The main purpose of this manual is to demonstrate the optimal and correct use of AKAMIT materials for insulating the exterior walls of buildings. This manual applies to systems using polystyrene as the insulating material.

Basic physical parameters of the building

The thickness of thermal insulation is selected to meet applicable regulatory requirements. The design and implementation of thermal insulation should be consistent with the building's intended use to keep the amount of thermal energy required to a minimum. A parameter characterizing the thermal insulation properties of buildings is the heat transfer coefficient (U). This coefficient determines heat loss through building envelopes. It is calculated using the following formula:

Where: Rsi is the resistance on the inner side to heat absorption with a horizontal air flow direction, Rse – the resistance on the outer side to heat absorption with a horizontal air flow direction and are respectively:

The higher the heat transfer coefficient U, the greater the heat loss. A characteristic feature of building materials is their thermal conductivity coefficient.
For polystyrene this value does not exceed The lower the value
This coefficient improves the thermal insulation properties of materials. Another parameter describing the thermal insulation properties of a given part of the partition is the thermal conduction resistance R. It is described by the formula:
, where d – is the thickness of the thermal insulation layer in meters,
λ – thermal conductivity coefficient. Thermal conduction resistance of the partition
multilayer is the sum of the individual layers , where i – the number of the next
layers in the partition.

Diagram of the KAMIT Seamless Insulation System

The technology of seamless insulation involves attaching the thermal insulation material (polystyrene board) to the wall using an adhesive mortar. KAMIT KS01 or KAMIT KS02 and optional mechanical connectors (plastic dowels). The next step is to apply a reinforcing layer of fiberglass mesh and adhesive mortar to the board surface. KAMIT KS02We apply primer paint to the prepared surface. KAMIT GT or KAMIT GTS and thin-layer plaster KAMIT TAB, KAMIT TSB, TB SIL PREMIUM, KAMIT TM or KAMIT TMB with the option of painting with facade paint KAMIT SIL and decorative elements coated with plaster KAMIT TAD.

Detailed guidelines on how to insulate a new building should be specified in the construction works documentation, which includes:

1. A construction design has been prepared in accordance with the regulation of the Ministry of Interior and Administration of 3 November 1998 on the detailed scope and form of a construction design (Journal of Laws No. 140 of 1998, item 906).
2. Construction Log kept in accordance with the regulation of the Ministry of Economy, Labor and Construction of 15 December 1994 regarding the construction log and information board (Journal of Laws of 1995, item 29)
3. Technical specifications for the execution and acceptance of works in accordance with the regulation of the Ministry of Interior and Administration of 26 February 1999 (Journal of Laws No. 26 of 1999, item 239). This specification is required in the case of public procurement.
4. Documents confirming the admission of products to trading (certificates of conformity and/or declarations of conformity) in accordance with the Act on Construction Products of 16 April 2004 (Journal of Laws No. 92 of 2004, item 881)
5. Protocols of partial and final acceptance of works with attached protocols of control tests.

Manufacturing technology

Substrates and their preparation

The substrate should be stable, load-bearing, dry, clean, and free from any elements that could reduce the adhesion of the thermal insulation layer (e.g., dust, formwork oils, etc.). The substrate must not contain any material that could enter into a chemical reaction with any component of the company's products. AKAMIT will result in loss of its function and the entire set (e.g. as a result of contact between plaster and cement).

To ensure that the prepared substrate is sufficiently strong, test gluing the polystyrene foam in various locations on the façade (8-10 samples). After three to six days (depending on weather conditions), a peel test should be performed. Separation of the adhesive and the sample indicates that the substrate is unsuitable, while tearing of the insulation material within its structure indicates that the substrate is of sufficient quality to allow for proper insulation.

Tests are not performed on new, unplastered walls, as they are assumed to be constructed using recognized and proven technologies. They are suitable for gluing thermal insulation boards without any preparatory work, but the contractor should always confirm the suitability of the substrate for the work. In special cases, it is necessary to verify the suitability of the substrate for gluing thermal insulation boards and adopt appropriate measures to improve the adhesion of the adhesive mortar to the substrate.

Before starting further work, apply a primer to the substrate. KAMIT GU, in accordance with the instructions for use and recommendations of the system supplier.

