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1.2.a MIXING
Mix thoroughly with the recommended amount of water with a high-speed mixer or a hand
agitator for 3-5 minutes. Let the material stand for 5 minutes prior to application.
1.2.b.APPLICATION
Apply the Thin Bed Mortar to the AAC surface using an AAC mortar applicator or notched
trowel to approx.3 mm thickness. Place the Blocks onto the mortar ensuring good contact.
Check the level and continue with next block. Remove excess material with a wet sponge
before setting.
As common with all kinds of blockworks, mortar should be used at the horizontal and vertical
joints since not using mortar at vertical joints will affect the sound insulation performance.
1.2.c PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Thin Bed Mortar is packed in lined paper sacks of 50 kg net weight. It should be stored in a
clean dry area as supplied until ready for use. Pallets can be stacked two high provided care
is taken. Opened sacks should be used first. Unopened sacks can be stored for 6 months.
Note :The technical propeties of the above Thin Bed Mortar is approved by Al Jazeera
Factory. If the contractor is planning to use the mortar from other suppliers, with
technical propeties other than mentioned above, it should meet the standard
specifications of AAC Thin Bed Mortar and the recommendations from the
manufacturers of AAC also should be considered on using the same.

AAC BLOCK WORK

In common with all types of blockwork masonry, Thermalite thin joint blockwork should be
constructed generally to the recommendations of BS 8000:Part 3: 2001, Code of practice for
masonry and BS 5628:Part 3: 2001, Code of practice for the use of masonry Materials,
components, design and workmanship. The following block work specifications is in accordance
with the above recommendations.
2. CUTTING BLOCKS
2.a.Hand cutting
Thermalite blocks can easily be cut at site using a handsaw.
2.b.Cutting using Power Tools
Most of the power cutting tools are suitable for cutting Thermalite blocks including most
carpentry saws, angle grinders, routes, and planers.
3. LAYING AAC BLOCKS
All Masonry walls should be constructed as per the BS 5628:Part 3:1985 (Use of
Masonry) Recommendations
3.1 LAYING THE FIRST COURSE IN THICK BED MORTAR
The first course of blocks are always laid in thick bed mortar mix made off 1:4 or 1:5 Cement
: Sand, added to it a bonding agent@ 10% of water . This serves as a leveling pad for the first
course of blocks. Care must be taken at this stage to ensure the blocks are plump and level, so
construction to ceiling height will be fast and accurate.
3.1.a Lay damp proof course (DPC) slip joint material beneath the alignment of the blocks.
Between the first course and foundation or ground floor concrete slab under external
and internal walls. The DPC should confirm to the BS 6398 Type B Specification.
Width of the DPC material should be the same as that of the block, so it is visible from
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both sides of wall. This DPC material acts as a bond breaker to take up differential
movements between the floor slab and the block work. However, when AAC is used
in conjunction with a slab on ground floor the slip joint /bond breaker applied between
the slab edge and first block course will also serve as the DPC.
3.1b. Using string lines as a guide lay the first thick bed of mortar over the DPC material.
3.1c. Place the first block, bedding it gently with the trowel until it is level using the string
lines as a guide and salvage the excess mortar.
3.1d. Align the blocks accurately using a spirit level to check the alignment in each
direction. Taking care to ensure the blocks are true and plumb at this stage will result
in fast and accurate erection of subsequent course.
3.1e. For adhering the vertical (perp) joint block bond Thin Bed Mortar (see the following
point) supplied by the manufacturer of AAC Blocks is used. The adjacent first course
blocks are laid taking the same care to ensure they are true and plumb.
3.1.f. PREPARATION OF SURFACES
Ensure the AAC surface is free from loose particles, dust, dirt, grease and oil. The
AAC Blocks need not to be wet before laying in Thin Bed Mortar. However, in very
hot weather, surface receiving the adhesive can be brushed with some water
immediately prior to the application of Thin Bed Mortar.
3.2 LAYING THE SUBSEQUENT COURSES
