As a fine-filament microfiber, FORTA STUCCO-BOND reduces cracking caused by plastic shrinkage with minimal surface appearance.
OVERVIEW
This engineered fiber provides a mini-reinforcing system forming a more cohesive, inner-supported mix that functions as a plastic shrinkage reinforcement intended to reduce the formation of shrinkage cracks prior to initial set. FORTA STUCCO-BOND is non-corrosive, non-magnetic, chemically inert, and 100% Alkali Proof!
FORTA STUCCO-BOND is used in interior or exterior mortar and stucco applications to control plastic shrinkage cracking while improving basic durability properties.
Requires No Mix Design or Placement Changes!
Optimal Dosage Guidelines
Recommended standard dosage rate of FORTA STUCCO-BOND is 4 to 6 oz. per 100 pounds of stucco/ mortar added directly to the mixing system during, or after, the batching of the other ingredients, and mixed at the time and speed recommended by the mixer manufacturer (usually four to five minutes).
As a fine-filament microfiber, FORTA STUCCO-BOND reduces cracking caused by plastic shrinkage with minimal surface appearance.
FORTA STUCCO-BOND is a short, fine filament that mixes quickly and evenly in a wide variety of stucco, plaster, and mortar-like mixes.
The FORTA 4-C’s Fiber Characteristics for FORTA STUCCO-BOND are:
Configuration — a fine hair-like mono- or single-filament shape
Chemistry — virgin polypropylene natural white in color
Contents — typically dosed at 1.0 lb. per cubic yard of stucco mix
Correct Length — 1/2″ long