Methods of assessing the substrate
The general methods for assessing the suitability of a substrate for the use of jointless external wall insulation systems are:

1. Abrasion resistance test – use an open hand or a hard, black cloth to assess the degree of dust, flaking, or efflorescence on the substrate. Scratch or scratch resistance test – use the cross-hatch method or a hard, sharp stylus to assess the substrate's content and load-bearing capacity, as well as the adhesion of existing coatings.
2. Wetting test – use a brush, paintbrush or sprayer to determine the absorbency level of the substrate.
3. Evenness and smoothness test – using a rule (usually 2 m), a plumb line and a level, determine the wall’s deviation from the plane and check its deviation from the vertical, and then compare the obtained results with the requirements of the relevant standards (e.g. regarding masonry structures, external plasters, etc.).
   

The above tests should be carried out in several places on the ground so that the results obtained are fully reliable and objective for the entire facility.

Substrate preparation

1. Walls made of ceramic, concrete, aerated concrete, concrete elements with a textured layer:
   • dust and dirt – clean with a soft brush, compressed air, or wash with water under pressure (max. 200 bar) and leave to dry
   • loose mortar residues or spills from the joints – remove and clean
   • irregularities, defects (deviations above 1 cm should be checked with an evenness and smoothness test)
     and defects - chip off or even out with plaster or leveling mortar with any required underlaying materials for the mortars used (priming agent KAMIT GU) and in compliance with grace periods.
   • moisture – leave to dry
   • Efflorescence – clean dry with a brush or wash with a properly prepared solution. In this case, the causes of possible capillary action should be eliminated.
   • loose and non-load-bearing elements of the facade – cut out, replace, or supplement with masonry material, observing the required grace periods.
   • dirt, soot, grease - wash with water under pressure (max. 200 bar) with the possible addition of detergents or special cleaning agents, rinse with clean water
     and leave to dry.
2. In the case of walls made of ready-mix concrete and on-site prefabricated concrete elements, additionally:
   • layers of cement laitance – grind or clean by brushing and remove dust with compressed air, or wash with water under pressure (max. 200 bar) and leave to dry.
   • remains of formwork anti-adhesive substances – wash with water under pressure (max. 200 bar) with the possible addition of detergents or special cleaning agents, rinse with clean water and leave to dry.
3. Substrates covered with plasters and mineral paints:
   1. mineral and lime paint coatings
      • dust, dirt, chalking – clean with a soft brush and compressed air,
      • if necessary, wash with water under pressure (max. 200 bar) and leave to dry
      • dirt, soot, grease - wash with water under pressure (max. 200 bar) with the possible addition of detergents or special cleaning agents, rinse with clean water and
        leave to dry.
      • flaking, chipping, delamination – remove by brushing, scraping (using deep primers is not sufficient), or wash with water under pressure (max. 200 bar) and leave to dry.
   2. mineral base and top plasters
      • dust, dirt, chalking - clean with a soft brush, compressed air, or wash with water under pressure (max. 200 bar) and leave to dry
      • dirt, soot, grease – wash with water under pressure (max. 200 bar) with the possible addition of detergents or special cleaning agents, rinse with clean water and leave to dry.
      • unevenness, defects and cavities – chip off or even out with plaster mortar
        or equalizing KAMIT KS01 with any required underlayment materials for the mortars used and observing the waiting periods.
      • moisture – leave to dry
      • Efflorescence – clean dry with a brush or wash with a properly prepared solution. In this case, the causes of possible capillary action should be eliminated.
      • loose, hollow, detached areas – chip off and clean by brushing (using deep primers is not sufficient), or wash with water under pressure (max. 200 bar) and leave to dry.
4. Coatings of dispersion paints and plasters
   • flaking, chipping, delamination – remove mechanically (scraping, scraping) or with appropriate chemicals (leaching), rinse with clean water or water under running water
     pressure. On compact and strong substrates under dispersion coatings, use a maximum pressure of 200 bar. When renovating or repairing insulation, perform a test beforehand, but in no case should the pressure exceed 40 bar.
   • compact, strong and well-adhering coatings - wash with clean running water, if necessary
     with the addition of detergents or special cleaning agents and rinse again with clean
     water and leave to dry.
     

Priming the substrate
The substrate should be primed with a universal primer. KAMIT GU To strengthen and even out the absorbency of the substrate, apply the primer evenly to the wall surface using a brush or roller. We recommend diluting it 1:1 with water for aerated concrete walls, etc.

