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SECTION F10 BRICK/BLOCK WALLING

F10 BRICK/BLOCK WALLING
To be read with Preliminaries/General conditions
TYPE(S) OF WALLING
250 CONCRETE BLOCKWORK GENERALLY – BLOCKWORK TO BE USED WHERE NOTED
ON DRAWINGS AND GENERALLY IN ALL INTERNAL WALLS.
 Blocks: Dense Hollow Core Block to BS 6073:Part 1
 Manufacturer and reference: To approval
 Minimum average compressive strength: 7.5 N/sq mm or as structural Engineer's requirements.
 Work size(s): 190x390x200, generally +100x390x 200
 Finish: Render/plaster refer to Particular Specification/ Drawings if applicable
 Mortar: As section Z21
 Mix: 1: 3
 Bond: ½ lap stretcher
 Joints: To approval
 Strength: 7.5 N/sq. mm at 28 days and 10mm maximum size of aggregate.

260 EXTERNAL WALLS (INSULATED BLOCKS):

 A precast concrete blocks consisting of two outer leaves of normal weight concretes and
sandwiching a polystyrene core.
 Blocks: Normal weight concrete Polystyrene sandwich masonry blocks As per Abu Dhabi
Municipality requirements and As per Dubai Municipality standard DMS 1 part5: 2004
 Manufacturer and reference: To approval
 Minimum average compressive strength: 7.5 N/sq mm.
 Block size(s): 200x400x200 or 250x400x200 as per drawing
 Air void in block: If air void available in any shall of the insulated walls the shell thickness shall
not be less than 20mm
 Chloride and sulphide content: To BS 1881 part 124, Acid soluble chloride (Cl) and sulphate (SO3)
content shall not exceed 0.06% and 0.4% by mass of dry concrete respectively.
 Insulation: either expanded or extruded polystyrene
 Insulation density: to BS EN 1602, the ave density not less than 30Kg/M3
 Size of insulation: length and height equal to Blocks over all size and polystyrene size measured at
any point should not be less than 60mm
 Shape of insulation: to have dove tail shape and core shall be either molded or extruded to shape
without cutting.
 Thermal conductivity of Insulation: to comply with BS EN ISO 10456 at 35’C and 60% relative
humidity, polystyrene core thermal conductivity shall not exceed the declared value.
 Fire Ret ardency: to comply BS EN 11952-2, the flame spread shall not exceed 150mm within 60
s. The oxygen index shall not be less than 24% by volume when tested with ASTM D 2863.
 Concrete: Oven dry density greater than 2000Kg/M3
 Finish: Rough to receive finishes specification.
 Mortar: As section Z21
 Mix: 1; 3
 Bond: ½ lap stretcher
 Joints: To approval
 Strength: 7.5 N/sq. mm at 28 days and 10mm maximum size of aggregate for solid block. are to be
constructed of.
 Manufacture: Normal weight concrete cast integrally with dove tailed polystyrene core placed in
the mould and wet concrete poured around it, compacted and cured.
 Storage: polystyrene core should be protected from UV radiation
 End Block: use end blocks on corners and window/door jambs.
 Damp Proof Course: To be applied on The Joint between Ground Floor slab and First Layer of
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265 EXTERNAL WALLS (AUTOCLAVE AERATED BLOCKS):

 Blocks: Blocks manufactured from hydraulic binders such as cement and/or lime, combined with
siliceous based fine materials(sand), cell generating material and water to comply with Abu Dhabi
Municipality requirements and Dubai Municipality standard DMS 1 part3: 2004
 Manufacturing process: Raw material mixed together and cast into cakes in moulds and allowed to
rise and set into cakes. The cakes are cut to required sizes of blocks and cured with high pressure
steam in autoclaves.
 Manufacturer and reference: Al Jazeera or equivalent To the approval
 Gross Density: To BS EN 772 Part 13 and shall not be more than 850Kg/M3
 Chloride and sulphide content: To BS 1881 part 124, Acid soluble chloride (Cl) and sulphate (SO3)
content shall not exceed 0.05% and 0.5% by mass of dry concrete respectively.
 Dry Shrinkage: To BS EN 680, the average shrinkage shall not exceed 0.9mm/M.
 Thermal Conductivity: To be declared by Manufacturer according BS EN ISO 10456 at 35’ C 60%
Relative Humidity (RH)
 Minimum average compressive strength: To BS EN 772 part 1, not less than 3.2 N/sq mm.
 Block size(s): 200x400x200 or 250x400x200 as per drawing
 Fire Retardency: To Respective BS standards.
 Finish: Rough to receive finishes specification.
 Mortar: Thin bed Mortar as recommended by the AAC Block manufacturer.
 Mix: As per Manufacturers Recommendation
 Bond: ½ lap stretcher
 Joints: To approval
 Cut Block: As per manufacturers Recommendation, using special aerated cut saw.
 Damp Proof Course: To be applied on The Joint between Ground Floor slab and First Layer of
Block

