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One name is synonymous with concrete in New Zealand - Firth.

Alongside our rich history of developing and supplying concrete for roading, building and rural projects throughout every community in this part of the world, Firth are the pioneers of bagged concretes, mortars, plasters and sands in New Zealand.

Our constantly developing range of Dricon® products has been faithfully trusted by tradespeople and DIYers for all types of commercial and domestic construction purposes for over 40 years. All Dricon® products meet or exceed the appropriate AS/NZ standards for their application. Dricon® has been ISO accredited since 1994 (AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008).

The foundation of our success is built on a strong commitment to product innovation. Every Dricon® product is manufactured using industry leading robotic and automated technology. The finest quality raw materials enter an automated drying process that delivers dried aggregates and sands to storage silos. An automated recipe system, using the latest EMC weigh feeders, delivers a measured flow of processed raw materials and additives which are blended in a continuous auger, ensuring highly accurate product consistency. Once blended and packaged within this automated environment, each product is robotically palletised for despatch.

Quality control is paramount. We routinely batch test Dricon® product, internally and externally, ensuring only the highest quality product makes it onto the backs of utes, trucks and vans.

Our commitment to supporting sustainable practices within our organisation is an everyday undertaking.

We enjoy creating easy to use, highly effective instant Dricon® products.

We hope that you enjoy working with them.

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CONCRETES HandiCrete® 5 High Strength HandiCrete® 6 CivilCrete 7 RapidSet™ 8 High Strength RapidSet™ 9 CivilSet 10

MORTARS MortarPlaster 11 SuperSet™ 12 Trade Mortar 13 Trade Mortar Extra 14 Clay Brick Trade Mortar 15 Coloured Trade Mortar 16 Coloured Architectural Masonry Mortar 17

PAVING JOINT SANDS PaveSand™ 18 PaveLock® 19

WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT 20 HANDI PATCH 20

OXIDES 21

BULK BAGS 22

CULVERT BAGS 22

BAGGED WET MIXES 23

OTHER PRODUCTS 24

TIPS 25

HOW TO’S 26/27

ENVIRONMENTAL 28

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Letterbox Bases

Fence Posts / Letterbox Posts

Heavy Duty Fencing

Retaining Walls

Sun Sail Posts

Washing Lines

Bricks

Recycled Bricks

Blocks

Block Fill

Stone

Plaster

Roughcast

Kerbing & Roadway Repair

Gully Trap Installations

General Grouting

Water Tank Repair

Flooring Patch Repairs

Paving Joints

Colouring Concrete

Colouring Mortars & Plasters

Architectural Masonry

Water Tank Manufacture

Precast Repair

Roof Tiling

Stabilisation

This Quick Guide provides the best product option for various given applications. In some instances more than one product may be suitable. If in doubt or you have an application that is not listed, please call Dricon on

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IDEAL FOR:PATHSFOUNDATIONSMOWING STRIPSLETTERBOXESBLOCK FILL

BENEFITS• Convenient - all the ingredients in one bag

• Easy to plan how much to buy

• Easy to use - just add water

• Gives you a super smooth finish every time

• No mess - no leftover sand, cement and stones to clear away

• What you don’t use stays in the bag

• Can be coloured with Oxitone oxides. Refer to page 21 for more information

• HandiCrete® is formulated to reach a target strength of 20MPa after 28 days (under standard curing conditions)

YIELD 1 x 25kg HandiCrete® bag makes 0.012m3 of concrete / 1 x 40kg HandiCrete® bag makes 0.019m3 of concrete

Table based on a nominal 100mm x 75mm post: 250mm hole diameter. ‘Bags per hole’ are based on allowing for 100mm of topsoil over the concrete. This table is to be used as a guide only.

PATHS 1 x lineal metre x 75mm deep x 1250mm wide = 5 x 40kg bags 1 x lineal metre x 75mm deep x 600mm wide = 3.8 x 25kg bags

MOWING STRIPS 1 x lineal metre x 100 mm deep x 150 mm wide = 1.25 x 25kg bags

POSTS Use the table provided below to calculate the amount of Dricon® HandiCrete® needed for your hole based on:

Height of post Length of post below Bags above ground ground/depth of hole per hole feet metres feet metres 25kg 40kg 8 2.4 2ft 7 0.8 2.4 1.5 7 2.1 2ft 4 0.7 2.1 1.3 6 1.8 2ft 0.6 1.7 1.1 5 1.5 1ft 7 0.5 1.4 0.9 4 1.2 1ft 4 0.4 1.1 0.7 3 0.9 1ft 0.3 0.7 0.4

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HANDICRETE® IS DRY CONCRETE. We scientifically blend HandiCrete® Instant Concrete under controlled conditions, then package it into bags for trades people & DIYers to add water and mix. Once properly mixed, it’s as reliable as the product you’ll find inside Firth concrete trucks. HandiCrete® Instant Concrete is formulated to reach 20MPa after 28 days.

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Note: All mortars and concrete products may exhibit a ‘whitening’ otherwise known as efflorescence which neither affects strength nor durability.

