Construction Mortar
A premixed pigmented cement mortar for new masonry work, available in a choice of different textures and colours.
A dry powder that requires the addition of water and mixing on site. Available in 25kg bags or 1 tonne bags.
Factory batching and quality control ensure a consistent high-quality range of mortars suitable for laying bricks and blocks.
For cement free lime mortar for historic buildings please see the lime mortar page.
| Mix Designation | Mix by volume | Assumed Strength Class | Environmental Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| ii | 1: 1/2: 4 1/2 | M6 | Severe |
| iii | 1:1:6 | M4 | Moderate |
| iv | 1:2:9 | M2 | Passive |
Colour Chart
The colour chart is a guide. To see the true colour please request a sample biscuit(s).
CM – Chalk
CM – Bath
CM – Cotswold
CM – York
CM – Bracken
CM – Barley
CM – Stone
CM – Corfton
CM – Harnage
CM – Amberley
CM – Sandgate
CM – Tugford
CM – Tilgate
CM – Farringdon
CM – Arundel
CM – Birch
CM – Cinders
CM – Terracotta
CM – Ashdown
CM – Ochre
Where to buy:
Construction Mortar is made to order with a lead in of up to 7 working days.
Quantities and coverage
We are happy to work out quantities required.
1 tonne of dry mortar will yield approx.
0.66m3 of mixed mortar, which lays approx.
1000 bricks or 600 blocks (445mm x 225mm x 100mm)