270 EXTERNAL WALLS (CAVITY WALLS):

 Blocks: As per Clause 250

 Manufacturer and reference: To approval
 Minimum average compressive strength: 7.5 N/sq mm or as Structural Engineer’s requirements.
 Work size(s): 190x390x200, generally +100x390x 200
 Finish: Render/plaster refer to finishes specification.
 Mortar: As section Z21
 Mix: 1: 3
 Bond: ½ lap stretcher
 Joints: To approval
 Strength: 7.5 N/sq. mm at 28 days and 10mm maximum size of aggregate.
 Cavity: As per Drawing
 Cavity Insulation: Minimum 50mm Thick Polystyrene having a density of 35Kg/M3 and with a
thermal conductivity of 0.032W/mk
 Joints: Insulation to have rebated joints.
 Cavity Insulation ties: Self stick insulation ties to be fixed for holding the Insulation in position.
 Installation of Insulation: To ensure Insulation is condition without gaps and the joints are taped.
 Cavity Ties: Stainless Steel Butterfly ties from Emirates Specialities or Equal
 Damp Proof Coarse : to be applied on the outer side of Internal walls
 Damp proof coarse Material: Material from Degussa or equivalent.
 Application: Procedure and number of coats to the recommendation of the supplier.
 Weep Holes: Ensure weep holes are provided at the bottom of cavity walls with proper sleeve to
drain any water from the cavity.
 Damp Proof Course: To be applied on The Joint between Ground Floor slab and First Layer of
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280 STRENGTH OF BLOCKS:

 Non load bearing blocks - 7.5 N/sq mm
 Load bearing walls -12.5/ sq mm
 A Certificate of Compliance from the Abu Dhabi Municipality Laboratory shall be provided by the
manufacturer with each delivery of material at site in accordance with local order 44, 1990. Density
of blocks shall not be less than 1500kg/m³ as per BS 6073 Type "A"

WORKMANSHIP GENERALLY

410 RELATED WORK is specified in the following sections:

F30 Accessories/Sundry items for brick/block/stone walling.

420 BASIC WORKMANSHIP: Comply with the clauses of BS 8000: Part 3 which are relevant to this
section.

430 ACCURACY: Notwithstanding BS 8000: Part 3, clause 3.1.2, complies with preliminaries clause
A33/340 and any required critical dimensions given in the specification or on the drawings.

441 CONDITIONING OF BRICKS/BLOCKS:

 Do not use clay bricks, calcium silicate bricks or autoclaved concrete blocks when still warm from
the manufacturing process.
 Do not use non autoclaved concrete bricks/blocks until four weeks after casting.

460 MORTAR GROUPS: Where mortar is specified by group number, select any mortar in that group as
set out below. Use the same mortar throughout any one type of facing work.

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4

Cement :Lime : Sand 1:0 – 0.25: 3 [Link]-4.5 [Link]-6 [Link]-9

Cement : Premixed Lime and Sand

1:3 1:4-4.5 1:5-6 1:8-9
(Proportion of Lime to sand given in
(1:12) (1:9) (1:6) (1:4-5)
Brackets )
Cement :Sand and Air Entrainer - 1:3-4 1:5-6 1:7-8

Masonry Cement Sand - 1:2.5-3.5 1:4-5 1:5.5-6.5

470 TESTING – MORTAR STRENGTH:

 Mean compressive strength of mortar at 28 days when tested to BS 5628: Part 1, Appendix A to be
10n/[Link].
 Submit specimens of mortar mix (es) to an approved independent testing authority for preliminary
and site tests at 7 days and 28 days. 7 days test results to be not less than two thirds of strength
specified for 28 days.
 Submit results to ENGINEER within 7 days of completion of each test. (A provisional sum for
testing is included elsewhere)

480 TESTING – CEMENT CONTENT OF MORTAR:

 When instructed by ENGINEER, test mortar for walling type(s) F10/250 before use, to determine
cement content.
 Carry out tests using the BREMORTEST method described in Building Research Establishment
Information Paper 8/89, or other equivalent.
 A provisional sum for testing is included elsewhere.

510 OVERHAND LAYING must not be used without approval.

540 COURSING: Gauge block courses four to 800mm including joints.

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560 BLOCKWORK: Lay cellular blocks with cavity downwards. Do not fill hollows in hollow blocks. Use
masonry saw cut or special shape blocks to make up courses and piece in; do not use bricks or other
materials (width of cut block should not be less than the block thickness). Blocks should be fully wet
before final placement.

570 BOND NOT SPECIFIED: Build walls in stretching half lap bond when not specified otherwise.

580 LINTEL BEARINGS: Carefully predetermine setting out so that full length bricks/blocks occur
immediately beneath ends of lintels.

610 JOINTS which are not to be visible in the finished work to be struck off with the trowel as the work
proceeds. To be flush pointed.