3.2.a. Subsequent courses are laid in block bond thin bed mortar. The thin bed mortar is
applied to the horizontal and vertical joints with a special scoop which is designed to
form grooves in the mortar and minimize over spill. The joint should be approximately
3mm thick when the blocks are laid and must cover the width of the block. Various
width of scoops are available to match the block widths.
3.2.b Blocks are laid in half bond configuration and overlap of joints should be a minimum
of 200 mm. Blocks should be laid as close to their final alignment as possible and a
rubber mallet used to level and align the blocks.
3.2.c Over spilled mortar is easily removed while it is still wet. Leaving over spilled mortar
to go hard overnight is a sign of poor workmanship but can be easily removed by
sanding with a coarse grade sandpaper.
3.2.d Bed joint galvanised steel reinforcement mesh/galvanised expanded metal mesh
(confirming to BS EN 10142:1991 or equivalent) to be used in the first two courses
and after that every other courses. The mesh need not to be more than approx.1.5 mm
thick to give the necessary structural performance.
3.2.e Joints between top of the non-load bearing wall and bottom surface of beam or
slab subject to deflection, should be filled with compressible material as per BS
recommendation (see 4.1 and 4.3)
3.2.f Curing is required just once after laying AAC Blocks. After overnight drying,
moisten the joints with a wet sponge or with fine spray water.
However, in very hot season, the mortar joints, on the walls exposed to direct sunlight,
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should be moistened as mentioned above twice a day for two days of constructing the
wall since the thin bed mortar joints may dry before the cement has set and the mortar
has bonded adequately with the blocks masonry units.
4. TYING WALLS
4.1. TYING THERMALITE INTO EXISTING MASONRY OR COLUMNS
Thermalite walls can be tied into existing masonry, steel or concrete members using
galvanized steel end walls ties, confirming to either BS 1243 or DD 140 or equivalent,
extending the same (90 mm 150 mm) into the Thin Bed Mortar joint of Thermalite wall and
placed at every other courses in full height walls. This joint can be filled with compressible
materials or weak mortar depending on the movement joint location.
4.2. TYING THERMALITE INTO THERMALITE WALLS
There are different methods of tying AAC Thermalite Walls together as per BS 5628 Part
3:1985 taking into consideration the property and the locations of movement joints at design
stage. Thermalite walls can be connected by masonry-bonding or using flat strap connectors
placed at every joint.
Flat Strap Connectors are typically 40 mm x 1.5 mm x 200 mm or 25 mm x 3 mm x 300 mm
galvanized steel straps. Recommended length of embedment of the strap in the joint is a
minimum of 90 mm for tying in walls.
4.3. RESTRAINING THERMALITE AT TOP COURSE
Restraint of Thermalite walls at top course can be achieved by either roof framing attached
through a suitable top plate member as required by building codes or by a suspended slab
bearing on the wall. When being used as an infill panel fixing at the head is achieved by
attaching a flat strap bonding tie to the member above the wall using a suitable fixing and
bending the strap down at right angles to fix into the Thermalite walls vertical perp joint.
5. CAVITY WALLS
5.1.THERMALITE CAVITY WALLS
Bonding across the cavity for Thermalite-to-Thermalite cavity walls is achieved using
specially designed ties with turned down spikes at the ends which are hammered in to the top
of the blocks.
5.2.THERMALITE WITH BRICK CAVITY WALLS
To facilitate installation of bonding ties across the cavity Thermalite blocks laid in thin bed
mortar are designed to correspond in height with the coursing heights of conventional
brickwork. Bonding across the cavity between the Thermalite and brick wall is achieved by
the use of specially designed ties where the circular part of the tie is placed in the bricks
conventional thick bed of mortar, and the down turned spike is hammered down into the top
of the Thermalite block.
Note : Where the outer leaf of a cavity wall is constructed using traditional mortar the
coursing height will not correspond with the AAC inner leaf. Therefore, the inner leaf is
built in advance of the outer leaf. The two leaves are then tied, using a face fixed tie
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5.3 CAVITY WALL TIES

