BS 8481:2006 Design, preparation and application of internal gypsum, cement, cement and lime plastering systems - specification

Publication Year

2006

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Covers the design, preparation and application of plaster based on gypsum, cement, cement and lime, for internal plastering on all types of background used under normal conditions. It includes plastering onto both new and old backgrounds and the maintenance and repair of existing work. It concerns materials, backgrounds, preparation of the surface to be plastered, choice of suitable gypsum, cement, cement and lime plastering systems, methods of application and inspection and testing of plastering. Recommendations on gypsum, cement, cement and lime plastering mixes with special properties intended to enhance thermal insulation, fire resistance, acoustic insulation and to increase radiation absorption maintenance and repair are also covered.

Document History

Supersedes BS 5492:1990. Came into effect 29 September 2006.

ISBN

0580491846

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