Pre-Blended Colored Masonry Mortar: How to Lock-In Consistency
Learning Objectives:
- Identify what makes good, uniform-colored mortar.
- Discuss mason’s sand and how “sand bulking” impacts mortar consistency.
- List the steps involved in selecting and specifying pre-blended mortars engineered to match the properties of the specified masonry unit.
- Explain the importance of mortar bond strength vs. compressive strength.
Credits:
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
COLORED MORTAR MADE RIGHT! This webinar provides you with an interesting and interactive demonstration on the future of masonry mortar. Attendees will witness hands-on demonstrations illustrating the factors and process to ensure high quality, uniform factory produced mortar in comparison to the challenges and inconsistencies associated with traditional site-proportioned & mixed colored mortar. Now architects and specifiers can be assured that the mortar they specify is manufactured to exceed all applicable ASTM standards, and the exact same from project start to finish!
Photo courtesy of SPEC MIX
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Nick Blohowiak is the Vice President of Construction Products for SPEC MIX, a Quikrete Company. With over 30 years of Masonry Construction hands-on experience and 20 years of preblended construction product application knowledge, Nick has worked with building owners, designers and contractors to explain the advantages inherent with factory preblended products in excess of 100 times around North America. He is a member of CSI, AIA, ALA and the ASA. He is also a NCMA Certified Masonry Testing Technician (CMTT). |
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SPEC MIX® is your North American source for high-quality, factory-preblended masonry mortars, grouts, stucco basecoats, and specialty cementitious products for the construction industry. SPEC MIX products are precisely engineered to meet ASTM, ANSI, and building code requirements. For large and small projects, SPEC MIX offers a full line of products designed for the installation of brick, CMU, stone, stucco, or building repair and restoration. For more information, visit https://www.specmix.com/products/. |
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