ple
MORTAR and GROUT for Unit Masonry ASTM C 270 and
2 Grout is an essential element of reinforc
Suggested Specification for Mortar using Lafarge
Suggested Specification for Mortar using Lafarge
masonry technical information •
Masonry FAQs I can scratch sand from the joint.
2 Does sand make a difference?
3 How are concrete, mortar, “cement for mas
4 Workmanship Issues that Produce Clean Mas
5 The color of the mortar joints varies sli
Mortar Types Source: MASONRY CONSTRUCTION MAGAZI
Recommendations for Constructing with Calcium Sil
Field Testing of Mortar Testing procedures and a
2 Controlled water content assures that the
The Color of Colored Cements for Masonry In keep
Final Appearance of Masonry From time to time ow
Water Penetration Resistance of Mortar Cements f
2 In representing Lafarge, I present the fo
Type O Mortars Remodeling, additions to existing
2 In representing Lafarge, I present the fo
product information • Lafarge Ma
CEMENT Masonry Cement Engineered for qualit
Lafarge Masonry Cement is scientifically manufactu
In the Hardened State > Bond The term “bond”
Standard Compliance Lafarge Masonry Cement meets
CEMENT Recommended Mortar Speci
> Mixing: In accordance with the ASTM C 270 propo
CEMENT Product Name
LAFARGE NORTH AMERICA INC. LAFARGE BUILDING MATER
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CEMENT Custom Color Masonry Rich color ceme
CEMENT Lafarge in North America The Lafarge G
Portland & Lime Lafarge Eaglebond® Portland & Li
Colors that last Lafarge Masonry Colors la
Kuhlman Corporate Office, Maumee, Ohio. Lafarg
CEMENT Specification Data Product Name L
Custom Colors All Lafarge Custom Color Cements a
LAFARGE NORTH AMERICA INC. LAFARGE BUILDING MATER
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CEMENT Mortar Cement Specify Lafarge Mortar
> Bond and Compressive Strengths. In independent
Physical Requirements for Mortar Cement Based upo
> Basic Use: Lafarge Types N, S and M Mortar Ceme
CEMENT Product Name
LAFARGE NORTH AMERICA INC. LAFARGE BUILDING MATER
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CEMENT PRODUCT DATA SHEET LAFARGE BUFF
Lafarge Buff Type N Masonry Cement Precautions D
CEMENT PRODUCT DATA SHEET LAFARGE MAGNOLIA® D
Lafarge Magnolia® Dark and Ultra Dark Masonry Cem
CEMENT PRODUCT DATA SHEET LAFARGE WHITE MASON
Lafarge White Masonry Cement Recommended Guide
CEMENT PRODUCT DATA SHEET LAFARGE MAGNOLIA®
Lafarge Magnolia® Mason's Mix Masonry Cement Th
CEMENT PRODUCT DATA SHEET LAFARGE P
Lafarge Portland Cement U.S. Type I > This is a
CEMENT PRODUCT DATA SHEET LAFARGE MAGNOLIA
Lafarge Magnolia® Superbond™ Mortar Cement Type S
CEMENT PRODUCT DATA SHEET LAFARGE EAGLEBOND® P
Lafarge Eaglebond® Portland and Lime The follow
CEMENT PRODUCT DATA SHEET LAFARGE WHITE PORT
Lafarge White Portland Cement Typical Physical
CEMENT PRODUCT DATA SHEET LAFARGE MAGNOLIA®
Lafarge Magnolia® Stucco Cement Lafarge Magnoli
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LAFARGE TYPE N MASONRY CEMENT
Product: LAFARGE Type N Masonry Cement Lafarge h
Product: LAFARGE Type S Masonry Cement Lafarge h
Product: LAFARGE Type M Masonry Cement Lafarge h
Product: LAFARGE Custom Color Type S Masonry Ceme
Product: LAFARGE Custom Color Type S Masonry Ceme
Product: LAFARGE Custom Color Type M Masonry Ceme
Product: LAFARGE Type N Mortar Cement Lafarge he
Product: LAFARGE Type S Mortar Cement Lafarge he
Product: LAFARGE Type M Mortar Cement Lafarge he
Product: LAFARGE BUFF Type N Masonry Cement Lafa
Product: LAFARGE Magnolia® DARK Type N Masonry Ce
Product: LAFARGE Magnolia® ULTRA DARK Type N Maso
Product: LAFARGE White Cement Type N Masonry Ceme
Product: LAFARGE White Cement Type S Masonry Ceme
Product: LAFARGE Magnolia® MASONS MIX Type N Maso
Product: LAFARGE Magnolia® Type N Masonry Cement
Product: LAFARGE Magnolia® Type S Masonry Cement
Product: LAFARGE Magnolia SuperboTnydp™e MTyMpea
Product: LAFARGE Portland Cement Types I, II, I/I
Product: LAFARGE Magnolia® Superbond™ Type S Mort
Product: LAFARGE Eaglebond™ Type N Portland & Lim
Product: LAFARGE Eaglebond™ Type S Portland & Lim
Product: LAFARGE Eaglebond™ Type M Portland & Lim
Product: Lafarge White Portland Cement Type I La
Product: LAFARGE Magnolia® Stucco Cement Lafarg
practices, materials, testing pca l
Efflorescence Efflorescence is a crystalline dep
Other sources of efflorescence may be seawater ex
Limit moisture driving forces — Provide for
An organization of cement companies to improve an
MASONRY INFORMATION Masonry Mortars Ce
plastic, workable mixture. Modern specifications
of a protective treatment, sulfates would attack
Bond strength is low on smooth, molded surfaces,
Careful measurement of mortar materials and thoro
Fig. 5. Flow test. (IMG14093) Mortar type clas
Masonry Mortars Table 2. Property Specificat
be used to improve freeze-thaw durability, althou
Masonry Mortars Green . . . . . . . . . . . .
