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BASICUSESPECMIXStoneVeneerMortarSPECMIXStoneVeneerMortar isapreblend-eddrymaterialspecificallydesignedtobondthin masonry veneer units to solid basesurfaces,suchasmasonry,concreteorgalva-nized, expanded metal lath. The final wallsystemwillproduceanon-loadbearing,aes-theticallypleasingexteriorveneeroran inte-riorfinish idealforconcreteormasonrywalls,studwallsormetalbuildings.Goodworkman-ship, coupled with proper detailing anddesign,ensuresdurable,functional,watertightconstruction.
SPEC MIX Polymer Modified Stone VeneerMortar(PMSVM)SPEC MIX Polymer Modified Stone VeneerMortar (PMSVM) is a technically advancedmortar used to bond thin veneer masonryunits toa substrate. It is an ideal solution forarchitects and contractors having projectswith an immediate and ongoing need formortardeliveringhighbondstrengthandsagresistanceduringinstallation.Thenon-sagfor-mulationprovidesexcellentworkability,cohe-
sion, high bond strength, water resistance,efflorescenceminimizationanddurability. Forapplications in which mortar joints are notutilized, such as dry stack applications, SPECMIXPMSVMcanbeusedtogainextrabondstrengthandpop-outprotection.SPEC MIX PMSVM meets the requirements
ofASTMC270forTypeSandNmortar,includ-ingappropriateANSI118.4andACI530shearbondstandards. Ithasbeenrigorouslytestedto reduce the probability of unit "pop-offs"and contractor callbacks to repair failurescommonwithinferiormortars.
COMPOSITION&MATERIALSSPEC MIX Stone Veneer Mortar and PolymerModified Stone Veneer Mortar (PMSVM) aredry, preblended proprietary mixes containingcementitious materials, aggregates and spe-cialadmixturesengineeredtopromoteadhe-sion, reduce shrinkageandmaximizeproductdurability.When specified, a pigment can bepreblendedwitheitherproducttoensurecolorconsistencyineachbag.SPEC MIX products are manufactured
locallyacross theUnitedStatesandCanadaby licensed manufacturers who use special-ized blending equipment and follow strictquality control procedures to meet projectspecifications, contractor expectations andapplicableASTMstandards.
SIZESSPECMIXStoneVeneerMortarsarepackagedin 80 lb (36.3 kg) bags and 3000 lb (1360 kg)
ENVIRONMENTALCONSIDERATIONSAll SPEC MIX products are produced locallywithin500milesofthejobsite.Emptybagsandwooden pallets are returned to the plant forreuse,reducinglandfill impact.UseofSPECMIXproducts can contribute points toward LEEDªprojectcertification.
5. Installation
PREPARATORYWORKDeliver products in manufacturer’s original,unopened,undamagedcontainerswithiden-tification labels intact.SPECMIXproductsarecustom packaged to meet specificationrequirements. Handle and store productaccording to SPEC MIX recommendations.Keep dry, covered and protected fromweather and other environmental hazardsthatcouldcausedamage.Whenstoredandprotected as recommended, SPEC MIXproductshavea9-monthshelflife.Verify that site conditions are acceptable
for installation. Do not proceed withinstallationuntilunacceptableconditionsarecorrected.Mortartypeshouldcorrelatetotheparticu-
larmasonryunittobeused,ascertainmortarsarecompatiblewithcertainmasonryunits.Thespecifiershouldevaluatetheinteractionofthemortar type and masonry unit specified.Masonryunitswithahighinitialrateofabsorp-tionwillhavegreatercompatibilitywithmortarofhighwaterretention.Thematerialpropertiesthat influence the structural performance of
masonry are compressive strength, bondstrength and elasticity. Since the compressivestrength of masonry mortar is of less impor-tance than bond strength, workability andwater retentivity, the latter properties shouldbegivenpriorityinmortarselection.Mortarselectionshouldbebasedondesign
Mock-UpsAsampleoftheproposedproductwillbepro-videdbythemanufacturerforonsiteprepara-tion of a sample panel for architecturalapproval and testing, if required. Preparationofthispanelwithallmaterialsandsystemsthatwillbeemployedinthefinalprojectisimpera-tive. Retain the mock-up or field samplethroughthecompletionoftheproject.
METHODS
MIXINGPMSVM:whenmixingSPECMIXPMSVM,useamechanicalbatchmixeroranelectricdrill with a paddle to ensure homogeneityandgoodboardlife.
1. Add dry SPEC MIX PMSVM to cleanpotablewater. Startwithapproximately75%of the requiredwater. (See Table 2fordetails)
2. During 1–2minutes of initialmixing, addremaining water as necessary, then letthemortarslakeorsetforapproximately5minutesandthenremixfor2minutes.
