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Breathable render for EWI – Baumit OpenContact contact mortar
Baumit OpenContact contact mortar is:-
- is an easy to use, natural white, breathable, contact mortar.
- an adhesive mortar for facade insulation.
- the adhesive coat and base coat for the Baumit Open EWI system.
Product overview
Where is it used?
- Baumit OpenContact can be used to bond EPS boards to masonry surfaces and as the base coat for the render system.
- It can, with Baumit StarTex fibre glass mesh, be used as a base coat for render carriers.
How is it used?
- Baumit OpenContact comes in 25kg bags and is best mixed, using clean tap water, with a plaster whisk to a smooth lump free consistency.
- This should be left for 5 minutes and then re-mixed and gives a working time of around 1.5 hours.
- OpenContact can also be spray applied with a continuous mixer.
How much will you need?
- Baumit OpenContact has a density of 1.35kg per mm per m² (1mm thickness of plaster over 1m²). Each 25kg bag will cover up to 4m² at 4-5mm thickness as a base coat and 5m² at 3-4mm thickness as an adhesive coat.
Frequently asked questions
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Setting times vary with temperature and humidity but in the summer the product will usually stiffen enough to finish in a few hours and set hard overnight. In winter stiffening may be extended to more than one day with hardening more than two days.
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Pricing & shipping
This product will require one pallet space and so shipping is likely to cost between £50 and £100, depending on where you live. Contact Us for a more accurate costing.
| Bag weight (kg) | Coverage [m²] | Single bag cost | Full pallet bag cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 3-3.5 | £27.22 | £24.50 |
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