All cementitious materials and aggregates should
n s Loose sand, lb/ft3 a Measuring Mortar Mat
Retempering. Fresh mortar should be prepared at t
Masonry Mortars Hot-weather construction. Hot
Table 5a. Cold Weather Construction Requirements
Masonry Mortars Table 6a. Cold Weather Const
may be delivered to the jobsite in bulk-pack bags
Masonry Mortars Extended Life Mortar. Extende
Table 8. Modifiers–Benefits and Concerns Modifie
References CSA, Masonry Design and Construction
Standards American Society for Testing and Mater
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Portland Cement Association TROWEL TIPS
Masonry Mortar Performance Requirements Compariso
Table 1. ASTM C780 Mortar Test Procedures Annex
require companion information from preconstructio
Hot Weather Masonry Construction Hot weather pos
workability of the mortar. However, there is ofte
mortar. The surface wet condition may also yield
References 1. Specification for Masonry Struct
Cleaning Masonry Introduction Cleaning is usual
when colored mortars are used. Manufacturers of p
• Cover the Top: Prevent rain from entering
Pressure water cleaning should be used only with
TROWEL TIPS an aid to the masonry industry Work
Portland Cement Association misunderstandings c
Fig. 4. Sand piles should be covered to assure co
mason, adequate support, planning, and preparatio
TROWEL TIPS an aid to the masonry industry Workm
Fig. 2b. Full mortar bedding is used in concrete
Fig. 5. (a) The mason checks corners for (b
Portland Cement Association has strings attache
Trowel Tips: Workmanship Part II
up required upon completion. The principle that "
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MASONRY INFORMATION Cold Weather Masonry Constru
Masonry Materials Selection. Masonry units are t
Water can be heated in barrels or tubs. It is the
Protecting Work Areas and Construction Wind brea
Portland Cement Association MASON
entrained mortar materials may increase initial b
Hydrated Lime. Hydrated lime is produced by burn
and related mortar test parameters. When quality
Guide Specification Comments 04100 MORTAR AND G
2.02 MORTAR MATERIALS A. Cementitious
Guide Specification Comments 2.04 MORTAR MIX
This publication is intended SOLELY for use by PR
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PRODUCT NAME Mortar Cement: Type N, Type S, and T
combinations of equivalent mortar type designatio
140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 M P M Cem
rags, or other appropriate means of removal.
PRODUCT NAME Masonry Cement: Type N, Type S, and
workability is apparent when one con- siders that
0.4 0.35 0.3 0.25 0.2 0.15 0.1 0.05 Ma
to 5 minutes improves the workability and water r
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TECHNICAL NOTES on Brick Construction 8B 18
These are the fundamental guidelines of mortar se
Brick properties, particularly the initial rate o
Stain-Resistant Mortar. Where resistance to stain
For mortar specified by ASTM C 270, the key to qu
This information can be used to help identify the
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BRICK ASSOCIATION OF THE CAROLINAS Good Practice
Table of Contents Building Clean Brick Walls
Building Clean Brick Walls
BRICK ASSOCIATION OF THE CAROLINAS Good Practice
Brick Cleaning Systems: 1. Bucket and Brush Clean
BRICK ASSOCIATION OF THE CAROLINAS Good Practice
Brick Cleaning Systems: 3. Sandblast Cleaning (co
BRICK ASSOCIATION OF THE CAROLINAS Good Practice
Cleaning Guide Specialty Cleaning Specialty Clea
Green stains may be removed by using SURE KLEAN 8
Specialty Cleaning (continued) General Informatio
BRICK ASSOCIATION OF THE CAROLINASBR CK The Soli
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Estimating Materials Masonry Walls 4 x 2
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