Technical Specifications

CONCRETE BLOCK
by
Type N Mortar Mix
Menards Sku# 189-1069
Type N Mortar Mix is designed for construction and repair
of brick, block, and stone:
• Barbecues
• Walls
• Planters
• Pillars
• Tuckpointing Mortar Joints
Product Description
Surfaces to receive Type N Mortar Mix should be clean
and free of dirt, loose debris, grease, and oil for the best
possible bond.
Type N Mortar Mix provides a pre-blended, masonry
cement, aggregates, and other approved ingredients. The
standard formulation meets ASTM C 270 and C1714.
Product Use
Machine Mixing Instructions
Installation
Preparatory Work
• Empty Mortar bags into a suitable mixing container.
• Add approximately 1/2 gallon (2.8 L) of clean water
for each 60 lb (27.2 kg) bag.
• Work the mix with a shovel, rake or hoe and add
water as needed until a stiff, moldable consistency is
achieved.
• Be sure all material is wet. Do not leave standing
puddles.
Hand Mixing Instructions
Weight-Unit: 60 lb (27.2kg)
Pallet Quantity: 64/Pallet
Yield: Approximatly 0.45 cu ft (12.7L)
Bagging Specications
Type N Mortar Mix can be mixed by hand or machine.
• Add approximately 1 gallon (3.7L) of clean water into
the mixing container for each 60 lb (27.2kg) bag.
Slowly pour the contents of the bags into the mixing
water. Mix until a rm, workable consistency is
achieved.
Pro-Tip: Type N Mortar Mix meets ASTM C 270 and
C 1714. This Type N pre-blended mix design is for
constructing above grade block walls and installing
bedding mortar for brick.
• If more water is needed, add small amounts at a time
and continue to mix until the desired consistency is
achieved. Do not exceed a total volume of 5 Quarts
(4.7L) of water for each 60 lb (27.2kg) bag.
Pro-Tip: Color can be added by using concrete and
morter colorant. To achieve consistent color, use one pint
of colorant per each bag of mortar mix.
Pro-Tip: If building below grade block walls, use
Mortar Mix Type S.
Pre-Blend Contractor Preferred
Technical Data
Applicable Standards
ASTM International - ASTM C270 Standard
Specication for mortar unit masonry. ASTM C1714
Standard Specication for pre-blended dry mortar mix
for unit masonry.
Application
• Apply a full bed of mortar onto the base, approximately
½" – ¾" (12.7 – 19.1 mm) thick.
• Push downward into the mortar bed and sideways
against the previously laid block with a slight twisting
motion.
• Tool the mortar joints when they become thumbprint
hard. This will make the mortar joint watertight and
provide a neat appearance.
ASTM (C270) Specication Requirements
Average compressive
strength at 28 days
Water retention,
min. %
Air content
max. %
750 PSi
(5.2 MPa)
75 12