TEC Intros Line of Lightweight Mortars

Aurora, IL, August 1, 2007--Specialty Construction Brands Inc. has a new TEC line of lightweight mortars: SturdiLight, FullLight and IsoLight. The new mortars will join TEC 3N1 lightweight performance mortar to provide the only complete line of lightweight mortars for virtually every application.

The new products weigh 25 pounds or 30 pound per bag compared to 50 pounds for conventional mortars, yet provide the same coverage rates as a 50-pound bag. They also have a minimum of 10% recycled materials, which can help with LEED certification.

“Our lightweight mortars offer up to twice the coverage per pound,” states Rachel Gibbons, brand manager for TEC. “Installers have the benefit of smaller, lighter bags to carry. And once mixed, the product is also lighter to spread—reducing the physical stress associated with tile installation. Lighter mortar also means reduced construction dead load weight – very important for architects and specifiers.”