Masonry Magazine January 2012 Page. 15

Words: Thierry Lachapelle
Masonry Magazine January 2012 Page. 15

Masonry Magazine January 2012 Page. 15
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MORTARBOARDS

Move on to more efficient technology. Get rid of wooden mortarboards, they adsorb moisture, warp, are heavy and don't hold up over time.

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NEW

Mortarpans

US PATENT. CANADIAN PATENT PENDING.

Mortarboards
30"
30"
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PLYWOOD IS FOR CARPENTERS
GATORBACKS ARE
6" deep
24"
FOR MASONS

GATORBACK mortarboards and pans increase the workability of mortar by as much as 30 minutes because they don't pull water from your mortar. The impervious smooth surface and patent pending Perma-Contour design keeps moisture where it belongs -in your mortar! Keep your crew busy installing units, not wasting time "shaking up" mortar. Old school plywood mortarboards are costing you more in wasted material, labor, and production, plus they don't hold up. GATORBACKs are made from a new & improved super-tough polymer that is nearly indestructible. Leave your plywood for the carpenters - GATORBACKS are for masons!

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24"
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