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The
following are results of the "Water Penetration Study to Determine
the Effectiveness of the BlockNet® System by Mortar Net USA Ltd. used
in Concrete Masonry Unit Wall Construction."
TEST METHODS
ASTM E 514, "Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through
Masonry" ASTM C 140, "Test Methods of Sampling and Testing Concrete
Masonry Units"
TEST PROTOCOL
ASTM C 270, "Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry"
TEST DATE: June 5, 2003
TEST PERFORMED BY:ROBERT L. NELSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
LABORATORY1220 REMINGTON ROAD SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS 60173 847/882-1146
TEST RESULTS
Test Results Mortar
Net
Test Time 4
hours
Water Flow 0.68
gal/mm
Air Pressure 2
inch water column
Sample Description: BlockNet® System by Mortar Net USA, Ltd. Front Back
| Test
Results |
Mortar
Net |
| Time of appearance
of dampness on back of wall (min) |
80 |
| Time of appearance
of visible water on back of wall (min) |
n/a |
| Area of dampness
of wall at the end of 4 hrs (%) |
10 |
| Total water collected
in 4 hour period (liters) |
5.750 |
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