Installation Guide

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Innovative Mortar Solutions Inc. Pg. 1 of 4

1646 Blaisdale, Suite 1400, Richmond, TX 77469

1-2-3MORTAR

Modified Portland cement based mortar, to be used to adhere any

prefabricated construction elements

Data Sheet

DESCRIPTION

1-2-3MORTAR is a ready to use commercial grade

mason mix used for bonding prefabricated

construction elements. Its unique delivery system

helps to obtain its outstanding workability,

convenience and simplicity of preparation and use.

These attributes make this product a preferred

solution for any masonry project. Its superior strength

allows for thinner joints. Just add water.

USES AND APPLICATIONS

1-2-3MORTAR characteristics make it ideal to be used on:

! Concrete block

! Bricks

! Clay pieces

! Pavers

! Other similar masonry elements

BENEFITS

Ready-to-use, just add water

No need for additional tools, material is applied

directly from the package

Substantial waste reduction

No cleaning of tools or jobsite

Optimum workability and adherence

Quality control on all production processes

Concentrated strength in a smaller joint; much less

material is needed

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

1-2-3MORTAR! qualifies as Mortar Type M as it complies

with the standard ASTM test:

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Use clean, fresh water. Add 16.9 oz (500 mL) of water

to the 11.3 lb bag, or 8 oz (243 mL) to the 5.5 lb bag,

making a cut in the upper limit of the bag. Make sure

water flows freely through the neck.

Allow water to absorb for 3-5 minutes.

Mortar

Type N

Mortar

Type S

Mortar

Type M

Compressive

strength, 28

days

3240

psi

750 psi min 1800 psi min 2500 psi min

Water

retention

95%

75% min 75% min 75% min

Test ran by NCMA (National Concrete Masonry Association)

Current specification ASTM C387-06a

Summary of content (6 pages)

PAGE 1
-2-3MORTAR Modified Portland cement based mortar, to be used to adhere any prefabricated construction elements Data Sheet DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL INFORMATION 1-2-3MORTAR is a ready to use commercial grade mason mix used for bonding prefabricated construction elements. Its unique delivery system helps to obtain its outstanding workability, convenience and simplicity of preparation and use. These attributes make this product a preferred solution for any masonry project.
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. Start manual mixing that will take around 3 min. The product must be mixed directly in its plastic bag, making sure that all lumps are dissolved and you have a ductile flowing mass, or smooth consistency. To prevent material flowing out during the mixing process, simply fold (or twist) the tip of bag between your fingers. Be sure to prepare just the amount of material (bags) that you would be able to apply within a 90 to 120 minute time frame.
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Apply one single body of mortar on the upper surface of each of the two longer walls of the block. The center of the mortar cylinder should be around 0.5” (12mm) from the edge. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: a course of standard concrete blocks 1. 2. For the first course of block, apply two or more beds of material over surface footing. You need just enough mortar to make sure that surface irregularities can be adjusted to level out the first course.
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YIELD one bag of 1-2-3MORTAR Standard 8” block 5.5 lb bag 11.3 lb bag 15 blocks* 30 blocks* * Could present variations depending on block dimensional uniformity and installation practices. PACKAGE 1-2-3MORTAR has two different presentations available: 5.5 lb and 11.3 lb plastic bags. STORAGE 1-2-3MORTAR should be stored in its original plastic bag package: hermetically closed, protected from any humidity contact, over an adequate pallet.
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APPENDIX A: JOINT ADJUSTMENTS HORIZONTAL JOINT ADJUSTMENT Horizontal joints can be adjusted in a very similar way to traditional practice. An additional amount of mortar can be placed to get a wider joint. If the needed joint is from 1/8” to 1/4” you can place a second bed of material above the first, position the CMU in place, and adjust width to desired dimension.
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WALL HEIGHT JOINT ADJUSTMENT Wall heights can also be adjusted in a similar way to the traditional practice. A piece of CMU is cut horizontally at the desired height to reach the required horizontal level. First course leveling is performed through additional mortar beds (or a thicker mortar bed through a wider bag tip orifice)—if base irregularities are not too deep. If base surface is deeply irregular, the commonly used height adjusting plastic levelers can also be used. Innovative Mortar Solutions Inc.