EXHIBIT B-11 CEMENT STUCCO

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Portland cement for the finish coat shall conform to ASTM C 150. Portland cement shall be white in colour. One brand only shall be used throughout the work. Coloured stucco for finish coat shall be a mill-mixed product using white portland cement. Colour shall be sunproof, limeproof, and unfading. Colouredstucco finish coat shall be prepared for application by mixing with water only. Hydrated lime shall conform to ASTM C 141, Hydraulic Hydrated Lime for Structural Purposes, with the further requirement that the total free unhydrated calcium oxide and magnesium oxide shall not exceed 8 percent by weight, calculated on an "as-received" basis. Pulverized quicklime shall conform to ASTM C 5, Quicklime for Structural Purposes. Pulverized quicklime shall be used except when lump quicklime, slaked on the job, is specifically approved. Pulverized quicklime shall pass through a No. 20 sieve, and at least 90 percent shall pass through a No. 50 sieve. Only one brand shall be used throughout the work. After slaking to a putty, the pulverized quicklime shall have a plasticity figure of no less than 200 when tested in accordance with ASTM C 110, Physical Testing of Quicklime and Hydrated Lime and Limestone. At the end of 72 hours, the total free unhydrated calcium oxide and magnesium oxide in the hydrated product shall not exceed 8 percent by weight, calculated on the basis of the lime solids in the putty. Lime putty shall be made from hydrated lime except that quicklime may be used when adequate time and facilities are available for aging. Suitable precautions shall be taken to protect the putty from exposure to the sun and to prevent excessive evaporation when stored. Lime putty prepared from quicklime shall be allowed to cool completely before using. Hydrated lime shall be mixed with water to form a putty and shall be allowed to stand until it reaches its maximum plasticity before using. Quicklime shall be slaked in suitably large batches with enough water to form a thick cream. Precautions shall be taken to maintain the heat and prevent premature cooling during the process of hydration. The slaked quicklime shall be passed through a No. 10 sieve. Pulverized quicklime putty shall be stored for at least 72 hours before using. When the use of lump quicklime, slaked on the job, is specifically approved for stucco in lieu of pulverized quicklime, the cooling and aging period shall be not less than 14 days.

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Case-hardened nails or powder-actuated studs with clip-on galvanized washers shall be used for attaching reinforcement to concrete and masonry. Nails and studs shall be of the proper length and design required for securing the reinforcement in an approved manner. Clip-on washers for use with studs shall be not less than 1.9 cm (3/4 in.) in diameter. Reinforcement shall be either paper-backed, welded-wire mesh or expandedmetal diamond-mesh lath. The paper-backed, welded-wire mesh shall be 5-x 5cm (2-x 2-in.) mesh of galvanized steel wire, not lighter than 16 gauge, with a heavy waterproof paper backing. The expanded-metal diamond-mesh lath shall conform to Federal Specification QQ-L-101, Lath, Metal (and Other Metal Plaster Bases), Type IX, Class 6, Zinc-Coated. Sand shall conform to ASTM C 33, Concrete Aggregates, Class 1, shall be clean, hard, and free from loam, silt, or other impurities, and shall be wellgraded from fine to coarse within the following limitations:
Percentage of Sand Retained (By Weight) Maximum Minimum 0 10 40 65 90 100 -0 10 30 70 95

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Sieve No. 4 8 16 30 50 100

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Water shall be clean and free from injurious amounts of oil, acids, soluble salts, and organic impurities. Wire shall be zinc-coated steel. The wire for attaching reinforcement to metal supports and lacing wire shall be annealed and shall conform to ASTM A 641, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire, Medium Temper, Class 2 Coating. Tie wire shall be not lighter than 18 gauge. Lacing wire shall be not lighter than 16 gauge. Building paper shall conform to Federal Specification UU-B-790, Building Paper, Vegetable Fibre: (Kraft Waterproofed, Water Repellent and Fire Resistant), Style 4 or 5, Grade B. Stucco accessories shall be of roll-formed zinc or rigid vinyl except that cornerite or striplath shall be formed from steel sheets with manufacturer's standard protective coating for exterior use. All manufactured materials shall be delivered in the original packages, containers, and bundles bearing the name of the manufacturer and the brand. Plaster shall be stored off the ground, under watertight cover, and away from damp surfaces, until ready for use. Damaged or deteriorated materials shall be removed from the premises. Surfaces to receive stucco shall be clean and free from loose particles, dust, oil, soot, efflorescence, grease, acid, and other foreign matter that might interfere with a satisfactory bond. Concrete surfaces shall be dampened to eliminate excessive suction. Concrete and masonry surfaces shall be tested for
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proper alignment prior to application of stucco. Surfaces that are more than 2.5 cm (1) out of alignment, out of level, or irregular, shall be covered with reinforcing material, using metal furring as necessary to produce a regular, straight, plumb, and level finish with stucco not over 2.2-cm (7/8-in.) thick. Stucco shall not be applied when the ambient temperature is 4C (40F) or lower or when a drop in temperature below 4C (40F) is anticipated within 48 hours after application. Stucco shall not be applied when the ambient temperature is above 38C (100F) or under dry or dusty winds. Metal reinforcing will be required where stucco is applied over smooth concrete or metal. Where stucco is applied to roughened concrete or masonry, metal reinforcement will not be required except for levelling the surface. 1.16 Metal reinforcement shall be applied straight, without buckles, and with joints staggered. Metal-lath reinforcement shall be applied with the longer dimension across supports. Metal lath reinforcement without integral backing shall be applied only after a backing or waterproof building paper or other approved material has been applied to the area to receive the stucco. End laps of metallath reinforcement shall be not less than 2.5 cm (1 in.) and shall occur only over supports. Side laps of metal-lath reinforcement shall be not less than 1.3 cm (1/2 in.) and shall be tied at intervals not exceeding 15 cm (6 in.). Paperbacked, welded-wire mesh may be applied either horizontally or vertically. Sides of wire-mesh reinforcement applied vertically shall be lapped one mesh and securely tied at intervals not exceeding 15 cm (6 in.). Ends of wire-mesh sheets shall be lapped not less than 5 cm (2 in.). Reinforcement over metal lintels to be covered by stucco shall be extended vertically over the angles to a height of not less than 15 cm (6 in.) and horizontally across the underside of the lintels and shall be secured in an approved manner. Reinforcement over metal flashings to be covered by stucco shall lap the flashings not less than 5 cm (2 in.) and shall be extended vertically for a height of not less than 15 cm (6 in.). Special shapes, profile contours, and planes shall be formed with wood or metal furring and reinforcing. Furring shall include hangers, bolts, inserts, clips, fastenings, and attachments of number, size, and design to develop the full strength of the members. Furring shall be installed to true lines and surfaces and shall be rigidly supported and secured in place. Wood grounds shall be installed to develop a full 2.3-cm (7/8-in.) thick stucco surfacing measured from face of plaster base. Spot grounds not more than 5 cm (2 in.) in the largest dimension shall be used where required, and shall be firmly attached to the backing on not greater than 3-m (10-ft) centres. Cement and aggregate for each batch shall be accurately measured and mixed dry until evenly distributed and until the mass is uniform in colour. Caked, or lumpy materials shall not be used. Batches shall be of a size that can be used entirely within one-half hour. Mechanical mixers of an approved type, except where hand-mixing of small batches is approved, shall be used for the mixing

