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Typical Grain Size Distribution for our Type EHA Plastering and Rendering Sand

Grading envelope plotted to English Heritage plastering and rendering sand specifications for building conservation; grain size distribution meets the Englsh Heritage specification

Sieve Size
(mm)
% Retained % Passing Min % Pass Max % Pass Complies?
5.000 0.0 100.0 100 100 Yes
2.360 0.5 99.5 90 100 Yes
1.180 10.4 89.1 70 100 Yes
0.600 22.2 66.9 40 80 Yes
0.300 27.1 39.8 5 40 Yes
0.150 30.0 9.8 0 10 Yes
0.000 9.0 0.8 0 0 Yes

Chart: percentage passing against grain size
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