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CEMENT<strong>Custom</strong> <strong>Color</strong> <strong>Masonry</strong>Rich color cements for masonrypage 2 | Lafarge Cement
CEMENTRaleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, North Carolina.Lafarge Savannah Ivory and Seaside Type S <strong>Color</strong><strong>Masonry</strong> Cements are used for the brick mortarjoints and Lafarge Magnolia ® Type S <strong>Masonry</strong>Cement is used for the block mortar joints.Lafarge inNorth AmericaThe Lafarge Group is theworld leader in buildingmaterials, with top-rankingpositions in all of itsbusinesses: Cement,Aggregates & Concreteand Gypsum. The Groupemploys 78,000 employeesin 78 countries. Lafargeis the largest diversifiedsupplier of constructionmaterials in the UnitedStates and Canada.The Lafarge Group placesinnovation at the heart ofits priorities, working forsustainable constructionand architectural creativity.<strong>Custom</strong> <strong>Color</strong> <strong>Masonry</strong>> Specifications Lafarge’s <strong>Custom</strong> <strong>Color</strong><strong>Masonry</strong> Cements comply with therequirements of ASTM C 91. Properlymixed with 2-1/4 to 3 parts sand conformingto ASTM C 144, the mortarshould exceed the requirements of ASTMC 270 for Type N, Type S or Type M.> <strong>Custom</strong> <strong>Color</strong>s Although the colorsamples shown on page 7 are the colorsmost in demand, some projects call forother shades. Lafarge will be happy towork with its clients to develop therequired color. As color can be affectedby certain sands used on job sites,Lafarge <strong>Masonry</strong> Cements can be customcolored so that available sand can beused. All of the samples produced byLafarge are made with white sand to mostaccurately demonstrate the color potentialof the cement.> Cleaning color mortar Improper cleaningmethods can damage a structure. Cleaningcolored mortar requires special attention.Muriatic acid should not be used to cleanwalls built with mortar containing Lafargecement. The masonry cleaning recommendationsof the manufacturer of themasonry unit should be followed.> Light <strong>Color</strong>s Light color cements formasonry should be mixed with sand thatis lighter in color than the cement formasonry. Light color cements for masonrymixed with a dark sand will produce amortar that is darker than the cement.FRONT COVER and bottom right PHOTOsImaginOn: Joe and Joan Martin Center,Charlotte, North Carolina. Lafarge <strong>Color</strong><strong>Masonry</strong> Cement is used in the brick mortarjoints.page page 2 2 | | Lafarge Cement
Portland & LimeLafarge Eaglebond ® Portland & Lime isa premix of portland cement and Type Shydrated lime and is formulated for useas a prepared portland and lime cement.It is available in natural grey, and in casethe project calls for a special customblended shade, this can also be accomodated.Available in Type N, Type S andType M formulations.Mortar CementLafarge Mortar Cement complies withASTM C 1329. <strong>Custom</strong> color mortarcements are available as a special orderitem.> Product color Where possible the colorsused in the manufacturing process arederived from sustainable sources.page 3 | Lafarge Cement
CEMENT<strong>Color</strong>s that lastLafarge <strong>Masonry</strong> <strong>Color</strong>s last longerbecause the finest ingredients availableare used. The homogenization processis one of the most advanced and sophisticatedin the industry. Practically speaking,the color pigment and the cementparticle become one. That is why the richbeautiful colors endure.A sample of what LafargeoffersIn order to make precise color selectionseasier, an extensive choice of colored cementsis offered. Joint-size color sticksare available for all standard colors, aswell as for many of the custom colorsdeveloped over the years. If a new customcolor is required, a sample stick inthe new color can be provided. Samplebrick panels mounted on boards can alsobe sent to the Lafarge color lab for colormatching.Wollersheim Winery, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.Lafarge Mortar Cement is used for the mortar jointsin the facade.page 4 | Lafarge Cement
Kuhlman Corporate Office, Maumee, Ohio.Lafarge <strong>Masonry</strong> Cement is used for the brickmortar joints.Quality controlLafarge’s quality control programensures that all products are tested forconformance to ASTM Standards. Testsinclude strength, workability, waterretention, board life and plasticity. Theproducts are tested and inspected toensure that Lafarge provides the finest,most consistent color masonry cementproducts on the market.State-of-the-artproduction facilityThe recently updated and automatedLafarge facility ensures product qualityand consistency. The Lafarge productionteam ensures that the market is providedwith superior masonry products.page 5 | Lafarge Cement
