Product Data Sheet

Parex Fine Bedding Concrete (FBC)

November 2023, Version 02.01

020201010030000119

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Parex Fine Bedding Concrete (FBC)

BS 7533 compliant, hard landscaping, fine bedding mortar for the laying of natural stone slabs,

pavers and setts

DESCRIPTION

Parex Fine Bedding Concrete (FBC) is a cementitious,

polymer reinforced, single-component mortar for the

placing and bedding of paving units. The mix design in-

cludes powerful plasticising agents which produce a

workable mortar, suitable for bedding slabs, pavers

and setts. The low water requirement enables the

placed mortar to rapidly develop the compressive

strength required to support the placed paving ele-

ments.

Parex Fine Bedding Concrete (FBC) is an integral mem-

ber of the Parex / Sika Streetscape Range, and is de-

signed specifically to conform to the relevant parts of

BS 7533, ensuring performance and longevity. It

should be used in conjunction with Parex Bond Plus

Mortar to ensure sufficient bond strengths are

achieved; and Parex Granatech, to provide a fully com-

pliant bedding and jointing system for hard landscap-

ing projects.

USES

Bedding of paving units for vehicular traffic.

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Bedding of slabs, pavers and setts for all pedestrian-

ised zones.

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FEATURES

Pre-batched for simplicity: only requires the meas-

ured addition of water.

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Cost-effective.

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Ready for on-site mixing.

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Formulated for ease of use and to meet (and exceed

in some respects) the requirements of BS 7533.

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Integral part of the Streetscape Range.

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Available in 25 kg and 1,000 kg bulk bags.

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Good freeze-thaw stability.

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Resistant to oils and many chemicals.

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Wide range of application thicknesses achievable (30

to 75 mm).

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EuroClass A1 reaction to fire rating.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Composition

Portland cement and special polymers and plasticisers

Packaging

25 kg and 1,000 kg bulk bags

Shelf life

6 months

Storage conditions

Bagged Parex Fine Bedding Concrete (FBC) will have a shelf life of 6

months when kept in dry conditions at a temperature of +5°C to +35°C.

Storage at higher temperatures or high humidity may reduce the shelf life.

Bulk bags should be used as soon as possible after delivery. Bags not to be

used immediately should be stored on pallets and under cover.

Appearance and colour

Grey powder

Density

~2,000 kg/m3

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