Data Sheets 7 Factory produced mortar for use at low and freezing temperatures
Publication Year
2002
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
If the temperature of recently laid mortar falls below freezing point there is a probability of some degree of frost attack. It used to be thought that this process was completely irreversible. However, the presence of free lime in the mix imparts to some degree the property of self-healing and any hairline cracks formed will tend to seal, over a short period of time.
Document History
Replaced by Issue 3, January 2005.
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
