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Application

Suitable for fine joint pointing for joint widths 2—5 mm in brick and stonework. Used where a higher level of durability is required and in areas subject to potential severe weathering such as chimneys, copings as well as areas below dpc.

Description

EcoRight ashlar mortars are produced using dried sands, natural hydraulic lime, calcium lime and natural pigments.


Features and benefits:

  • Comply with the durability requirements of BS 5628: Part 3:2001.
  • Sand to BS EN 13139: 2002.
  • Natural Hydraulic Lime to (NHL) BS EN 459: Part 1: 2001.
  • Calcium Lime to BS EN 459: Part 1: 2001.
  • Pigments to BS EN 12878.
  • Consistent mix proportions and quality of mortar.
  • Aesthetically enhances the character of brickwork and stonework.
  • Available as Portland Stone, Bathstone & Charcoal options.
  • Correct choice of sands.
  • Improved workability, mortars can be re-worked for up to 24 hours.
  • Reduction in wastage, savings on material cost.
  • Improved productivity, savings on labour cost.
  • More flexible than Portland cement-based mortars, reducing the need for movement joints in most cases.
  • Lime based mortars create a stronger bond in brick and blockwork.

General information

Material

Hydraulic lime

Sand

Manufacturer guidance

EcoRight ashlar mortars are produced using dried sands, natural hydraulic lime, calcium lime and natural pigments.

Shape

Formless

Uniclass

Pr_20_31_53_39 Hydraulic lime mortarsPrimary

CAWS

Z21/310 Lime:sand mortar mixes

Z21/310 Lime:sand mortar mixes

M20/57 Lime:sand

M20/310 Lime:sand

H51/585 Cement:lime:sand mortar jointing

H51/585 Cement:lime:sand mortar jointing

M20/120 Cement:lime:sand roughcast (harling)

M20/110 Cement:lime:sand

M20/15 Cement:lime:sand roughcast (harling)

M20/10 Cement:lime:sand

Specification data - Hydraulic lime mortars

Mortar type

Batched dry hydraulic:lime:sand.

Mix

M5.

Colour

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for colour options.

Durability designation

To BS 5628, (iii) at 91 days; (iv) at 28 days.

Manufacturer guidance

Mortar mix durability designation.

Mortar designation

HLM 5.

Manufacturer guidance

Hydraulic lime mix designation.

CompressiveStrength

5.0 N/mm².

Guidance for specification option:

91 days.

Durability Class

7—8.