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CONTENTS Page
1. GENERAL 3
1.1 Scope 3
1.2 Related Sections 3
1.3 Standards 3
1.4 Trade Preambles 4
1.5 Definitions and Abbreviations 5
2. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 6
2.1 Contractors Brief 6
4. WORKMANSHIP 10
4.1 General Workmanship Requirement 10
4.2 Preparation for Rendering 10
4.3 Rendering Applications 10
4.4 Drips and Groove 12
4.5 Beads 12
4.6 Making Good 12
4.7 Repair 12
4.8 Cleaning 12
4.9 Protection 12
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1. GENERAL
Read with the General Requirements section, and all other contract documents.
1.1 Scope
This section covers the requirements for the application of external render onto
reinforced concrete and masonry walls.
This document is supplementary to Section A1-80-1 of the NPQS and sets out
Project Specific Data in the same clause headings as in the NPQS. All modifications
and additions noted in this document take precedence over clauses noted in the
NPQS.
1.3 Standards
Unless otherwise agreed by the SO, ensure all of the Works comply with the relevant
requirements of the Standards and Codes listed below or referenced in the body of
the Specification. Alternative Standards and Codes may be submitted to the SO,
provided it can be demonstrated that the alternative Standards and Codes comply
with the requirements of the standards specified. All Standards and Codes quoted
are the current version, unless specific year references are noted.
Singapore Standards
SS CP 56 Internal plastering
SS CP 68 Ceramic Wall and Floor Tiling
SS 26 Specification for Portland cement
SS 477 Portland blastfurnace cement
SS 483 Ceramic Floor and Wall Tiles
Other Standards
BS EN ISO 12944 Paints and varnishes
BS EN ISO 14713 Protection against corrosion of iron and steel in structures
zinc and aluminium coatings guidelines
BS En 197-1 Specification for Portland cement
BS EN 459-1 Building lime: Definitions, specifications and conformity criteria
BS EN 10088-1 Stainless steel lists of stainless steels
BS EN 13139 Aggregates for mortar
BS 146 Specification for Portland-blast furnace cement
BS 1369: Part 1 Specification for expanded metal and ribbed lathing
BS 4551 Methods of testing mortars, screeds and plasters
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1.4.5 Warranty
Refer to PSD for warranty requirements, if any.
Provide the following warranty in accordance with contract conditions:
Item of Works to be Warranted Period of Warranty Required
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2. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
2.1.2 Environmental
Take into account the environment for which the Works are to be applied, paying
particular attention to the daily and seasonal variations in rainfall, humidity and
temperature in the tropics.
2.1.3 Appearance
Include any measures necessary to ensure that the surface finishes are uniform in
colour and texture and appearance throughout.
Achieve surface level tolerance as set out in SS CP 56.
If plane and level surface is not possible within the tolerance allowed by the thickness
of the rendered surface, submit to the SO, remedial measures to account for the
inaccuracies of background (walls and structures) with thicker render if necessary to
achieve a plane and level surface.
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3.2 Cement
Portland Cement: Grey or white to SS 26. Coloured cement for integral coloured
plaster may have colouring additive not exceeding 5% of the cement by weight
incorporated. Colours to be as advised by the SO.
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3.3 Sand
A naturally occurring material conforming to BS EN 13139.
3.4 Water
Potable, clean and fresh and free from mineral and organic substances.
3.5 Beads
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3.6 Lathing
Rust proofed, galvanised self-furring diamond mesh, standard diamond mesh, flat rib,
Deleted: 3.1
or 10mm rib. Refer to clause 3.1 for type required for the project.
Rib lath to be integrally ribbed rust proofed galvanized steel expanded with 10mm
deep ribs.
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4. WORKMANSHIP
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4.5 Beads
4.7 Repair
a. Repair plaster disturbed or damaged due to installation of work of other trades.
b. Cut out and repair all plaster in which hairline cracks, pits, checks, waves,
blisters, discolouration, or other defects develop.
c. Cut out and replace with new materials all beads or fames which are rusted,
improperly set, out of alignment or otherwise defective.
Repair, point, cut and patch all plasterwork around all work abutting, setting into, or
extending into plastered surfaces after work of other trades is in place.
Repair work to be thoroughly raked out, or cut out, moistened and filled with plaster
finish coat material, surfaces floated or trowelled flush to match adjoining work. Use
bonding agent on existing plaster edges or surfaces to which new plaster will be
applied.
4.8 Cleaning
Clean all finishes and adjoining work immediately upon completion of plasterwork in
each room or space. Remove stains, finger marks and writing.
4.9 Protection
Protect plastered surfaces from dust, dirt, and draught during plastering application
and until completely cured.
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5.1 Submissions
5.1.1 Submissions
Include in construction program, event for submission of the following information:
a. Details of premixed render where specified, include copies of technical data
relating to each of the plaster types.
b. Name of the additive, bead manufacturer/s and include copies of technical
details.
5.1.5 Warranty
Submit the warranty to the SO upon completion of the works, if required under clause
Deleted: 1.4.5
1.4.5.
5.2.1 Samples
Submit the following samples:
a. 1m length of all beads.
5.2.2 Mock-Ups
One wall, location to be agreed with the SO to be completed for each of the Render
Deleted: 3.1
finishes set out in clause 3.1.
Refer to the PSD for additional mock-up requirements if any.
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5.3 Inspection
No item.
5.4 Tests
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