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Mortar
Applications
Holcim Apasco mortar is a product designed mainly forbricklayering and rendering works in the construction and protection of masonry walls and structures.Additional applications may include:
  • Anti-slip paving (gravel may be added for pedestrianpathways).
  • Base for cobbled streets (architectural use, mainly intourist areas).
  • Footings for masonry walls (mortar is used as a rockbinder).Beddings ( to prevent contamination of concrete duringfoundation works.
  • Also for tire flooring works).

Benefits
  • Lower costs compared to mortar mixes prepared at the jobsite using cement and lime, obtaining a more resistantand durable product.
  • Better workability thanks to its high plasticity and excellentwater retaining properties, allowing easy and uniformapplication.
  • Less waste due to its high plasticity and cohesiveness,resulting in lower rebound of the mortar mix in bricklayeringand rendering works.
  • Manufactured under strict quality control conditionsusing state-of-the-art equipment and technology.
Related information
MORTERO MAESTRO (PDF, 904 KB)
 
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