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BS 6270-1:1982

Superseded

Superseded

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Code of practice for cleaning and surface repair of buildings Natural stone, cast stone and clay and calcium silicate brick masonry

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-04-2000

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-09-1982

€271.12
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Foreword
Cooperating organizations
Code of practice
Section one. General
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Preliminary considerations
5 Choice of method
6 Services
7 Means of access to work
8 Protection of buildings
9 Protection of workers and public
Section two. Cleaning
10 Materials to be cleaned
11 Deposits to be removed
12 Cleaning methods
Section three. Surface repairs
13 Repointing and types of mortar
14 Methods for surface repair
Section four. Maintenance
15 Regular maintenance
16 Special treatments
Appendices
A First aid treatments
B Joint finishes
C Preparation of lime mortar, lime putty and limewash
D Experimental treatments for consolidation and
    preservation of masonry
E Cleaning newly erected clay and calcium silicate
    brickwork
F Bibliography
G Cleaning and surface repair of terracotta and
    faience
Tables
1 Summary of factors affecting choice of method
2 Comparison of cleaning methods
3 Chemical cleaning agents
4 Mortar types and designations
5 Recommended mortar mixes
6 Materials for metal components in masonry
Figure
1 Joint finishes
Index

General guidelines for selection of cleaning and surface repair methods for existing and newly erected buildings. Describes main techniques in common use, including methods for repointing. Gives recommendations for protection of buildings, operators and public.

Committee
B/209
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
44
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

BS 6477:1984 Specification for water repellents for masonry surfaces
BS 1217:1997 Specification for cast stone
BS 1217:1986 Specification for cast stone
BS 4764:1986 Specification for powder cement paints
BS 6180:1995 Code of practice for barriers in and about buildings
BS 7083:1996 Guide to the accommodation and operating environment for information technology (IT) equipment
BS 6477:1992 Specification for water repellents for masonry surfaces
BS 6270-3:1991 Code of practice for cleaning and surface repair of buildings Metals (cleaning only)
BS 8208-1:1985 Guide to assessment of suitability of external cavity walls for filling with thermal insulants Existing traditional cavity construction
BS 6180:1982 Code of practice for protective barriers in and about buildings
BS 8297:1995 Code of practice for design and installation of non-loadbearing precast concrete cladding
BS 8298:1989 Code of practice for design and installation of natural stone cladding and lining
I.S. 325-2:1995 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR USE OF MASONRY - PART 2: MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
BS 6270-2:1985 Code of practice for cleaning and surface repair of buildings Concrete and precast concrete masonry
BS 5628-3:1985 Code of practice for use of masonry Materials and components, design and workmanship

BS 5228-1:1984 Noise and vibration control on construction and open sites Code of practice for basic information and procedures for noise control
BS 5228-2:1984 Noise and vibration control on construction and open sites Guide to noise control legislation for construction and demolition, including road construction and maintenance
BS 3111-2:1979 Steel for cold forged fasteners and similar components Stainless steel
BS 5628-3:1985 Code of practice for use of masonry Materials and components, design and workmanship
BS 5385-2:1991 Wall and floor tiling Code of practice for the design and installation of external ceramic wall tiling and mosaics (including terra cotta and faience tiles)

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