COMES IN 25KG 40KG BAGS

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IDEAL FOR:FOUNDATIONSBLOCK FILLHEAVY DUTY PATHS COMMERCIAL WORK

BENEFITS• Convenient – all the ingredients in one bag


• Easy to use – just add water


• No mess – no leftover sand, cement and stones to clear away



• High Strength HandiCrete® is formulated to reach a target strength of 20MPa after 3 days and 40MPa after 28 days (under standard curing conditions)

YIELD One 25kg bag makes 0.012m3 of concrete

1 x lineal metre x 40mm deep x 300mm wide = 1 x 25kg bag

When using for post holes, refer to yield chart on page 8

HIGH STRENGTH HANDICRETE®High Strength HandiCrete® Instant Concrete is 40MPa dry concrete. Ideal for specialist highly-engineered commercial projects or when you require 20MPa high early strength after 3 days (after 28 days 40MPa will be achieved). Once properly mixed, it’s as reliable as the product you’ll find inside Firth concrete trucks.

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IDEAL FOR:JOBS REQUIRING A SMOOTH FINISH AND A FAST SET CONFINED SPACE PROJECTSFOUNDATIONSSTRUCTURAL APPLICATIONSHEAVY DUTY PATHSBOLLARDSROADING AND KERB REPAIRSCIVIL & MUNICIPAL WORK

BENEFITS• Fast finishing general purpose concrete (workable for 10-15

minutes / sets in 30-45 minutes)

• Convenient – all the ingredients in one bag




• No mess – no leftover sand, cement and stones to clear away



• CivilCrete Instant Civil Concrete is formulated to reach a target strength of 20MPa after 3 days and 30MPa after 28 days (under standard curing conditions)

YIELD One 25kg bag makes 0.012m3 of concrete

1 x lineal metre x 40mm deep x 300mm wide = 1 x 25kg bag

When using for post holes, refer to yield chart on page 8

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CIVILCRETECivilCrete Instant Civil Concrete is 30MPa dry concrete. It is premixed and placed just like HandiCrete® and High Strength HandiCrete®, however special additives have been added to ensure a quicker set time than normal premixed concretes. CivilCrete Instant Civil Concrete is workable for approximately 10-15 minutes and sets in approximately 30-45 minutes, making it perfect for jobs where time is critical. CivilCrete Instant Civil Concrete is ideal for when you require 20MPa after 3 days and 30MPa after 28 days.

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IDEAL FOR:FENCE POSTSWASHING LINESSTRUCTURAL & NON STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS

BENEFITS• No bracing – just hold the post in position for a few minutes and

RapidSetTM will go to work

• RapidSetTM Instant Post Hole Concrete will set in 15 minutes.

• You don’t have to wait for hours for concrete to set. After one hour it will have gained significant strength to enable you to carry on working (e.g. fixing rails), as long as the area is not exposed to rigorous use

• RapidSetTM Instant Post Hole Concrete saves you time and effort

• Long term concrete expansion is minimised through use of advanced fast set technology

• No mixing – just pour water into the hole and slowly pour RapidSetTM Instant Post Hole Concrete straight into hole

• No mess – no leftover sand, cement and stones to clear away. What you don’t use stays in the bag

• RapidSetTM Instant Post Hole Concrete is formulated to reach 20MPa after 28 days (under standard curing conditions)

YIELD 1 x 25kg RapidSetTM bag makes 0.012m3 of concrete Use the table provided below or calculate the amount of RapidSetTM needed for your hole based on:

Height of post Length of post below Bags above ground ground/depth of hole per hole feet metres feet metres 25kg 8 2.4 2ft 7 0.8 2.4 7 2.1 2ft 4 0.7 2.1 6 1.8 2ft 0.6 1.7 5 1.5 1ft 7 0.5 1.4 4 1.2 1ft 4 0.4 1.1 3 0.9 1ft 0.3 0.7

RAPIDSETTMRapidSetTM Instant Post Hole Concrete is dry concrete with special additives that will make the concrete set in 15 minutes (at 21o Celsius) when added to water. However, warmer outside temperatures (summer) means a faster set time, colder temperatures (winter) means a slower set time. RapidSetTM Instant Post Hole Concrete is formulated to reach 20MPa after 28 days and is suitable for non structural projects such as fence posts as well as structural applications such as deck posts.

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IDEAL FOR:STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONSHEAVY DUTY FENCINGRETAINING WALLSLARGER WASHING LINESSUN SAIL POSTS

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YIELD One 20kg High Strength RapidSetTM bag makes 0.01m3 of concrete Use the table provided below or calculate the amount of High Strength RapidSetTM needed based on:

Height of post Length of post below Bags above ground ground/depth of hole per hole feet metres feet metres 20kg 8 2.4 2ft 7 0.8 3 7 2.1 2ft 4 0.7 2.5 6 1.8 2ft 0.6 2.1 5 1.5 1ft 7 0.5 1.8 4 1.2 1ft 4 0.4 1.3 3 0.9 1ft 0.3 0.8

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HIGH STRENGTH RAPIDSETTMHigh Strength RapidSetTM Instant Post Hole Concrete is dry concrete with special additives that will make the concrete set in 15 minutes (at 21o Celsius) when added to water. However, warmer outside temperatures (summer) means a faster set time, colder temperatures (winter) means a slower set time. High Strength RapidSetTM Instant Post Hole Concrete is ideal for when you require 20MPa high early strength after 3 days (after 28 days 30MPa will be achieved).

