Tector® Base Render

Manufactured by Lafarge. Tector® Base Render is formulated from exclusive binders based on natural hydraulic lime (NHL 3.5), specially selected sands, aggregates and additives, intended for use on new and historic masonry. Beige in colour with an aggregate range of <2.5mm.

NB. Supply and sale of components and products for various construction systems ordered from our website, over the phone or from our Yard does NOT constitute a specification.

Tector® Base Render has specific adhesion and durability properties particularly adapted for the intended use for new-build and restoration works.

Suitable as a base and top coat render for internal and external use onto various types of new and historic masonry. Including: Bricks, blocks, stone and masonry up to 15mm per coat. 

Suitable as a base coat as part of the Tector® Natural system finished with Tector® Finish .

Also used for laying and pointing internally or externally onto: brick, block, stone and other new and historic masonry.

This product can be applied both manually and mechanically with a spraying or coating machine.

The features and benefits of Tector® Base Render are:

Mechanical Characteristics:

Compressive strength Class CS I EN 1015-11 

≥ 5 MPa at 28 days

Adhesion to brick and block / Modulus of fracture:

≥ 0,2 MPa / A and B EN 1015-12

Modulus of elasticity - 4000 N/mm2 BS 1881-5

Density - 1800 ± 50 kg/m3 EN 1015-10

Capillarity Class - W2 EN 1015-18

Permeability to water vapour μ < 6 EN 1015-19

Cost-effective, ready-to-use, Natural Hydraulic Lime mortar/render available in 25kg paper bags.

<2.5mm medium grade in a beige colour.

Layer thickness: up to 15mm

Coverage (Mortar):

4m2 brick pointing @ 25mm depth on a 10mm bed

Lays 20-25 bricks

Coverage (Render):

5m2 Harl Coat @ 3-5mm depth

1.5m2 @ Base Coat @ 10mm depth

Availability:

25kg paper bag | 40 x 25kg bags per pallet

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the colour and texture of products on this website but due to the limitations of technology, we strongly recommend that sample products are purchased for testing in situ prior to the full order being placed.