6.1.13 Materials suitable for mortar
Materials used for mortar should comply with the appropriate requirements and standards.
Relevant standards include:
BS EN 197-1 | Cement — Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements |
BS EN 413-1 | Masonry cement — Composition, specifications and conformity criteria |
BS EN 459-1 | Building lime — Definitions, specifications and conformity criteria |
BS EN 998-2 | Specification for mortar for masonry — Masonry mortar |
BS EN 934-3 | Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout — Admixtures for masonry mortar. Definitions, requirements, conformity and marking and labelling |
BS EN 12878 | Pigments for the colouring of building materials based on cement and/or lime. Specifications and methods of test |
BS EN 13139 | Aggregates for mortar |
Last updated: 2nd January 2025