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• No bracing – just hold the post in position for a few minutes and High Strength RapidSetTM will go to work

• High Strength RapidSetTM Instant Post Hole Concrete will set in 15 minutes. After one hour it will have gained significant strength to enable you to carry on working (eg. fixing rails), as long as the area is not exposed to rigorous use

• High Strength RapidSetTM Instant Post Hole Concrete saves you time and effort


• You don’t have to wait for hours for concrete to set

• No mixing – just pour water into the hole and slowly pour High Strength RapidSetTM straight into hole


• High Strength RapidSetTM Instant Post Hole Concrete is formulated to reach a target strength of 20MPa after 3 days and 30MPa after 28 days (under standard curing conditions)

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IDEAL FOR:JOBS REQUIRING A PRE-MIXABLE FAST SETTING ‘POST HOLE’ PRODUCT

CONFINED SPACE PROJECTS

FOUNDATIONS

STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS

ROAD SIGNS & BOLLARDS

REMOTE LOCATION SITES

CIVIL & MUNICIPAL WORK

BENEFITS• No bracing – just hold the post in position for a few minutes and CivilSet will go to work

• CivilSet will set in 15 minutes. After one hour it will have gained sufficient strength to enable you to carry on working (e.g. fixing rails), as long as the area is not exposed to rigorous use

• CivilSet saves you time and effort. You don’t have to wait hours for the concrete to set


• POST HOLE APPLICATIONS: No mixing – just pour water in to the hole and slowly pour CivilSet straight into hole

• CIVIL / PREMIXING APPLICATIONS: CivilSet can be very quickly mixed in a wheelbarrow immediately prior to use


• CivilSet is formulated to reach a target strength of 20MPa after 3 days and 30MPa after 28 days (under standard curing conditions)

YIELD One 25kg bag of CivilSet makes 0.012m3 of concrete / 1 x lineal metre x 40mm deep x 300mm wide = 1 x 25kg bag

Height of post Length of post below Bags above ground ground/depth of hole per hole feet metres feet metres 25kg 8 2.4 2ft 7 0.8 2.4 7 2.1 2ft 4 0.7 2.1 6 1.8 2ft 0.6 1.7 5 1.5 1ft 7 0.5 1.4 4 1.2 1ft 4 0.4 1.1 3 0.9 1ft 0.3 0.7

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CIVILSETCivilSet Instant Post / Civil Concrete is 30MPa dry concrete with additives that make the concrete set in 15 minutes (at 210) when added to water. However, warmer outside temperatures (summer) means a faster set time, colder temperatures (winter) means a slower set time. CivilSet Instant Post / Civil Concrete can be used just like RapidSetTM and High Strength RapidSetTM, however it contains a special additive that allows some quick premixing prior to use without disrupting its fast setting properties. CivilSet Instant Post / Civil Concrete will reach 20MPa after 3 days and 30MPa after 28 days.

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Plaster with a Concrete Bricks Blocks 20 Series 10mm cover 230 x 90 x 76mm 390 x 190 x 190mm

per 25kg 1.2m2 24-28 16-19

MORTAR PLASTERDricon® MortarPlaster Instant Mortar & Plaster Mix is a mixture of specially graded clean sands, cement and a powdered plasticiser, proportioned to give an easy to use plaster and mortar mix and is formulated to reach a target strength of 15MPa after 28 days.

IDEAL FOR:PLASTERINGROUGHCASTBRICK & BLOCK LAYING

BENEFITS• MortarPlaster saves time and effort

• Convenient – all the ingredients in one bag. Easy to plan how much to buy

• MortarPlaster is easily workable to achieve a variety of plaster finishes


• No mess – no leftover sand or cement to clear away



• MortarPlaster is formulated to reach a target strength of 15MPa after 28 days (under standard curing conditions)

YIELD Use the table provided below to calculate the amount of MortarPlaster needed

When used as a bedding mortar, MortarPlaster should be placed at between 10-15mm per layer

This table is to be used as a guide only.

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SUPERSETTMDricon® SuperSetTM Fast Setting Mortar is a dry blend of cements, additives and sands formulated for applications requiring quick setting and high early strength. SuperSetTM is formulated to reach a target strength of 60MPa after 28 days.

IDEAL FOR:FIXING PEDESTALS / HINGE PINS / REFIXING PIPES / PLUGGING AND GROUTING / EMPTY WATER TANK REPAIRS / REPAIR WORK WHEN LIMITED TIME IS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE JOB / RAISING MANHOLE LIDS IN ROADWAYS / ROADWAY KERBING REPAIR / TILT SLAB JOINTING / GULLY TRAP INSTALLATION / WATER METER BOX INSTALLATION / PATCH REPAIRS IN CONCRETE FLOORS / COW SHED FLOORS

• Minimises operational disruption

• High strength

• Can be used for a wide range of tasks

• Convenient range of packaging sizes available: 6kg & 20kg pail and 25kg bag

• Pail packaging is suitable for storage and handling in work vehicles

• The working time for SuperSetTM is approximately 10 – 15 minutes at 21° Celsius (longer at lower temperatures and shorter at higher temperatures)


• Airtight re-sealable pail lids mean you only use as much as you need for small repair jobs

• SuperSetTM is quick setting, and is formulated to reach a target strength of 12MPa after 2 hours, and 60+MPa after 28 days (under standard curing conditions). See test data below

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YIELDUse the table provided below to calculate the amount of SuperSetTM needed.

TYPICAL TEST DATA (AT 21OC)

Compressive Strength

2 hours 6 hours 24 hours 7 days 28 days

12MPa 15MPa 28MPa 55MPa 60+MPa

This table is to be used as a guide only. When used as a bedding mortar, SuperSet should be placed at between 10-15mm per layer

COMES IN 25KG BAG 6KG PAIL 20KG PAIL

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6kg 20kg 25kg

0.003m3 0.009m3 0.012m3


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IDEAL FOR:FOR ALL TYPES OF MASONRY, BRICK & STONE WORK

BENEFITS

YIELD Use the table provided below to calculate the amount of Trade Mortar needed.


