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Parex Granatech

Parex Granatech

SINGLE COMPONENT, BS 7533 COMPLIANT, SLURRY-APPLIED, PAVING JOINTING MORTAR

A firm favourite of hard landscapers for many years, Parex Granatech is a one-component, high strength, shrinkage compensated, low modulus mortar developed in response to demands from contractors for a cost-effective material purpose-made for pointing of natural stone and concrete paving units.
The mortar is specially formulated to meet the requirements of architects and engineers requiring compliance with the relevant parts of BS 7533.
Parex Granatech can be applied speedily over large areas for effective jointing of all paving units, providing quick and cost-effective jointing when laying wherever there is a large proportion of jointing material to paving unit.  

  • Compressive strength of ~20 N/mm2 after only 1 day, and ~25 N/mm2 at 3 days. 
  • Trafficable after only 2 hours.
  • Quick to apply.
  • Shrinkage compensated. 
  • BS 7533 Type 40 jointing mortar, ensuring performance and longevity. 
  • High strength.
  • Economical and cost-effective.
  • Aesthetically pleasing finish.
  • Available in multiple colours.
  • A1 fire rating. 
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Usage

• Rapidly grouting paved areas. 
• Laying cropped setts. 
• To receive pedestrian traffic at 2 hours. 
• For vehicular trafficking after 6 hours.

Advantages

  • Compressive strength of ~20 N/mm2 after only 1 day, and ~25 N/mm2 at 3 days. 
  • Trafficable after only 2 hours.
  • Quick to apply.
  • Shrinkage compensated. 
  • BS 7533 Type 40 jointing mortar, ensuring performance and longevity. 
  • High strength.
  • Economical and cost-effective.
  • Aesthetically pleasing finish.
  • Available in multiple colours.
  • A1 fire rating. 

Packaging

25 kg bags

Colour

Pigmented powder available in: Natural, Mid Grey, Dark Grey, Black, Beige and Yorkstone

Product Details

Product Information

Shelf life

9 months from date of manufacture

Storage conditions

Parex Granatech will have a storage life of 9 months in unopened bags when kept in dry conditions at a temperature between 5°C and 45°C. Storage at higher temperatures and high humidity may reduce shelf life.

Density

~2175kg/m³

 
System information

System structure

Parex Granatech is part of the Parex / Sika Streetscape System complying with the relevant parts of BS 7533 and comprising of:
Bedding Mortar:

Parex Fine Bedding Concrete (FBC)

Priming Scrub Coat:

Parex Bond Plus Mortar

Pointing / Jointing Mortar:

Parex Granatech

Parex Granatech 40 Fine

Parex SettPoint
Technical Information

Compressive strength

2 hours

~10 N/mm²

4 hours

~16 N/mm²

24 hours

~20 N/mm²
3 days~25 N/mm²
7 days~35 N/mm²
28 days~48 N/mm²

Typical values at 20°C

Modulus of elasticity in compression

~23100 N/mm²

Tensile adhesion strength

>2.0 N/mm²

Shrinkage

<0.08%

Freeze thaw resistance

<1500 g/m2

Application

Application Information

Mixing ratio

4.25 L of water for 25 kg bag

Layer thickness

min. 6 mm / max. 25 mm

Ambient air temperature

+5 °C min. / +35 °C max.

Substrate temperature

+5 °C min. / +35 °C max.

Pot Life

~30 minutes at 20°C
Consumption

Yield

Each 25 kg bag of Parex Granatech will yield approximately 13.5 litres of mixed material.
Application steps

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

All paving units shall be securely bedded before pointing commences and all surfaces with which the mortar comes into contact clean and dust-free. A strong mortar bedding, free of all friable material, will enhance bond strength.
Ensure that enough mortar is mixed and available for the grouting operation to be completed in one continuous pour.

MIXING

For single bag mixes, suitable mixing may be achieved using a high torque slow speed drill with a mortar stirrer. For larger mixes, use a standard mixer.
Pour the required quantity of clean water into the mixing vessel. Slowly add the Parex Granatech to the water, continually mixing until a uniformly smooth consistency is obtained.

APPLICATION

Prior to placing, joints should be wetted but any standing water should be removed. Parex Granatech can be applied to joints of up to 25 mm width, however 6-15 mm is the optimum. The mortar slurry should be placed without delay after mixing. Continuous placing is important, concentrating on particular regions of the work area, fully filling the joints before starting a fresh section.
Parex Granatech may be poured over the paving units safely, though it is essential to dampen their surface prior to the commencement of application.
Once placed, the mortar should be left to stand until it gels, prior to the commencement of cleaning, though the surface must be kept damp during this time by the application of a light spray of water, as required.
Once the mortar has gelled, finishing and cleaning to remove any surplus material can proceed using either a proprietary belt cleaner or a soft brush together with a continuous light spray of water.

CURING TREATMENT

In general, no special curing is required, however in extremely warm conditions (>25 °C) it may be necessary to continuously spray the placed area with water to aid curing and prevent the material from drying too fast.

CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT

Clean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after use. Hardened material can only be mechanically removed.

 

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