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Typical Grain Size Distribution for our Type EHB 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 0.0 100.0 100 100 Yes
1.180 8.5 91.5 90 100 Yes
0.600 17.3 74.2 55 100 Yes
0.300 25.4 48.9 5 50 Yes
0.150 39.1 9.8 1 10 Yes
0.000 9.8 0.0 0 0 Yes

Chart: percentage passing against grain size
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