Concrete Bricks Clay Bricks Blocks 20 Series Devonstone Manorstone Volume 230 x 90 x 76mm 230 x 76 x 70mm 390 x 190 x 190mm 290 x 160 x 70mm 390 x 190 x 90mm

30kg Bag 0.014m3 33-38 38-45 21-26 41-46 21-26

TRADE MORTARTrade Mortar is clean graded sand, cement and plasticiser proportioned to give an ideal spreadable and workable mortar for all types of masonry, brick and stone work, for the trade. Trade Mortar is formulated to reach a target strength of 12.5MPa after 28 days.

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• Minimises waste

• Accepted and endorsed by key trade users

• Has consistent material calculations from bag to bag

• Contains an accepted dry plasticiser endorsed by the trade

• 30kg bag size for ease of use

• Refer to coloured Trade Mortar (page 16) and Oxitone (page 21) for more information on coloured mortars

• Refer to Coloured Architectural Masonry Trade Mortar (page 17) for water resistant formulations

• Trade Mortar is formulated to meet NZS4210:2001 Masonry Construction: Materials and Workmanship of 12.5MPa after 28 days (under standard curing conditions)

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IDEAL FOR:LAYING OF RECYCLED BRICKS

SCHIST AND STONEWORK

BEDDING OF FLAGSTONE PAVERSPOOL COPING

BENEFITS• Increased bond strength over standard mortars

• Minimises waste

• Will assist in exceeding the masonry to mortar bond strength requirement of minimum 200kPa after 7 days for recycled bricks





• Technical and testing assistance available upon request


• Trade Mortar Extra is formulated to meet NZS4210:2001 Masonry Construction: Materials and Workmanship of 12.5MPa after 28 days (under standard curing conditions)

YIELD Use the table provided below to calculate the amount of Trade Mortar Extra needed

When used as a bedding mortar, Trade Mortar Extra should be placed at between 10-15mm per layer



30kg Bag 0.014m3 33-38 38-45 21-26 41-46 21-26

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TRADE MORTAR EXTRATrade Mortar Extra is clean graded sand, cement, polymer and plasticiser proportioned to give an ideal workable mortar with a higher bond strength than normal mortars. It is primarily used for laying recycled bricks however can also be used for a variety of paving and landscaping work. Trade Mortar Extra is formulated to reach a target strength of 12.5MPa after 28 days.

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CLAY BRICK TRADE MORTARClay Brick Trade Mortar is clean graded sand, cement and plasticiser proportioned to give an ideal spreadable and workable mortar for brick work, for the trade. Clay Brick Trade Mortar is formulated to reach a target strength of 12.5MPa after 28 days. The ingredients in Clay Brick Trade Mortar are specifically designed to produce a smooth finish when correctly tooled so as to match the smooth nature of clay bricks.

IDEAL FOR:FOR ALL TYPES OF BRICK, MASONRY & STONE WORK

BENEFITS

YIELD Use the table provided below to calculate the amount of Clay Brick Trade Mortar needed

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• Minimises waste





• Refer to coloured Trade Mortar (page 16) and Oxitone (page 21) for more information on coloured mortars


• Clay Brick Trade Mortar is formulated to meet NZS 4210:2001 Masonry Construction: Materials and Workmanship of 12.5MPa after 28 days (under standard curing conditions)



30kg Bag 0.014m3 33-38 38-45 21-26 41-46 21-26

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IDEAL FOR:FOR ALL TYPES OF MASONRY, BRICK & STONE WORK

BENEFITS• Minimises waste


• Easy colour matching

• Provides consistency of colour throughout the job





• Coloured Trade Mortar is formulated to meet NZS 4210:2001 Masonry Construction: Materials and Workmanship of 12.5MPa after 28 days (under standard curing conditions)

YIELD Use the table provided below to calculate the amount of Coloured Trade Mortar needed

Important Variation Notice:Mixing time and the amount of water used will affect the final colour result. To ensure a uniform colour finish, Dricon® strongly recommend you purchase Coloured Trade Mortar from one location and from the same batch, as colour variations will occur due to the natural variance in raw materials. While every care has been taken to ensure an accurate representation, the colours shown here are subject to the limitations of the colour printing process.

Firth Dricon®/Coloured Trade Mortar Colour Matching

Cream

Black

Premium White

Antique White Light Brown

Dark Brown

Charcoal

Antique Cream Natural

PumiceBuff

Serenity

Sandy Grey

Matakana Cream

COLOURED TRADE MORTARColoured Trade Mortar is clean graded sand, cement, oxide powders and plasticiser proportioned to give an ideal spreadable and workable mortar for all types of masonry, brick and stone work, for the trade. Coloured Trade Mortar is formulated to reach a target strength of 12.5MPa after 28 days.

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30kg Bag 0.014m3 33-38 38-45 21-26 41-46 21-26

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• Water resistant

• Minimises waste





• Matches the Firth Architectural Masonry range

• Colours available: Natural, Stone, Slate and Onyx. Customised colours available on request

• Coloured Architectural Masonry Trade Mortar is formulated to meet NZS4210:2001 Masonry Construction: Materials and Workmanship of 12.5MPa after 28 days (under standard curing conditions)

COLOURED ARCHITECTURAL MASONRY TRADE MORTARColoured Architectural Masonry Trade Mortar is clean graded sand, cement, plasticiser, oxides and water resistant additive, proportioned to give an ideal spreadable and workable mortar for use with the Firth Architectural Masonry range of products. Coloured Architectural Masonry Trade Mortar is formulated to reach a target strength of 12.5MPa after 28 days.

