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	SECTION 04060
	MASONRY MORTAR
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Quikrete; Portland cement/lime/sand mortar and masonry cement/sand mortar, made from factory blended dry mixes. . This section is based on products made by The Quikrete Companies, which is located at: One Securities Centre 3490 Piedmont Road, Suite 1300 Atlanta, GA 30305 Tel: (404) 634-9100 www.quikrete.com [ Additional Product Data ]
	Founded in 1940, The QUIKRETE(R) Companies manufactures masonry construction and repair products that include everything needed to successfully build and repair with concrete. The QUIKRETE product line includes concrete and mortar mixes; concrete repair products; stucco, waterproofing, tile setting and blacktop products; floor underlayments; sand and aggregates; and other seasonal items. The company also designs and produces its own patented machinery to measure, blend and package its products. A fully accredited product testing, research and development/quality assurance center is located in Atlanta, Georgia, with more than 75 manufacturing facilities located throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and South America. .
	PART 1	GENERAL
	1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
		A.	Mortar for masonry specified in other sections.
	1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
		A.	Section 04810 - Unit Masonry Assemblies.
	1.3	REFERENCES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
		A.	ASTM C 91 - Standard Specification for Masonry Cement; 2001.
		B.	ASTM C 144 - Standard Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar; 1999.
		C.	ASTM C 150 - Standard Specification for Portland Cement; 2002.
		D.	ASTM C 207 - Standard Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes; 1991 (Reapproved 1997).
		E.	ASTM C 270 - Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry; 2001a.
		F.	ASTM C 595 - Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements; 2002.
		G.	ASTM C 780 - Standard Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Masonry; 2000.
		H.	ASTM C 1157 - Standard Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement; 2000a.
		I.	ASTM C 1329 - Standard Specification for Mortar Cement; 2000.
		J.	ASTM C 1384 - Standard Specification for Admixtures for Masonry Mortars; 2002a.
		K.	ICBO-ES - Evaluation Report 3759: Easy Spread Plasticizer for Mortar; 1998.
		L.	NCMA TR-88 - Hot & Cold Weather Masonry Construction Manual; 1999.
	1.4	SUBMITTALS
		A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
		B.	[ Product Data ]: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
			1.	Mixing and preparation instructions and recommendations.
			2.	Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
			3.	Installation methods.
		C.	Test Reports:
			1.	Submit certified test reports showing that the cementitious components of the mortar mix comply with the specified requirements.
			2.	Submit certified test report showing that the mortar complies with the specified requirements.
	1.5	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
		A.	Deliver mortar mix to site in sealed bags. Identify each bag with material name and type.
	PART 2	PRODUCTS
	2.1	MANUFACTURERS
		A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: Quikrete Companies (The), which is located at: One Securities Centre 3490 Piedmont Rd. N. E. Suite 1300; Atlanta, GA 30305; Toll Free Tel: 800-282-5828; Tel: 404-634-9100; Email: request info; Web: www.quikrete.com
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
		B.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
		C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
	2.2	APPLICATIONS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
		A.	Foundations: Use Type M.
		B.	Foundations: Use Type S.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete two of the following three paragraphs.
		C.	Other Masonry: Use Type M.
		D.	Other Masonry: Use Type S.
		E.	Other Masonry: Use Type N.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** If any different applications of mortar types are required, insert them here.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Two types of mortar are specified in this section: Portland cement/lime mortar and masonry cement mortar. Delete the following article if Portland cement/lime mortar is not required.
	2.3	CEMENT/LIME MORTAR
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any of the types of mortar not required.
		A.	Type M Mortar: Mix to the Property Specifications of ASTM C 270:
			1.	Compressive Strength: 2500 psi (17.2 MPa), minimum, at 28 days for laboratory mixed mortar with a flow of 110 plus/minus 5 percent.
			2.	Water Retention: 75 percent, minimum.
			3.	Air Content: 12 percent, maximum.
			4.	Aggregate Ratio: No less than 2.25 and no more than 3.5 times the sum of the separate volumes of cementitious materials.
		B.	Type S Mortar: Mix to the Property Specifications of ASTM C 270:
			1.	Compressive Strength: 1800 psi (12.4 MPa), minimum, at 28 days for laboratory mixed mortar with a flow of 110 plus/minus 5 percent.
			2.	Water Retention: 75 percent, minimum.
			3.	Air Content: 12 percent, maximum.
			4.	Aggregate Ratio: No less than 2.25 and no more than 3.5 times the sum of the separate volumes of cementitious materials.
		C.	Type N Mortar: Mix to the Property Specifications of ASTM C 270:
			1.	Compressive Strength: 750 psi (5.2 MPa), minimum, at 28 days for laboratory mixed mortar with a flow of 110 plus/minus 5 percent.
			2.	Water Retention: 75 percent, minimum.
			3.	Air Content: 14 percent, maximum; except when structural reinforcement is incorporated into mortar, not more than 12 percent unless bond strength test data is submitted to justify higher air content.
