Sable Marco® Type S Mortar Mix

Conforms to CSA A179 for type S Mortar (when used as directed).

12 months in original unopened bag

Store in a dry, covered area protected from the elements. If the product has been in contact with water or moisture or contains hardened lumps,
do not use it.

1,900 kg/m³ (119 lb/ft³)

All values required by the CSA A-179 Standard, as well values of the Sable Marco® Type S Mortar Mix product, are obtained under laboratory conditions. 

5 L (1.32 US gal) of clean, potable water / 30 kg (66 lb) bag

Between 5 °C (40 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F)

Between 5 °C (40 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F)

Between 5 °C (40 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F)

Approx. 0.019 m³ (0.67 ft³) per 30 kg (66 lb) bag, equivalent to 16 blocks or 50 bricks.

Surfaces to be worked on must be free of dirt, dust, grease, and other contaminants. For joint repairs, use a chisel to remove the damaged mortar without harming the surronding masonry. When laying new block walls, first construct a sound footing below the frost line. For other repairs, roughen the surface and remove loose materials.

Pour 5 L (1.32 US gal) of clean, potable water per 30 kg (66 lb) bag in a clean container. Gradually add the dry ingredients while mixing with a drill fitted with a mortar-mixer. Mix thoroughly until a uniform mixture is acheived. If the mixture is too thick, add a little water at a time, taking care not to thin it out too much.

Placing:
New construction; laying blocks: Before setting bricks in position on mortar bed, butter end with mortar. Tap into place and be sure to level. The application of the mortar must comply with the requirements of Sections 6 and 7 of CSA-A371-14.

Repairing:
Repointing: When repairing mortar joints or stucco, remove all loose and foreign material. Dampen areas to be repaired just prior to application. Use less water than recommended to create a stiffer mix to facilitate placing mortar (reduced water content will increase products compressive strenght thus ensuring that it will be sacrificial). Apply mortar with a pointing trowel and compact.

Protect the mortar from freezing, rain, and wind during the first 72 hours. Ensure the ambient, surface and product temperature are between 5 °C (40 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F) during application and for 72 hours afterward.

Clean all tools and equipment immediately after use with water. Once hardened, material can only be removed manually or mechanically