630 FIRE STOPPING: Ensure a tight fit between brickwork and cavity barriers to prevent fire and smoke
penetration.

660 HOLES, RECESSES AND CHASES IN BRICK/BLOCK Comply with the relevant WALLING:
Clause in section P31.

670 THERMAL BRIDGING OF THE INSULATED BLOCKS: Avoid thermal bridging of mortar in
insulation block works. Continue insulation on the mortar joint by Introducing 45mm wide polystyrene
strip, thickness equal to the mortar thickness on horizontal and vertical mortar joints.

Align blocks in plumb horizontally and vertically in a way that the polystyrene cores of adjacent blocks
are not staggered.

Kitchen and Toilet Block work: All walls around Kitchen and Toilet should be extended upto the
underside of the soffit.

680 MOVEMENT JOINTS

Movement joint filler shall be 10 mm thick (unless specified otherwise) cellular non- absorbent low
density joint filler sealed on both sides with an approved poly sulphide sealant complying with BS 4254.

690 CONTROL JOINTS

 Construct vertical control joints in masonry walls at maximum 6000 mm o.c and/or where directed
by the Engineer. Joints shall be constructed full height of the walls or partitions.

 Joints shall be formed by using one half and full blocks to form a continuous straight vertical joint
and placing continuous tarred or waxed paper or asphalt emulsion on the end half-cells of the
blocks; the resulting centre key cavity is to be completely filled with mortar as each course is
placed. Vertical joint between the block ends shall be raked out to a depth of 12mm full height,
both sides and left ready to receive caulking.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FACEWORK

710 THE TERM FACEWORK, where used in this specification, applies to all brick/block walls finished
fair. Where any face work is to be painted, the only specification requirement to be waived is that relating
to colour.

730 SAMPLES: Submit samples of blocks representing the range of variation in appearance and obtain
approval of appearance before placing orders with suppliers.

740 Build a sample panel of not less than 4 sq.m. for approval by ENGINEER which shall remain for entirely
on the contract as a standard of finish and workmanship.

760 APPEARANCE:

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 Select bricks/blocks with unchipped arises. Cut with a masonry saw and finish neat where cut edges
will be exposed to view.

 Set out and lay bricks to match appearance of relevant approved reference panel(s).

 Keep courses evenly spaced using gauge rods. Set out carefully to ensure satisfactory junctions and
joints with adjoining or built-in elements and components.

 Protect face work against damage and disfigurement during the course of the works, particularly
arises of openings and corners.

800 TOOTHED BOND: Except where a straight vertical joint is specified, new and existing face work in
the same plane to be bonded together at every course to give a continuous appearance.

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SECTION M20 PLASTERED / RENDERED / ROUGH CAST COATINGS

M20 PLASTERED/ RENDERED/ ROUGHCAST COATINGS
 To be read with Preliminaries/ General Conditions.

TYPES OF COATING

110 CEMENTSAND RENDER:

 Location: External areas
 Background: Block/concrete
 Preparation: Metal stud wall with board finish refer K10 / 116
 Undercoat(s): Spatter coat Clause 536
 Cement: Masonry cement to BS 5224
 Final coat: Cement: Masonry cement to BS 5224
 Admixture(s): Feb plasticizer to approval
 Mix proportions (cement: sand): 1:5
 Thickness: 20mm
 Finish: Smooth Wood float finish
 Accessories: Stainless Steel stop beads, angle beads
 Stainless steel XPM at all material changes

115 PLASTER / RENDER

 Location: Internal / External on Autoclave Aerated Blocks
 Material : As proposed by Block Manufacturer
 Mix / Application procedure: As recommended by Block Manufacturer

200 GYPSUM PLASTER ON CEMENT GAUGED RENDER UNDERCOATS to all internal locations
noted on drawing.
 Background: Concrete or block wall
 Preparation: spatter dash keying mix as clause 536
 Undercoats:
 Sand: To BS 1199, type A.
 Mix: 1:5 cement : sand
 Thickness (excluding dubbing out): 13mm
 Final coat: Gypsum plaster to BS 1191-1, class B.
 Manufacturer: Gypsum industries
 Thickness: 3mm
 Finish: smooth as clause 777

280 PLASTERBOARD AND SKIM:

 Location: Ceilings where noted on drawings
 Background: Arrows metal framing
 Backing: 12.7 taper edges with grey paper face as clause 610, fixed with nails, moisture resistant
to bathrooms, shower rooms, powder rooms.
 Skim coat: Board finish plaster to BS 1191:Part 1, Class B
 Thickness: 5mm applied in 2 coats
 Finish: Smooth

290 TYROLEAN RENDERING

 Tyrolean rendering shall consist of white cement and coarse washed sand complying with Clause
3.1 (i) in the proportions 1:11/2 or 1:2 if applied to a rendered undercoat, or be of an approved
proprietary pre-mixed brand.
 Sufficient supplies of sand from a single source shall be stockpiled on site to ensure that the
Tyrolean finish is of even texture and color throughout the Works.

 The rendered undercoat shall be applied in accordance with Clause 3.4 and 3.5.

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 The tyrolean finish coat shall be applied by an approved hand-operated machine in layers to build
up an average thickness of 6 mm and shall be allowed to cure and dry in the same way as a final
rendering coat.

