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Digest 362 Building mortar
Publication Year
1991
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Gives recommendations for the composition and use of a general purpose mortar and other specialised types of mortars, including those for resisting sulphate attack. These recommendations are made in the light of changes to British Standards and impending changes from British to European standards. The increasing use of ready-mixed mortars is recognised. The Digest also describes sulphate and frost attack on mortar, their cause and effect, diagnosis and remedial measures.
Document History
Replaces - BRE Digest 160, 89 and 58.
Publisher Information
BRE
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