SILKA calcium silicate elements - Xella UK

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Illustration 2: wall drawings10SILKA Calcium Silicate Elements
Schematic overview of the orderingand delivery procedureOffer stageThe builder provides the information for the buildingproject to be executed in SILKA (including theconstruction drawing on scale 1:100) and requests aquotation. Based on price calculation, a quotation ismade.Execution of orderProviding Xella with the order either direct or viabuilders merchant. Builder will provide Xella with 1:100scale drawings for the proposed project. Based on thedefinite work drawings,working drawings of walls aredrafted and given to the builder and/or client forapproval. Once approved by the client, the necessaryblocks are cut at the factory and prepared fortransportation.Delivery at buyer’s optionDelivery of the elements and cut blocks takes placeaccording to a schedule, set by the factory and the client.The working drawings of the walls alsoinclude the dimensions for the fittingpieces (maximum dimensionaltolerances in height and length offitted pieces measured across the sawcut: -4 mm to +2 mm). These workingdrawings are first presented to theclient for approval, before cutting cancommence.Delivery scheduleDelivery takes place based on a schedule.The delivery is affected by directcontact between the client and thelogistics department of the supplyingfactory. Wherever possible, the SILKAcalcium silicate elements are suppliedin full loads.The blocks are offloaded on site, nextto the lorry and should be stored ona level area and kept free of risingmoisture. The cut blocks are deliveredon pallets.Each piece is provided with an identificationmark, which corresponds withthe marks on the working drawing.2.2 On-site instructionsA Xella project supervisor can give onsiteinstructions about building withthe SILKA calcium silicate elements.Should instructions be required, theclient can get in touch with Xella.If parties concerned have no experiencein using the SILKA calcium silicateelements, it is of importance that theproject supervisor has a meeting withthe foreman and if possible the operativesas well, before construction begins.The instructions are given at the startof the construction process. Topicsinclude working with material aids,such as cranes, adjustment ofelements and fitting pieces.If further advise is required a Xellaproject supervisor can visit the sitewhen the walls are under construction.The project supervisor draws up areport when visiting a site and giveshis thoughts about the work methods.SILKA Calcium Silicate Elements11
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Page 3 and 4: ContentsChapter 1 Introduction 41.1
Page 5 and 6: waterlimesandmixingmeasuringslaking
Page 7 and 8: 1.5 Clamping devices and dowelsAt t
Page 9: 2.1 Ordering and delivery procedure
Page 13 and 14: FGHIThe tools and materials A to E
Page 15 and 16: 2.4.4 Distribution planIt is vital
Page 17: Shoring WallsAs a guideline for clo
Page 22 and 23: Chapter 4Working in summer and wint
Page 24 and 25: Chapter 5Movement joints5.1 Movemen
Page 26 and 27: 1000ABCDilatationCross-section ACro
Page 28 and 29: Chapter 6Connecting inner cavity wa
Page 30 and 31: Chapter 7Wall finishing & projects7
Page 32 and 33: Chapter 8Product informationSILKA c
Page 34 and 35: Fire resistanceSILKA calcium silica
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