GENERAL

410 BASIC WORKMANSHIP: Comply with the clauses of BS 8000: Part 10 which are relevant to this
section.

411 SAMPLES: Before placing orders submit for approval representative samples of external rendering.

415 SAMPLE PANEL: Provide a sample panel of 5 sq.m. size and obtain approval of colorant texture before
starting work.

420 CONTROL SAMPLE(S): Complete sample area(s), being part of the finished work, inapproved
location(s) as follows, and obtain approval of appearance before proceeding: Ablutions in Residential
Block

423 UNIFORMITY OF COLOUR AND TEXTURE

 General: Maintain consistent colour and texture. Obtain materials from one source. Mix different
loads if necessary.

438 CEMENTS FOR RENDER MORTARS

 Cement:
o Standard: To BS EN 197-1.
o Types: Portland cement, CEM I.
o Portland slag cement, CEM II/ B-S.
o Portland fly ash cement, CEM II/ B-V.
o Strength class: 42.5 or 52.5.

 Sulfate resisting cement:

o Standard: To BS 4027.
o Strength class: 42.5 or 52.5.
o Masonry cement:
o Standard: To BS 5224.
o Class: MC 12.5 (with air entraining agent).

Certification for all cements: BSI Kitemark scheme.

441 SITE PREPARED LIME: SAND FOR CEMENT GAUGED RENDER MORTARS
 Permitted use: Where a special colour is not required and in lieu of factory made ready-mixed
material.

 Lime: Hydrated non hydraulic lime to BS 890.

 Mixing: Thoroughly mixed. Allow to stand, without drying out, for at least 16 hours before using.

444 READY TO USE CEMENT GAUGED RENDER MORTARS

 Standard: Generally to BS 4721, using materials specified in this section.

 Time and temperature limitations: Use within limits prescribed by mortar manufacturer.

 Re tempering: Restore workability with water only within prescribed time limits.

449 ADMIXTURES FOR CEMENT GAUGED RENDER MORTARS

 Suitable admixtures: Select from:

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 Air entraining (plasticizing) admixtures: To BS 4887-1 and compatible with other mortar
constituents.
 Other admixtures: Submit proposals.
 Prohibited admixtures: Calcium chloride and any admixture containing calcium chloride.

453 MIXING
 Render mortars (site prepared):
 Batching: By volume. Use clean and accurate gauge boxes or buckets.
 Mix proportions: Based on damp sand. Adjust for dry sand.
 Mixes: Of uniform consistence and free from lumps. Do not re temper or reconstitute mixes.
 Contamination: Prevent. Keep plant and banker boards clean.

466 SCAFFOLDING
 General: Prevent putlog holes and other breaks in coatings.

PREPARING BACKGROUNDS

510 SUITABILITY OF BACKGROUNDS

 General: Suitable to receive coatings/ backings.
 Soundness: Free from loose areas and significant cracks and gaps.
 Cutting, chasing, making good, fixing of conduits and services outlets and the like: Completed.
 Tolerances: Permitting specified flatness/ regularity of finished coatings.
 Cleanliness: Remove dirt, dust, efflorescence and mould, and other contaminants incompatible with
coatings.

527 RAKING OUT FOR KEY

 Soft joints in existing masonry: Rake out to a depth of 13 mm (minimum).
 Dust and debris: Remove from joints.

531 ROUGHENING FOR KEY

 Backgrounds: Roughen thoroughly and evenly.
 Depth of surface removal: Minimum necessary to provide an effective key.

536 SPATTERDASH KEYING MIX

 Materials:
 Cement: Portland.
 Sand: Clean coarse.
 Mix proportions (cement: sand): 1:1.5-2.
 Consistency: Thick slurry kept well stirred.
 Application: Throw onto dampened background and leave rough.
 Thickness: 3-5 mm.
 Curing: Controlled to achieve a firm bond to background.

BACKINGS/ BEADS/ JOINTS

600 ADDITIONAL FRAMING SUPPORTS FOR BACKINGS

 Fixtures, fittings and service outlets: To suit fixings.
 Board edges and perimeters: As recommended by board manufacturer to suit type and performance
of board.

GYPSUM PLASTERBOARD BACKINGS

 Type: To BS 1230, type 1.
 Core density (minimum): 650 kg/m³.
 Exposed surface and edge profiles: Suitable to receive specified plaster finish.

610 FIXING PLASTERBOARD BACKINGS TO TIMBER BACKGROUNDS

 Fixings, accessories and installation methods: As recommended by board manufacturer.

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 Fixing: At following centers (maximum):

 Nail fixing: 150 mm.
 Screw fixing to partitions/ walls: 300 mm reduced to 200 mm at external angles.
 Screw fixing to ceilings: 230 mm.
 Position of nails/ screws from edges of boards (minimum):
 Bound edges: 10 mm.
 Cut/ unbound edges: 13 mm.
 Position of nails/ screws from edges of supports (minimum): 6 mm.
 Nail/ screw heads: Set in a depression. Do not break paper or gypsum core.