IDEAL FOR:FOR ALL TYPES OF ARCHITECTURAL MASONRY

WATER RESISTANT MORTAR WORK

BENEFITS

YIELD Use the table provided below to calculate the amount of Coloured Architectural Masonry Trade Mortar needed

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30kg Bag 0.014m3 33-38 38-45 21-26 41-46 21-26

PAVESANDTMPaveSandTM is a specially dried, formulated sand product applied to the surface of the paving. It flows into joints and, when fully compacted, ensures lock-up and load transfer critical to the long-term performance of paving. PaveSandTM is essential to ensure the overall performance and quality of the paving.

IDEAL FOR:FILLING JOINTS IN DOMESTIC, MUNICIPAL & INDUSTRIAL PAVING JOBS

BENEFITS• Flows easily into paving joints

• Provides strength to paved surfaces

• Ensures “lock-up” of paving

• Ensures load transfer in paved area

• Maximises long-term performance of paving

• PaveSandTM meets NZS3116:2002: Concrete Segmental Paving

YIELD (Paver recommended gap width 2-4mm)

Example 80mm 60mm 50mm

Per 20kg 3.5m2 5m2 6m2

Per 40kg 7m2 10m2 12m2

This table should be used as a guide only, as the area covered per bag depends on the face size of the paver and the number of joints per square metre.

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COMES IN 20KG 40KG BAG

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PAVELOCK®PaveLock® Pave Bonding Sand is a stabilising jointing sand that enhances the durability and appearance of paved surfaces. The combination of correctly graded sands and additives in PaveLock® form a semi-pliable joint when activated with water. PaveLock® is resistant to weed growth and insect infestation, making it a maintenance free alternative to standard PaveSandTM. The sands used in PaveLock® meet the New Zealand NZS 3116:2002: Concrete Segmental Paving for jointing sand grading.

IDEAL FOR:FILLING JOINTS IN DOMESTIC & MUNICIPAL PAVING JOBS

BENEFITS• Provides locked in strength and durability for paved surfaces

• Is resistant to weed growth and insect infestation making it a maintenance free alternative to standard PaveSandTM

• Easy to use - please follow instructions on rear of pack

• Requires minimum maintenance after installation

• Effective long-term bonding of joints in areas of high wind and steep gradients

• The sands used in PaveLock® meet NZS 3116:2002: Concrete Segmental Paving for jointing sand grading

YIELD Use the table provided below to calculate the amount of PaveLock® needed

(Paver recommended gap width 2-4mm)

Example 80mm 60mm 50mm

Per 20kg 3.5m2 5m2 6m2

Per 40kg 7m2 10m2 12m2

This table should be used as a guide only, as the area covered per bag depends on the face size of the paver and the number of joints per square metre.

Warning - Pavers that have an open surface texture will trap some PaveLock® and this may cause some discolouration on the paving surface. This can be minimised by ensuring PaveLock® and other surface contaminants are swept off prior to the application of water. It is recommended that a small test area be trialled before applying PaveLock® to the entire paved area. Not suitable for most large format flagstone pavers. Pavers must have a laid gap width of no more than 2-4mm. Pavers must be compacted in order for PaveLock® to work effectively.

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COMES IN 20KG 40KG BAG

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IDEAL FOR:WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE AMONG ALL THE COLOURS OF THE SPECTRUM WHEN PRODUCING YOUR DRY MIX APPLICATION.

WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT IS ALSO PERFECT IN CONCRETE FOR PAVING STONES AND FLAGSTONES, SCULPTURES, IN TERRAZZO PANELS, BALCONIES, CORNICES, ORNAMENTS, FOR SWIMMING POOLS AND IN LIGHT POINTING MORTAR.

IDEAL FOR:SMALL ASPHALT REPAIRS

BENEFITS• Cleaner brighter colours are achieved when using with oxides• White colour is achieved for specific design application• Consistent quality to meet the requirements of architects, engineers and builders• White Portland Cement is fine in texture

BENEFITS• Quick and easy asphalt repairs• Re-sealable and re-usable container

WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT Is characterised by its whiteness, uniform composition and performance. It is suitable in any application requiring premium whiteness and strength and it conforms to most national standards including:

1. MS 888-1991 2. EN 197-1 type CEM I 52.5N 3. AS 3972 type GP and HE

HANDIPATCHHandiPatch is a permanent cold patch asphalt repair, for fixing holes in asphalt driveways, concrete driveways, playgrounds etc. HandiPatch is as easy as sweep, fill and compact.

YIELDPer 20kg 0.016M3

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MORTARSPLASTERINGDRIVEWAYSMOWING STRIPSPATHWAYSPAVING SLABSGARDEN ORNAMENTS

IDEAL FOR COLOURING:

BENEFITS• Manufactured to exacting standards• Meets or exceeds standards for the use of colour for concrete, mortars and plaster applications• Are colour resistant and colour stable• Can be used with High Strength HandiCrete®, SuperSet™, Trade Mortar, Mortar Plaster, HandiCrete®, Clay Brick Trade Mortar, CivilCrete• Won’t contribute to efflorescence

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BLACK

DARK BROWN

DARK RED

LIGHT BROWN MARIGOLD

WHITE

YELLOW

Please note: these colours are intended as a guide only. We’ve taken every possible care to ensure accurate reproduction of the true colours as far as the printing process will allow. Colours in the Oxitone® range are obtained at 4% pigment to cement weight.

