Installation Guide

04
DIVISION
MASONRY PRODUCTS
U. S. A.
PORTLAND LIME & SAND
MASONRY MORTAR (M, S, N)
MATERIALS USED
PORTLAND CEMENT
HYDRATED LIME
SAND
SPEC MIX
®
Portland Lime & Sand 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
Types M, S and N, each meets ASTM C 270
and ASTM C 1714 requirements. In addition
to custom mix designs that 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 submittals 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 and ACI standards.
Great Workability. Increased Productivity.
TOTAL QUALITY CONTROL WITH EVERY BAG
ASTM C 270 LABORATORY TESTED MIX DESIGNS
PREBLENDED WITH SAND TO MINIMIZE LABOR COST
CONSISTENCY BATCH TO BATCH
GREAT WORKABILITY AND BOARD LIFE
NO SAND PILES OR WASTED MATERIALS LEFT ON SITE

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