Wire Butterfly or Double Triangle ties, which comply with BS 1243:1978, Specification of
metal ties for cavity wall construction recommended at the spacing, as required but the
Building Regulations Approved Document A1/2, Table C3 and BS 5628:Part 3:1985, Table
9(A). Vertical twist ties should be avoided unless the cavity exceeds 75 mm.
5.4 RECOMMENDED TIE SPACING
Spacing of the wall ties depends on the thickness of the leaf and the cavity width. For
example, when the least leaf thickness (one or both) is 90 mm or more and the cavity width
is (50-75) mm, the spacing of ties will be 900 mm for horizontal and 450 mm for vertical.
6. MOVEMENT JOINTS
In the design of external solid walls, all anticipated movement should be accommodated and
applying the recommendations contained in BS 5628 Part 3 Use of Masonry. These can be
summarized as follows :
6.1GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Longer Thermalite walls should be designed as a series of panels separated by movement
joints at approximately 6M centers.
Where masonry is continuous at an internal or external angle, the position of the first joint
from the angel should be designed to be within 3M of the angle.
At openings or at changes of wall height, thickness or direction, bed-joint reinforcement can
be sued to reduce the risk of cracking caused by stress concentration. Particular care is
needed when designing shallow panels, in which panel length exceeds twice its height.
By using bed joint reinforcement in long walls, movement joint spacing can be increased to
8m.
Wherever possible dissimilar materials should not be bonded together. They should be
separated by forming a vertical movement joint or by incorporating a horizontal slip plane, as
appropriate.
6.2.WALLS JUNCTIONS
Walls are normally bonded at returns and junctions unless a movement joint is required. If
differential settlement is likely occur (e.g. where the external wall leaves are built on a strip
footing and the internal walls on an independent ground floor slab), walls should be butted
and tied together rather than bonded at their junction. This method is also advantageous
where a section of wall has to be constructed after other work.
6.3.MOVEMENT JOINTS - LOCATION
Movement joints are best formed:
* At intersecting walls, columns and other structural members.
* At changes of wall height, thickness or where chases occur
* Associated with movement joints in adjacent elements of structure (floor or roof)
* Where a tiled wall finish is to be used
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6.4.MOVEMENT JOINTS-CONSTRUCTION
A typical movement joint should be 10 mm wide, filled with a suitable compressible material
and sealed as required. Continuity across the joint is provided, where necessary, with metal
ties. These can be 3x25x300 mm or 1.5x40x200 mm galvanised mild steel strip ties placed
across the joint at every other courses.