The average soil consumption is 0.10 – 0.15 kg/m²

Installing the skirting board

Before installing the baseboard (starting strip), the height of the baseboard must be determined
and mark it, for example, with colored string. The aluminum skirting board should be adapted to the thickness of the insulation material being used. It is installed as the lower finish of the insulation. A mechanical mounting connector (preferably driven in with a plastic expansion sleeve) should be inserted into the elongated hole on one side of the profile, precisely leveled, and anchored in the wall. Install three connectors per linear meter.
The skirting board must be anchored in the outermost holes on both sides of the profile. Wall irregularities should be compensated for using plastic spacers. It is recommended to connect the skirting boards with special mounting clips, which facilitates smooth and horizontal alignment of the profile.
For irregular building shapes (e.g., curves), special strips with transverse cuts can be used. The minimum distance between the starting strip and the ground level is 2 cm.
Also all visible surfaces, which include jambs created
from thermal insulation boards coming from the wall or the lower and upper ends of the system, should first be topped with appropriate strips and profiles, an AL or PVC corner with mesh, and if they are not available, glue strips of glass fibre mesh to obtain a continuous, tight and securely attached reinforced layer of the system.
All edges and surfaces of the insulation system must be absolutely
designed, manufactured and machined to provide protection against open flames
in the event of fire, full tightness against moisture and destruction by insects, birds or rodents.

Rys Installation of the starting strip, diagram of using a perforated corner instead of the second starting strip

At the corners of buildings, the skirting board should be cut, usually at a 45-degree angle.^oSpecial strips with pre-cut cuts are also available to facilitate installation on corners.

Fixing polystyrene boards

Before starting insulation work, remember that polystyrene boards used to insulate a building should not be exposed to weather conditions for longer than 7 days. Before beginning work on installing thermal insulation boards, guide lines should be placed on the wall horizontally and vertically to identify any deviations from the plane and, if necessary, prepare the substrate accordingly. These lines will be helpful in ongoing checks of the evenness of the boards being installed.

Styrofoam boards used as thermal insulation material should be glued to the substrate using adhesive mortar. KAMIT KS01, or KAMIT KS02. When preparing the mortar, follow the instructions on the packaging. There are two methods for applying the adhesive to the board surface:

• circumferential-point method

This is the most popular method (also called the "frame and cake" method) used
in case of unevenness of the surface up to 10 mm.
Apply the appropriate amount of mortar to the slab, taking into account the unevenness of the substrate.
i możliwą do położenia warstwę kleju (ok. 10 do 20 mm) zapewnić minimum 60% efektywnej powierzchni przyklejenia płyty do podłoża (przy większych nierównościach należy stosować zróżnicowanie grubości izolacji). Po obwodzie płyty, wzdłuż jej krawędzi należy nanieść pasmo zaprawy o szer. 30-50 mm i dodatkowo w środku płyty należy nałożyć 3-6 placków zaprawy.

Average consumption is approximately 5.0 kg/m².

NOTE: The adhesive mortar is only applied to the surface of the insulation boards, never to the substrate.

• comb method
  The most advantageous, but possible to use
  only on even surfaces. Adhesive mortar
  should be applied to the entire surface of the board
  thermal insulation using a notched trowel (teeth
  approx. 10 x 10 mm).

Installation of thermal insulation boards

Press each thermal insulation board with the adhesive mortar applied to it against the wall and move it slightly to effectively spread the adhesive. Glue the Styrofoam board to the wall from the bottom of the façade, placing it against the starting strip (base profile), pressing it lightly, while maintaining a staggered pattern. If the Styrofoam boards have uneven edges, fill the gaps with polyurethane foam. Press the boards down evenly, for example, with a large wooden trowel, checking the surface evenness continuously with a spirit level. The board edges must be fully adhered. After the adhesive has dried, check the correct adhesion by pressing the corners – if the board is properly installed, it should not sag.
The edges of the boards should be pressed tightly together. After the adhesive has hardened, any gaps greater than 2 mm resulting from the permissible tolerances of the thermal insulation boards should be filled with wedges made of the same insulation or with polyurethane foam that is inert to Styrofoam. Filling the board joints with adhesive mortar is not permitted, as this creates thermal bridges. If the gap is greater than 1 cm or there is mechanical damage to the Styrofoam layer, the damaged area should be cut out and replaced with a new piece.
To avoid an open vertical joint, remove excess adhesive from under the panel after pressing it down and before gluing the next panel. This procedure should also be performed on the exterior corners of the building.

NOTE: the glue must not be on the side edges of the boards.