OXITONE® Synthetic Iron Oxide colours are for use in cement based products - concrete, mortar and plaster mixes. The colour table below represents indicative colours obtained at 4% Oxitone® to cement ratio. The colours illustrated are intended as a guide only and do not represent the colour of the final mixed product. For example the use of white oxides in products containing grey cement will not produce a white coloured finished product. White oxide will only work effectively in products containing white cement. We recommend Dricon® White Portland Cement.

COMES IN 1 LITRE SIZE CONTAINERS 20KG BAG(ACTUAL WEIGHTS FOR CONTAINER PRODUCT WILL VARY

BY COLOUR DUE TO DIFFERENCES IN PRODUCT DENSITIES)

Product Oxide Product Oxide

Cement - 20kg 800g Cement - 40kg 1.6kg

MortarPlaster - 25kg 300g Trade Mortar - 30kg 330g

HandiCrete® - 25kg 160g HandiCrete® - 40kg 260g

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BULK BAGS

CULVERT BAGS

IDEAL FOR:BUILDERS MIX / BUILDERS SANDPLASTER SAND / EAST COAST SANDFILTRATION SAND / SCORIA 25/7 / SAP 7 / WET PEA METAL A / WET PEA METAL B / WET PEA METAL C / SHOTCRETE / DRIED PEA METAL A, DRIED PEA METAL B / DRIED PEA METAL C / IRON SAND / BOWLING SAND / PLAYGROUND SAND / TENNIS SAND / NO. 1 SAND / FOUNDRY SAND

IDEAL FOR:CULVERTS / NON-STRUCTURAL RETAINING WALLS / GENERAL REMEDIATION / EROSION CONTROL / BRIDGE ABUTMENTS / GABIONS / TRACK STABILISATION / FARM SUPPORT

BENEFITS:• Easy to use and transport - no spillage• No waste as the bags tie at the top• Bags are returnable with deposits for bags credited upon return• Bags have straps for fork lift handling• Bags have release strings for ease of emptying

BENEFITS:• Minimises waste• Easy to use and transport• Has a consistent material calculation from bag to bag• 25kg bag size for ease of handling• Specialised bag construction for rapid breakdown

Bulk bags come in a 250kg or 500kg bag (other products and bag sizes available upon request).

Dricon® Culvert Bags come in 25kg paper bags for easy maneuverability and a fast bag material breakdown.

Culvert Stabilisation

General Remediation

Bag Size Builders Mix Builders Sand Plaster Sand East Coast Sand Filtration Sand

250kg 0.16m3 0.18m3 0.18m3 0.16m3 0.17m3

500kg 0.32m3 0.36m3 0.36m3 0.32m3 0.34m3

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BAGGED WET MIXES

BUILDERS SANDBuilders Sand is a general purpose No.1 river sand which contains the absoluteminimum of salts. It is ideal for use as a concrete sand, for basic mortars, children’s sand pits and as a paving stone sub base. In general it has a top particle size of 1.18mm and a bottom particle size of 0.15mm with an average size of 0.4mm.

Dricon’s range of blended wet mixes are suitable for the tradesperson or home improver that prefers to add their own cement and admixtures. Available in 25kg bags, 250kg and 500kg bulk bags.

BUILDERS MIXA blend of 14mm chip and No. 1 river sand which contains the absolute minimum of salts. Builders Mix is ideal for mixing with cement for small concreting jobs around the home. Also available in a dried version.

PLASTER SANDPlaster Sand is a blend of No.1 river sand and a scientifically graded fine sand which contains the absolute minimum of salts. It is formulated specifically for plaster and mortar mixes. In general it has a top particle size of 1.18mm and a bottom particle size of 0.15mm with an average size of 0.3mm.

EAST COAST SANDEast Coast Sand is an east coast dune sand and is often referred to as Bricklayers Sand. It contains the absolute minimum of salts. It is ideal for mortar mixes. In general it has a top particle size of 0.6mm and a bottom particle size of 0.075mm with an average size of 0.3mm.

FILTRATION SANDFiltration Sand is a quarry sand which contains the absolute minimum of salts. It is dried and specifically graded for use in filtration systems. It is generally used in domestic pool filtration. In general it has a top particle size of 2.36mm and a bottom particle size of 0.6mm with an average of 1.18mm.

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OTHER PRODUCTSDRAINAGE & LANDSCAPING PRODUCTS Dricon® has a range of bagged drainage and landscaping products available. This range has not been kiln dried. Below is a list of the standard range however other products are available upon request. They are available in 25kg bags and 250kg, 500kg and 1 tonne bulk bags.

SCORIA 25/7 Scoria 25/7 is a graded scoria suitable for infill, drainage and landscaping purposes. Size range is between 7 – 25mm.

SAP7 SAP7 is a fine grade of scoria suitable for infill, drainage and landscaping purposes. Size range is less than 7mm.

WET PEA METAL A Wet Pea Metal A consists of a rounded river pebble suitable for drainage and landscaping purposes. In general it has a top particle size of 7mm and a bottom particle size of 1mm with an average size of 3.5mm.