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of stucco. Mixers, mixing boxes, and tools shall be cleaned and kept free of stucco from previous mixes. Water content shall be maintained at a minimum. Mixing shall be continued until plasticity is obtained. 1.22 Coloured mortar shall be mixed to produce a uniform colour throughout in the finished work. Mortar that has begun to set shall not be used. Re-tempering shall not be permitted. Proportions of materials for stucco, by volume, shall be as follows: a) Scratch and brown coats shall be 1 part Portland cement, 3 parts sand, and 1/10 part hydrated-lime or quicklime putty. White finish coat shall be 1 part Portland cement, 3 parts white sand, and 1/10 part hydrated-lime or quicklime putty.

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Coloured stucco shall be of a colour selected and approved by MARAFIQ and shall be factory premixed. Slag-cement stucco may be used at Contractor's option and shall be mixed by volume as follows: a) b) c) Scratch coat shall be 1 part Portland cement, 1 part slag cement, and 51/2 parts sand. Brown coat shall be one part Portland cement, 1 part slag cement, and 5 parts sand. Finish coat shall be 1 part Portland cement, 1 part slag cement, and 6 parts sand.

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Items or features of the work in connection with or adjoining the stucco shall be in place, plumb, straight, and true prior to beginning the stucco work. Metal reinforcing, where required, shall be in place and positioned to provide a good key at back of reinforcement. Where reinforcing is applied over copper, the copper shall be given a heavy coat of bituminous paint. Masonry surfaces to receive stucco shall be evenly dampened with fog spray immediately prior to application of stucco. Stucco coats shall be applied continuously in one direction, without allowing mortar to dry at edges. Where it is impossible to work the full dimension of a wall surface in a continuous operation, jointing shall be made at a break, opening, or other natural division of the surface or behind a downspout. Edges to be joined shall be dampened slightly to produce a smooth confluence. Stucco shall be three-coat work not less than 2.3-cm (7/8in.) thick. All exterior corners of stucco shall be pitched forward to form a drip. Scratch coat shall be approximately 9-mm (3/8-in.) thick over the reinforcement and shall be applied under sufficient pressure to form good keys and to completely embed the reinforcement. Before the scratch coat has set, it shall be well cross-scratched to provide a strong bond. The scratch coat shall be damp-cured 48 hours before the brown coat is applied.

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Brown coat shall be approximately 9-mm (3/8-in.) thick. The scratch coat shall be dampened evenly with a fog spray to obtain uniform suction before the brown coat is applied. The brown coat shall be applied to the scratch coat with sufficient pressure to force the stucco into the scratches and shall be brought to a plumb, true, even surface, but left rough in texture. When set sufficiently, the brown coat shall be floated with a dry float and evenly cross-scratched to form a bond for the finish coat. Rapid drying of the brown coat shall be prevented by spraying or by other approved method. The interval between the application of the brown coat and the finish coat shall be at least 7 days of dry weather. Finish coat shall be approximately 3-mm (1/8-in.) thick. Coloured-cement finish shall conform to approved samples and shall be applied and damp-cured strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's directions. Surfaces of the brown coat shall be dampened several hours before the finish coat is to be applied. Additional dampening at time of application shall be by fog-spraying. Dampening by brush will not be permitted. The finish coat shall have a floattexture finish. As soon as the finish coat has taken its initial set, the stucco shall be protected against direct rays of the sun or rapid drying for at least 6 days. During this time, stucco shall be kept moist by frequent fog-spraying. Care shall be taken to prevent staining stucco.

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Stucco with cracks, blisters, pits, checks, colour streaks, or discolorations shall be removed and replaced with satisfactory, new material. Stucco shall be clean and sound after all other related work has been completed, and pointing and repairing of damaged portions shall be performed in an acceptable manner. Pointing and repairs shall match existing stucco in texture and colour.

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