DESCRIPTION
CEMIX BUILDERS SAND is general purpose No.1 sand which is washed and graded with aggregates at a maximum of 1.18mm. Cemix Builders Sand is ideal for basic concrete and mortar mixes or any other general purpose sand usage. As Cemix Builders Sand is not a sea sand there is of little or no chloride content present.
TYPICAL APPLICATION & USES
ADVANTAGES
APPLICATION/MIXING
An example of a mortar mix: (Seek technical advice for other mixes such as screeds)
MIX RATIO
Sand – 4 buckets, Cement – 1 bucket, Cemix® Plimortar – 1 measure. Water as required.
HAND MIXING
Measure out the sand and cement and thoroughly mix dry. Add the CEMIX PLIMORTAR to at least half the water and mix into a smooth paste and proceed to mix the mortar adding additional water as required. For best results mix for not less than 6 minutes.
Note: CEMIX PLIMORTAR is used at the rate of 1kg per 40kg bag of Portland cement. For more mixing directions, refer to the Cemix® Plimortar datasheet which can be found at www.cemix.co.nz
TECHNICAL DATA
The data shown above reflects typical results based on laboratory testing under controlled conditions. Reasonable variations may occur on site.
STORAGE
Store CEMIX BUILDERS SAND in a cool dry area.