Installation Guide
pro
mix
masonry mortar type S
(cont.)
Ash Grove Pro Masonry Mortar S Spec Sheet
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Clean all excess mortar off the brick and block faces as
soon
as possible. Use a jointing tool to smooth and seal
the mortar joints after the joint becomes thumbprint hard.
Doing so will make the joint watertight and provide a neat
appearance. In very hot and dry weather conditions, lightly
mist the walls to pre
vent premature drying of mortar. Do
not allow water to run down the wall since it may cause the
color to be washed out.
10. Technical Information
ASTM SPECIFICATIONS:
Meets requirements of ASTM C270 specifications for
Type S mortar when used as directed.
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
(ASTM C109)
:
28 days
1,800 psi (12.4 Mpa)
11. Limitations
Adhering to recommended water additions is very
important. Exceeding the maximum recommended water
content per bag will result in inferior physical properties.
High IRA (In
itial Rate of Absorption) may also decrease
strengths. Pre
-
soaking them is helpful before placing any
of the units into the wall. This will keep the water in the
mortar and not allow it to be absorbed too rapidly by the
masonry units being laid.
Mortar
will not bond well to wood, asphalt, or any other
foreign substances.
Do not place when temperatures are below 40
º
F. In cold
weather, use warm water and protect from freezing for 48
hours.
12. Coverage
Masonry Unit
80 lb. bag
3000 lb. bag
Standard Bri
ck
44
1650
Queen Size Brick
36
1350
King Size Brick
32
1200
Utility Brick
26
975
4” Block
17
625
6” Block
14
525
8” Block
14
525
12” Block
13
475
Unit yields are not exact and will vary depending on labor
practices and site conditions
13. Warning
ASH GROVE PRO MIX®
Masonry Mortar Type S contains
cement and sand. Normal safety wear such as protective
clothing, boots, rubber gloves, dust masks, eye safety
glasses should be worn while handling cement
-
based
products. Material Safety Data Sheets are
available upon
request or at www.ashgrovepkg.com.
14. Limited Warranty
This product meets or exceeds applicable ASTM C270
standards in force at the time of packaging. Packager,
having no control over the use of the material, does not
guarantee finished w
ork. Replacement of any defective
product or refund of the purchase price of defective product
shall be the buyer’s sole remedy under this warranty.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY LIABILITY
FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTIAL, INDIRECT
OR SPECIAL DAMA
GES.
EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY MADE ABOVE,
PACKAGER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS AND
EXCLUDES ANY OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OF
GOODS AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS
OF GOODS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
A
sh
G
rove
P
ackaging
reserves
the right
to
change
specifications without notice.