Masonry Magazine March 2009 Page. 36
MIXERS, PUMPS & DELIVERY SYSTEMS
"The air pumps shine when you're filling large voids. You eliminate a lot of manual labor."
- Rick Rountree
Kenrich Products Inc.
a niche," he says. "Often, the larger concrete pumps can be overkill for the masonry contractor."
Livonia, Mich.-based Grout Grunt offers a low-tech solution for grouting. The Grout Grunt places grout up to 50 percent faster than other methods, says Morgan Agazzi, project manager.
The Grout Grunt's easy-to-pour mouth provides more precise pours, so the grout doesn't run down and stain the wall, he says.
"It has the funnel incorporated into the mouth for accurate pours," Agazzi says. "It's a big factor with colored mortar. It eliminates spills and waste."
Portable pump advantage
BRINGING A PUMP to the location where masonry contractors need it provides a distinct advantage on some