611 FIXING PLASTERBOARD BACKINGS to metal studs Accessories, materials and installation
methods: As recommended by the plasterboard manufacturer.

612 JOINTS IN PLASTERBOARD BACKINGS

 Ceilings:
 Bound edges: At right angles to supports and with ends staggered in adjacent rows.
 Two layer boarding: Stagger joints between layers.
 Partitions/ walls:
 Vertical joints: Centre on studs. Stagger joints on opposite sides of studs.
 Two layer boarding: Stagger joints between layers.
 Horizontal joints:
 Two layer boarding: Stagger joints between layers by at least 600 mm. Support edges
of outer layer.
 Joint widths (maximum): 3 mm.

630 BEADS/ STOPS FOR INTERNAL USE Material: Galvanized steel to BS 6452-1.

636 BEADS/ STOPS FOR EXTERNAL USE

 Stainless steel: To BS EN 10088-1, number 1.4301 (name X5CrNi18-10).

640 BEADS/ STOPS GENERALLY

 Location: External angles and stop ends except where specified otherwise.
 Corners: Neat miters at return angles.
 Fixing: Secure, using longest possible lengths, plumb, square and true to line and level, ensuring
full contact of wings with background.
 External render: Fix mechanically.
 Finishing: After coatings have been applied, remove surplus material while still wet, from surfaces
of beads/ stops which are exposed to view.

646 CRACK CONTROL AT JUNCTIONS BETWEEN DISSIMILAR SOLID BACKGROUNDS

 Locations: Where defined movement joints are not required. Where dissimilar solid background
materials are in same plane and rigidly bonded or tied together.
 Crack control materials:
 Isolating layer: Building paper to BS 1521.
 Metal lathing: Expamet strip mesh S.S. REF 522
 Installation: Fix lathing over isolating layer at staggered centers along both edges.
 Width of installation over single junctions:
 Isolating layer: 150 mm.
 Lathing: 300 mm.
 Width of installation across face of dissimilar background material (column, beam, etc. with face
width not greater than 450 mm):
 Isolating layer: Not less than 25 mm beyond junctions with adjacent background.
 Lathing: Not less than 100 mm beyond edges of isolating layer.

650 MOVEMENT JOINTS

 Manufacturer: Refer Particular Specification/ Drawings if applicable
 Product reference: as recommended by supplier

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 Installation: Centered over joint in background.

 Fixing: as recommended by supplier

659 PLASTERBOARD JOINTS

 Joint reinforcement: Applied to joints and angles except where coincident with metal beads.
 Installation: Continuous lengths of tape pressed well into filled joints, flat and smooth.

673 PLASTERING OVER CONDUITS/ SERVICE CHASES

 General: Prevent cracking over conduits and other services.
 Services chased into background: Isolate from coating by covering with galvanized metal lathing.
Fixed at staggered centers along both edges.

PLASTERING

710 APPLICATION GENERALLY

 General: Apply coatings firmly and in one continuous operation between angles and joints. Achieve
good adhesion.
 Appearance of finished surfaces: Even and consistent. Free from rippling, hollows, ridges, cracks
and crazing.
 Accuracy: Finish to a true plane, to correct line and level, with angles and corners to a right angle
unless specified otherwise, and with walls and reveals plumb and square.

 Drying out: Prevent excessively rapid or localized drying out.

715 FLATNESS/ SURFACE REGULARITY

 Sudden irregularities: Not permitted.
 Deviation of plaster surface: Measure from underside of a straight edge placed anywhere on
surface.
 Permissible deviation (maximum) for plaster not less than 13 mm thick: 3 mm in any consecutive
length of 1800 mm.

718 JUNCTION OF NEW PLASTERWORK WITH EXISTING

 General: Finish new plasterwork flush with original face of existing plasterwork to form a seamless
junction.

720 DUBBING OUT

 General: To correct background inaccuracies.
 Smooth dense concrete and similar surfaces: Dubbing out prohibited unless total plaster thickness
is within range recommended by plaster manufacturer.
 Thickness of any one coat (maximum): 10 mm.
 Mix: As undercoat.
 Application: Achieve firm bond. Allow each coat to set sufficiently before the next is applied. Cross
scratch surface of each coat.

725 UNDERCOATS GENERALLY

 General: Rule to an even surface. Cross scratch to provide a key for the next coat.
 Undercoats on metal lathing: Work well into interstices to obtain maximum key.
 Undercoats gauged with Portland cement: Do not apply next coat until drying shrinkage is
substantially complete.

742 THIN COAT PLASTER

 Preparation for plasters less than 2 mm thick: Fill holes, scratches and voids with finishing plaster.

747 PROJECTION PLASTER

 Application: Evenly and in one continuous operation between angles and joints.
 Finish: A level open textured surface before finishing manually.

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777 SMOOTH FINISH

 Appearance: A tight, matt, smooth surface with no hollows, abrupt changes of level or trowel
marks. Avoid water brush, excessive toweling and over polishing.

