PRODUCT DATA SHEET CONCRETE

OF MORTAR AND PLASTER

ultra performance | ultra quality | ultra innovation

DESCRIPTION

Ultra Mortar and Plaster is a series of different grades of premixed mortar and plaster batched
in a Readymix plant, delivered to site ready for use. No addition of water or other raw materials
is required on site. Ultra Mortar and Plaster will ensure that you receive the finest quality
Mortar and Plaster on site as all raw materials are batched in accordance with the latest national
specifications. Ultra Mortar and Plaster has the added benefit that it can be retarded for up to
24 hours depending on your requirements. Retarded Ultra Mortar does not require additional
mixing provided it is kept covered with plastic while not in use.

Ultra Mortar and Plaster can also be batched with our exciting Artevia colours. This eliminates
the need for expensive painting. Should Artevia Ultra Plaster be used for plaster it is advisable
to put on a clear coat sealer to prevent moisture ingress.

BENEFITS OF USING ULTRA MORTAR AND PLASTER

Ultra Mortar and Plaster is batched in a Readymix plant and is supplied directly to the
job site.

Ultra Mortar and Plaster allows you to use your labour force elsewhere on your construction
site as no mixing of mortar and plaster is required. This will have the benefit of reduced
construction times. All that is required for either the crane operator or the dumper driver
to move the Ultra Mortar and Plaster to where it is required.

Ultra Mortar and Plaster has homogenous strength thanks to the accurate batching and
no need for the addition of extra water or raw materials on site.

Ultra Mortar and Plaster eliminates the need for electricity and water for the mixing of
mortar on site.

Ultra Mortar and Plaster will realize a better rationalization of work, by receiving the
required mortar quantity and distributing it at the appropriate place and time.

Ultra Mortar and Plaster has excellent workability.

Ultra Mortar and Plaster can be supplied in the required quantities with a minimum
quantity of 1 m3 being delivered.

Ultra Mortar and Plaster eliminates the need to stock cement and sand on the job site.

Ultra Mortar and Plaster will reduce the amount of wastage on site as only the required
amount of mortar is delivered to the construction site.

Ultra Mortar and Plaster reduces theft on site, as no raw materials are stored on site.

Ultra Mortar and Plaster will reduce your construction costs.

Technical Features of Ultra Mortar and Plaster

Mechanical
Types Open Time Recommended Applications
Strength
Class 1 Mortar 10 Mpa 24 hours Mortar is preferably used for making structural
24 hours retardation walls
Class 1 Mortar 10 Mpa 8 hours The same applications as Class 1,24 hour
8 hours retardation retardation but with 8 hours workability retention
Class 2 Mortar 5 Mpa 24 hours Designed for most masonry applications
24 hours retardation
Class 2 Mortar 5 Mpa 8 hours The same applications as Class 2,24 hour
8 hours retardation retardation but with 8 hours workability retention

External Plaster 7 Mpa 4 hours Designed especially for all external plastering
requirements
Internal Plaster 5 Mpa 4 hours Designed especially for all internal plastering
requirements
Ultra Fibres Polypropylene Fibres can be added to the mortar
or plaster o reduce plastic shrinkage cracking

The Lafarge Ultra Mortar and Plaster series
conforms to the requirements of the National
Home Builders Registration Council requirements
for Mortar and Plaster as well as SANS 2001-
EM1: 2007.
Materials that are used in the Lafarge Ultra
Mortar and Plaster series conform to the following
specifications;
All Mortar strengths are tested in accordance with
SANS 6255: 2006.
The Ultra Mortar and Plaster can also be
manufactured with white cement, pigments
and specialised admixtures depending on the
customers requirements

Cement: SANS 50197

Aggregate: SANS 1090: 2002
Admixtures: ASTM C 494, EN 934-2:2001
and EN 934-3: 2004

INSTRUCTIONS
The specific properties of LAFARGE ULTRA MORTAR AND
PLASTER SERIES require special use and work precautions:

Precautions of use
Ultra Mortar and Plaster should be covered prior to use to prevent it from drying out. This can
either be done with a plastic sheet or a damp cloth.
The Ultra Mortar and Plaster storage containers should be kept clean and washed out with
clean water after use.
Ultra Mortar and Plaster does not require the addition of any kind of material on site. In actual
fact if this is done the technical characteristics of the product will be altered and will not
perform as expected.

Working precautions
Protect the completed work from bad weather immediately after it has been completed.
The surface upon which the masonry will be laid must be clean and free of laitance and loose
aggregates.
Clay bricks should be laid and adjusted to their final position while the mortar is still wet.
Temporary support must be provided to support masonry in arches and above openings. Such
supports shall be removed only once the Ultra Mortar has developed enough strength. Generally
the props are spaced at 1.2m centres and are left in place for a period of at least 7 days.
Control the absorption of bricks and blocks, which should not be too dry nor too humid.
The rate of new construction shall be limited so as to eliminate any possibility of joint
deformation, slumping or instability, which may reduce bond strength. Corners and other
advanced work shall be racked back and not raised above the general level of the remaining
masonry work by more than one meter at any one lift. Toothing should be avoided.
All Mortar and Plaster work should be kept damp for a period of 5 days to ensure that it is
properly cured and the full designed strengths are met.
For a full specification on masonry work consult the NHBRC Home building Manual Part 3.

Lafarge South Africa

35 Westfield Road
Longmeadow Business Estate Ext 11, Edenvale, 1609
Tel: 0860 LAFARG / 0860 523 274
or 0861 LAFARG / 0861 523 274
Main fax: 086 631 0006
www.lafarge.co.za