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Index
Product introduction

Quality requirement of good jointing adhesive

Coating thickness

Conventional method of jointing AAC blocks

Thin Bed
Block jointing adhesive coverage

Features and benefits

Product characteristic and discussion

Technical specifications
AAC Blocks
Mix preparation and application

Do’s and don’ts

Jointing
Ingredients

Packaging
Adhesive
Product introduction
Shelf-life Construction industry is growing very fast in terms of reduction
of project cost, saving of time with increase in quality and
Storage
added features of products used. Thin bed self-curing Joint
Troubleshooting Mortar has become popular In India and other countries as it
caters the need of today’s construction Industry. Proper
Relevant codes material for mortar joints not only joints the two units but also
keeps the building safe from various factors like water seepage
Recommended major tools for thin bed jointing
adhesive application in case of rain and provides advantage of thermal insulation.
Ascolite mortar is a semi premix high quality mortar for jointing
and bonding of all types of substrate like AAC Blocks, CLC
Blocks, Concrete Blocks, Hollow Blocks, Clay Bricks and Fly-
Ash Bricks. Ascolite semi premix mortar consists of cement,
hydrated lime, fly-ash, graded sand and specialized polymers
which combine to give superior strength, water retention and
stability. It replaces the conventional method and material of
jointing mortar which requires a 12-18 mm thickness with a
revolutionary 2-3 mm joint thickness. Ascolite mortar only
requires addition of water before application to prepare the
product for use, reducing the hassle of measuring and
maintaining various individual elements to create a
conventional mortar standard specification code followed by
ASTM C 1660-09. Ascolite thin bed joint mortar is
manufactured in automatic PLC plant using dry graded sand
with strict quality control..
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Quality requirement of good Coating thickness

jointing adhesive 2-3 mm thickness is sufficient.

Ÿ It must be free in flow and capable for jointing the AAC

Blocks for its intended purpose.
Conventional method for
Ÿ It should make strong bond between two AAC Blocks jointing of AAC Blocks
Ÿ It should show good workability while in use. In conventional method, we take sand and cement
Ÿ It should be free of moisture. separately and mix. Sand is generally procured in wet
condition and we need to sieve sand before use. As sand
Ÿ Mix should have sufficient compressive strength
comes in loose, it occupies huge space. Mixing ratio of
Ÿ It should not have too short setting time or very high
sand and cement changes every time as done manually.
setting times.
Jointing thickness is taken 10-12 mm so consumption is
Ÿ Sand quality in terms of particle size and silt content higher.
should be good.

Block jointing adhesive coverage

Size ( mm ) Jointing surface Mortar required Blocks required Jointing mortar in
area of 1 block in Kg/Block ( 170 for 100 Sq.Ft. Kg required for
L W H
(Sq.Ft.) Sq.Ft/40 Kg) 100 Sq.Ft.

650 x 250 x 75 1.45 0.34 57.17 19.55

650 x 250 x 100 1.94 0.46 57.17 26.06

650 x 250 x 125 2.42 0.57 57.17 32.58

650 x 250 x 150 2.91 0.68 57.17 39.09

650 x 250 x 200 3.88 0.91 57.17 52.13

650 x 250 x 225 4.36 1.03 57.17 58.64

650 x 250 x 250 4.84 1.14 57.17 65.16

650 x 250 x 300 5.81 1.37 57.17 78.19

650 x 200 x 100 1.83 0.43 71.46 30.77

650 x 200 x 150 2.74 0.65 71.46 46.15

650 x 200 x 225 4.12 0.97 71.46 69.23

600 x 200 x 100 1.72 0.41 77.42 31.37

600 x 200 x 150 2.58 0.61 77.42 47.06

600 x 200 x 225 3.88 0.91 77.42 70.59

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Features and benefits at a glance