Movement joints should be continued through all surface finishes using stop beads (at one or
both edges of the joint.) Alternatively a proprietary type of cover strip or an architrave
pinned to one edge of the joint can be used.
6.5.DISSIMILAR MATERIALS
Where Thermalite Block work abut other materials such as dense concrete, steel, etc.,
separation should be introduced between the two surfaces to compensate for any differential
characteristics and movement rates which can cause cracking.
Where dissimilar materials are built in together for example, steel lintels and concrete beams
or floor units, they should be separated from their bearings by a slip plane. This comprises of
a layer of smooth, incompressible materials designed to allow small relative movements, thus
reducing shear stressed in the adjacent materials. A simple example of this is the
recommended laying of damp proof coursing materials over the floor slab below the wall to
allow for differential movement.
7. LINTELS
Lintels are manufactured from reinforced concrete. The lintels are used as supports over door
ways, windows, fireplaces and other opening in AAC Blocks work.
Minimum bearing lengths for each end of lintel as follow :
Lintel Clear Spares Minimum Bearing Depth Each End
900 150
900-2000 200
2000-3000 300
3000- over 400
In situation, where two openings are located too close together to gain sufficient bearing depth
for both lintels and where the central support is a minimum of 150mm wide, use a single lintel
to span both opening and calculate its size according to the sum of the two spares.
Note : At opening, bed-joint reinforcement mesh should be used two courses below the
opening and two courses above the opening, extending minimum of 60 cm from each
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8. FINISHES
8.1 DIRECT PAINTING.
Smooth face blocks built fair-faced can be painted internally with any alkali-resistant paint,
plastic emulsion paint being particularly suitable. Small holes which may occur on the face
of the blocks should be filled before painting.
A range of proprietary paints may be applied by following the manufacturers instructions
8.2.SINGLE COAT SETS
Single set coats can be used with Thermalite being applied in a 2 to 5 mm layer. Surface
preparation for use are the same as for those recommended for normal render application
but applying a suitable bonding and sealing agent such as bonderete prior to application.
Generally applications should be as per manufacturers recommendations. There are a
variety of set coat applications available commercially.
8.3.NORMAL PLASTERING
When selecting suitable render specification it is important to ensure that the composition is
compatible and not too strong (or weak) in relation to the strength of the background. The
recommendations (mix type III) take this into account and are based on the requirements of
BS 5262 : 1991
Normal plaster form by mixing from sand, cement with water, added to it a bonding agent
at the rate of 10% of water for the first coat and mixing plasticizer in the second coat.
Recommendation for the material to be used for plastering are :
a. Rheomix 121 from Feb or Erto chap from Sodap (Liquid Bonding Agent)
b. Rheomix 720 from Feb or Pepsoplast W from Sodap (Liquid mortar plasticizer)
Plastering with two different mixing proportion can be applied on AAC. In gulf areas, it
is typical to follow semi dry method while applying normal plaster
a). Rush Coat : 1 : 3 Cement : Sand (by Volume) added to it a bonding agent at the rate
of 15 % of water
Second Coat: 1 : 5 masonry cement:sand by volume or 1:6 Cement : Sand (by Volume)
with which an approved plasticizer may be added in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions.
b). Rush Coat : 1 : 3 Cement : Sand (by Volume) added to it a bonding agent at the rate
of 15 % of water
Second Coat : 1:1:6 Cement:Lime:Sand (by volume) (as per BS 5262,1991,table 2)
The lime should be hydrated and comply with the requirement of BS 890:1972
As common, the sand in all coats should be sharp, clean and comply with the
requirements of BS 1199 and BS 1200.
8.3.1-CURING:At all stages of rendering, the wall be moistened before applying plaster and be kept damp
for the first 3 days after plastering taking into consideration the notes in BS 8000
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8.4.PREMIX PLASTER
Manufactured by CONMIX for light weight blockswith the technical advise from German
Consultants and they will be responsible for maintaining the quality and compatibility of the product
and the same be applied in accordance with their specification and recommendations.
BRC-LGT (FOR RUSH COAT)
BRC-LGT is a dry pre-mixed mineral based bonding coat to apply on Aerated Lightweight
concrete blocks and smooth Concrete. It provides a rough background to the application of
cement and gypsum based plasters. BRC-LGT is pre-mixed and only potable water is
added in order to achieve a sprayable mix.
CP2-LGT (FOR SECOND COAT)
CP2-LGT is a pre-mixed plaster/render for internal and external use. It consists of cement,
hydrated lime, processed sand and chemical improving agent, including cellulose fibers,
thus ensuring good workability and bonding. CP 2-LGT is manufactured in accordance
with DIN 18550. It can be applied conventionally by hand or by plaster machines in one
coat on BRC-LGT applied Aerated Lightweight Concrete Blocks and concrete surface.
The thickness should be approx. 8 mm and should not exceed 19 mm. Its creamy
constitution makes it ideal for applying it on walls and ceilings.