WET PEA METAL B Wet Pea Metal B consists of a rounded river gravel suitable for drainage and landscaping purposes. In general it has a top particle size of 5mm and a bottom particle size of 0.6mm with an average size of 1.6mm.

WET PEA METAL C Wet Pea Metal C consists of a sharp graded chip suitable for drainage and landscaping purposes. In general it has a top particle size of 7mm and a bottom particle size of 3mm with an average size of 5mm.

COMMERCIAL PRE MIXES Dricon® has a range of commercial pre mix bagged products available. Below is a list of the standard range however other products are available upon request. Contact 0800 DRICON to discuss your specific requirements.

50/50 REPAIR MORTAR 50/50 Repair Mortar is a blend of fine white sand and grey and white cement. It is ideal for repair work on pre-cast concrete panels and tanks. Available in 25kg bags.

ROOFING BEDDING MORTAR Roofing Bedding Mortar is a mortar product for the fixing of concrete and clay roof tiles. It is a base product that is factory tuned to meet individual specific customer requirements. Available in 25kg bags.

SHOTCRETE Shotcrete is used in shotcrete spray pump machines otherwise know as gunite machines. It is primarily used for earth stabilisation purposes. It is available in 25kg and 40kg bags and 250kg, 500kg and 1 tonne bulk bags.

TANK PLAST Tank Plast is a plaster product used for the manufacture of water tanks. It is available in 25kg and 40kg bags and 250kg, 500kg and 1 tonne bulk bags.

BLOCKFILL 20MPa Blockfill is a blend of a 5mm aggregate, sand and cement used for filling the cores in masonry block work. Available in 25kg bags.

COMMERCIAL DRIED SANDS Dricon® has a large range of bagged commercial dried sands, pebbles and aggregates available. Below is a list of the standard range however other products are available upon request. They are available in 25kg bags and 250kg, 500kg and 1 tonne bulk bags. Contact 0800 DRICON to discuss your specific requirements.

PEA METAL A Dried Pea Metal A is suitable for a range of uses including concretes, floor screeds, infill, filtration, backfill and landscaping. Dry Pea Metal A is a rounded river pebble. In general it has a top particle size of 7mm and a bottom particle size of 1mm with an average size of 3.5mm.

PEA METAL B Dried Pea Metal B is suitable for a range of uses including concretes, floor screeds, infill, filtration, backfill and landscaping. Dry Pea Metal B is a rounded river gravel. In general it has a top particle size of 5mm and a bottom particle size of 0.6mm with an average size of 1.6mm.

PEA METAL C Dried Pea Metal C is suitable for a range of uses including concretes, floor screeds, infill, filtration, backfill and landscaping. Dry Pea Metal C is a sharp graded chip. In general it has a top particle size of 7mm and a bottom particle size of 3mm with an average size of 5mm.

PLAYGROUND SAND Playground sand is certified to meet NZ 5828:2004 (BSEN 1177:1988 Impact Absorbing Playground Surfacing - Safety requirements and test methods). It is designed for use in playground areas. In general it has a top particle size of 2.36mm and a bottom particle size of .15mm with an average size of .45mm. It has been laboratory tested as sterile.

TENNIS SAND Tennis Sand is a river sand that is designed for use in artificial turf areas. In general it has a top particle size of 2.36mm and a bottom particle size of 0.15mm with an average size of 0.6mm.

BOWLING SAND Also commonly referred to as ‘Castle Sand’ Bowling Sand is a river sand that is designed for use in artificial turf areas. In general it has a top particle size of 1mm and a bottom particle size of .15mm with an average size of .4mm.

IRON SAND Iron Sand is a product used for abrasive blasting. In general it has a top particle size of 0.6mm and a bottom particle size of 0.75mm with an average size of 0.2mm.

NO. 1 SAND No. 1 Sand is a river sand suitable for a range of uses including concretes, mortars, grouts, plasters and paint. In general it has a top particle size of 2.36mm and a bottom particle size of 0.15mm with an average size of 0.45mm.

FOUNDRY SAND Foundry Sand is a white sand suitable for foundry moulding, stone mason work and as a raw material for fine plastering, grouting and paints. In general it has a top particle size of 0.6mm and a bottom particle size of 0.15mm with an average size of 0.2mm.

FILTRATION SAND It is generally used in commercial filtration. In general it has a top particle size of 2.36mm and a bottom particle size of 0.6mm with an average size of 1.18mm.

POSTS:• When using Dricon® products for post holes, avoid using wet

sloppy concrete that will shrink away from the sides of the hole. Follow the mixing instructions on the bag.

• For a grass finish fill the hole leaving a 100mm gap at the top to fill in with soil.

HOW BIG SHOULD MY POST HOLE BE?

• ¼ of your post’s length needs to be installed below ground. For example, a 3200mm post should be 800mm in the ground.

• Post holes should be at least 250mm in diameter or width. For posts 100mm x 100mm and larger, aim for 100mm gap between the post and the side of the hole. As a general guide the hole should be three times the width of the post.

• Dig your hole a little deeper than required and add stones to the bottom of the hole to bring the post up to the desired height. This is easier than cutting the posts to the right height after the posts are in the ground.

MORTAR & PLASTER WORK:• Only mix as much mortar as you can use up in one hour.

Unused mortar that has started to stiffen must be disposed of and NOT softened by mixing more water.

• For plastering and for clay bricks it is advisable to moisten the surface so that the clay bricks or plaster surface does not absorb too much water from the fresh plaster or mortar. Excess water absorbed from the plaster or mortar will cause the plaster or mortar to lose strength.

