Installation Guide

pro
mix
masonry mortar type S
Ash Grove Pro Masonry Mortar S Spec Sheet
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1. Product Name
ASH GROVE PRO MIX®
Masonry Mortar Type S
Product Number: 611
2. Manufacturer
ASH GROVE PACKAGING GROUP
108
09
Executive Center Drive, Ste.
321
Little Rock, AR 72211
Phone:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
www.ashgrovepkg.com
3. Product Description
ASH GROVE PRO MIX®
Masonry Mortar Type S is ideal
for contractor use in laying brick, block and stone or
repairing masonry walls. ASH GROVE® Pro Masonry
Mortar Type S is thoroughly pre
-
mixed to ensure
maximum
strength and workability
.
T
he mortars can be pre
-
colored
and/or an integral water repellent can be incorporated.
BASIC USE:
Recommended for exterior work at or below grade
specifically on:

Foundation walls

Retaining walls

Manholes

Sewers

Pavemen
ts

Walks

Patios
COMPOSITION & MATERIALS:
ASH GROVE PRO MIX®
Masonry Mortar Type S is a
uniformly blended and ready to use mixture of masonry
cement (ASTM C91), fine graded sand (ASTM C144) and
other approved ingredients specifically formulated for
masonry
applications
.
Mineral oxide pigments and/or an
integral water repellent may also be incorporated when
requested.
4. Advantages/Benefits
ASH GROVE PRO MIX®
Masonry Mortar Type S has
several advantages and features including:

High durability and impact re
sistant

Excellent workability

Strong, durable and long
-
lasting mortar bond

Uniform aggregate sizes ensure easier mixing

Consistent quality and yield versus jobsite mix

Thoroughly pre
-
blended mixture requires no dry mixing
5. Preparation
All surfaces that
will be in contact with
ASH GROVE PRO
MIX®
Masonry Mortar Type S must be entirely free from
oil, grease, or any other foreign substances which may
interfere with the bond and chemical actions of the
material.
Prior to laying brick, block or stone dampen t
he exposed
surfaces and clean thoroughly with water. Make sure that
all supportive footings are substantial to hold the stress
load.
For mortar repairs chisel out mortar joints to ¾” depth.
Remove all loose mortar and sand and dampen the
cleaned joint
with water prior to application of masonry
mortar mix.
6. Mixing Instructions
Use a clean mechanical mixer. Place the required mixing
water in the mixer, 1½ gallons per bag, and start the mixer.
Be sure to use clean water. Add the required bags of
ASH
GROVE PRO MIX®
Masonry Mortar Type S. Continue
mixing and adjust the water
until a uniform workable
consistency is obtained. Mix for a minimum of 5 minutes
after all materials have been added to the mixer.
When using
ASH GROVE® Cement Color
on the jobsi
te for
colored mortar, add and mix thoroughly into the mortar
prior to adding water to achieve decorative and creative
colors. Available colors are red, black, buff and brown.
7. Color Uniformity
Follow accepted good masonry construction practices.
Use
clean water from the same source for the entire job.
Maintain the same mix proportions from batch to batch.
Tool all joints when they reach the same degree of
hardness. Tooling when mortar is soft can lighten color,
and tooling when mortar is hard can d
arken color. The use
of admixtures, particularly accelerators, is not
recommended. Do not clean colored mortar joints with
acid. Acid attacks cement, loosening pigments and
exposing sand grains.
8. Placement
For laying brick, block or stone:
Starting i
n a corner, apply a ½” thick bed of
ASH GROVE
PRO MIX®
Masonry Mortar Type S onto the footing. Set
corner brick or block into the mortar bed and tap into place.
Lay successive masonry units into position after first
applying mortar to the head joint and
tap into place,
maintaining at least 3/8” thick mortar joint.
For mortar repairs:
Use a tuck
-
point trowel or jointing tool to apply mortar on
the brick, block or stone and compact.
9. Curing