PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTERING ADD1

Fort Bliss National Cemetery
Gravesite Expansion
El Paso, TX 79906

VA Project 886CM3026
Bid Documents
Addendum 1

SECTION 09 24 00

PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTERING (STUCCO)

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies removal and direct-applied portland cement based plaster (stucco), including:
1. Removal and disposal of existing stucco finish system (whether direct-applied or over lath).
2. Substrate preparation, patching, and cleaning of existing concrete masonry unit partial height stair and ramp walls and structural clay tile walls, clay tile lintels, clay tile covered concrete lintels and where else noted in this specification or shown in the drawings. 3. Three-coat direct-applied Portland cement exterior plaster system (scratch coat, brown coat, and finish coat).

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

1.3 TERMINOLOGY

A. Definitions and description of terms to be in accordance with ASTM C11 and ASTM C926 and as specified.
B. Self-furring Lath: Metal plastering bases having dimples or crimps designed to hold the back plane of the lath 6 to 10 mm (1/4 to 3/8 inch) away from the plane of the solid backing.
C. Solid Backing or Solid Bases: Concrete, masonry, sheathing, and similar materials to which plaster is directly applied.
D. Wet Areas: Areas of a building where cyclic or continuous exposure to very humid or wet conditions, or in which a dew point condition may occur in the plaster.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Written Demolition and Clean Plan:

1. Submit a detailed removal methodology ensuring the safety of structural clay tile units and concrete masonry unit wall, including tool choices, describing how existing stucco will be cleanly removed and post-demolition cleaning methods.
C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data, noting where each accessory will be installed:
1. Accessories for plaster, each type.

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Fort Bliss National Cemetery
Gravesite Expansion
El Paso, TX 79906
a. Casing beads

VA Project 886CM3026
Bid Documents
Addendum 1

b. Corner beads
c. Control/Expansion joints
2. Metal plastering bases, each type, noting where each type will be used:
a. Cornerite, installed diagonally at corners of all door and window openings
3. Fasteners.
4. Admixtures and bonding agents, including mixing and application instructions.

D. Samples:

1. Accessories for plaster, each type, not less than 152 mm (6 inches)