As building energy-efficiency standards continue to improve, thermal insulation mortar has become an essential material for exterior wall insulation, roof insulation, and energy-saving construction projects. However, problems such as poor insulation performance, cracking, hollowing, and debonding still occur frequently. While these issues are often blamed on construction practices, inadequate material performance is usually the root cause. According to GB/T 20473-2021 Thermal Insulation Mortar, strict technical requirements must be met throughout raw material selection, manufacturing, construction, and long-term service. This article explains the classification, key performance requirements, and major factors affecting thermal insulation mortar quality. What Is Thermal Insulation Mortar? Thermal insulation mortar is a dry-mix mortar made from cement, gypsum, or other binders combined with lightweight insulating aggregates and functional additives. It is designed to improve a build...
Mortar wall sanding is a common construction defect where the plastered surface becomes weak, dusty, or starts losing sand particles after curing. In mild cases, only a small amount of powder appears when rubbing the wall by hand. In severe cases, large areas may shed sand, crack, hollow, or even detach from the substrate. If not treated in time, sanding can affect paint adhesion, decorative finishes, waterproof performance, and the overall durability of the wall system. How to Determine the Severity of Wall Sanding Before selecting a repair method, it is important to assess the extent of the problem. A simple inspection can be performed using a key, screwdriver, or other hard metal object. Mild Sanding Slight powder appears when rubbing the surface. Minor scratching with a key leaves only shallow marks. No hollow sounds when tapping the wall. Surface remains generally solid. Moderate to Severe Sanding Large amounts of sand fall off when touched. Deep scratches can easily be made. Holl...