NBS Clause M20-160
M20 PLASTERED/ RENDERED/ ROUGHCAST COATINGS
To be read with Preliminaries / General conditions.
160 PROPRIETARY RENDER
Vandex Refurbishment Plaster White
A premixed white lime-cement plaster in accordance with DIN 18 557, mortar group PII pursuant to DIN 18 550, providing a hydrophobic, aerated plaster with a high vapour diffusion, for building refurbishment. Vandex Refurbishment Plaster White provides a durable plaster for damp and salt contaminated masonry. It is ideal for refurbishment of basements, vaults, and old structures. It produces a dry efflorescent free surface. Because of its lime content, Vandex Refurbishment Plaster White is ideally suited to plaster refurbishment in historic buildings. It is equally suitable for use on damp areas in both new and existing structures. It has thermal insulation properties and is effective in reducing or eliminating condensation. Vandex Refurbishment Plaster White is ideal for use after the insertion of a damp proof course.
Consult Safeguard Europe Ltd technical literature for details. Safeguard Europe Ltd can also provide a design and specification service and it is recommended that they are consulted early in the design process. 160 PROPRIETARY RENDER:
Backgrounds: Insert requirements
Preparation: The substrate must be sound and free of any foreign substances which could reduce the bonding of the Vandex Refurbishment Plater White. Any remaining plaster, render or other bond-inhibiting substances should be removed by appropriate means. Loose pointing material should be routed out and the substrate cleaned thoroughly.
Manufacturer: Safeguard Europe Ltd. Redkiln Close, Redkiln Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5QL. Tel: 01403 210204. Fax: 01403 217529. Email: info@safeguardeurope.com Web: www.safeguardeurope.com
Product reference: Vandex Refurbishment Plaster White
Undercoats:
Types: Vandex Levelling Plaster / Vandex Rough Cast
Thickness: Consult Safeguard Europe Ltd technical literature for details
Finish: One coat Vandex Refurbishment Plaster White / Two coats Vandex Refurbishment Plaster White (on very damp substrates and in the case of medium to high salt contamination)
Application: Prior to applying Vandex Refurbishment Plaster White, rinse carefully all the surfaces to be treated and pre-water with clean water. Pre-water several times so that the surfaces are thoroughly saturated. When Vandex Refurbishment Plaster White is applied the surface should be damp but not wet. Apply 2-4 days after preceding layers have been completed. Trowel or spray apply in layers of 15-20mm thickness.
On very damp substrates and in the case of medium to high salt contamination: Apply second layer of Vandex Refurbishment Plaster White. Waiting time between layers is at least 4 hours. If the layer of Vandex Refurbishment Plaster White exceeds a total thickness of 20mm, allow 1 day/mm extra before applying any following layers.
Where Vandex Refurbishment Plaster White is left as a finish: Strike and level with an aluminium straightedge, allow to set and finish with a wood float.
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