Cement Lime Blends

Mason's Pre-Blend® is a high quality, factory blended mortar product consisting of portland cement conforming to ASTM C150 and Type S dolomitic hydrated lime conforming to ASTM C207. This product is formulated to provide excellent bond strength while allowing for superior workability and board life.

Cement

Mason's Pre-Blend® is available in two mortar types:

  • Type N Mason's Pre-Blend® is the mortar type used for applications where medium compressive strength is required. Type N mortar is normally specified for exposed masonry and non-reinforced load-bearing walls above grade, chimney construction, parging and pointing. This product is available in 70-lb. bags.
  • Type S Mason's Pre-Blend® is the mortar type used where higher compressive strengths are important. Examples of typical applications include foundations, retaining walls, support piers and reinforced masonry. This product is available in 75-lb. bags

Availability

Mason's Pre-blend products are available from our Eden and Genoa plants and ship broadly across the central US and into Canada. Please call our sales team to enquire about Mason's products.

Did you know?

There are three distinct types of limestone, defined by their magnesium carbonate (MgCO3) concentrations. These types are Dolomitic (35 to 46% MgCO3), Magnesian (5 to 35% MgCO3) and High calcium (less than 5% MgCO3).