BETA-WALL BASECOAT CEMENT
A pre-blended fibre reinforced stucco cement concentrate

DESCRIPTION

Beta-Wall Basecoat Cement is a fibre-reinforced stucco product manufactured for Preswitt by Basalite. The pre-blended product combines Type 10 Portland Cement, Type 'S' hydrated lime, poly-fibre and stucco enhancing admixtures.


USES

Beta-Wall Basecoat Cement is ideal for basecoat stucco applications to expand metal lath, welded wire lath or woven wire lath. This system may be applied to sheathed wood or metal framing and concrete and masonry structures.


PROCEDURES

Preparation: For best results, Beta-Wall Basecoat Cement should be mixed with a clean mortar mixer. Use only potable water.

  • pour 15 litres of water into mixer
  • add 12 shovels of sand (132 lbs / 60 kgs)
  • add one sack of Beta-Wall Basecoat Cement - mix briefly
  • add the balance of the sand, 15 shovels (168 lbs / 76 kgs) and enough water to bring the stucco to the desired consistency
  • mix three to four minutes

TECHNICAL DATA

  1. A bag of Beta-Wall Basecoat Cement will produce enough stucco to cover approximately 54 to 72 sq. ft. when applied at ¾ inch thickness (5.0 to 6.7 sq. m at 19 mm thickness).
  2. 5 kg (11 lbs) of sand per one shovel (size 2).
  3. Sand must conform to ASTM C 897.
  4. Mix proportions for stucco are outlined in ASTM C926 and the Portland Cement Plaster (Stucco) Manual.
  5. Moist cure stucco for seven days prior to applying finish coat.
  6. Follow the recommendations in ASTM C897 and the Portland Cement Plaster (Stucco) Manual in order to protect the stucco in hot, cold and windy weather.
  7. WARNING do not add soap or any other admixture to Beta-Wall Basecoat Cement.

LIMITATIONS

Liability for damages or defective goods shall be limited to the refund of the purchase price or replacement.

PACKAGING

Beta-Wall Basecoat Cement is packaged in 36.3 kgs (80 lbs) triple lined paper bags.

All Beta-Wall Basecoat Cement dry mix can be custom packaged to suit specific project requirements.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Beta-Wall Basecoat Cement contains Portland Cement and other carefully selected additives. Normal safety wear such as rubber gloves, dust mask and safety glasses used to handle conventional cement-based products should be worn. Material Safety Data Sheets are available upon request.