Best Practices for Mortar Set Retarder
When it comes to working with cement-based materials - whether that be pool plaster, cement-based mortars, or general concrete - one thing is certain: hot weather is not your friend. This is because the hydration process that causes cement-based materials to set up is fueled by heat.? So the more heat there is, the faster the process occurs. Fortunately, Fritz-Pak offers delayed set admixtures to help combat the effects of excess heat on all your cement-based materials, including mortar & prepackaged mixes.? Here are some tips and tricks for how to get the best results when applying our Mortar Set Retarder to your material.
Proper Dosing
If you’re using a prepackaged mortar mix, one bag of Mortar Set Retarder will slow the setting time of a 60-pound bag by up to one hour. If you’re mixing the materials from scratch at the job site, use four bags of the admixture for every 100 pounds of cement to delay the setting time by up to an hour.? Mortar Set Retarder can be redoses as needed, as long as you don’t exceed 12 bags per every 100 pounds of cement.
How to Use Mortar Set Retarder
When using Fritz-Pak’s Mortar Set Retarder, the first step is to mix the mortar the way you would normally in preparation for a job.? Once the material has been mixed, then you can add the admixture and mix thoroughly for at least five minutes.? If the product is not evenly distributed throughout the mix, it can lead to poor results and uneven setting times of your mortar.
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Additional Information
Fritz-Pak’s Mortar Set Retarder is a white, powdered material specially formulated not to discolor your mortar mixes. This product is compatible with most other admixtures and is free from corrosive products that could damage the durability of your mix. While it is recommended that this product should not be redosed more than 3 times, if you do overdose the admixture, it will not prevent your mortar from setting up. It will just take longer than usual.
Learn More
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