Industry overview: Masonry and Mortar
Type “S” Hydrated lime, meeting ASTM C-207 specifications is one of the main ingredients in [Lime:Portland:Sand] mortars. For over one hundred years the classic mixture of...
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Type ”S” lime
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Portland Cement
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Sand
...have been used to make mortars which conform to ASTM C-270 to build brick and block walls which have stood the test of time. Mortars made with Type “S” lime exhibit excellent handling and workability while in the plastic state. These mortars also impart low water penetration or leakage to the finished product along with superior unit bonding and seismic resistance. Most public and government building projects specify Lime Portland mortars because of these performance benefits.
Type “S” Hydrated lime is also one of the main ingredients in Stucco and interior Finish plasters. The physical characteristics of the lime are important to the handling and application during construction and the quality of the finished product. Lime with high plasticity and purity meeting ASTM C-206 will make application easy and avoid long term issues such as pitting and popping of the finished product.
All of Carmeuse Lime and Stone's Type “S” Hydrated lime products made at our Manitowoc, WI facility meet ASTM C-206 and C-207 specifications.
