That is especially true of Type N Holcim (US) Mortamix® Masonry Cement, which is ideally suited for use in producing masonry mortars for brick, block, tile, and stone masonry as well as stucco. Holcim Mortamix is manufactured from high quality portland cement clinker, plasticizers, ground limestone, and air-entraining additives under rigid, laboratory-controlled conditions. This ensures uniform product performance.

Holcim Mortamix Type N Masonry Cement conforms to ASTM C 91 Standard Specification for Masonry Cement and will produce a Type N mortar as specified by ASTM C 270, Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry.

Using Holcim Mortamix is easy. Simply add one bag of Mortamix® to 2-1/4 to 3 cubic feet of sand meeting ASTM C 144 requirements. First add 1/2 to 2/3 of the potable water required, 1/2 the sand, one bag of Mortamix, and then the rest of the required sand and sufficient water to achieve desired workability. The mortar should be machine mixed for a minimum of five minutes after all materials are in the mixer.

For more information on this product, or technical service assistance provided at no charge to Holcim customers, contact the Holcim market manager or technical service manager in your area.