RAPID SET BEDDING MORTAR
GET IN TOUCH
DOWNLOAD OUR BROCHURES
Rapid Set Bedding Mortar
FP McCann Rapid Set Bedding Mortar is a factory controlled blend of sands, cements and additives designed for fast installation and high durability. Ideal for street ironwork, access covers and kerb bedding, this mortar sets quickly and achieves exceptional strength.
Key Applications of Rapid Set Bedding Mortar
FP McCann Rapid Set Bedding Mortar is engineered for speed, strength, and reliability, making it the ideal choice for a wide range of construction and maintenance projects.
Access Covers & Frames
Perfect for manhole covers, gully grates and inspection chambers. Ensures secure bedding and rapid reinstatement for utility access points.
Street & Highway Ironwork
Conforms to BS EN 124 standards for bedding frames in roads and pavements. Ideal for heavy duty traffic areas requiring quick turnaround.
Kerbs & Edging
Rapid installation of kerbs in urban streets, highways and landscaping projects. Provides strong, durable bedding for long term performance.
Flags and Paving Stones
Secure bedding for pedestrian zones, plazas and driveways. Reduces downtime for public spaces and commercial areas.
Setts & Decorative Stonework
Suitable for heritage and landscaping projects where aesthetics and speed matter. Maintains structural integrity for decorative stone installations.
Utility Works
Fast Reinstatement around telecoms, water and gas access points. Minimizes disruption during essential maintenance and repair works.
Emergency Repairs
Ideal for urgent road repairs where reopening to traffic quickly is critical. Sets in minutes, traffic ready in 1 hour.
Industrial & Commercial Sites
Heavy duty bedding for access points in factories, loading bays and car parks. Handles high loads and frequent traffic with ease.
Transport Infrastructure
Airports, rail stations and bus terminals where downtime must be minimized. Provides rapid, reliable bedding for critical infrastructure.
Key Benefits of FP McCann Rapid Set Bedding Mortar
FP McCann Rapid Set Bedding Mortar offers a range of advantages that make it the preferred choice for contractors, utility companies and infrastructure projects:
Rapid Setting for Minimal Downtime
Traffic ready in just 1 hour, reducing road closure time and minimising disruption. Ideal for emergency repairs and fast track projects.
High Early Strength
Achieves >20MPa in 1 hour, >30MPa in 3 hours and 60 MPa at 28 days. Provides immediate load bearing capability for heavy duty applications.
Versatility Across Applications
Suitable for bedding access covers, kerbs, flags, setts and street ironwork. Perfect for highways, urban streets, industrial sites and transport hubs.
Consistent Quality
Factory controlled production ensures uniform performance and reliability. Chloride free formulation for long term durability.
Easy To Use
Supplied in weather resistant, recyclable bags. Simple mixing process.
Cost Efficiency
Reduces labor time and project delays. Eliminates the need for prolonged traffic management measures.
Environmentally Responsible
Weatherproof and recyclable packaging. Designed to meet modern sustainability standards.
How to Use FP McCann Rapid Set Bedding Mortar
Application Guidance
- When using this product, good site practice should always apply. FP McCann cannot be held responsible where workmanship has failed to meet relevant European and British Standards.
- Cement based products will take longer to harden and set at lower temperatures, and should not be used below 5ºC. Do not use in ground where frost is present.
- When site temperatures are below 10ºC consider allowing extra time before opening to traffic, applying further loads etc
- Exposure to drying winds and or strong sunlight may result in rapid drying and cracking.
- All surfaces must be clean and free from all contamination. For best results, surfaces should be mechanically roughened.
- All surfaces should be saturated with clean water but free from standing water.
- Care must be taken to prevent voids in the bedding material under the frame. Exposed surfaces of the bedding material should be float finished, ensuring voids are filled.
Mixing & Water Guidance
- FP McCann Rapid Set Bedding Mortar should be mixed using the correct amount of water by using a mechanical mixing method such as a slow speed drill and paddle.
- A 20kg bag of should be added carefully to between 2 and 3 litres of water depending on required workability.
- Mix product for a minimum of 3 minutes until a homogeneous consistency is achieved.
- Mixed material should be used within 5-10min of mixing. Mixed product will begin to set within 10-15min.
- Adding additional water or trying to revive a mix that has begun to go off will greatly reduce performance.
Application
- Immediately after mixing, apply the bedding material over the pre-soaked substrate. This should be within 5min of mixing.
- Place the access cover frame onto the bedding mortar ensuring it is fully bedded without voids. Gently tamp frame in to place to achieve the required level.
- It is recommended to envelope the flanges of the frame by a minimum thickness of 10mm of the bedding material.
- Exposed surfaces of the bedding material should be float finished and pointed to a smooth finish, ensuring any voids are filled.
- Once the bedding material has reached its initial set, backfilling can be completed with FP McCann Rapid Set Backfill Concrete.