Thin joints Negligible seepage
Ÿ Only 2-3 mm joint is sufficient for jointing of two blocks Due to the texture, chemical bond and properties of
for bed joints and vertical joints in place of 10-12 mm Ascolite mortar, seepage water penetration through joints
joint in case of conventional mortar. Reduction in is negligible. Thin Joint also does not allow the water to
overall jointing material by around 75 %. penetrate in case of heavy rain and flood.
Ÿ Due to thin joints, less material is required to mix and
time saving in application, so speed of construction is Eco friendly
improved Ascolite mortar consists of materials that are environment
Ÿ Thin Joints will also lead to accuracy in workmanship friendly.
and neatness in the masonry work.
No raking
Less quantity Raking of the joints or “U” grooving of the joints are not
Quantity required is 75 % less than the conventional mortar required before plastering, saving time and manpower.
due to thin joints of 2-3 mm. In Conventional Cement-
Prevention from efflorescence
Sand Mortar 12-18 mm is used. Less quantity procured of Since the raw materials of Ascolite mortar are well
thin bed mortar require less space for storage, require less processed and treated in a standardized condition and
labour to handle and reduction in transportation cost. method, the chances of efflorescence are minimum.
Time saving Easy to maintain stock for store persons
No site mixing required for various raw materials and As the material comes in bags which can be easily
overall less material required in the application process, countable, so stock can be easily maintained while in
which leads to less handling and quicker application, conventional system, it is difficult to maintain stocks of
eliminating the lengthy process of wall construction. different materials.
Semi- premix Only dry material is available in all seasons
Ascolite mortar bags are semi-premix solution which only During manufacturing process sand is dried so that only
require the addition of water to prepare for application for, dry material is available in all seasons while in
reducing the hassle of mixing various raw materials and conventional system, sand is not always dry and have
further saving a lot of time and manpower. moisture and user is forced to pay extra cost for water
Easy application content inside the sand.
Easy to mix, blend and apply due to the smooth texture of
the mortar, the semi premix ensures higher flow- ability and Improvement in airtightness and thermal insulation
water retention properties. and sound insulation of building
Due to thin joints, airtightness of wall is improved which
Water saver resist water penetration and also thermal insulation of
Water Curing is not required after the application of entire building is improved which results in savings in
Ascolite mortar as it contains self-curing properties. terms of energy cost.

Minimum process time High control on quality

After Ascolite mortar is applied, the wall will be ready for During manufacturing quality of raw material and process
plaster within a short time of just 24 hours as no curing is parameter are continuously monitored so that consistent
required for Joints. good quality product is easy to maintain. On the other
hand in case of conventional mortar, consistent quality is
difficult to maintain.

Quantity supplied in 40 Kg bag is easy to handle by

normal labour or masons
It is easy for normal labour to unload and shift a 40 Kg bag
from one place to another at construction site.

Keeps the area clean

As the joint mortar comes in bag, it is possible to store the
material in height and bags can be easily removed to clear
the area while in conventional system more area is
required to store.
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Product characteristics
Parameter Values
Physical nature Free flowing and grey in color
Water demand for ease in application 25-30 % (by weight)
Hard dry 24 hours (further depending on temperature and
humidity condition)
Pot life Approx. 30 minute
Mortar required for jointing of two blocks of 500-600 gm @ 2-3 mm thickness and 25-30 % of
650 mm length and 150 mm thickness water by wt.
Surface area covered by 40 Kg bag 170 sq.ft.(considering joint thickness of 2-3 mm)
Consistency (ease in spread) 170-180 mm*
Efflorescence Negligible

*Used 100 mm base cone and standard flow table with no stroke.