8.5.RENDERS AND SPRAY PLASTER

Rendering can be performed using conventional cement based renders and sealed using an
acrylic based paint, or using a full acrylic based render system.
A water based or acrylic based readymix plaster are typical renders applied in two or more
coats & fulfill the requirements of sealing the blocks while allowing them to breathe to
attain equilibrium moisture content. These renders are flexible so allow for any minor
movement in the structure. As common with acrylic based renders and spray plaster, if the
total thickness of coats is more than 8mm, the manufacturer of the plastering material
should be consulted.
8.5.1.APPLICATION
Application as per the instructions of manufacturers of plastering materials. If the wall is
very dry it is recommended to dampen the wall slightly using fine spray. This should be
just so the blocks take on a darker shade.
8.6 Light Weight Gypsum Pre-mix plaster can be used successfully on AAC surface.
9.EXTERNAL FINISHES
There are 3 basic finishing that can be applied to achieve these requirements :
1. Water Resistant Renders (Normal Plaster (see 8.3), Premix Plaster, renders etc.)
2. Painting/Sealing
3. Cladding
For external walls coating using an acrylic binder paint, regularly applied, can effectively
prevent rain and codensation penetrating through renderings. This, as commonly, be
applied as described in the related standards for the selection and application of suitable
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10. CERAMIC WALL TILING

Advice on ceramic wall tiling is given in BS 5385:Part 1 : 1995. Wall Tiling. This document
should be consulted before work is commenced.
10.1 Tiling onto rendered walls.
Using evenly graded sand, free of excessive fines, the blockwork should be rendered with a 1:5
masonry cement:sand, mix (by volume). As per the above BS Standard, generally, tiles should
not be fixed to render that is not thoroughly dry.
In dry areas tiles may be fixed with a thin bed adhesive using the notched trowel technique. As
common, for wet areas, a water resistant adhesives and solid bed technique are appropriate.
10.2 Tiling onto unrendered walls
The tiles may be applied directly onto the blockwork using a thick bed adhesive.
10.3 Accommodation of movement
As with most building materials, careful consideration needs to be given to movement in tiling
and background due to various factors, as per BS 5385 : Part 1:1990.
11.FIXINGS IN THERMALITE
All Fixing items for AAC blocks should be compatible with lightweight blocks and are readily
available in the market or from Tox (Germany), available from Al Jazeera Factory. The fixings
should be installed in accordance with the instructions of manufacturers of the fixings. However
it is recommended installation be performed by drilling a hole slightly smaller than the fixing
plug using a normal wood drill bit. Masonry bits should not be used.
NOTE : Cut nails have a square cross section. Round nails are suitable but provide only
nominal capacity.
11.1 STANDARD FIXINGS :
All fixing items for Aerated Autoclaved Concrete (AAC) Blocks for fixing Carpentry,
Joinery, Metal, Aluminum & Marble as follows:
1. All fixing items for fixing Carpentry, Joinery Works, doors, sub-frames etc.
supplied from Tox Dubel Werk by using TFS-L, VLF or PFD (all purpose
plug).
2. All fixing items for fixing Metal and Aluminum Works, supplied from Tox
Dubel Werk by using:
MRD Metal frame Anchors.
VLF-L All-purpose frame fixing.
3. All fixing items for internal marble fixing supplied by Tox Dubel Werk using TFS-L All
Purpose Plug or MRD Metal frame Anchors or PFD Cellular Concrete Facade Plug. Where
stainless steel screws and anchors are required to fix marble on to AAC Walls internal or
external, the recommendation from the manufacturers of AAC should be considered on
using these screws and anchors from other suppliers.

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12 CHASING WALLS FOR ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING SERVICES

By using either hand or power tools. The procedure followed to chase walls can be summarized
as follows :
Mark the chase outline on the wall using either a scribe or pencil. Using either a circular saw
or grinding wheel with a depth gauge attached, cut along the marked lines.
Remove the waste material by breaking it away with a chisel or screwdriver. If necessary cut
additional grooves along the chase alignment to make this easier.
Using the specially designed chasing tool run down the chase to clean out any protrusions.
12.1.DEPTH OF CHASINGS
As per BS 5628 : Part:3:2001 and BS 8000:Part3, as common with all types of masonry
walls, vertical chasing should not be deeper than one third of the walls thickness and
horizontal chasing not deeper than one fifth of the walls thickness.

