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Masonry Cement Type N 70LB
$12.99
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Product Details
Brand: LAFARGE
USES OF MASONRY CEMENT
Masonry Cement is a blended product made of:
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Portland cement
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Limestone
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Plasticizers
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Air-entraining additives
When mixed with sand + water, it becomes mortar used for masonry work.
Masonry Cement itself is NOT concrete. It is used to make mortar, not slabs.
⭐ 1. Laying Bricks
Masonry cement is primarily used to produce mortar for:
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Brick walls
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Partitions
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Garden walls
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Chimneys
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Decorative brick projects
➡️ It gives smooth, workable mortar that grips brick surfaces.
⭐ 2. Laying Concrete Blocks (CMU)
Used for:
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Block walls
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Basements
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Foundations (non-structural)
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Utility rooms
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Retaining walls (light/medium)
➡️ Produces Type N or Type S mortar depending on mix ratio.
⭐ 3. Stone Masonry
Masonry cement mortar is used to set:
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Natural stones
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Stone veneers
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Flagstones
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Manufactured stone panels
➡️ Smooth consistency helps fill uneven gaps.
⭐ 4. Repointing & Joint Repair
Used for:
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Replacing old, cracked, or falling mortar
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Fixing loose bricks
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Restoring historic masonry
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Weather-damaged joints
➡️ Flexibility and adhesion make it ideal for repointing work.
⭐ 5. Stucco Base Coats
Masonry cement is used to make mortar base layers:
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Scratch coat
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Brown coat
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Under final stucco finish
➡️ Provides strong bonding for stucco systems.
⭐ 6. Setting Pavers & Edging Stones
Used for:
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Bedding pavers
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Locking edging stones
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Installing garden borders
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Pathway stones
➡️ Mortar made from masonry cement keeps stones from shifting.
⭐ 7. Small Masonry Repairs
Ideal for:
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Filling holes in block walls
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Rebuilding broken corners
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Repairing mortar gaps around pipes
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Patching brick faces
➡️ Very workable mix for hand repairs.
⭐ Masonry Cement Types (For Reference)
Masonry cement is commonly sold as:
| Type | Strength | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Type N | Medium | General brick/block work, above-grade walls |
| Type S | Stronger | Foundation walls, retaining walls, exterior load-bearing |
| Type M | Highest strength | Stone foundations, heavy loads, below-grade |
⭐ Popular Brands of Masonry Cement
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Quikrete Masonry Cement
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Sakrete Masonry Cement
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Lehigh Hanson / Eagle Masonry Cement
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Lafarge Masonry Cement
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Argos Masonry Cement
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CEMEX Masonry Cement
❌ When NOT to Use Masonry Cement
Avoid using it for:
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Concrete slabs
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Sidewalks
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Posts & footings
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Anchoring bolts
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Driveways
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Anything requiring aggregate/gravel
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