GP Mortar
Spray or Hand AppliedK Mix GP Mortar is a general purpose mortar designed for laying blocks or bricks. It can also be used as a scratch coat plaster for internal and external work, as a bedding for pavia and as a rubbed up finish suitable for external painting.
Quality Assured Manufacturing Process
BS EN ISO 9001:2000. Modern computer controlled plant ensures consistency.
Benefits of using GP Mortar:
Can be hand applied or used with a spray applicator
On site add clean water and mix for 5 minutes
Workable and easy to use
25kg sacks for convenient on site handling
Reduced wastage over bulk materials
Using GP Mortar for Plastering & Rendering
K Mix GP Mortar is designed to be hand applied.
Coverage:
1.8kg / mm thick /sq m
approx. 55 sq m per tonne
Require:
14-18kg / per sq m approx.
8-10mm thickness
K Mix GP Mortar is designed to be machine applied.
Coverage:
1.5kg / mm thick /sq m
approx. 66 sq m per tonne
Require:
12-15kg / per sq m approx.
8-10mm thickness
Kitemark Classifications for Rendering & Plastering EN: 998-1:2003
Designed general purpose rendering mortar (GP) for external use.
Workable Life: 4hrs 28mins
Capillary Water Absorption: W2
Compressive Strength: Category M 5
Adhesion: 0.28 N/mm2 (FP - a)
Water Vapour Permeability: µ 0.17
Dry Bulk Density: 1400 kg/m3
Thermal Conductivity: (10,dry) P = 50% - 0.43 W/mK (tab. value)
(10,dry) P = 90% - 0.49 W/mK (tab. value)
Durability (against freeze-thaw):based on provisions valid in UK & Ireland
Air Content: 29%
Reaction to fire: Class A1
Using GP Mortar for Laying Blocks
K Mix GP Mortar is designed to be used for laying blocks.
Blocks laid on Edge
Coverage:
1.8kg / mm thick /sq m
565 blocks approx per tonne
Require:
14-18kg / per sq m approx. 15-18mm thickness
Blocks laid on flat
Coverage:
1.8kg / mm thick /sq m
318 blocks approx per tonne
Require:
14-18kg / per sq m approx. 15-18mm thickness
Kitemark Classifications for Bricklaying EN: 998-2:2003
Designed general purpose masonry mortar for external use in elements subject to structural requirements.
Workable Life: 4hrs 28mins
Content of chloride: 0.02%
Density: 1400 kg/m3
Compressive Strength: Category M 5
Initial shear strength: 0,15 N/mm2 (tab. value)
Water Absorption: 0.17 kg/(m2.min0.5 )
Water Vapour Permeability: µ 5/20
Thermal Conductivity: (10,dry) P = 50% - 0.43 W/mK (tab. value)
(10,dry) P = 90% - 0.49 W/mK (tab. value)
Durability (against freeze-thaw): based on provisions valid in UK & Ireland
Air Content: 29%
Reaction to fire: Class A1
Using GP Mortar for Laying Bricks
K Mix GP Mortar is designed to be used for laying bricks.
Brick Size 215 x 102 x 65
Coverage:
1.8kg / mm thick /sq m
1700 bricks per tonne
Require:
14-18kg / per sq m approx. 15-18mm thickness
Brick Size 215 x 102 x 73
Coverage:
1.8kg / mm thick /sq m
1500 bricks per tonne
Require:
14-18kg / per sq m approx. 15-18mm thickness
Kitemark Classifications for Bricklaying EN: 998-2:2003
Designed general purpose masonry mortar for external use in elements subject to structural requirements.
Workable Life: 4hrs 28mins
Content of chloride: 0.02%
Compressive Strength: Category M 5
Initial shear strength: 0,15 N/mm2 (tab. value)
Water Absorption: 0.17 kg/(m2.min0.5 )
Water Vapour Permeability: µ 5/20
Density: 1400 kg/m3
Thermal Conductivity: (10,dry) P = 50% - 0.43 W/mK (tab. value)
(10,dry) P = 90% - 0.49 W/mK (tab. value)
Durability (against freeze-thaw): based on provisions valid in UK & Ireland
Air Content: 29%
Reaction to fire: Class A1
K Mix GP Mortar is designed to be used to bed pavia.
Coverage:
1.8kg / mm thick /sq m
20-25 sq m
Require:
14-18kg / per sq m approx. 20-30mm thickness