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Portland cement plasters made with perlite aggregate instead of sand offer many advantages. They are more fire resistant, better insulators, and weigh approximately 60% less than conventional cement and sand plasters. With the addition of fiber reinforcement, superior crack resistance is achieved. In addition, fiber reinforced perlite cement plaster panels can be safely and easily handled in the field. Fiber Reinforced Perlite Cement Plasters The addition of alkali resistant glass, polypropylene or acrylic fibers makes possible the manufacture of prefabricated steel stud, lath, and plaster exterior wall panels for high rise structures. Perlite cement plasters with fiberglass reinforcement can also be used for fire protecting structural steel columns or for any normal application where conventional cement plasters might be used. Panelizing Fiber reinforced perlite cement plaster panels using steel studs may be constructed in a fabricating shop and shipped to the job site for installation. On smaller projects, it has proven more efficient to prefabricate the wall panels on each floor of the building and tip them into place. Mixing In batch mixing, all required water is placed in the mixer and cement is added and mixed for approximately 1 minute until the slurry is uniform. Perlite aggregate and chopped fiber is added as the mixer is rotated. Mixing should continue until the mix is thoroughly blended but should not exceed 4 minutes. The batch should not be over mixed. Application Fiber reinforced perlite cement plaster may be machine or hand applied. For machine application, 1/2 in (13mm) long fibers are preferred as they do not tend to ball up in the equipment. On vertical applications, plastering should consist of separate scratch and brown coats. The brown coat may be applied as soon as the scratch coat has set sufficiently hard to support subsequent coats. For horizontal applications (panel construction), plaster may be poured in one coat and screeded level. When plaster begins to set it should be floated to provide compaction. Brown coats should be flat and even but be sufficiently rough to receive finishes. Finishing To assure proper hydration of the cement, the basecoat plaster should be kept damp for at least 48 hours. After the basecoat has been allowed to dry at least 5 days, finish materials may be applied following manufacturer's recommendations. Fiber reinforced perlite cement plaster basecoats accept a wide variety of finishes such as cementitious color and texture coats, stucco, polymerized cementitious coatings, tile, or masonry veneer. Tests have shown that the basecoat exceeds required shear values for tile and veneer by 300-400%. Code Approvals Perlite plaster aggregate is approved by code authorities in many areas as a substitute for sand in cement plaster. Fiber reinforced perlite cement plaster also is approved by many code authorities included ICBO. Expanded perlite aggregates can be manufactured to weigh from 2 lb/ft 3 (32kg/m3) to 15 lb/cf3 (240 kg/m3) making it especially suitable for a number of applications in the construction industry. In addition to cement plasters, perlite aggregate may be used in a variety of insulating plasters, lightweight insulating concretes, masonry wall insulation, cryogenic insulation, floating floor applications, and in the manufacture of simulated stone and brick.GUIDE SPECIFICATION FOR PERLITE PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER PART 1.GENERAL 1.01 SCOPE The plastering contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and supervision for installing the perlite-portland cement based plaster in accordance with the recommendations as published by Perlite In-stitute, Inc., applicable drawings, and contract documents. Apply all perlite portland cement plaster to thickness indicated on the drawings and apply in two or three coats as required by building code. 1.02 WORK BY OTHERS Furring and lathing, sprayed fiber mixtures, decorative finishes, wall reinforcement, gypsum plaster, gypsum wallboard or additional material shall be provided by others. PART 2. PRODUCTS 2.01 IDENTIFICATION AND MARKINGS. Identify packaged materials with manufacturers' brand name. Provide similar information in the shipping ad-vices accompanying the shipment of bulk materials. 2.02 DELIVERY AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS. Deliver materials to job site in original undamaged con-tainers and store materials off the ground protected from moisture and dampness. 2.03 MATERIALS Materials shall conform to requirements of the referenced specifications and standards and to the requirements specified herein: a) Portland Cement - ASTM C-150 b) Hydrated Lime - ASTM C-206 c) Perlite Aggregate - ASTM C-35 d) Sand Aggregate - ASTM C-144 e) Water: Clean and Potable f) Air-Entraining Admixtures: Liquid neutralized vinyl resin, or equal, as supplied by the perlite aggregate manufacturer. PART 3. EXECUTIONFor more information about the use of perlite in cement plasters, please contact the Perlite Institute or your local perlite supplier. |
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