High-performance cement SNOWCRETE

for flooringroadpaving

Overview
Snowcrete is a white cement compliant with BS EN 197-1, designed for white and light-colour concrete, renders and mortars. Supplied across the UK in bulk tanker delivery.

Applications

• Typical applications: Cast stone
• Structural in situ and precast concrete
• Cladding panels
• Precast paving slabs and blocks
• Road markings, kerbs, bollards
• Terrazzo
• Floor and wall tiles
• Street furniture
• Renders
• Pointing mortars
• Tile grouts
• Swimming pool finishes

• Architectural concrete
• Formulators
• Precast concrete manufacturers

Benefits

• Variety of finishes: Wide range of white and light-colour finishes
• Strength: Higher early and later strengths than Portland cement
• Versatility: Suitable for use with pigments, additives and coloured aggregates
• Setting time: Similar setting time to Portland cement
• Appearance: Bright, clean appearance
• Quality assurance: Independently certified; CE Mark

User guide
Concrete, mortars and grouts containing Snowcrete must be specified and used correctly for optimal performance. Cement content should be correct and the water:cement ratio kept as low as practicable consistent with satisfactory placing, compaction and curing.
The final finish quality depends on the applicator's skills and familiarity with the materials and methods.
Snowcrete is manufactured from natural materials; slight shade variations may occur between production centres.
The supplier cannot accept responsibility where workmanship does not follow good practice.

Technical specifications

• Product type: White cement
• Standards: Complies with BS EN 197-1
• Delivery form: Supplied in bulk via tanker across the UK
• Colour/appearance: Bright, clean white; suitable for white and light-colour finishes
• Strength: Higher early and later strengths than Portland cement
• Setting time: Similar to Portland cement
• Compatibility: Suitable for pigments, coloured aggregates and additives
• Certifications: Independent third-party certification; CE Mark
• Material note: Manufactured from natural products; shade variations may occur between production centres
• Usage guidance: Ensure correct cement content; keep water:cement ratio low; ensure thorough compaction and effective curing for best performance