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9.69 GENERAL - The Contractor shall ensure Metex recomend GI Coil Lath , Complies with BS EN 13658-1 & 2:
that before plastering or rendering commences 2005(Formerly 1369: Part 1:1987) and ASTM C847. Galvanized Steel:
the junctions between differing base materials Grade BS EN 10346:2009 (formerly BS EN 10142:1991) with zinc coating
are reinforced with a 300mm wide strip of from 180-275 GSM (ASTM A653 / A653M). Stainless Steel: rade BS EN
1 expanding metal lath ref. 01 Diamond lath by 10088-2:2005 (formerly, ASTM A240 / A240M (ASTM Grade 304/316) COMPLY
Catnic or equal and approved and shall be have a width of 100mm to 300mm, length of 50meter and 100meter.
secured at both edges.

9.71 PLASTERING ACCESSORIES - Where Metex recommend using our SS Angle Beads, Grade BS EN 10088-
required by the Engineer, sealant external angles 2:2005 (formerly, ASTM A240 / A240M (ASTM Grade 304/316) having
of plastered walls shall be protected with a standard length of 3mtr and wing span of 50mm, 55mm and 65mm.
stainless steel angle beads complying with BS
1449,Part 2, 1983.

2 Work shall also include the supply and fix of Metex recommend using our SS Plaster Stop, Grade BS EN 10088- COMPLY
stainless steel plaster stops and architrave 2:2005 (formerly, ASTM A240 / A240M (ASTM Grade 304/316) having
beads to BS1449, Part 2, 1983, to be used at wall, a plaster depth of (10, 13, 16, 19 mm) and a length of (3.0 metre).
ceiling, door, window frame junctions and to all
wall openingsand corners. All plastering
accessories shall be stainless steel as Metex recommend using our SS Architrave Bead having a width of (10,
manufactured by ‘Catnic’ or equal and approved. 13, 15, 20, 25 and 27 mm) with a plaster depth of (13 mm) with a length
of (3.0 metre).

5.06 CAVITY WALLS - The blockwork skins of Metex recommend using our Butterfly Wire Tie with diameter of 3 and
cavity walls shall be tied together with galvanizes 4mm and widths of 200 and 25mm to suite specification
steel butterfly pattern wall ties to B.S. 1243 Fig. requirements.
2, spaced at the rate of one every 800mm
3 vertically, and horizontally, staggered, and every COMPLY
400mm vertically at ends, jambs and quoins and
shall be as manufactured by CATNIC or other
equal and approved to the entiresatisfaction of
the Engineer.
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5.15 REINFORCEMENT - Totally embedded We recommend using Block Mesh, which are manufactured in
galvanized steel metal reinforcement shall be accordance with BS EN 13658:1-2:2005 (ASTM C 847). Its galvanized
used every third course in the mortar joints. The type are produced from coils in accordance with BS EN 10346:2009
width of reinforcement is to 50,100 or 150mm (ASTM A653/A653M), formerly BS EN 10142:1991, with coating type
depending on the thickness of the blockwall. Z180-Z275 (G60-G90). With standard length of 50mtr and 100mtr and
width's (80mm, 100mm, 178mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and
4 Blockwork reinforcement shall comply with 350mm). COMPLY
the requirements of B.S. 2989: 1982 as
manufactured by CATNIC or other equal and For external we recommend We recommend using our SS Block Mesh
approved to the entire satisfaction of the with a length of 2.44meters and widths’ (80, 100,150 and 200mm)
Engineerand/or as shown on the Drawings.

5.16 STABILIZATION OF BLOCKWALLS - Where We recommend using our GI Fishtail Wall Tie with thickness of 2.5mm
there are long unbraced or high blockwalls to be and having a standard length of (200-250mm) plus widths' (25-
constructed, reinforcement shall be added 30mm).
vertically and/or horizontally and/or reinforced
5 concrete beams and columns as indicated on the COMPLY
drawings and/or as directed by the Engineer.
Embedded reinforcement shall be in accordance
with Clause 5.13.