METHOD STATEMENTS

RENDER/PLASTER

Before render/plaster can commence, a check must be made to ensure that the following
items are complete:-

1. Approvals of materials (blockwork accessories, including stainless steel fixing

nails and washers, mix design).
2. Approvals of method statement/shop drawings/MEP drawings.
3. Adequate illumination available in the area of work.
4. Voids left after the removal of scaffolding have been filled in or half courses at
the top of blockwork panels been filled in.
5. A key must be provided for the plaster/render i.e. joint raked back, concrete
surfaces hacked and rush coat with bonding agent on blockwork which is cured
for 2 days before render/ plaster.
6. Curing compound, protruding nails and duct tape must be removed from concrete
elements.
7. Inspection for completed MEP works must have been completed and signed off.
8. Joints in concrete works have been made smooth with a grinder.
9. Metal laths provided at joints between blockwork and concrete and where
conduits have been embedded.
10. Corner beads and plaster stops provided.
11. Dabs are provided every 4 meters horizontally and every 3 vertically to ensure
correct thickness, level and verticality of render/plaster.
12. Door subframes must be installed.
13. Completed adjacent surfaces must be protected to avoid mortar splashing.
14. Mechanical mixer must be provided for missing the mortar.
15. Position of day joints agreed with client/consultant.
16. Safe scaffolding with safe access and netting must be in place as per approved
shop drawing/method statement.

Execution of Works

1. Surface to be rendered/plastered must be sprayed with potable water for cleaning

and curing purposes.
2. Render/plaster is mechanically mixed and transported to the work area by wheel
barrow and stored on plywood or clean concrete floor.
3. The render/plaster is applied in one 15 mm coat to the block/concrete surface by
flicking the material forcefully onto the surface with a steel trowel to ensure
proper compaction.
4. Levelling is achieved using a 4 m long aluminium box section run between 2
dabs.
5. Final finishing is achieved using a steel float.
6. The finished render/plaster is cured for a minimum of 5 days by spraying potable
water.

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