Non-shrink grout

Non-shrink grout is a hydraulic cement grout that, when hardened under stipulated test conditions, does not shrink, so its final volume is greater than or equal to the original installed volume. It is often used as a transfer medium between load-bearing members.

Test standards used to designate a grout as non-shrink include, but are not limited to:

Despite the use of expanding or shrinkage-compensating ingredients, users are ordinarily cautioned to avoid environments detrimental to the forming of cement stone. These include but are not limited to the following:

Failure to follow these precautions can adversely affect the quality of all cementitious products.