Mortar

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Masonry mortar is composed of one or more cementitious materials, clean well-graded masonry sand, and sufficient water to produce a plastic, workable mixture.

Mortar for masonry joins units into an integral structure with predictable performance properties. In addition, it:

Creates a tight seal between units against the entry of air
and moisture.

Bonds with joint reinforcement, metal ties, and anchor bolts,
if any, so that they perform integrally with the masonry.

Provides an architectural quality to exposed masonry structures through color contrasts or shadow lines from various joint-tooling procedures.

Compensates for size variations in the units by providing
a bed to accommodate dimensional tolerances of units.

For more information on Concrete Masonry call 1-800-338-2868