What Is Mason Mix Type S
Quikrete® Mason Mix (No. 1136) Is a High Strength Commercial Grade Dry Pre-Blended Mixture of Sand and Cements Specially Selected for Masonry Applications...
QUIKRETE® Mason Mix (No. 1136) is a high strength Commercial Grade dry pre-blended mixture of sand and cements specially selected for masonry applications. Meets N, S, M requirements as specified in ASTM C270 and C 1714 as Type S Mortar. Just add water.
What is Type S concrete?
Type S mortar mix, which contains two parts portland cement, one part hydrated lime and nine parts sand, has a compressive strength of at least 1,800 pounds per square inch (psi). Usually, a Type S mix has a high compressive strength of between 2,300 and 3,000 psi.
What does Type S mortar mean?
Type S Mortar Like Type N mortar, type S is medium-strength (1,800 psi,) but it’s stronger than Type N and can be used for below-grade exterior walls and outdoor patios. It’s ideal for applications where the building materials come into contact with the ground, such as shallow retaining walls and paving stones.
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