{"title":"Whitestar","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhitestar products available from DIYSmith, including cement, concrete and mortar.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"whitestar-high-strength-grey-cement-cem-i-52-5r-25kg","title":"Whitestar High Strength Grey Cement CEM I 52,5R 25kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Whitestar high strength grey CEM I 52,5R Ordinary Portland cement comes in a 25kg bag with waterproof packaging. It has high early strength and suits general building and concreting work. A 25kg bag is a handy size to lift and store.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrey CEM I 52,5R Ordinary Portland cement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh early strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits general building and concreting work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhitestar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCEM I 52,5R Ordinary Portland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMortar or concrete?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a pure grade Portland cement for general use. 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Damp cement goes lumpy and loses strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat size is the bag?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e25kg.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitestar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67805856006417,"sku":"DS-8064898","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/7323\/0097\/files\/446783_20221208095212_1024.jpg?v=1792507285"},{"product_id":"whitestar-fast-setting-post-fix-20kg","title":"Whitestar Fast Setting Post Fix 20kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhitestar Postfix is a no-mix concrete for fixing all types of posts, so a fast setting post fix suits fence and garden jobs. 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