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CLIENT

UNOPS

MAIN CONTRACTOR

UNOPS

Project Title

Construction of schools, Health Centre and Nurse’s House in Nangumi Sites in Ancuabe
District, Mozambique -Lot 2

Method Statement for

Plastering for Concrete Elements

Rev Date Description Prep. Chkd. Appd. Client

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Objective…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2
Purpose……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2
Reference Documents …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2
Scope Of Works…..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2
Site Organization……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3
Resources………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
Equipment
Manpower
Materials…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6
Procedure
EXECUTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7
Application………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8
Internal Plastering
External Plastering………………………………………………………………………………………………………9
Repairing
QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL………………………………….10

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Objective
This method statement describes the methodology Plastering Works including Necessary Steps,
to take place on the Walls, Columns And Beams or any other concrete elements, within the
project “NCRP North Crises Recovery Project” Nangumi Site Lot 2, equipment, manpower and
materials to be use in accordance with the Standards and Project Specifications and with the
relevant local legislative requirements of the Republic of Mozambique.
1. Purpose :
The Purpose of this Method Statement is to outline the general requirement and precautionary
measures, with should be taken into the consideration for execution of plastering works
(including surface Preparation & installation of plastering accessories).
Furthermore, to ensure that significant health and safety risk have been Identified and what
further control Measures must be taken to reduce risk to an acceptable level.

2. Reference Documents
Relevant IFC Drawings & Shop Drawings.
Approval Material for Plastering & Accessories
Project Quality Plan
Standards and Project Specification
Construction Safety Manual

3. Scope of Works
This scope of work covers the works required for Plastering Works including
Necessary Steps or any other concrete elements. It is essential to ensure that
the plastering work is carried out efficiently, effectively, and safely, adhering
to industry standards and best practices.

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4. Site Organization

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5. Resources

5.1.Equipment
Table 1. Equipment for Plastering Works

Estimat Remarks
Equipment Description Model/Specs
e Qty

Corner bead Angle,

As
Neede
d

Splash Tools As
Needed

Hand Tools: Metal Lath, As

Angle Beads, Special Needed
Pieces for internal
Angle sand corners,
Internal Corner mesh,
Control Joint Bead As
Needed

Note: Equipment list is only tentative and will be subjected to adjustment based on actual site progress. Valid
equipment registration and operator license shall be provided prior to site mobilization.

5.2. Manpower.
Table 5.2 Manpower for Cracks Repair
Trade Estimate Remarks
Qty
Site Foreman 1
Foreman 1

HSE Officer 1
Mason 1

Unskilled Workers 5
Note: Manpower list can be adjusted based on actual work needs.

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5.3. Materials

Table 5.3 Material List for Plastering

Item Description Estimated Qty Remarks

Portland Cement As needed

Sand Aggregate A Needed

ASTM C 897 White
Sand for the base
coat

Note: Material list can be adjusted based on actual work needs.

6. Procedure

7.1 PRELIMINARY PREPARATIONS:

Ensuring that material, sample, method statement and plastering accessories are approved.
Plastering material delivered to site shall be carefully unloaded & handled to prevent chipping and
leakage.

Surface to receive plastering shall be brushed to remove all loose particles, dust, laitance,
efflorescence etc. and any projecting fins on concrete surface shall be hacked off.

All surfaces to be plastered or rendered shall be pre-wet & saturated with water before plaster or
scratch coat is applied.

All holes including ties rod holes and damaged and concrete surface to receive plaster, shall be properly
filled and fixed prior to start of plastering works.

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8. EXECUTION:
8.1.1 General
 Level guides shall be provided up to required thickness

 All junctions between different materials and also over the embedded conduits shall be
reinforced with metal coil lath which shall be plugged nailed or stapled as required at
required intervals.

 All horizontal and vertical external angles of plastered walls shall be protected with
galvanized metal corner beads and all internal angle with internal corner bead and shall
be securely plugged, nailed or stapled as required at proper intervals.

