Fondo Pozzolanico MGN
A super heavy duty, waterproof, somewhat breathable lime tanking slurry, where breathability is not the primary objective
“This powder, mixed with lime and sand, makes the masonry so stable that it hardens not only in normal buildings, but also under water.” – Vitruvius
Typical applications: MGN floor primer, dehumidifying system, waterproofing skim coat, adhesion base on concrete, indoors only
Pozzolans (or in Italian: pozzolana) are various glassy materials (e.g. specific natural sands, ashes or powders) mixed into lime that can make lime plasters hydraulic, which is water resistant or even completely waterproof.
The name originates from the town Pozzuoli, located in the Bay of Naples surrounding the Vesuvius volcano.
The famous Roman architect and engineer Vitruvius highlighted it 2,000 years ago, in his 10-volume architectural handbook The Architecture:
“There is a kind of dust called “pozzolana” (named from Pozzuoli) which by nature possesses extraordinary qualities. It is located in the Bay of Naples and in the lands surrounding Vesuvius. This powder, mixed with lime and sand, makes the masonry so stable that it hardens not only in normal buildings, but also under water.”
The discovery and use of natural pozzolans and pozzolanic lime mortars have revolutionised construction during the antiquity, contributing to the evolution of a new Roman architecture resulting in monumental constructions such as the Pantheon or the Baths of Caracalla – which lasted 2,000 years.
Application advice
Fondo Pozzolanico is available in 25 kg bags. For the right consistency use 10 litres of Fixing P1/bag
Colour: Reddish brown
Recommended approximate thickness: 3-4 mm.
Work it in with straight edge trowel, apply several coats.
Specifications
Natural hydrated earial lime (powder) UNI EN 459-1 CL90S certified, purely limestone with 90%+ hydroxide content,
NHL 5 natural hydraulic lime UNI EN 459-1 certified
natural sands of river alluvial origin, pure and selected in a controlled grain size curve, EN 13139 certified,
natural pozzolan, EN 197-1 certified
marble dust, EN 12620 certified,
natural casein-based resin,
natural earth colours
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