Masonry Magazine February 1986 Page. 3
For 10X More
Watertightness...
Minimum Efflorescence*
Through the chemical process Lime has the ability to re-knit small cracks and seal microscopic voids in the mortar, resulting in more water-tight and trouble-free walls. Termed "autogeneous healing," this process also helps prevent the migration of water soluble salts to a wall's surface which is the cause of efflorescence once evaporation occurs. Genstar Type S Lime cannot cause efflorescence since it does not contain water soluble salts!
During the past 30 years, Genstar Lime Company (the new corporate identity for U.S. Lime and Flintkote Lime) has perfected the technology for manufacturing the construction industry's purest, 100% cementitious dolomitic hydrated lime, Genstar Type S. Excellent workability, plus greater bond and flexural strength are added benefits.
GENSTAR LIME COMPANY, San Mateo, CA
Sales Office: South El Monte, CA
800/824-0344
Outside California
800/523-8977
*National Lime Association Report. "Masonry Mortar"
Technical Notes #5, available on request.