The mortars and the glues
Mix calculations
For 1 m3
of dry sand
of dry sand
- From 800 kg to 1100 kg of cement.
- From 400 kg to 1000 kg of hydrated lime.
Cementitious adhesive are used according to recommendations of the manufacturer.
Sand grain sizes
JOINTS
- 1,5 – 2 mm
- 2 – 10 mm
- > 10 mm
JOINTS
- 1,5 – 2 mm
- 2 – 10 mm
- > 10 mm
TYPES OF MORTAR FOR JOINTS
o Cementitious.
o Reactive Resins.
SAND JOINTS
They can be used in all cases except those:
o Heavy rains or where there is going to be too much water.
o Heavy windy zones.
o When the joint is more than 5 mm.