			4.	Aggregate Ratio: No less than 2.25 and no more than 3.5 times the sum of the separate volumes of cementitious materials.
		D.	Masonry Mortar Mix: Factory blended hydraulic cement/lime/sand mix proportioned to produce masonry mortar complying with the property Specifications in ASTM C 270 for the specified type of masonry mortar; Quikrete Packaged Hydraulic cement/Lime Masonry Mix.
			1.	Portland Cement or Blended Cement: ASTM C 150 Types I, IA, II, IIA, III or IIIA.
			2.	Portland Cement or Blended Cement: ASTM C 595 Types IS, IS-A, IP, IP-A, I(PM), I(PM)-A, I(SM), OR I(SM)-A.
			3.	Portland Cement or Blended Cement: ASTM C 1157 Types GU, HE, MS, HS, MH, or LH.
			4.	Lime: Hydrated lime, ASTM C 207 Type S.
			5.	Sand: Mason's sand, ASTM C 144.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Mortar cement meeting ASTM C 1329 may be substituted for the combination of Portland cement and lime in this specification without change in property requirements. Delete the following article if masonry cement mortar is not required.
	2.4	MASONRY CEMENT MORTAR
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any of the types of mortar not required.
		A.	Type M Mortar: Mix to the Property Specifications of ASTM C 270:
			1.	Compressive Strength: 2500 psi (17.2 MPa), minimum, at 28 days for laboratory mixed mortar with a flow of 110 plus/minus 5 percent.
			2.	Water Retention: 75 percent, minimum.
			3.	Air Content: Maximum 18 percent.
			4.	Aggregate Ratio: No less than 2.25 and no more than 3.5 times the sum of the separate volumes of cementitious materials.
		B.	Type S Mortar: Mix to the Property Specifications of ASTM C 270:
			1.	Compressive Strength: 1800 psi (12.4 MPa), minimum, at 28 days for laboratory mixed mortar with a flow of 110 plus/minus 5 percent.
			2.	Water Retention: 75 percent, minimum.
			3.	Air Content: Maximum 18 percent.
			4.	Aggregate Ratio: No less than 2.25 and no more than 3.5 times the sum of the separate volumes of cementitious materials.
		C.	Type N Mortar: Mix to the Property Specifications of ASTM C 270:
			1.	Compressive Strength: 750 psi (5.2 MPa), minimum, at 28 days for laboratory mixed mortar with a flow of 110 plus/minus 5 percent.
			2.	Water Retention: 75 percent, minimum.
			3.	Air Content: Maximum 20 percent; maximum 18 percent when structural reinforcement is incorporated into mortar.
			4.	Aggregate Ratio: No less than 2.25 and no more than 3.5 times the sum of the separate volumes of cementitious materials.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Mortar cement meeting ASTM C 1329 may be substituted for the corresponding grade of masonry cement without any change in property requirements.
		D.	Masonry Mortar Mix: Factory blended masonry cement/sand mix proportioned to produce masonry mortar complying with the property specifications in ASTM C 270 for the specified type of masonry mortar; Quikrete Packaged Masonry Mortar Mix.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete two of the following three paragraphs.
			1.	Masonry Cement: ASTM C 91, Type M.
			2.	Masonry Cement: ASTM C 91, Type S.
			3.	Masonry Cement: ASTM C 91, Type N.
			4.	Sand: Mason's sand, ASTM C 144 .
	2.5	ACCESSORY MATERIALS
		A.	Water: Clean and free from deleterious acids, alkalies, and organic matter.
		B.	Admixtures: Complying with ASTM 1384 or ICBO-ES Evaluation Report 3759.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Enter a description of pigment, if required. Otherwise, delete the following paragraph.
		C.	Pigment: ____________.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Enter a description of integral waterproofer, or delete the following paragraph if not required.
		D.	Integral Waterproofer: ____________.
	2.6	MIXING
		A.	Mixing Procedure: Add factory pre-blended dry materials to water in mortar mixer and mix for 3 to 5 minutes.
		B.	Retempering: Use mortar within 2 hours of initial mixing. Retemper mortar that has stiffened because of evaporation of water from mortar by adding water and blending as frequently as needed to restore required consistency.
		C.	Cold Weather: Follow National Concrete Masonry Association recommendations for cold weather construction.
	PART 3	EXECUTION
	3.1	INSTALLATION
		A.	See Section 04810.
	3.2	FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
		A.	Owner will arrange for field testing.
		B.	Contractor shall arrange and pay for field testing by an acceptable testing agency.
		C.	Field Testing: In accordance with ASTM C 780 with following exception: Verify compressive strength by obtaining minimum 20 pound (9 kg) uniform sample of dry blend, prepare mix as specified, and test in accordance with applicable portions of ASTM C 270 .
	END OF SECTION