Renderoc TG

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Single component medium-weight

concrete and masonry reinstatement
mortar for use in hot climates
Uses

Design Criteria

Renderoc TG is suitable for a wide range of concrete and

masonry repairs, particularly in vertical and overhead
locations without the use of formwork. The mortar is
formulated for use in hot climates and is suitable for all
types of patch repair and for use on large areas as a
render. The mortar is suitable where superior chloride
and carbon dioxide resistance is required.

Renderoc TG is designed for vertical, overhead or

horizontal use without the use of formwork. It can be
applied up to 20 mm thickness in large sections overhead
and up to 50 mm thickness in large vertical sections. Up
to 100 mm thickness can be achieved in small pockets or
by the use of formwork. In horizontal locations, Renderoc
TG can be applied up to 100 mm thickness. Thicker
sections can be built up in layers using a wet-on-wet
technique. The material should not be applied at less than
10 mm thickness. Thicknesses greater than 20 mm
overhead and 50 mm vertically in large areas can be
achieved by spray application. Consult the local Fosroc
office for further information.

Advantages
High build achievable without formwork - saving time
and expense of multiple applications.
Formulated for use in hot climates.

Properties

Can be applied by the wet or dry spray process for

fast, exceptionally high build repairs with enhanced
characteristics.

The following typical results were obtained at

water:powder ratio of 0.18 and temperature of 20oC.

Shrinkage compensated.

Test method
Compressive strength:
(BS 4550, Part 3, Section
3.4:1978) at 20oC
Flexural strength:
(BS 4551:1989)

Contains no chloride admixtures.

Tensile strength:

Low permeability provides good protection against

carbon dioxide and chlorides.
Excellent bond to the concrete substrate.

(ASTM C-190)
Slant shear bond
strength to concrete:
(BS 6319 Part 4:1984)
Water absorption ISAT
(BS 1881 Part 5:1970)
10 minutes:
2 hours:
Coefficient of thermal
expansion:
Setting time (BS 5075)
Initial set:
Final set:
Fresh wet density:

Description
Renderoc TG is supplied as a ready to use blend of dry
powders which requires only the site addition of clean
water to produce a highly consistent, medium-weight
repair mortar for general-purpose concrete and masonry
repairs. The material is based on Portland cement,
graded aggregates, special fillers and chemical additives,
modified by anti-dessication additives, to provide a mortar
suitable for use in hot climates. It maintains good
handling characteristics while minimising water demand.
The product exhibits excellent thermal compatibility with
concrete and good water repellent properties. The low
water requirement ensures fast strength gain and longterm durability.

Chemical resistance:

Technical support
Fosroc offers a comprehensive range of high
performance, high quality construction products.
In
addition, Fosroc offers a technical support service to
specifiers, end-users and contractors, as well as on-site
technical assistance in locations all over the world.

Alkali content:

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Typical result
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15 N/mm at 24 hours
2
30 N/mm at 28 days

6 N/mm2 at 28 days
2
2 N/mm at 28 days

2
25 N/mm at 28 days

0.18 ml/m2/sec.
0.06 ml/m2sec.
7 to 12 x 10-6/oC
2 to 3 hours
4 to 6 hours
3
1750 kg/m at 0.18
water:powder ratio
The low permeability of
Renderoc TG retards
chemical attack in
aggressive environments.
The cured mortar is
resistant to acid gases,
chloride ions, oxygen and
water. For specific data
regarding chemical
resistance, contact the local
Fosroc office
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Less than 3 kg/m

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Specification clauses

Reinforcing steel priming

Steel reinforcement primer

Apply one full coat of Nitoprime Zincrich and allow to dry

before continuing. If any doubt exists about having
achieved an unbroken coating, a second application
should be made and, again, allowed to dry before
continuing.