778 WOOD FLOAT FINISH

 Appearance: An even overall texture. Finish with a dry wood float as soon as wet sheen has
disappeared.

RENDERING

810 APPLICATION GENERALLY

 General: Apply coatings firmly and in one continuous operation between angles and joints. Achieve
good adhesion.

 Appearance of finished surfaces: Even and consistent. Free from rippling, hollows, ridges, cracks
and crazing.

 Accuracy: Finish to a true plane, to correct line and level, with angles and corners to a right angle
unless specified otherwise, and with walls and reveals plumb and square.

 Drying: Prevent excessively rapid or localized drying out.

815 FLATNESS/ SURFACE REGULARITY OF RENDERING TO RECEIVE CERAMIC TILES

 Sudden irregularities: Not permitted.
 Deviation of render surface: Measure from underside of a 2 m straight edgeplaced anywhere on
surface.
 Permissible deviation (maximum): 3 mm.

820 DUBBING OUT FOR RENDERING

 General: To correct background inaccuracies.
 Thickness of any one coat (maximum): 16 mm.
 Total thickness (maximum): 20 mm. Seek instructions where this will be exceeded.
 Mix: As undercoat.
 Application: Achieve firm bond. Allow each coat to set sufficiently before the next is applied.
Comb surface of each coat.

830 ANCHORED MESH REINFORCEMENT

 Application of first undercoat: Through and round mesh to fully bond with solid background.

840 UNDERCOATS GENERALLY

 General: Rule to an even surface. Comb to provide a key for the next coat. Do not penetrate the
coat.
 Undercoats on metal lathing: Work well into interstices to obtain maximum key.

845 THROWN UNDERCOATS FOR LIME: SAND ROUGHCAST (HARLING)

 Application of undercoats and any dubbing out: Throw from a casting trowel or scoop.
 Finishing: Press back to give an even thickness without smoothing the surface.

856 FINAL COAT - PLAIN FLOATED FINISH

 Finish: An even, open texture free from laitance.

880 CURING AND DRYING

 General: Prevent premature setting and uneven drying of each coat.

 Curing coatings: Keep each coat damp by covering with polyethylene sheet and/ or spraying with
water.
 Curing period (minimum): 4 days
 Final coat: Hang sheeting clear of the final coat.

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 Drying: Allow each coat to dry thoroughly, with drying shrinkage substantially complete before
applying next coat.
 Protection: Protect from frost and rain.

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SECTION Z21 MORTARS

MORTARS
 To be read with Preliminaries/General conditions

110 MORTAR MIX PROPORTIONS and other particular requirements are specified elsewhere.

120 SAND FOR MORTAR:

 To BS 1200 unless specified otherwise.
 Sand for face work mortar to be from one source, different loads to be mixed if necessary to ensure
consistency of colour and texture.
 When a range is specified (e.g. [Link]-6) use lower proportion of sand for Grade Gas and higher
proportion for Grade S.

130 LIME BASED MORTARS: Use ready-mixed lime: sand to BS 4721. Coloured mortar, where required,
to be made using a proprietary coloured ready-mixed lime: sand, colour to approval where not specified.

150 SITE PREPARED LIME:SAND MIX: When a special colour is not required, lime: sand mix may be
prepared on site in lieu of ready-mixed material by:
 Thoroughly mixing lime putty, ready-prepared to BS 890, with sand, or
 Thoroughly mixing hydrated lime powder to BS 890 with sand, first in the dry state and then with
water. The volume of lime specified can be increased by up to 50% to improve workability. Keep
for at least 16 hours before use and prevent from drying out.

160 CEMENT FOR MORTAR: When not specified otherwise, to be ordinary or rapid hardening Portland
cement or blast furnace cement. All cements must comply with the appropriate British Standard and be
manufactured by a BSI Registered Firm of Assessed Capability.

170 RETARDED READY-MIXED MORTARS may be used provided they are: Of materials and
proportions specified in this section and to BS 4721.
 Used within the working time recommended by the manufacturer and not remixed on site.

180 ADMIXTURES: Do not use in mortar unless specified or approved. Do not use calcium chloride or any
admixtures containing calcium chloride. Admixtures, if specified, to be to BS 4887.

210 MAKING MORTAR:

 Keep plant and banker boards clean at all times.
 Measure materials accurately by volume using clean gauge boxes. Proportions of mixes are for dry
sand; allow for bulking if sand is damp.

 Mix ingredients thoroughly to a consistence suitable for the work and free from lumps. Mortars
containing air entraining admixtures must be mixed by machine, but do not over mix.

 Use mortar within about two hours of mixing at normal temperatures. Use retarded mortar within
the time recommended by the manufacturer. Mortar may be re- tempered to restore workability,
but only within these time limits.

