Data Sheets 11 Benefits of factory produced lime:sand mortar for masonry. Issue 3
Publication Year
2015
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Some benefits include easier handling and workability, high water retentivity, strength development, elasticity, healing of cracks, coloured mortars, environmental considerations, improved whole life costing and reduce the risk of efflorescence.
Document History
Supersedes: DAT 11 Benefits of factory produced lime:sand mortar for masonry. Issue 2 (MIA, 2005). First published 1979. Issue 1, January 2001. Issue 2, January 2005. Issue 3, August 2015.
Publisher Information
Mortar Industry Association
MPA Mortar is the new name for the Mortar Industry Association, following rebranding in 2020. It is a component part of the Mineral Products Association, the trade association for the aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, lime, mortar and silica sand industries
Gillingham House
38-44 Gillingham Street
London
MIA
UK
Website: http://www.mortar.org.uk
Email: mortar@qpa.org
Tel: 020 7963 8000
