SILKA calcium silicate elements - Xella UK

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ABCDE2.3 Materials and toolsThe following tools and materialsare necessary for this method ofconstruction:A. A mechanical or hydraulic craneper squad (various models areavailable).B. Approved clamping device forlifting the SILKA elements witha crane.C. A block gripper with power cutsafety device for distribution of theelements at the construction area.D. Clamping devices for lifting cutblocks with the crane.E. A double clamping device for adjustingtwo elements simultaneouslyin an anchorless cavity wall.F. SILKA mortar applicator, suitablefor the thickness of the elementsused.An even spread of the correctthickness of mortar can only beachieved by using this mortarapplicator for bed joints.G. SILKA thin joint mortar scoop,designed for the thickness of theelements used, which evenlyapplies the thin joint mortar to thevertical joints of the elements.H. A spack knife for removingexcess mortar.I. A pallet-truck for manoeuvringthe pallets with cut blocks.J. Plastic mortar trough for mixingthe thin joint mortar.12SILKA Calcium Silicate Elements
FGHIThe tools and materials A to E canbe hired, on a weekly basis, from thesupplying factory. The tools andmaterials A to G can also bebought directly through Xella.The builder will need to providethe following:- a bar or barrel mixer;- small (masonry)tool;- a mobile crane for distribution ofthe heavy materials and for movingthe crane;- trestle scaffolding, pallet liftingdevice etc.;- even offloading area and scaffoldparts to enable offloading of SILKAcalcium silicate elements(for prevention of rising moisture).JSILKA Calcium Silicate Elements13
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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 and 10: 2.1 Ordering and delivery procedure
Page 11: Schematic overview of the orderinga
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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