The complete Mortar Break® system is a popular cost competitive way to ensure proper cavity wall drainage. The Mortar Break® system has been tested and exceeds industry standards. Mortar Break® is now made from 40% recycled materials and qualifies for L.E.E.D. rating system credits.

Description:
Mortar Break® is a mortar deflection device used in conjunction with standard masonry cavity walls with a 1" to 1-3/4" wide cavity.

NOTE: Any mortar deflection device is only as good as the flashing with which it is installed. The Brick Institute of America states in its technical note #21: "It is suggested that only superior materials be selected for flashing, as its replacement in the event of failure will be exceedingly expensive."

Basic Use
For use at all flashing locations, such as cavity, composite, single wythe and veneer applications (see detail).
The polymer core geomatrix design allows moisture to seep down through any mortar droppings and weep out of the wall through the weep holes.
Mortar Break®, used with properly installed flashing and weep holes along with good mortar application techniques, will ensure the performance of a well-designed masonry wall.

Composition
Mortar Break® is a polymer core geomatrix composed of polypropylene strands woven into a .80" thick mesh. It is resistant to acid and alkali present in fresh mortar mix and is non-absorbent.

Dimension & Weight
Core Weight: 21.3 oz/yd2
Thickness: .80 inches
Width: 10.0 inches
Roll Length: 50.0 feet
Roll Gross Weight: 6.0 lbs.
Size: 10" x 50' roll or 13" x 50' roll
Special sizes available on request.

 

Installation:
Install Mortar Break® by placing the strips horizontally at all flashing locations. Place diagonally on top of the flashing to ensure that the mortar droppings are broken up and deflected away from the weep holes (see detail). Mechanical attachment is not required.

Short Form Specs
The weep hole drainage element in the cavity wall shall be Mortar Break® polymer core geomatrix composed of polypropylene strands woven into a .80" thick mesh, as manufactured by Advanced Building Products, Inc., tel: 800-252-2306. The product shall be installed in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations.

Tensile Properties: ASTM D5035

Strength at Ultimate: (lbs/ft)

Roll Direction: 285

Cross Roll Direction: 310

Size: 10" x 50' roll or 13" x 50' roll
Special sizes available on request