- Assumed consumption: Reinforced layer: approx. 4.0 kg/m2
- Assumed consumption: Fixing boards: approx. 5.0 kg/m2
- Approximate coverage per one bag - 4-6m2
- Temperature of application: from +5 °C to +25 °C
- Mixing ratio: 4.5÷5.0 l of water per 25 kg
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- Brand: Ceresit®
- Model: ZU EWI
- Weight: 25.00kg
- SKU: ZU
- Product code: P1-406
- MPN: Ceresit ZU Base-Coat and Adhesive
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Ceresit ZU Adhesive and Reinforcing Mortar (25kg Base Coat Render) is a two-in-one product designed to secure polystyrene boards and fiberglass mesh within a complex system of external walls insulation.
ZU is flexible and durable powder, used for fixing expanded polystyrene (EPS) boards and for making a reinforced protective layer.
ZU should be poured into the measured amount of cool clean water and stirred with the drill by means of a mixer until the homogenous mass is obtained without lumps.
Mixed mortar should be applied 2mm to 3mm layer on EPS boards using smooth, steel trowel.
Faster or slower setting of the mortar may occur in different weather conditions.
For mesh reinforcing protective layer 10cm overlaps should be kept to avoid cracking.
The properly applied ZU mortar when pressed should cover minimum 40% of the boards.
Protection of scaffolding during application is recommended.
The applied layer should be protected from rain.
1. Fixing EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) boards
The ready mortar should be applied with a trowel along the board edges forming a strip of 3÷4 cm wide and a few spots with the diameter of approx. 8 cm.
Then immediately, the board should be pressed to the wall with a few slight blows of a long float.
The properly applied mortar when pressed should cover minimum 40% of its surface.
In case of even, smooth substrates the mortar should be applied by means of a toothed long float (teeth 10mm - 12 mm).
The boards should be fixed tightly one at the other in one surface with the preservation of ”brick like manner” of vertical connection.
2. Preparing the reinforced layer
Prepared mortar should be applied 2-3 mm layer on EPS-boards using smooth, steel trowel.
On fresh layer glass fibre net should be set (10 cm overlaps should be kept).
Then the next layer can be applied (thickness 1 mm) and smoothed in order to net wasn’t visible.
Fresh stains should be cleaned with water while hardened elements should be mechanically removed only.
Key Points:
· Flexible
· Durable
· 2 in 1 product
· Good adhesion
· Resistant to weather conditions
Assumed consumption:
· Fixing boards: approx. 5.0 kg/m2
· Reinforced layer: approx. 4.0 kg/m2
· Approx. coverage 4-6m2 per bag
Important:
During preparing the reinforced layer work on sunny walls is inadvisable.
Application should be performed in dry conditions with the substrate and ambient temperature from +5°C to +25°C.
All the data refer to the temperature of +20°C and relative air humidity of 60%.
ZU powder mortar shows irritated properties and cement and lime content causes alkali reaction when mixed with water.
Therefore skin and eyes should be protected. In case of contact with eyes, they should be rinsed with water and the general practitioner should be consulted.
*Further information may be found in our Downloads section.
Fairly easy access to all PDF files.
Datasheet ǀ Declaration of Performance - DoP ǀ BBA Certificate ǀ Installation Guide ǀ Certificates ǀ Brochure ǀ SPEC Sheet
non returnable bagged product.
specification | |
Board covarage | 5.00 m2 |
Colour | Grey |
Consistancy | Powder |
Material | Cement based - Mortar |
Shelf Life | 12 months |
Application Temperature | from +5 °C to +25 °C |
Shipping method | Rigid Vehicle ǀ Courier |
Applications | External Wall Insulation |
ETA Notification | Yes |
Features | Flexible and durable powder |
Manufacturer | Henkel Ceresit® |
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