SINICON SAND -Heat Proofing Sand

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Sinicon Sand (Sinicon PP) - An Introduction

• What is Sinicon PP ?
• Granule Structure
• Major Characteristics and Fire Test Video
• Physical Properties
• Material Characteristics
• What are the applications ?
• Suitability Guide
• Packaging

Sinicon PP - Plastering (Old and New Buildings)

• Highlights
• Benefits
• Typical Applications
• Plaster Methods
• How to mix Sinicon PP with Cement
• Surface preparation for plastering
• Plastering on wall/ceiling/roof deck
• Curing Methods

 What is Sinicon PP ?

It is a unique volcanic glass, a large deposit of which is found at only one location on the earth which is South Africa. Sinicon PP is made out of feed from this mines using patented manufacturing process to convert this volcanic glass into well-sealed tough glass granules which is ideally suited for use with cementitious and other binders.

How a SINICON PP Cement Plaster mortar application specification (Example) to be prescribed?

Wall and Ceiling Plastering

Provide and apply 12mm thick single coat internal, external and ceiling plaster with Sinicon PP and cement heat proofing mortar at a ratio of 3:1 (Sinicon PP : Cement) with adequate water content for all plain / curved surfaces of brick / block / RCC walls and finishing the same in correct line, level and plumb, making of edges, corners, still, grooves etc. as per drawings and relevant specifications including all necessary surfaces preparations as per Sinicon PP heat proofing plaster methods; cleaning with wire brush to remove fungus / dusts, hacking of surfaces to receive plaster if surface is smooth, wetting and cement grouting of surfaces, curing after application for 14 days, cleaning etc. complete at all levels and all heights. Apply base coat and top coat painting as per specification.

Roof Plastering (Screeding)

Provide and apply minimum 24mm thick single coat roof plaster (screed) with Sinicon PP and cement mortar at a mix ratio of 3:1 (Sinicon PP : Cement) with adequate water content for all plain / slope surface of RCC roof and finishing the same in correct gradient to ensure water is not accumulated anywhere on the roof surface and the corners joints / junctions of roof and retain wall chambered to avoid water seepage as per Sinicon PP heat proofing plastering methods, cleaning with wire brush to remove fungus / dusts, hacking of concrete surface to receive plaster, washing, wetting and cement grouting of surface, curing after application for 14 days, cleaning etc. complete at all the roof surfaces. Apply base coat of white cement as per specification.