The steel reinforcement primer shall be Nitoprime

Zincrich, a single component zinc-rich epoxy resin. The
primer shall be an active type, capable of avoiding the
generation of incipient anodes in the immediately adjacent
locations. It shall be fully compatible with the Renderoc
system of concrete repair.

Substrate priming
The substrate should be thoroughly soaked with clean
water and any excess removed prior to applying one coat
of Nitobond AR primer. The primer should be scrubbed
well into the surface. Renderoc TG can be applied as
soon as the primer becomes tacky. If the Nitobond primer
is too wet, vertical and overhead build up of the Renderoc
TG mortar may be difficult.

Repair mortar
The high-build reinstatement mortar shall be Renderoc
TG, a single component cement-based blend of powders
to which only the site-addition of clean water shall be
permitted. The cured mortar shall be formulated for use in
hot climates and shall have a minimum compressive
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strength of 30 N/mm at 28 days when tested in
accordance with BS4550, Part 3, Section 3.4:1978. The
cured mortar shall have a minimum flexural strength of 6
2
N/mm when tested in accordance with BS 4551:1980.

In exceptional circumstances e.g. where a substrate/repair

barrier is required or where the substrate is wet or likely to
remain permanently damp, Nitobond EP epoxy bonding
aid should be used. Contact the local Fosroc office for
further information.

Application instructions

Mixing

Preparation

Care should be taken to ensure that Renderoc TG is

thoroughly mixed. A forced-action mixer is essential.
Mixing in a suitably sized drum using an approved spiral
paddle in a slow speed (400/500 rpm) heavy-duty drill is
acceptable for single bag mixes. Free-fall mixers must not
be used. Mixing of part bags should never be attempted.

Saw cut or cut back the extremities of the repair locations

to a depth of at least 10 mm to avoid feather-edging and
to provide a square edge. Break out the complete repair
area to a minimum depth of 10 mm up to the sawn edge.
Clean the surface and remove any dust, unsound or
contaminated material, plaster, oil, paint, grease,
corrosion deposits or algae. Where breaking out is not
required i.e. where concrete is sound and of good quality
but cover is to be increased, roughen the surface and
remove any laitance by light scabbling or grit-blasting. It
will still be necessary to cut back the perimeter to a dept of
10 mm so that the repair patch may be toed-in and
finished flush with the surrounding concrete.

For normal applications, place 3.2 to 4.0 litres of drinking

quality water into the mixer and with the machine in
operation, add on full 20 kg bag of Renderoc TG and mix
for 3 to 5 minutes until fully homogeneous. Note that
powder must always be added to water. Department on
the ambient temperature and the desired consistency, the
amount of water required may vary slightly but should not
exceed 4.0 litres per 20 kg bag of Renderoc TG.
Note that the temperature of the mixed mortar should not
o
exceed 30 C.

Oil and grease deposits should be removed by steam

cleaning, detergent scrubbing or the use of a proprietary
degreaser. The effectiveness of decontamination should
then be assessed by a pull-off test.

Application
Exposed steel reinforcing bars should be firmly secured to
avoid movement during the application process as this will
affect mortar compaction, build and bond.

Expose fully any corroded steel in the repair area and

remove all loose scale and corrosion deposits. Steel
should be cleaned to a bright condition paying particular
attention to the back of exposed steel bars. Grit-blasting
is recommended for this process.

Apply the mixed Renderoc TG to the prepared substrate

by gloved hand or trowel. Thoroughly compact the mortar
on to the primed substrate and around the exposed
reinforcement. Renderoc TG can be applied up to 20 mm
thickness in large sections overhead, 50 mm thickness in
large vertical sections but up to 100 mm thickness in
smaller pockets or with the use of formwork. If formwork
is used, it should have properly sealed faces to ensure
that no water is absorbed from the repair material. In
horizontal locations, Renderoc TG can be applied up to
100 mm thickness.

Where corrosion has occurred due to the presence of

chlorides, the steel should be high-pressure washed with
clean water immediately after grit-blasting to remove
corrosion products from pits and imperfections within its
surface.