3. Gauge the consistency of the mortarvisually.Agoodworkablemortarshouldhave the consistency to be trowelable,but stiff enough to retain ridges andpeakswhentroweledonahorizontalor
4. The workability of the mortar can beadjustedas necessarybyaddingeithermorewaterormorepowderpriortofinalmixing.Mortarshallbeusedandplacedin finalpositionwithinonehourafter ini-tial mixing or discarded after that timeperiod. Whenever possible, do notretemper colored SPEC MIX masonrymortars by adding additional water;retemperingmayaffectcolorconsisten-cy.SPECMIXproductsarecustompack-agedtothespecification. Theymustbekept dry, covered and protected from
weatherandotherdamage.
MIXINGStoneVeneerMortar:
1. Useamechanicalbatchmixertoensurehomogeneity, workability and goodboardlife.
2. Add the minimum amount of clean,potablewaterforoptimumworkability
3. Mix for five minutes consistently frombatchtobatch.
4. Tool mortar joints when the surface isthumb-print hard. Keep tooling timesconsistent.
5. Hand mix mortar only with writtenapproval by the specifier who shouldoutlineprocedures.
6. Use mortar within 2.5 hours after initialmixing.
7. Retemper mortar only when mixingwaterislostduetoevaporation.
ApplicationOverMasonryandConcrete• Prepare painted, waterproofed or dirtysurfaces for mortar application by sand-blasting and cleaning, or by attaching aASTMC847compliantmetallathandapply-ing a scratch coat of SPEC MIX StoneVeneerMortarorPMSVM
• Applythemortartothebackofthemasonryveneer unit surface at a minimum 1/2”(12.7mm)thickness
• Do not retemper colored Stone VeneerMortar or PMSVM by adding additionalwaterasitwillaffectthefinalmortarcolor
SafetyIMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USING This productcontainsPortlandcement.Contactwithfresh-ly mixed product can cause severe burns.Avoiddirectcontactwithskinandeyes.Ifthisproduct should contact eyes, immediatelyflush with water for at least 15 minutes andconsult a physician. For skin exposure, washpromptly with plenty of soap and water.Remove soaked clothing promptly. If thisproductburnsyourskin,seeaphysicianimme-
diately. This productmaycontain silica. Silicadustifinhaledmaycauserespiratoryorotherhealth problems. Prolonged inhalation maycause delayed lung injury, including silicosisand possibly cancer. A N95 approved dustmask, eyeprotection,and rubberbootsandgloves are recommended when using thisproduct.MaterialSafetyDataSheetscanbeviewedonlineatwww.specmix.comKEEPOUTOFREACHOFCHILDRENWARNING: This product contains chemicalsknowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecan-cer,birthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
BUILDINGCODESSPEC MIX Polymer Modified Stone VeneerMortar and Stone Veneer Mortar must beinstalled inaccordancewiththeprovisionsoflocalbuildingcodesand inaccordancewithinstructionsandrequirementsprovidedbytheprecaststoneorbrickmanufacturer.
6. Availability & Cost
AVAILABILITYSPECMIXProductsandSPECMIX silodeliverysystems are available through a network ofnationally licensed manufacturers, with localdistributiontomajorU.S.marketsandtoselectregionsofCanada.ContactSPECMIX,Inc.formoreinformation,orvisitwww.specmix.comtolocatealocalmanufacturer.
COSTMarketpricingand installedcost informationmay be obtained from a local SPEC MIXmanufacturer or through SPEC MIX, Inc. bycalling(888)773-2649.
7. Warranty
SPECMIX, Inc.warrants this product tobeofmerchantablequalitywhenusedorappliedinaccordancewith the instructions hereon. Thisproduct is notwarrantedas suitable for anypurpose or use other than the general pur-poseforwhichitisintended.Liabilityunderthiswarranty is LIMITED to the replacement of itsproduct(aspurchased)iffoundtobedefec-tive, orat the shippingcompany’soption, torefund thepurchaseprice. In theeventofaclaim under this warranty, notice must begiven to SPEC MIX, Inc. in writing. THISWARRANTYISISSUEDANDACCEPTEDINLIEUOFALLOTHEREXPRESSWARRANTIESANDEXPRESSLYEXCLUDES LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.
8. MaintenanceProperlymixedand installedmasonryunitsandmortarrequirelittlemaintenance.Dependingonservice conditions, masonry walls may requireperiodic cleaningand tuckpoint-ing. Cleanmasonrywith potablewater only. Do not use muriaticacidtocleancoloredmortar.
9. Technical ServicesSPEC MIX products are pro-ducedlocallyacrosstheUnitedStatesandCanadabylicensedmanufacturerswhousesophisti-catedblendingequipmentandfollow strict quality control pro-cedurestomeetprojectspecifi-cations, contractor expecta-tionsandapplicableASTMstan-dards.SPECMIXproductsaremanu-
factured with strict standards
and comprehensive quality control proce-duresinplaceforeachbatch.Adigitalprint-out displaying the proper proportions perbatch isavailableuponrequestandmaybekept as a permanent record.Only SPECMIXoffers this laboratory-controlled productionsysteminpreblendedmortar.SPECMIX, Inc.willprovideproductsamples
for architectural approval and testing ifrequested,usingallmaterialsandsystemsthatwillbeemployedinthefinalproject.ContactSPECMIX, Inc. or a local SPECMIXmanufac-turer,fortechnicalservicerequests.
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