Texas A&M Stadium Case Study

Both custom block and brick were important elements of the new Kyle Field design. Amerimix Preblended Core Fill Grout was used throughout the entire project along with a variety of Amerimix custom-colored mortars that provide long-lasting, uniform color throughout the depth of the mortar joints. Numerous colors were custom designed specifically for the hues of Kyle Field. Three masonry companies utilized the grout and mortar products to complete the project under the watchful eye of Texas A&M officials who needed the stadium ready for the Aggie’s opening game of the 2015 season against Ball State. For all three masons, throughout the project, the Amerimix colored cement mortar and product quality remained consistent.

“This was an extremely high-volume and high-profile job, and Amerimix provided us numerous advantages,” stated Camarata Masonry project manager, Rene Lazono. “They offered us a full product line of mortars and grout, so we could get everything from
a single source, which meant a streamlined job and one company standing behind all the products.”

In addition, Amerimix mortar and grout is preblended eliminating the need for onsite blending. This was beneficial two-fold on the project. All the guesswork was removed for the three masonry companies working to install the brick and blocks. There was also no need for sand piles, which led to a cleaner, environmentally sound work site in a very compact area. Amerimix utilized eight mobile silos, which added to the project’s efficiency.

“Amerimix products provided a huge advantage on this job,” said Lazono.
“They’re always consistent and you just add water and go, which was very important when dealing with such an aggressive timeline. There was literally no room for error.”

Even with the preblended product, the masons still left nothing to chance to test the grout and mortar two times every day to ensure quality, precision, and strength.

“This is an iconic venue that will be experienced not only by fans on-site but also viewed on national television,” stated Chris Cox of DMG Masonry. “The university was very specific about how they wanted it to look, which is why we were so meticulous in the testing. We needed precision and consistency every day and Amerimix didn’t let us down.”

Kyle Field goes down in the books as one of the larger Amerimix jobs in the United States, with close to 3,200 Amerimix super sacks totaling approximately 9.6 million pounds of Amerimix materials used.