Masonry Testing

Masonry is generally a highly durable form of construction. However, the materials used, the quality of the mortar and workmanship, and the pattern the units are put in can strongly affect the durability of the overall masonry construction. The most common materials of masonry construction are stone, brick and concrete block.

Masonry Testing In Depth

We carry out in situ and laboratory testing of mortar, screed, pre-cast concrete units.

Masonry Testing

Our permanent laboratories provide a comprehensive range of tests on masonry.

Compressive strength

Mix proportions of mortar & render

Capillary absorption

Initial surface absorption

Crack monitoring

Pull out tests - Tensile loading tests of structural fixings in concrete & masonry

Screed & Render Testing

Our permanent laboratories provide a comprehensive range of tests on screeds & renders.

Compressive strength

Mix proportions of screeds

In-situ crushing resistance of screeds

Relative humidity measurements of screed

Pull off tests / bond strength tests on screed and coatings