 Plaster Stop Bead shall be used where plastering terminates and is not covered by other
finish at wall, ceiling, door, window frame junctions and to all wall openings and corners.

 Plastering shall proceed only when the masonry block work and other concrete works, at
required area, is completed.

 Mix no more material than used within one hour.

 Movement joints will be provided as per IFC specifications and approved drawings.

 The plaster shall be applied to the required thickness and adequate drying time shall be
allowed for each undercoat prior to the application of the following coat.

 Minimum thickness of plaster shall not be less than 20mm.

 Mix ingredients thoroughly to uniform color throughout. Use minimum amount of water
that will produce a workable consistency. Remixing with additional water will not be
permitted

9. Application
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 Scratch coat is applied where bonding is required like smooth surfaces i.e. RCC columns,
beams and over-head surfaces and where recommended by manufacturer.

 Scratch coat is applied after the fixation of plastering accessories like Corner Bead,
Internal Corner Bead, Metal Coil Lath and Plaster Stop Bead.

 Apply mixed material using mechanical spray or manual spatter machine/Tyrolean box or
hawk & trowel technique.

 Allow the installed application to remain undistributed for at least 48 hours.

 For curing apply water on the applied material 3 to 4times daily for minimum of 3 days,
taking care not to cause the cement particles to be washed out.

9.1. Internal Plastering:

 For internal plastering the pre-mix material weberpremix SP-11 will be used.

 For smooth concrete i.e. RCC columns & beams and over-head surfaces apply scratch coat
(SRC-2) prior to the application of weberpremix SP-11. For rough surfaces like CMU
work, scratch coat for plastering material weberpremix SP-11, is not required.

 Fix the required plastering accessories properly.

 Apply weberpremix SP-11 by manual or machine application.

 For multiple layers allow the first plaster layer to partially dry. Apply second coat at
thickness 10-15mm as described above to a desired appearance.

 After the surface appears stiff but still moist, follow the smoothing of material to achieve
a desired appearance.

9.2. External Plastering:

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 For External Render Plastering; Scratch Coat (SRC-2) shall be applied on RCC smooth
surfaces, Brown Coat (SP-11) will be applied to achieve a total thickness of approx. 20mm
with two layers.

 Fix the required plastering accessories

 Apply the scratch coat in single layer to the thickness of 4-6mm and provide proper curing
as described above.

 After scratch coat is ready, apply brown coat of weberpremix SP-11 and provide proper
curing as described above.

 For curing water will be applied on the surface of applied materials at least two times per
day for 3 days and during hot & dry weather allow curing for 5 days, taking care not to
cause the cement particles to be washed out.

10. Repairing:

 Replace or patch loose, cracked, damaged or defective work as directed below;

 Cut and remove any loose material from the area which is defective.

 In case of crack, Chip the cracked surface in V-shape (5cm to 10 cm) up to the surface
where no further crack is visible.

 Clean the surface and make it properly wet.

 If the crack/defective surface has MEP conduit, install the mesh before plaster.

 Brush the area with cement slurry to make a proper bond between existing defective surface
and new plaster.

 Redo the plaster as per above mentioned procedure.

 Make proper curing as described above

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10. QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL :

 Site QA/QC Inspector/Site Engineer will be responsible for completing

inspection Reports for these activities.

 The Qc shall ensure that the area is ready for visual inspection before
submitting RFI .
 The Qc, shall submit WIR’s (witness Inspections & report) for the area ready and
at least 24 hours during weekdays and 48 hours during Fridays and holidays.

 QC, shall attach photos to each WIR’s

(witness Inspections & report).

 All the materials to be used should be approved by the company.

11. HSE REQUIREMENTS

 Protection and safety shall be in accordance with Standards Construction Safety

manual.

 All works shall comply with the safety procedure or instruction as set out in
project safety plan and municipality rules and regulations.

 All equipment will be visually inspected prior to use.

 Basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be worn by all staff or laborers.

 Toolbox talk shall be conducted before the activity

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