Polypropylene fibers in mortar have the following advantages:
- Increases Crack Resistance: o Prevents drying shrinkage cracks in plastic during the curing process.
o Reduces settling and heat cracks, improving durability over time. - Increases Flexural and Tensile Strength: o By adding micro-level reinforcement, mortar’s flexural toughness and impact resistance are improved.
- Increased Durability: o Prevents damage in cold climates by increasing resistance to freeze-thaw cycles.
Increases the surface’s resistance to abrasion, increasing its durability. - Reduces Water Permeability: o By narrowing capillary channels, the mortar becomes more water-resistant and absorbs less water.
- Regulates Deformation and Shrinkage: o Assists in reducing deformation and drying shrinkage over time, guaranteeing improved dimensional stability.
- Strengthens Fire Resistance: o When polypropylene fibers melt in a fire, routes for moisture release are created, reducing spalling and enhancing fire protection.
- Simplicity of Application and Mixing: o Easily added to mortar as it is being mixed, it does not require extra reinforcement such as wire mesh.
- Cost-Effective Solution: o Offers economical advantages by providing reinforcement at a lower cost than steel fibers or mesh systems.
- Strengthens Adhesion and Cohesion: o Assures a stronger bond with substrates and strengthens the mortar mix’s internal cohesiveness.
- Chemical Resistance: It is perfect for harsh situations since it has outstanding resistance to chemicals and corrosion.
Uses: • Rendering and Plastering: To stop surface cracking.
- Screeds and tile adhesives: To improve the longevity and strength of the connection.
- Flooring and Industrial Systems: To improve resistance to wear and impact.
- Repair mortars: These are used for crack filling and rehabilitation.
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