210 MORTAR FOR AUTOCLAVE AERATED BLOCKS:

 As recommended by Block Manufacturers

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SECTION Z22 SEALANTS

Z22 SEALANTS
 To be read with Preliminaries/General conditions

110 SEALANT TYPES: As specified in the relevant section.

115 FIRE SEALANT: All sealants used as Fire sealants to be from the Abu Dhabi Civil Defense approved
supplier and type of sealant to be suitable for the purpose as per Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Requirements.

120 SUITABILITY OF JOINTS: Before commencing, check that:

 Joint dimensions are within limits specified for the sealant.

 Surfaces are smooth and undamaged.
 Preparatory work which must be done before assembly of the joint has been carried out.
 Inform CA if joints are not suitable to receive sealant and submit proposals for rectification.

130 PREPARING JOINTS:

 Clean surfaces to which sealant must adhere using methods and materials recommended by sealant
manufacturer.

 Remove all temporary coatings, tapes, loosely adhering material, dust, oil, grease and other
contaminants which may affect bond.

 Keep joints clean and protect from damage until sealant is applied.

 Backing strip, bond breaker, primer: Types recommended for the purpose by sealant manufacturer.

 Insert backing strips and/or bond breaker tape into joint leaving no gaps.

 Cover adjacent surfaces with masking tape to prevent staining and protect surfaces which would be
difficult to clean if smeared with primer or sealant.

140 QUALITY ASSURANCE

 Have Work performed by a recognized established sealant subcontractor with at least five years
experience and having skilled mechanics thoroughly trained and competent in the used of sealant
equipment and the specified materials.

 Arrange with the sealant manufacturers for visits at the job site by their technical representatives
before beginning the sealant installation to discuss the procedures to be adopted, to analyze site
conditions and to inspect the surfaces and joint to be sealed, so that recommendations may be made.

 Discuss the following with the manufacturer :

 Weather conditions under which work will be done.
 Anticipated frequency and extent of joint movements.
 Joint Design.
 Suitability of Durometer hardness and other properties of material to be used.

150 SAMPLES:
 Submit samples of each type of compound, recommended primers, joint back-up and fillers
proposed to be used and installation details for approval and later colour section by the Engineer.

160 MANUFACTURER’S LITERATURE:

 Submit manufacturer’s literature describing each material used in work if the section and
application instructions. Literature shall contain statement that material complies with standard
specified for material.

170 WARRANTY:

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 Warrant the work of this section against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3
years from date of the Defects Liability Certificate, and agree to make good promptly and defects
which occurs within warranty period. Defects shall include but shall not be limited to drying and
failure in adhesion or cohesion, air and moisture leakage, discoloration and staining of adjacent
materials.

180 ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS

 Apply sealant at air and material temperatures as set by the manufacturer’s specifications and only
to completely dry surface.

190 MATERIALS
 Manufacturers: Acceptable manufacturers for sealant are Fosroc, Feb, Tremco, Hilti or Dow
corning.
 Sealant – General: Non-bleeding and capable of supporting their own weight. Allow for special
colours as selected later by the Engineer.
 Joint filter : Between concrete slab on grade and foundation walls – ‘BITUCELL’ by Fosroc
compressible joint filler, sealed at slab finish level with 2 part elastomeric sealant complying to BS
5212 to min. 20 mm depth.
 Acrylic Sealant: to US Federal Specification TT-S-00230 one part acrylic terpolymer sealant,
solvent curing type: MONO manufactured by TREMCO Limited, of Febseal Siliconised Acrylic
by FEB, or other approved manufacturer.
 Mildew Resistant Silicon Sealant: to BS 5889; type B, one component silicone base mildew
resistant sealant, solvent curing type containing fungicides: TREMSIL 800 by Tremco Limited, or
Dow Corning 786 manufactured by Dow Corning Corporation, or Sanitary 1702 manufactured by
General Electric Company, or other approved manufacturer.
 Modified Polyurethane Silicon Sealant: to ASTM C920-1979 and US Federal Specification TT-S-
00230C, one component modified polyurethane sealant: Dymonic manufactured by Tremco
Limited, or other approved manufacturer.
 Silicone Sealant: One part elastomeric low modules silicone rubber sealant similar of Febseal
exterior Silicone by FEB, or other approved manufacturer.
 Fire Resistant Sealant : One component high quality fire rated silicone sealant to BS: 476 part 20
and BS: 5889 similar to
 Fyre-Sil, silicone sealant by Tremco; CP601 silicone sealant by Hilti, or other approved
manufacturers.
 Primers for Sealants: As recommended by the specified sealant manufacturers and to suit the
various job conditions.
 Joint Backing: Non-absorbent closed cell foam polyethylene. Filler diameter shall be 25% greater
than joint width before installation.
 Marble/ Granite sealant: All areas should be sealed as per F21 -400 sealer.
 Bond Breaker: Tape of type supplied or recommended by sealant manufacturer.
 Cleaning materials: Xylol, methyl-ethyl-ketone, toluol, or as recommended by the sealant
manufacturer.
 All Sealants, Cleaning Solvents, Fillers and Primers : Compatible with each other.

