CEMENT AUSTRALIA
C A CLAY 20KG
C A CLAY 20KG
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What It Is
C A Clay 20kg is a high-quality, fine-grained clay commonly used in mortar mixes for bricklaying, rendering, and general masonry applications. It enhances the workability, plasticity, and bond strength of traditional mortar, making it a trusted additive for both heritage restorations and modern construction projects.
Key Features
- Fine-Textured Clay: Provides smooth, consistent mixing with sand and cement.
- Versatile Use: Suitable for bricklaying mortars, renders, and lime-based mixes.
- Improves Workability: Enhances the feel and spread of mortar for easier application.
- 20kg Bag: Convenient size for both small jobs and larger-scale blending.
- High Plasticity: Increases cohesion and helps retain water in mixes for better curing.
Benefits
- Smoother Mortar Application: Easier to spread and shape, reducing fatigue and effort.
- Stronger Bonding: Improves adhesion between mortar and masonry surfaces.
- Reduced Cracking: Helps control shrinkage and drying cracks in traditional mortar.
- Ideal for Heritage Work: Essential for traditional lime mortars in restoration projects.
- Cost-Effective Additive: Boosts the performance of sand-cement mixes at minimal cost.
Landscape Ideas
- Brick Garden Walls: Use in mortar to create clean, well-bonded joints with enhanced workability.
- Outdoor Fireplaces: Ideal in clay-rich mixes for high-temperature durability.
- Masonry Seating Areas: Achieve a smooth finish and consistent bonding in curved or custom designs.
- Planter Walls: Incorporate into mortar for added cohesion and water retention.
- Stone Features: Use in traditional or lime mortars for natural stone projects with authentic finishes.
How to Use It
- Mix C A Clay with clean brickies sand and cement or lime in your chosen ratio.
- A typical mix: 1 part cement, 1 part C A Clay, and 6 parts sand (adjust as needed).
- Add clean water gradually while mixing until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Use immediately for laying bricks or blocks, or for rendering surfaces.
- Keep mortar damp during curing to prevent premature drying and cracking.
Coverage Example
1 x 20kg bag of C A Clay is typically added to multiple mortar batches, depending on your mix ratio.
As a guide:
- One bag can be used in up to 0.2 cubic meters of mortar mix.
- Enhances the performance of mortar for laying 100–150 bricks when blended with sand and cement.
Delivery and Pickup Options
We make it easy to get C A Clay 20kg for your project:
Pickup: Bring your trailer or ute, and we’ll load it for you on-site.
Delivery: Available across South East Queensland, with clear freight rates displayed during checkout.
Boost Your Mortar Mix with C A Clay 20kg
Whether you're working on a traditional restoration or just want better workability in your bricklaying, C A Clay is the essential additive that delivers smoother, stronger, and more consistent results.
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