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Curing

If sagging occurs during application to vertical surfaces,

the Renderoc TG should be completely removed and
reapplied at a reduced thickness on to the correctly reprimed substrate.

Renderoc TG is a cement-based repair mortar.

In
common with all cementitious materials. Renderoc TG
must be cured immediately after finishing in accordance
with good concrete practice. The use of Nitobond AR,
sprayed on to the surface of the finished Renderoc in a
continuous film is recommended. Large areas should be
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cured as trowelling progresses (0.5m at a time) without
waiting for completion of the entire area. At ambient
temperatures above 30oC, supplementary curing with
polythene sheeting taped down at the edges must be
used. If used in cold conditions, the finished repair must
be protected from freezing.

Note: The minimum applied thickness of Renderoc TG is

10 mm.
Build-up
Additional build-up can be achieved by a wet-on-wet
application technique or by the application of multiple
layers. The final thickness is dependent on the material
consistency and substrate profile.

Over-coating with protective decorative finishes

Where multiple layers will be applied by hand or trowel,

the surface of the intermediate layers should be scratchkeyed and cured with Nitobond AR. Re-priming with
Nitobond AR and a further application of Renderoc TG
may proceed as soon as this layer has set.

Renderoc TG can be applied by the wet or dry spray

techniques. In circumstances where large areas of repair
are required, the rapid placement and higher build
attainable by these methods offer economic advantages
over hand-trowelling. The resultant repair also offers a
generally more dense compound with greatly enhanced
mortar/substrate bond characteristics. For further details
on the wet and dry spray techniques, including selection of
spraying machines and nozzles, consult Fosrocs Wet or
Dry Spray Application Guide or the local Fosroc office.

Renderoc TG is extremely durable and will provide

excellent protection to the embedded steel reinforcement
within the repaired locations. The surrounding parts of the
structure will generally benefit from the application of a
barrier/decorative coating to limit the advance of chlorides
and carbon dioxide, thus bringing them up to the same
protective standard as the repair itself.
Fosroc
recommend the use of the Dekguard range of protective,
anti-chloride and anti-carbonation coatings.
These
products provide a decorative and uniform appearance as
well as protecting areas of the structure which might
otherwise be at risk from the environment. Dekuard
products may be applied over the repair area without prior
removal of the Nitobond AR curing membrane. Other
curing membranes must be removed prior to the
application of Dekuard products.

Finishing

Cleaning

Renderoc TG is finished by striking off with a straight edge

and closing with a steel float. Wooden or plastic floats, or
damp sponges may be used to achieve the desired
surface texture. The completed surface should not be
over-worked.

Nitobond AR and Renderoc TG should be removed from

tools, equipment and mixers with clean water immediately
after use.
Cured material can only be removed
mechanically. Equipment used with Nitoprime Zincrich
and Nitobond EP should be cleaned with Fosroc Solvent
102.

Spray application

Low temperature working

Limitations

Although formulated for use in hot climates, Renderoc TG

can be used in more moderate locations.
In cold
o
conditions down to 5 C, the use of warm water (up to
30oC) is advisable to accelerate strength development.
Normal precautions for winter working with cementitious
materials should then be adopted. The material should
not be applied when the substrate and/or air temperature
is 5oC and falling. At 5oC static temperature or at 5oC and
rising, the application may proceed.

Renderoc TG should not be used when the temperature is

below 5oC and falling. Do not mix part bags. The product
should not be exposed to moving water during application.
Exposure to heavy rainfall prior to the final set may result
in surface scour. The product should not be applied in
windy conditions are rapid surface drying will occur and
may result in surface crazing or cracking of the repair. If
any doubts arise concerning temperature, application or
substrate conditions, consult the local Fosroc office.

High temperature working

o
At ambient temperature above 35 C, the material should
be stored in the shade and cool water used for mixing.
Note that the temperature of the mixed mortar should not
exceed 30oC.