12.2.CONCEALING OR FILLING CHASINGS

Once pipe work or wiring is installed if it is to be visible it should be sealed over
using render to match the rest of the wall. To render over chasing, render mesh
should be placed over the area to prevent any cracking from propagating through the
finish from the chase.
13 HORDI BLOCKS
For AAC Hourdi Blocks, spray fine water several times since minimum 2-3 hours before casting
concrete and spray water lightly again shortly before casting concrete. Also recommendation for
the top slab, finishing should be done by Steel Float Finish and after this, cover it by polythene
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IMPORTANT NOTES FOR BUILDING AAC BLOCKS.

IT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED BY THE CONTRACTORS AND FIXING SHOULD BE
INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RELATED STANDARDS.

1. IN COMMON WITH ALL TYPES OF BLOCKWORK MASONRY, THERMALITE THIN JOINT BLOCKWORK
SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED GENERALLY TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF BS 8000:PART 3: 2001, CODE
OF PRACTICE FOR MANSONRY AND BS 5628:PART 3: 2001, CODE OF PRACTIICE FOR THE USED OF
MANSONRY MATERIALS, COMPONENTS. DESIGN AND WORKMANSHIP. THE FOLLOWING BLOCK
WORK SPECIFICATIONS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ABOVE RECOMMENDATIONS.
2. THE FIRST COURSE OF BLOCKS ARE ALWAYS LAID IN THICK BED MORTAR MIX MADE OFF 1:5 (BY
VOLUME) CEMENT : SAND ADDED TO IT A BONDING AGENT @ 10% OF WATER . THIS SERVES AS A
LEVELING PAD FOR THE FIRST COURSE OF BLOCKS. CARE MUST BE TAKEN AT THIS STAGE TO
ENSURE THE BLOCKS ARE PLUMB AND LEVEL SO CONSTRUCTION TO CEILING HEIGHT WILL BE
FAST AND ACCURATE.
3. SLAB ON GROUND SITUATION
LAY DAMP PROOF COURSE (DPC) SLIP JOINT MATERIAL TO BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE FIRST
COURSE AND THE FOUNDATION OR GROUND FLOOR CONCRETE SLAB UNDER EXTERNAL AND
INTERNAL WALLS. THE DPC SHOULD CONFIRM TO THE BS 6398 TYPE B SPECIFICATION. THE
WIDTH OF THE DPC MATERIAL SHOULD BE THE SAME AS THAT OF THE BLOCK, SO IT IS VISIBLE
FROM BOTH SIDES OF WALL
4 MOVEMENT JOINTS SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION AS PER BS 5628 : PART 3 :2001 AND.
HOWEVER, WHERE THERMALITE BLOCK WORK ABUT OTHER MATERIALS, SUCH AS DENSE
CONCRETE, STEEL ETC., SEPARATION SHOULD BE INTRODUCED BETWEEN THE TWO SURFACES TO
COMPENSATE FOR ANY DIFFERENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS AND MOVEMENT RATES.
THEREFORE, JOINTS BETWEEN NON LOAD BEARING WALLS (TOP SURFACE OF THE PANEL) AND
BOTTOM SURFACE OF BEAM OR SLAB SUBJECT TO LARGE DEFLECTION, SHOULD BE FILLED WITH
TYPICAL COMPRESSIBLE MATERIAL AS PER BS RECOMMENDATIONS.
5. BED JOINT GALVANISED STEEL REINFORCEMENT MESH/GALAVANISED EXPANDED METAL MESH
(CONFIRMING TO BS EN 10142:1991 OR EQUIVALENT) TO BE USED IN THE FIRST TWO COURSES AND
AFTER THAT EVERY OTHER COURSES. THE MESH NEED NOT TO BE MORE THAN APPROX.1.5 MM THICK
TO GIVE THE NCECESSARY STRUCTARAL PERFORMANCE.
6. SUBSEQUENT COURSES ARE LAID IN BLOCK BOND THIN BED MORTAR. THE THIN BED MORTAR IS
APPLIED TO THE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL JOINTS WITH A SPECIAL SCOOP WHICH IS DESIGNED
TO FORM GROOVES IN THE MORTAR AND MINIMIZE OVERSPILL. THE JOINT SHOULD BE
APPROXIMATELY 3 MM THICK WHEN THE BLOCKS IS LAID AND MUST COVER THE WIDTH OF THE
BLOCK. VARIOUS WIDTH OF THE SCOOP ARE AVAILABLE TO MATCH THE BLOCK WIDTHS.
BLOCKS ARE LAID IN HALF BOND CONFIGURATION AND OVERLAP OF JOINTS BE A MINIMUM OF
200MM . BLOCKS SHOULD BE LAID AS CLOSE TO THEIR FINAL ALIGNMENT AS POSSIBLE AND A
RUBBER USED TO LEVEL AND ALIGN THE BLOCKS.
7. ANGLE TILES SHOULD BE USED FOR TYING THE AAC WALL WITH CONCRETE COLUMNS AS PER
STANDARD RECOMMEDNATIONS.