CEMENTSpecification DataLimitationsLafarge <strong>Masonry</strong> Cements are designedto be mixed with sand and water toproduce masonry mortar. The additionof hydrated lime to a Lafarge masonrycement mortar at the job site is notrequired or recommended.Product NameLafarge <strong>Masonry</strong> Cements:Type N, Type S and Type MManufacturerLafarge North America Inc.Lafarge Building Materials Inc.12018 Sunrise Valley DriveSuite 500Reston, VA 20191www.lafarge-na.comProduct Description> Basic Use Lafarge <strong>Masonry</strong> Cementsare specially formulated and manufacturedfor the production of masonrymortar for use in brick, block, and stonemasonry construction. <strong>Masonry</strong> cementsmay also be used to produce stucco.> Composition and Materials Lafarge <strong>Masonry</strong>Cements are composed of portlandcement, plasticizers, and other agentswhich promote enhanced workability andextended board life. These componentsare proportioned at the cement plantunder controlled conditions to assureuniformity of performance.> Types Lafarge <strong>Masonry</strong> Cements areproduced in Type N, Type S and Type M.Technical Data> Applicable Standards Lafarge <strong>Masonry</strong>Cements conform to ASTM C 91,the “Standard Specification for <strong>Masonry</strong>Cement,” used in the production ofmortars, Type N, Type S and Type M incompliance with the proportion or propertysections of ASTM C 270.page 6 | Lafarge CementPhysical PropertiesLafarge <strong>Masonry</strong> Cement mortars providean excellent level of performance in thefunctional areas of workability, strength,durability and appearance.The following is a general guide for selectionof mortar type. Other factors suchas type and absorption of masonry units,climate and exposure, applicable buildingcodes and engineering requirementsshould also be considered.Recommended Guidefor Selection of Mortar TypeBuilding SegmentExterior above gradeload-bearingnon-load-bearingparapet wallExterior at or below gradeand paversInteriorload-bearingnon-load-bearing<strong>Color</strong>sMortar TypeLafarge <strong>Masonry</strong> Cements are availablein a variety of colors as well as in naturalgrey.SNSS or MN or SNPrecautionsDirect contact with wet cement shouldbe avoided. If contact occurs, the skinshould be washed with water as soon aspossible. Exposure can cause serious,potentially irreversible tissue destructionin the form of chemical (caustic) burns.If cement gets into the eyes, immediatelyrinse thoroughly with water and seekmedical attention. For more information,reference the applicable Lafarge MaterialSafety Data Sheet (MSDS). The MSDSshould be consulted prior to use of thisproduct and is available upon requestand online at www.lafarge-na.com.Limited WarrantyLafarge warrants that Lafarge <strong>Color</strong> <strong>Masonry</strong>Cements meet applicable ASTMrequirements. Lafarge makes no otherwarranty, whether of merchantabilityor fitness for a particular purpose withrespect to these products. Having nocontrol over their use, Lafarge will notguarantee finished work in which theseproducts are used.Call anexperiencedprofessionalLafarge will be delighted to answerany questions about its colorsand assist in the selection of theideal masonry cement formulationfor a particular project.1-800-331-0022Certain products are available onlyin particular geographic areas.Please consult the local LafargeCement representative for specificproduct availability and ordering.
<strong>Custom</strong> <strong>Color</strong>sAll Lafarge <strong>Custom</strong> <strong>Color</strong> Cements as well as Lafarge Eaglebond ® Portland & Lime and Lafarge Superbond ® Mortar Cement areavailable in pre-mixed formulations.LAFARGE WhitestoneLAFARGE BeigeLAFARGE Ivory BuffLAFARGE Canyon BrownLAFARGE Savannah IvoryLAFARGE Lite BeigeLAFARGE PorcelainLAFARGE San TanLAFARGE BlushLAFARGE Clay PinkLAFARGE KhakiLAFARGE Cordova TanLAFARGE OysterLAFARGE RedLAFARGE SeasideLAFARGE Dark BrownLAFARGE Lite BuffLAFARGE CharcoalLAFARGE NavajoLAFARGE BlackLAFARGE LimestoneLAFARGE Magnolia ® Mason’s MixLAFARGE BrownLAFARGE PuttyLAFARGE SaharaLAFARGE Magnolia ® Type “S”LAFARGE Magnolia ® DarkLAFARGE Magnolia ® Ultra DarkNatural product colorsLAFARGE Georgia RedLAFARGE Magnolia ® Buff<strong>Color</strong>s shown approximate actual color mortar joints, but cannot be relied upon to be exact. Please contact your Lafarge Cement representative to request sample color mortar sticks.
LAFARGE NORTH AMERICA INC.Lafarge Building Materials Inc.12018 Sunrise Valley DriveSuite 500Reston, VA 20191www.lafarge-na.compage pbccme 1 | 5/10 Lafarge Cement
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