Always use full boards and their halves, keeping them tied together (not
applies to the edges of the jambs). Do not use chipped, dented or damaged boards.
broken. Cutting the boards protruding beyond the corners of the walls is only possible after
the glue has set. The joints of the boards should be kept offset relative to the edges of the jambs on
minimum width 10 cm.

NOTE: It is not allowed to overlap the edges of the thermal insulation boards.
with the edges of the corners of openings in the facades.

The thermal insulation board should be left slightly protruding beyond the corner, in order to later trim it along the guide. It is recommended to sand the corner edges of the thermal insulation boards flat, along the guide. Any unevenness and irregularities in the thermal insulation board surface should be sanded to obtain a uniform surface. This is an important element of the process, which determines
evenness of the insulated surface and the consumption of materials in subsequent stages.

Fastening thermal insulation boards using mechanical fasteners

Any mechanical fastening of polystyrene boards with dowels should be performed when there is doubt as to the strength of the substrate and the building height is above 8 meters.

• the number, type and length of mechanical connectors should be specified in detail
  w dokumentacji technicznej,
• the type of connectors depends on the type of substrate in which they are to be mounted
  and the thermal insulation material used. For mounting polystyrene boards
  it is possible to use connectors.
• in the case of substrates made of aerated concrete and ceramic blocks with a transverse
  air chamber system, special care should be taken when selecting connectors
  and use fasteners intended for this type of substrate (approved for
  use),
• in the case of substrates with questionable load-bearing capacity, especially those made of materials
  slotted joints, it is recommended to perform pull-out tests of the connectors.
• Mechanical fasteners should be installed after the adhesive has hardened.
  

The length of the connectors depends on the wall structure and the thickness of the thermal insulation boards.
The existing plaster should be treated as a non-load-bearing substrate, therefore the required depth
anchoring of connectors should be counted from the level of the proper load-bearing wall and it should
correspond to at least the length of the expansion zone. Required length of connectors
mechanical is calculated by adding the following components:
L≥ h_ef + a₁ + a₂ + d _a , Where:
h_ef – minimum embedding depth in a given building material,
a₁ – total thickness of old layers, e.g. old plaster,
a₂ – thickness of the adhesive layer,
d_a – thickness of thermal insulation material,
L – total length of the connector

Information regarding the type, number and arrangement of mechanical connectors should be
include a technical design for the building's insulation. These values depend, among other things, on the zone
wind load in which the building is located and the height and location of installation
connector. The number of connectors cannot be less than 4 pcs/m² surface of the facade. At
At the corners of the building in the so-called corner zone, it is necessary to increase the number of connectors.
First, mechanical fasteners should be placed in the corners of the panels. Distances
between the extreme connectors and the edge of the building should be in the case of a wall
in the case of a brick wall, at least 10 cm, and in the case of a concrete wall, at least 5 cm.

Installation of mechanical connectors

The connectors can be attached after the glue has completely dried, but not earlier than after 48 hours.
from the moment the thermal insulation boards are attached. After drilling the hole in the wall, a milled hole should be cut to allow the connector to be completely hidden within the Styrofoam layer. Insert the plugs into the prepared holes, then drive in or screw in the connector's mounting pin. The remaining hole should be plugged by applying a small amount of mounting foam and inserting a Styrofoam plug. The protruding portion of the plug should be sanded with a Styrofoam grater until it is flush with the Styrofoam board.

Fig. Doweling of polystyrene boards

Execution of the reinforcing layer

The reinforcement layer is made by embedding a glass fiber mesh on the surface of the thermal insulation board into the adhesive mortar layer. KAMIT KS02.

The reinforced layer should be applied no sooner than 48 hours after the thermal insulation boards are installed. After this time, the adhesive mortar is applied to the thermal insulation boards.
and spread it evenly with a stainless steel trowel (e.g. "toothed" trowel with a tooth size of 10-12 mm) creating a layer of adhesive material on a slightly larger surface
from the cut strip of reinforcing mesh. On the layer prepared in this way, immediately spread
the reinforcing mesh is applied (starting from the top of the wall, in vertical strips the width of the reinforcing fabric) and embedded in it using a stainless steel trowel, smoothing it over.
The reinforcing mesh should be invisible and completely embedded in the adhesive layer. Care should be taken to ensure the mesh is evenly tensioned during embedding, and adjacent strips should overlap by no less than 10 cm (or extend beyond the edges of window and door openings). The adhesive mortar layer with the embedded fiberglass mesh creates a reinforced layer. The thickness of the reinforced layer for a single layer of fabric should be between 2 and 4 mm.

