Parex Granatech
Parex Granatech is fully compliant with the relevant parts of BS 7533 and is an easy to use slurry applied jointing mortar ideal for use with all types of paving units in hard landscaping projects.
It is ready for on-site mixing and only requires the measured addition of water.
The pre-blended mortar is specially formulated to meet the requirements of architects and engineers requiring compliance with the relevant parts of BS 7533
It forms part of the Parex Streetscape range of mortars and should be used in conjunction with Parex FBC bedding mortar and Bond Plus priming mortar.
Parex Granatech can be speedily applied over large areas for the fast and cost-effective jointing of all paving units wherever there is a large proportion of jointing material to paving unit.
It is ideal for use in trafficked areas, such as town and city centre hard landscaping and public realm schemes.
Granatech is also available in an environment-friedly ECO formula which uses a minimum of 20 per cent recycled aggregate. The material is manufactured using advanced drying processes which use less energy and make it lighter to transport. Granatech ECO is BS7533-compliant and achieves the same modulus and strength as conventional Granatech
Parex Granatech achieves a typical final compressive strength of 48 N/mm² but can be trafficked by pedestrians at 2hrs and vehicular traffic at 6hrs.
Parex Mortars are manufactured under a quality system conforming to BS EN ISO 9001:2008.
The material is also available as BS7533-compliant a rapid Granatech Fine RS version which is quick setting and ideal for situations where early opening of hard landscaped areas is required.
Benefits
- Quick to apply
- BS7533 compliant
- High strength
- Economical & cost-effective 3 Aesthetically pleasing finish
Uses include:
- Grouting large areas
- Laying cropped setts
- Suitable for pedestrian traffic at 2hrs
- Suitable for vehicular traffic at 6hrs
Standards
Granatech has been tested in accordance with the relevant parts of the following Standards: BS7533 and B.S. 1881.
Specification Outline
Jointing of paving units shall be carried out using Granatech as manufactured by Parex Ltd. The product must be stored, handled and used strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Quality Assurance
Parex Limited has an integrated management system.
This is externally accredited to:
BS EN ISO 9001, BS EN ISO 14001, BS ISO 45001 & BES 6001
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