• Masonry blocks and bricks should be laid dry.

REPAIRS:• Wet concrete does not adhere to hardened concrete.

• You will either have to:

1. Cut out and totally remove all the concrete from the affected section, and re-concrete using HandiCrete®.

2. Remove the loose concrete and replace with fresh concrete using a bonding agent to adhere the two surfaces.

• To repair small non-structural cracks use Dricon® MortarPlaster.

• SuperSet™ does not require a bonding agent.

FOUNDATIONS:• Foundations for projects such as brick barbeques, low

garden walls, and garden sheds should be at least 100mm thick.

• Construction of load bearing structures such as boundary fences, retaining walls and structural walls, usually requires foundations subject to engineering considerations and council approval. Phone 0800 374 266 (0800 DRICON) for advice or consult a building professional.

PATHS:• Be generous about path width, major paths should be

not less than 1250mm. For secondary paths 600mm is sufficient. Make sure you have enough room for boxing and pegs.

• Your path should be 75mm thick, and provided the path is used by pedestrians only, no reinforcement is necessary.

• If your path will at anytime be subject to vehicle traffic, a minimum depth of 100mm thick should be used in conjunction with reinforcement.

• To ensure proper drainage your path should be 25mm above ground level, and if next to a building, should slope away.

• For radius curves, run a series of saw-cuts nearly through the wood on the inside of the curve to enable you to bend the wood without breaking it.

• Use control joints to control cracking due to shrinkage.

• A neat control joint can be achieved by running a thin piece of timber through the concrete to make a groove half the depth of the slab. Do this once while the concrete is fresh, and repeat when it has hardened a little, to finish and set the groove.

MOWING STRIPS & GARDEN EDGES:• An ideal width for the edge is 150mm, so dig a trench

250mm to accommodate the boxing and pegs.

• A depth of 75mm will be sufficient.

• Use spacing joints to control cracking from shrinkage.

• Try to keep mowing strips level to the lawn, this will protect your garden and your lawn mower.

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TIPS

Ensure the pavers have had an initial vibrating plate compaction of 2 passes to bed them in to the underlying bedding sand. Remix the product dry in a wheelbarrow or clean dry concrete mixer to ensure that the contents of the bag are fully reintegrated. Arrange PaveLock® in at least 5 or 6 piles over the dry paved area to ensure the entire area is covered.

Sweep PaveLock® into joints using a stiff broom. Fill the joints to the top of the pavers and compact for at least 2 passes initially, refill jointsand then complete finalcompaction. Ensure pavers are free from residue.

Please note: Please ensure you fully read all instructions on back of PaveLock® pack.

Lightly spray with wateruntil the paved area issaturated and water isponding. Avoid sprayingdirectly into the joints asthis may dislodge PaveLock®.The surface will be useableafter one good drying day.

PAVELOCK®

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1HOW TO’S

Prepare the post hole. In sandy soils you may have to line the hole with plastic to contain the water. Position the post in the hole and thoroughly saturate the walls of the hole and the post, so they do not soak up the water needed for the concrete.

Add recommended quantity of water to the hole (3.5 litres per bag) and pour RapidSetTM at a steady and even rate around the post into the water. Take approximately 1 minute per bag. Do not pour too fast. The idea is to wet the concrete as it falls to the bottom.

After just a few minutes the RapidSetTM will have set sufficently to allow you to align post to desired position. Bracing is not necessary, but if desired, have bracing ready before adding RapidSetTM. Once post is aligned allow RapidSetTM to harden undisturbed for 15 minutes. Wait at least one hour before working with the post.

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Pour 3.8 to 4.2 litres of water into the mixer then add the Dricon® Trade Mortar mix.

Mix this for 5 or 6 minutes. It may be necessary to add small quantities of water to bring the mix up to its final desired level of workability.

The material combinationin Dricon® Trade Mortar isdesigned to give thetradesperson maximumspreadability and workability. The sand, cement and plasticiser ratios are tuned for brick and blocklaying purposes. The board life under normal weather conditions is on average 30-35 minutes.

TRADE MORTAR1 2 3

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Firth Designer Masonry Bricks - Manorstone pictured

For more information and advice:

0800 374 266 (0800 DRICON) or visit www.dricon.co.nz

JUST ADD WATER

STORAGEEnsure the bags are in a clean, dry place. If the contents of the bag are not kept dry, then Dricon® does not guarantee the performance or success of the product.

ENVIRONMENTAL CARECREATING A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT

As the leading brand in New Zealand’s pre-bagged concrete and mortars industry, Dricon® is committed to making a positive contribution to sustainability. Concrete is a versatile and durable building material comprised of mainly natural ingredients.

Cured Dricon® won’t rust or rot resulting in a long product life cycle. It has inherent fire resistance and its extremely robust nature means only minimal maintenance is needed, saving both energy and resources.

Dricon® pre-packaged products eliminate the waste generated from traditional onsite mixing, since all the necessary materials are provided pre-mixed and ready for application in one easy-to-use, unbleached paper bag. Left-over Dricon® is contained in bags making it easy to transport to new jobs again eliminating a potential environmental burden.

To protect our environment and avoid contamination of our waterways do not allow this product to enter the stormwater drainage system. Promptly clean up any spills or run off.

DANGERMay cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause cancer. Causes serious eye damage. If medical advice is needed have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children and read label before use. May be harmful if inhaled and cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin irritation including allergic skin irritations.

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