Lafarge cements for Masonry
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Lafarge cements for Masonry masonry technical information product information practices, materials, testing

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This online resource represents an innovative transition from the previous hardcopy, three-ring binder version. masonry technical information Welcome to the new Lafarge Cements for Masonry eManual. This new online format features multiple advantages, including ease of content updates by Lafarge, 24/7 accessibility and content downloading, sustainability. We hope the material contained in this resource continues to serve you product information and the elimination of paper which supports Lafarge’s commitment to well in your efforts to design and build quality masonry structures. letters of...

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Lafarge has been an industry leader in the development, manufacture and promotion of cements for masonry for many years. We supply Masonry, Mortar, Color Masonry, Stucco, Portland, White and Portland Lime cements to the masonry industry. Products are sold under the Lafarge, Lafarge Magnolia®, Lafarge Magnolia® SuperbondTM, Lafarge Magnolia® Mason’s Mix and Lafarge EaglebondTM brand names. masonry technical information The future of masonry construction is directly related to a strong, unified construction team. It is especially important in light of the new code environment that our...

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Section 04060 Masonry Mortar Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry Section 04100 Suggested Specification for Mortar using Lafarge Masonry Cement Section 04100 Suggested Specification for Mortar using Lafarge Mortar Cement masonry technical information product information letters of certification practices, materials, testing

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Section 04060 Masonry Mortar Specifier Note: Lafarge provides guide specifications as a service. Only a licensed architect or engineer can make determinations as to the suitability of this specification to a specific construction project as jobsite conditions and construction techniques may vary significantly. Please consult with a licensed architect or engineer prior to release of construction documents. b. Color Masonry Mortar B. Related Sections: Sections related to this section include: a. 04050 Basic Masonry Materials and Methods A. ASTM C270 Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit...

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General: Submit listed submittals in accordance with Conditions of the Contract, Division 1 Submittal Procedures and items listed below. Changes to products or colors specifically named must be approved 30 days prior to delivery or use on site. QUALITY ASSURANCE product information Cement shall conform to ASTM C 150 or ASTM C 1157. Masonry cement shall conform to ASTM C 91. Mortar cement shall conform to ASTM C 1329. Lime shall be hydrated lime, Type S, conforming to ASTM C 207. Sand (aggregate) shall conform to ASTM C 144. If the only available sand (aggregate) fails the gradation limits...

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PART 2. PRODUCTS: Note to Specifier: Please review the products listed below and eliminate those not required or not suitable for the specific project. 2.01 Manufacturer: Lafarge North America Inc., Lafarge Building Materials Inc. and their affiliated companies. Contact: Lafarge Customer Value Center at 800-331-0022 Approved Products: a. Lafarge Portland Cement Types I, II, I/II, and III b. Lafarge White Portland Cement Type I c. Lafarge Masonry Cement Types N, S and M d. Lafarge Mortar Cement Types N, S and M e. Lafarge Magnolia® Mason’s Mix Types N, S and M f. Lafarge Magnolia® Masonry...

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Introduction specifications MORTAR and GROUT for Unit Masonry ASTM C 270 and C 476 Introduction ASTM C 270 is the Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry. While it allows the specifier to select mortar by using either the proportion or property tables provided in the standard, it should be remembered that no single type of mortar is best for all applications and that a mortar stronger in compression than is structurally required should not be used. 12018 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 500, Reston, Virginia 20191 Telephone: 703-480-3600 practices, materials, testing LAFARGE NORTH...

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Grout is an essential element of reinforced concrete and clay masonry. In partially grouted reinforced load bearing masonry wall construction, grout is usually placed in those spaces containing steel reinforcement. In fully grouted reinforced load bearing masonry walls, essential in earthquake zones, all cores or spaces, with or without reinforcement, are filled with grout. Grouting masonry walls increases the cross-sectional area of the wall and aids in resisting vertical and lateral loads, bonds the wythes together, and transfers the stress from the masonry to the reinforcing steel when...

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Section 04100 Part 2 – Products 2.1 Materials for Masonry Mortar Shall conform to: a. Masonry Cement – Type N, S or M – ASTM C 91 b. Sand aggregate – ASTM C 144 Water: Shall be clean and free of deleterious amounts of acids, alkalis, salts and organic materials. masonry technical information Suggested Specification for Mortar using Lafarge Masonry Cement Mortar proportions by volume – shall consist of a mixture of cementitious materials and aggregates conforming to ASTM C 270, Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry, Table 1. Type N – 1 part Lafarge Type N Masonry Cement and 21/4...

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Suggested Specification for Mortar using Lafarge Mortar Cement Section 04100 Part 2 – Products 2.1 Materials for Masonry Mortar A. Shall conform to: a. Mortar Cement – Type N, S or M – ASTM C 1329 b. Sand aggregate – ASTM C 144 Water: Shall be clean and free of deleterious amounts of acids, alkalis, salts and organic materials. Mortar proportions by volume – Mortar Cement: Mortar shall consist of a mixture of Mortar cement and aggregate under ASTM C 270, Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry, Table 1. a. b. c. Type N – 1 part Lafarge Type N Mortar Cement and 21/4 - 3 parts sand...

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masonry technical information Masonry FAQs Mortar Types Recommendations for Constructing with Calcium Silicate Units Field Testing of Mortar The Color of Colored Cements for Masonry Final Appearance of Masonry Water Penetration Resistance of Mortar Type O Mortars masonry technical information product information letters of certification practices, materials, testing

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