Discussion on the characteristics

Physical nature: Physical nature of material is free flow. If jointing with masonry units .Do not add water to make the
it is kept open for a long time, it loses its free flow nature to mix thin one it has become set.
get absorption of material and lumps may be formed. In Hard dry: After application, material becomes hard dry
this condition, material is not recommended to use. So within 24 hours and the two jointing units will not separate
always keep the material free from moisture. from one another which can be observed at site. It is
Water demand: Water to be added is 25-30 % by W/W. Its strongly recommended not to disturb the block joint or
volume wise measurement is taken with one part of block wall before its time of hard dry otherwise it may likely
material and ½ part of water by volume. Quantity of water lose its bond. Initial setting time when tested using Vicat
to be taken may vary depending upon atmospheric apparatus at 28 @ water at 27°C is observed around 8
temperatures. In summer, it may require more water. For Hours.
proper mix see that just after preparation of mix, it should Quantity required: To join two blocks of size 650x150
have proper slump and spread. mm, 500-600 gm of dry material is required.
Pot life: Here Pot life refers to the maximum Consistency: It is measured after mixing with water.
recommended time of usage of mortar after mixing with Inconsistent mix may be formed due to more or less water
water. It is recommended to use the mix within its pot life content. Mix should flow. Proper consistency of mix is
otherwise after setting, material may not have proper required to be maintained during the entire work.

Technical Specifications
Parameter Values
Splitting tensile strength (to measure the ≥0.34 N/mm2
adhesion between two AAC blocks as per ASTM
method)
Compressive strength of mortar @ 28 days ≥
5 N/mm2
Maximum particle size 1 mm
Workability using standard flow table 170-180 mm with 28 % of water at 27°C

Silt content in sand < 1.0

Bulk density 1650-1700 Kg/m3 (in standard testing conditions without vibrations)
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Compressive strength with time

Parameter Average compressive strength
in N/mm2 and range
1 day 1.8 (1.0-3.0)
3 days 3.5 (2.5-5.0)
7 days 5.3 (3.5-6.5)
14 days 8.6 (5.0-15.0)
28 days 12.0 (8.0-21.0)

Above compressive strength tests are

conducted using low capacity testing
machine 50 KN (make AIMIL) and calibrated
as per NABL and metal cubes of size 50 mm
(make AIMIL).

Average particle size distribution

of ascolite thin bed jointing mortar Raw mix
Particle Size Distribution of Ascolite Thin Bed Mortar Ingredient %
Average Passing Through 2.36 mm Sieve = 100% Graded Dry Sand 60 %
Average Passing Through 1.18 mm Sieve = 100% OPC Cement 30 %
Average Passing Through 850 Micron Sieve = 99% Fly ash 9.0
Average Passing Through 300 Micron Sieve = 46% Additive 1.0 %
Average Passing Through 150 Micron Sieve = 42%
Average Passing Through 105 Micron Sieve = 40%

Particle size distribution of

graded dry sand used
Sieve Size Passing Requirement as per IS-1542.
2.36 mm 100 % 95-100 %
1.18 mm 99. 7 % 90-100 %
300 micron 23 % 20-65 %
150 micron 3.0 % 0-15 %

Note: All the tests are regularly performed in our well-equipped testing and R&D lab.
standard specification code followed is ASTM C-1660-9
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thickness 2-3 mm. Use toothed trowel 5. Do not disturb the blocks once laid
Mix preparation and to spread the mortar over blocks. otherwise jointing of blocks will not be
11. Use sprit level and fiber hammer to there.
application remove any air gaps in between blocks 6. Maintain proper consistency of mix for
for proper jointing & alignment. proper adhesion.
1. Start the first layer on floor using normal
sand – cement mortar due to undulation 12. Do not disturb the wall after application 7. Preferably do mixing using high speed
in level of floor. of mortar for at least 24 hours. The agitator.
2. Lay the blocks of first layer with proper setting time is affected by climatic 8. For jointing of two blocks, it is
levelling using sprit level, water tube, conditions, allow stand along time recommended to apply on jointing
and other levelling tools. accordingly. surfaces of both blocks.
3. Once first layer is set, now start second Do’s and don’ts
layer using Ascolite thin bed mortar.
4. For mixing, mix Ascolite jointing mortar
1. For first course of block laying, use Ingredients
cement-sand mortar in the ratio of 1:5 or Graded sand, pozzolanic material, binder,
with 25-30 % of water by weight or take
equivalent. Check for perfect levelling of and polymer modified performance
water 1 and ½ ratio by volume.
block course using sprit level. Give additives.
5. Mix first for 5-10 minutes by hand of sufficient time to hard the joint in first
electrical mixer to mix homogeneously.
6. Allow mortar to stand for next 5 minutes
course. Block once set must not be
disturbed.
Packaging
so that additives may react with water. 40 Kg bags.
2. After 1.2 meter, horizontal reinforced
7. Mix again for 2-3 minutes. Now thin bed bond beam is recommended to provide
mortar is ready to use. strength and stability to wall and Storage
8. Before application clean the surface of protection from cracks. Keep in dry place free from moisture and
blocks using suitable tools like metal 3. In columns, hacking must be done water. Do not leave the bag/bags open.
wire brush so that any foreign material is followed with jointing of blocks with
not held on the blocks. normal sand-cement plaster. Shelf Life
9. Wet the jointing surfaces of blocks 4. Chicken mesh is recommended to use
Six months in the originally sealed
before applying mortar. in concrete-AAC joints at corners,
packaging and with recommended storage
10. Spread the mortar on all sides of block electrical junction boxes and conduiting
condition.
in such a way to maintain the bond slots.

