Application
Xtreme Bedding Compound
vdw 480 (Trass Bedding)
The PHNA Xtreme Bedding Compound is a high strength, highly- plastic modified, frost-resistant drainage mortar for the laying of natural stone, slabs, tile, and concrete pavers.
Features
- Highly water-permeable
- Frost and de-icing salt resistant
- No efflorescence despite rapid hardening
- High-quality plastic coating resists capillary effect
- For light to heavy traffic loads
- Compressive strength up to 5500 psi
- Eliminate the need for a concrete sub-slab
- Can be grouted 24 hours after installation
- Compatible with radiant heating / snowmelt systems
Component #1 of our 3-part PHNA Full Paving System
- Xtreme Bedding Compound (Trass Bedding)
- Xtreme Adhesion Elutriant
- PHNA 2-component Epoxy Jointing Compound
Product information
Technical Data
- Application Time
Approx. 1 hour at 20°C | 68°F* application temp.
*Quick hardening at higher temperatures, and slow hardening at lower temperatures.
- Application Temperature
5-25°C | 41-77°F (Do not lay onto frozen ground.)
- Material Requirement
Clean 1/8" - 3/8" crushed aggregate mixed at 1:4 ratio
1 part Xtreme Bedding Compound to 4 parts aggregate
(approx. 220 lbs. aggregate per each 55 lb. bag of bedding compound)
* Mixing ratio of 1:6 is possible and suitable for light pedestrian loads
- Water Addition
Approx. 11 liters | 2.9 gal. of cool, clean water per 25 kg | 55 lb. bag of mortar mixture
- Compressive Strength
2900 - 5500 psi at 3 and 28 days (dependent on filler material and mixing ratio)
- Flexural Strength
Approx. 1015 psi
- Ingredients
Cement according to EN 197, Trass according to DIN 51043, and special additives
- Storage Life
2 years if stored unopened in sealed and undamaged packaging. Must also be kept dry and frost-free.