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Estimating

Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, eye protection and

respiratory protective equipment. The use of barrier creams
provide additional skin protection. In case of contact with
skin, rinse with plenty of clean water, then cleanse with
soap and water. In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of clean water and seek medical
advice. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately do not induce vomiting.

Supply
Renderoc TG:
Nitoprime Zincrich:
Nitobond AR:
Nitobond EP:
Fosroc Solvent 102:

20 kg bags
1, 2 and 5 litre (2 and 5 kg) cans
1, 5 and 25 litre drums
1 and 5 kg packs
4 litre cans

Nitoprime Zincrich, Nitobond products and Fosroc Solvent

102 should not come in contact wit the skin and eyes, or be
swallowed.
Ensure adequate ventilation and avoid
inhalation of vapours. Some people are sensitive to resins,
hardeners and solvents. Wear suitable protective clothing,
gloves and eye protection. If working in confined areas,
suitable respiratory protective equipment must be used.
The use of barrier creams provides additional skin
protection. In case of contact with skin, rinse with plenty of
clean water, then cleanse with soap and water. In case of
skin contact with Nitoprime Zincrich and Nitobond EP,
remove immediately with resin removing cram followed by
washing with soap and water. Do not use solvent. In case
of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean
water and seek medical advice. If swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately do not induce vomiting.

Coverage and yield

Renderoc TG:

Nitoprime Zincrich:
Nitobond AR:
Nitobond EP:

Approximately 12.8 litres per

20 kg bag (1.28 m2 at 10 mm
thickness)
2
2
7.4 m /litre or 3.7 m /kg
2
6 to 8 m /litre
2
4 m /kg

Note: The actual yield per bag of Renderoc TG will depend

on the consistency used. The yield will be reduced if the
material is applied by a spray technique. The coverage
figures for liquid products are theoretical -due to wastage
factors and the variety and nature of possible substrates,
practical coverage figures will be reduced.

Fire

Storage

Renderoc TG, Nitobond AR and Nitobond EP are nonflammable.

Shelf life

Nitoprime Zincrich and Fosroc Solvent 102 are flammable.

Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking. In the
event of fire, extinguish with CO2 or foam. Do not use a
water jet.

All products have a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a dry

store in the original, unopened bags or packs.
Storage conditions

Flash points

Store in dry conditions in the original, unopened bags or

packs. If stored at high temperatures and/or high humidity
conditions the shelf life may be reduced to 4 to 6 months.
Nitobond AR should be protected from frost.

Nitoprime Zincrich:
Fosroc Solvent 102:

Precautions

o
16 C
o
33 C

For further information, refer to the Product Material Safety

Data sheet.

Health and safety

Renderoc TG contains cement powders which, when mixed
or become damp, release alkalis which can be harmful to
the skin. During use, avoid inhalation of dust and contact
with skin and eyes.

Important note:
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions
for the Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that
any advice, recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct
or continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the
use of its products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.

Fosam Company Limited

Head Office
Post Box 11081
Jeddah 21453
Saudi Arabia

www.fosroc.com

Telephone: +966 2 637 5345

Fax: +966 2 637 5891

email: fosam@fosroc.com

Regional Offices
Jeddah Sales Office
Jeddah Showroom
Riyadh
Dammam
Khamis Mushayt

Tel: (02) 6080999

Tel: (02) 665 0787
Tel: (01) 482 9303
Tel: (03) 814 1282
Tel: (07) 250 0469

Fax: (02) 635 3330

Fax: (02) 667 4884
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Yanbu Tel: (04) 322 4280

Makkah Tel: (02) 542 0869
Medinah Tel: (04) 845 1767
Jubail Tel: (03) 362 3904

Fax: (04) 391 2980

Fax: (02) 542 0869
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Registered Office: Industrial Area, Phase 4, Road No. 414, Street No. 407

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