8. AT OPENING OR AT CHANGES OF WALL HEIGHT, THICKNESS OR DIRECTION, BED-JOINT

REINFORCEMENT CAN USED TWO COURSES BELOW THE OPENING AND TWO COURSES ABOVE THE
OPENING {EXTENDED MINIMUM 600MM FROM EACH CORNER OF THE OPENING].

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9. FOR NORMAL PLASTERING

BY MIXING NORMAL MORTAR FROM SAND, CEMENT WITH WATER ADDED TO IT A BONDING
AGENT AT THE RATE OF 10% - 15 % OF WATER FOR THE FIRST COAT AND MIXING PLASTICIZER IN
THE SECOND COAT.

NORMAL PLASTERING CAN BE DONE AS PER BS 5262 : TABLE 2. THE WALL CAN BE MOISTENED
BEFORE APPLYING PLASTER AND SHOULD BE KEPT DAMP FOR THE FIRST 3 DAYS AFTER
PLASTERING TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THE NOTES IN BS 8000 : PART 3 : 1989. (UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES, SHOULD EXCESSIVE WATER BE APPLIED ON TO THE WALL.)

FOR SPRAY OR PREMIX LIGHT-WEIGHT PLASTER, APPLICATION AND CURING AS PER THE
MANUFACTRERS RECOMMENDATIONS.

10 FOR FINISHING AAC BLOCKS, AN ACRYLIC BASED RENDER OR PAINT OR USING A FULL ACRYLIC
BASED RENDER SYSTEM.

11. ALL THE FIXING ITEMS FOR AAC BLOCKS SHOULD BE SUPPLIED AT NORMAL PRICE BY AL JAZEERA
& [TOX-MIDDLE EAST LTD.FOR FIXING DOOR, WINDOW , AC & SANITARY, ETC.]

12. HORDI BLOCKS

FOR AAC HOURDI BLOCKS, SPRAY FINE WATER SEVERAL TIMES SINCE MINIMUM 2-3 HOURS
BEFORE CASTING CONCRETE AND SPRAY WATER LIGHTLY AGAIN SHORTLY BEFORE CASTING
CONCRETE. ALSO RECOMMENDATION FOR THE TOP SLAB, FINISHING SHOULD BE DONE BY STEEL
FLOAT FINISH AND AFTER THIS, COVER IT BY POLYTHENE SHEET.