Troubleshooting
Problem Probable Reason Recommended Action

Mix is not properly Water taken is not proper/ Mixing with Take water content between 25-30 %/ Use
adhering to substrate water is not proper and too early electric stirrer/ Do proper wetting just
applied on substrate/ Wetting is not before application/ Use the mix within 30
done of substrate/ Mix has lost its minutes and do not make too large quantity
plasticity and has set before of mix in one go/ Apply mortar on both
application/ Mortar is not applied on surfaces of blocks for good results/ Do not
both surface of two blocks/ Block is disturb the blocks after laying/ Block in not
disturbed after early setting/ Block is pressed using rubber hammer
not pressed after laying

Joint is seen as unfilled Mortar is not applied on whole surface Apply mortar on whole surface such that no
from other side gap is left
Crack is observed on Improper wetting of substrate/ Do proper wetting of substrate/ Do proper
vertical joint Improper mixing mixing using electrical stirrer

Crack is observed on Improper levelling of blocks/ First Use spirit level for joints/ Do proper levelling
substrate material course level is not perfect/ First course of first course of normal-sand cement/
has not set properly/ Reinforced bond Second course started without setting of
beam not done after 1.2 meter first course/ Do reinforced bond beam after
1.2 meter
Joint of AAC Blocks and No hacking of column/ Thin slurry of Do hacking/ Apply thin slurry on column/
column is loose mortar not applied on column/ Use chicken mesh at joints
Chicken Mesh is not used.
.
Large Crack/ Cracks on Alignment of Wall is disturbed/ Beam To proper align the Wall/ Give Sufficient time
Wall has deflected on higher side for beam to cure

Note: Based on customer feedback and experience at site.

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Safety guidelines Relevant codes

Ÿ Ascolite thin bed jointing adhesive is non-toxic and Ÿ IS-2250 -1981 code of practice for preparation and use
non-hazardous. of masonry mortars.
Ÿ Use goggles, dust musk, hand gloves, helmet and Ÿ IS-4031 methods of physical tests for hydraulic
nose mask while working at construction site. cement.
Ÿ In case of contact with eyes, wash with plenty of clean Ÿ ASTM-C-1660-09 thin bed mortar for autoclaved
water. Immediately seek medical advice. aerated concrete (AAC) masonry.
Ÿ After finishing of work, wash hands using soap
.

Recommended major tools for thin bed jointing adhesive application.

Name of Tool Application
Electrical Operated Mortar Mixer For mixing tile adhesive in a bucket
before application

Notched Scoop Trowel For spreading thin bed jointing adhesive

on AAC Blocks for fast and accurate thin
bed application

Rubber Mallet For pressing AAC Blocks after laying of

thin bed jointing Adhesive

Wire Brush It is used for cleaning jointing surface of

AAC Blocks before application to remove
any dust

Spirit level 2 met and 2 ft. For levelling while applying tiles

* Above tools are recommended to be used for better work performance.