What Is the Difference Between Type S Type N
27/03/2018· Type S mortar mix, which contains two parts portland cement, one part hydrated lime and nine parts sand, has a compressive strength of at least 1,800 pounds per square inch (psi). Usually, a Type S mix has a high compressive strength of between 2,300 and 3,000 psi. Type N mortar mix, which contains one part portland cement, one part lime and six parts sand, is a medium compressive