Average consumption:

gluing of polystyrene boards is approximately 5.0 kg/m²

use of the reinforcing layer approx. 4.0 kg/m².

During work, we recommend protecting working surfaces against adverse weather conditions (sunlight, rain, wind, etc.) by using scaffolding nets.

The temperature of the substrate during the next stages should not exceed 25^oC

Fig. Applying adhesive mortar
KAMIT KS02 and submerging
there is reinforcing mesh in it

Reinforcement at the corners of windows, doors and other openings in the facade.

Above and below the edges of window and door openings to protect against
increased stresses, we stick it on the layer of insulating material at a 45 angle^o
strips of fiberglass fabric, minimum dimensions 25 x 35cm.
When applying a reinforcing layer to the surface of the lining, make sure to cut the mesh precisely and embed it directly next to the door frame. Inaccurate execution of this
activities causes cracks to appear at the junction of the lining and the jamb. In order to avoid
To solve this problem, you can embed the mesh on the lining before gluing the insulating layer, and
then fold it over the window. After installing the insulating material, the remaining mesh is folded back
again and immerses it in the glue. At the line of contact of the vertical and horizontal slats, it melts
additional mesh reinforcements.

Consumption of reinforcing mesh is at least 20% higher
from the wall surface due to any overlaps.
It is recommended that on more dense surfaces
exposed to mechanical damage, flooding
second layer of fiberglass mesh. This layer
is applied identically to the first one with the difference that
the first layer of mesh should be laid horizontally and
the second vertically.
After applying the netting near scaffolding hooks etc.
an additional strip of mesh is placed over the incision and embedded
it in the adhesive mass. When finishing the plinth with
using a baseboard with embedded mesh
should be cut along the lower edge of the strip.

Protection of the external surface

After approximately 3 days, when the glue is completely dry, the wall/building should be painted with primer. KAMIT GT or KAMIT GTS depending on the plaster.
When using dark plaster colors, it is recommended to use a primer in a color similar to the plaster. The primer strengthens and impregnates the adhesive, evens out the substrate's absorbency, and provides a contact layer with the plaster.

The consumption of primer paint is approximately 0.40 – 0.45 kg/m².

NOTE! The primer should not be diluted!

It is recommended to apply the paint with a brush or roller.
after drying it is resistant to weather conditions, it is
important in case of impossibility to continue work (in autumn,
winter) they can then be finished and resumed when the conditions
weather conditions will be favorable. In this situation, it is required
cleaning the surface of dirt and re-priming it
in case of any signs of damage to the ground layer.

Plastering

The top coat of plaster should be applied after the layer has dried thoroughly.
reinforced and primer paint, but not earlier than 48 hours after applying the last one
layers.

KAMIT TMB mineral plasters

KAMIT TMB mineral plasters with grain size of 1.5 and 2.0 mm are aggregate mixtures
mineral, mineral and polymer binders, as well as pigments and agents
modifying. They are used to make decorative thin-layer plasters
plastering in building insulation systems.
The actual plastering work can be started after the plaster has dried thoroughly and completely.
primer layer, but not earlier than after 48 hours. The temperature of the substrate during
the application should not exceed 25^oC. Prepared according to the instructions on the package
mortar should be applied to the grain thickness using a stainless steel trowel.
After a short time, when the mass no longer sticks to the tool, you should give the plaster texture.
For this purpose, use a flat plastic trowel. Work on the wall
forming one plane should be carried out continuously, without interruptions, using the material
from one production batch, the number of which is given on the packaging. Coming from different
batches of plaster may cause differences in the shades of the plaster, this is influenced by the content
mineral fillers. We recommend protecting the surface during work.
working against the influence of unfavorable weather conditions (sunlight,
rain, wind, etc.) using scaffolding nets.

NOTE: Do not sprinkle water on plaster or tools.

Plaster consumption depends on the temperature conditions and the quality of the substrate and is
generally:
grain 1.5 mm – about 2.4 – 2.6 kg/m².
grain 2.0 mm – about 2.8 – 3.2 kg/m².

Plastering work should be carried out at a surface and ambient temperature of +5^oC
do +25^oC.

