SPEC MIX® Integral Water Repellent (IWR) Mortar is specially formulated to reduce water penetration and efflorescence of masonry mortar joints. By incorporating a proprietary, dry polymeric integral water repellent admixture during the SPEC MIX manufacturing process, the designer, specifier, owner and contractor are assured the mortar on their project will repel moisture, while maintaining optimal workability and flexural bond strength.
Also available in Solomon A, H or X Series Pigmented Mortar or SM Color Series
• IWR Mortar is effective and comparable to mortars utilizing a liquid water repellent admixture
• Exceeded the flexural bond strength of mortar made with a liquid admixture by more than 40 percent
• Provided greater resistance to water penetration than reference mortar
• Created a water repellent masonry assemblage when used with water repellent treated units
Name | Size / Pallet Qty. | Application Depth | Approx. Coverage - Standard Brick | Yield /Bag | Final Strength |
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Type M | 80 lbs. Bag / 42 | 3/8" | 40 - 50 w/ 3/8" joint | .78 ft3 | > 2500 psi |
Type S | 80 lbs. Bag / 42 | 3/8" | 40 - 50 w/ 3/8" joint | .78 ft3 | > 1800 psi |
Type N | 80 lbs. Bag / 42 | 3/8" | 40 - 50 w/ 3/8" joint | .78 ft3 | > 750 psi |
Type M, S or N | 3000 lbs. bulk bag | See sales associate for details |