200 EXECUTION

PRIMING.
 If recommended by the sealant manufacturer prime joints to prevents staining, or to assist the bond,
or to stabilize porous surfaces.
 Apply primer with brush which will permit the priming of all joint surfaces.
220 INSTALLATION
 Install joint backing materials at locations as detailed or where required by sealant manufacturer’s
printed direction.
 Install a bond breaker tape as recommended by sealant manufacturer.
 Ensure that the correct sealant width/depth ratio and profile is maintained.
 Finish joints free of wrinkles, sags, air pockets, and ridges and embedded impurities.
 Tool all sealant surfaces to produce a smooth surface.

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 Remove droppings and excess sealant as work progresses and before materials set.
 Use sealing materials of gun or tool gun grade or too grade consistency to suit the joint conditions.

MASKING
 Where necessary to prevent contamination of adjacent surfaces, mask the areas adjacent to the
joints with masking tape. Remove the tape immediately the joint has been completed.

240 CLEANING
 Immediately clean adjacent surfaces which have been soiled and leave work in a neat, clean
condition. Remove excess materials and dropping using cleaners and solvent recommended by the
sealant manufacturer.

250 LOCATION SCHEDULE

 Seal following joints with acrylic sealant:
 Interior hollow metal door frame and flooring junctions.
 Interior hollow metal door, window and screen frames, both sides.
 Interior no-moving joints
 Interior joint sot receive paint finish.
 Interior and exterior joints with low movements.
 Seal following joints with mildew resistant silicone sealant:
 Underside of rims of sinks and between sink rim and counters.
 Around pipes, conduits, etc., passing through wall and ceilings in washrooms.
 Conceal sealant with escutcheons.
 Joints between ceramic tile and other walls.
 Joints in ceramic tile where joints occur over control joints in back-up walls.
 Junctions of counters/vanities/millwork with abutting surfaces.
 Other locations where non-staining mildew resistant sealant is required.
 Seal following joints with one component modified polyurethane sealant :
 Interior masonry and gypsum board control joints.
 Interior moving joints.
 Exterior joints in masonry and concrete.
 Seal following joints with exterior one part elastomeric silicone :
 Exterior doors and window frames.

260 APPLYING SEALANTS:

 Ensure that operatives observe manufacturers and statutory requirements for storage and safe usage
of sealants.
 Use equipment and methods recommended by sealant manufacturer and apply within the
recommended application life of primer and sealant, and the recommended air and substrate
temperature ranges.
 Do not apply to damp surfaces (unless recommended otherwise), to surfaces affected by ice or snow
or during inclement weather. Do not heat joints to dry them or raise the temperature.
 Fill joints completely, leaving no gaps, excluding all air and ensuring firm adhesion of sealant to
required joint surfaces. Tool the sealant to a neat, slightly concave profile unless specified
otherwise.
 Protect until cured.

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faces finished fair to receive a paint finish without plastering.

• The manufacturer’s recommendations pertaining to the erection of the block work, e.g.
handling, storing, cutting, wetting, curing, etc., must be adhered to and are deemed to a part of
this specification. All joints will be 10 mm mortar filled.

160 MANUFACTURE

• Blocks shall be manufactured in a vibrated / pressure block making machine using cement and
aggregate in the proportions required to produce the minimum specified strengths.

• Immediately after manufacture the blocks shall be stacked on clean, level, nonabsorbent pallets
in honeycomb fashion. The pallets shall be marked with the date of production (in English and
Arabic) and stored in a level curing and stacking area in such a manner that each day’s
production may be readily identified.

• All blocks shall be immediately protected from the effects of sun and wind by suitable moisture
retaining coverings.

170 MORTAR

• Mortar shall consist of cement and sand. The Contractor may use a plasticizer with mortar,
subject to the approval of the Engineer and provided that it is used in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Lime -if used -shall comply with BS 890.

180 MORTAR DESIGNATIONS

• Mortar Designation shall be in accordance with BS 5628 Table 1.

• Unless specified otherwise, the mix proportion of the mortar paste shall be 1:3 cement: sand;
i.e. mortar designation (iii).

190 ANCILLARY ITEMS

DAMP PROOF COURSE

• Damp proof course to block walls shall consist of one layer of tropical quality bitumised fibre
felt damp proof course complying with Type B of BS 743 and weighing not more than 3.3 Kg
per square meter.

200 SLIP STRIP

• Slip strip if specified shall be 2-layers strip Type 2 by Servicised Ltd. or equivalent approved
and to have a maximum carrying capacity of 0.7 N/mm2 and coefficient of static friction 0.15.
The slip strip is to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

210 WALL TIES

• Wall ties shall be stainless steel “Harris & Edgar” make or Engineer approved equivalent;
approved the type of which shall be referred to in the relevant drawings. Samples of these ties
shall be submitted to the engineer for approval prior to the commencement of the work.
220 MOVEMENT JOINTS

• Movement joint filler shall be 10mm thick (unless specified otherwise on the Engineer’s
drawings) cellular non-absorbent low density joint filler sealed on both sides with an approved
polysulphide sealant complying with BS 4254.

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