METHOD STATEMENT

Rev: 00

External Wall Treatment

Date: 29.09.16

1180 MW COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT, Bhikhi

Method Statement
1180 MW CCPP, Bhikhi
External Wall Treatment

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Date

29.09.16

Prepared by:
Checked by:
Approved by:

Description

External Wall
Treatment

Doc. No

BK-HH-QAC-MS-0076

Moaz-ur-Rehman
(Dy. General Manager, HRL)
Chen Dong Hai
(Site In-charge, HEI)
Sajjad Haider
(RE Civil, NESPAK)

Status

For
Approval

Remarks

METHOD STATEMENT
External Wall Treatment

Rev.: 00
Date: 29.09.16

1180 MW COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT, Bhikhi

Table of Contents

1.

Scope / Description of Work

2.

Attachments / Reference Documents

3.

Material

4.

Equipment / Tools

5.

Methodology

6.

Quality Control Measures

7.

Health, Safety Management and Control Measures

1. Scope:

METHOD STATEMENT
External Wall Treatment

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This method statement covers typical procedure for the Insulation & Plastering
methodology for the external walls of all the buildings at 1180 MW CCPP Bhikki.

2. Attachments / Reference Documents.

Schedule of Finishing

3. Material:

Sr #

Description

Extruded Polystyrene Plate (XPS) Plate

Adhesive (Provided by Manufacturer)

Dowels for XPS Plate / Mechanical Fasteners

Fiber Mesh / Fiber Grid Cloth (For Plastering)

4. Equipment / Tools:

Sr #

Description

Drilling Machine

Hand Saw

Ladder

Hammer

Trowel

5. Methodology
i. Brick Surface will be cleaned with steel wire brush.
ii. Neat Layer of Cement Paste will be applied on the wall to make the surface
even.

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iii. Use the trowel to apply the adhesive/mortar over the whole board. The thickness
of the adhesive should be uniform throughout the wall, as otherwise final finish
will not be made even. An even layer of adhesive will also help to create a
uniform layer on the wall.
iv. After the adhesive is applied on the polystyrene sheets, boards will be installed
horizontally on the wall in running bond pattern. Consequently, it should be
started installing the boards from the bottom corner of the wall, using a full
sheet.
v. Make sure the sheet are aligned perfectly. press them gently, as to lock them to
the wall. Afterwards, you have to use a level to check if the wall is perfectly
plumb, as after the mortar dries out, it will be impossible to repair the mistake.
vi. The next row should be installed vertically, as to give better strength to the
insulation. Work carefully, as to make sure the boards are level and aligned
properly.
vii. For smaller piece at the end than a full board, hand saw will be used to make the
cut. Dont leave gaps between the polystyrene sheets.
viii. After it is made sure that the adhesive/mortar has dried up. Fiber Mesh will be
fixed at the XPS Board. Holes will be drilled in the wall through the XPS Plate, as
to install the special dowels/mechanical fasteners.
ix. These fasteners will be inserted at the intersection of the board and center of the
board for full strength. The diameter of the holes will depend on the fastener
provided by the manufacturer.
x. Further Projections on the wall surfaces will be chipped off and cleaned.
xi. Layer of Cement Sand Mortar (20 mm) will be applied on the even surface and
finish of the surface will be rendered plain.

6. Control Measures:

Experienced supervisory staff will be employed for carrying out the work.

Selected masons will be engaged for plastering work.

Verticality and alignment of walls will be checked while plastering.

Mixing of mortar will be done under the supervision of foremen.

Sieved sand will be used for plaster.

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7.

Health and Safety Management And Control Measures

Personal protective equipment: All operatives will wear the PPEs: safety wellington
boots whilst working, safety helmet, high visibility vest and gloves.

Site rules: All operatives will be informed (via a site induction / toolbox talk) of and
expected to comply with the site rules.

Access to the work area: The provision of a safe means of access to the work area is
the responsibility of the contractor / client.

Falls into excavation: The groundworks sub-contractor must provide and maintain
fencing to prevent operatives from falling into the excavation where required.

Welfare facilities: The contractor / client must provide access to the welfare facilities.

Working platforms with hand rails and cat walk ladders will be fixed to access and
work at higher levels.

Workers will be provided safety helmets.

Safety belts will be provided for all employees who work at higher level plat forms.