While applying and drying the plaster, protect it from excessive sunlight,
rain, wind until completely dry. While the plaster is drying, the temperature
cannot fall below +10^oC. Unfavorable weather conditions, including low
temperature and high air humidity significantly prolong the setting time of the plaster, which
promotes the formation of so-called "salt efflorescence". They are not a defect, but they worsen
aesthetic appearance of the surfaces. To prevent this, it is recommended to level their surfaces
facade paints.
Equalization is performed using KAMIT SIL silicone paints. Guidelines for
paints are included in the technical data sheet of this product. However, it is necessary
Please note that painting and drying of paints should take place at a temperature of +8^oC do
+25^oC, and the painted surfaces were protected from excessive sunlight,
rain, wind, until completely dry. The temperature must not drop below +8^oC
for 24 hours after application. You should start painting the plaster layer
at the earliest 7 days after placement.

KAMIT TAB acrylic plasters

KAMIT TAB acrylic lambskin plaster with a grain size of 1.5 and 2.0 mm is a mixture of acrylic-styrene dispersion, mineral aggregate, pigments, modifiers and preservatives, as well as fungicidal and allergenic additives, and water. It is produced in white and colors according to the color palette. Before applying the plaster, the surface must be primed. KAMIT GT in a color appropriate for the plaster being used. Plastering work should begin only when the primer is completely dry. The substrate temperature during application should not exceed 25°C.^oC.
Before application, the mass should be mixed with a low-speed mixer and then applied to a grain-thick consistency using a stainless steel trowel. After a short period of time, when the mass no longer sticks to the tool, texture the plaster. A flat plastic trowel is used for this purpose. Work on a single-surface wall should be carried out continuously, without interruption, using material from a single production batch, the batch number of which is indicated on the packaging.

Average consumption is:

at a grain size of 1.5 mm, approximately 2.5 kg/m²

at a grain size of 2.0 mm, approximately 3.0 kg/m²

During the work, we recommend protecting the work surfaces from adverse weather conditions (sunlight, rain, wind, etc.) using scaffolding nets. While the plaster is drying, the temperature should not drop below +5°C.^oC. Unfavorable weather conditions, such as low temperature or high humidity, significantly prolong the setting process. To avoid cracking caused by heat, dark-colored plasters should be limited to small sections of the facade, architectural details, etc.

Plastering work should be carried out at a surface and ambient temperature of +5^oC
do +25^oC.

KAMIT TSB and TB SIL PREMIUM silicone plasters

Silicone plaster lamb KAMIT TSB and TB SIL PREMIUM with a grain size of 1.5 and 2.0 mm, they are a mixture of silicone resin dispersion, carefully selected polymer and hydrophobic additives, mineral aggregates, pigments, modifying and preserving agents, as well as fungicidal and allergenic additives, and water. They are produced in white and colors according to the color palette. Before applying the plaster, the surface must be primed. KAMIT GTS in a color appropriate for the plaster used. Plastering work should begin when the primer is completely dry. The substrate temperature during application should not exceed 25°C.^oC. Before application, the mass should be mixed with a low-speed mixer and then applied by hand with a stainless steel trowel to a grain size or by machine. After a short time, when the mass no longer sticks to the tool, texture the plaster. A flat plastic trowel is used for this purpose. Work on a single-surface wall should be carried out continuously, without interruption, using material from a single production batch, the batch number of which is indicated on the packaging.

Average consumption is:

at a grain size of 1.5 mm, approximately 2.5 kg/m²

at a grain size of 2.0 mm, approximately 3.0 kg/m²

During work, we recommend protecting work surfaces against adverse weather conditions (sunlight, rain, wind, etc.) by using scaffolding nets.

While the plaster is drying, the temperature must not fall below +5^oC. Unfavorable weather conditions, such as low temperature or high humidity, significantly prolong the setting process. To avoid cracking caused by heat, dark-colored plasters should be limited to small sections of the facade, architectural details, etc.

Full curing time: minimum 48 hours.

Plastering work should be carried out at a surface and ambient temperature of +5^oC
do +25^oC.

KAMIT TM mosaic plaster

KAMIT TM mosaic plaster is a mixture of acrylic dispersion, natural or colored aggregate of appropriate granulation, modifying and preserving agents, and water. It is intended for hand-applied exterior facade elements such as plinths, window linings, etc. It is not recommended for use on horizontal surfaces outside the building.
Before applying the plaster, the surface must be primed with KAMIT GT primer in a color appropriate for the plaster being used. Plastering should only begin when the primer is completely dry. The surface temperature during application should not exceed 25°C.^oC. Apply and smooth the plaster mixture, prepared according to the instructions on the packaging, using a stainless steel trowel. To avoid gaps and achieve a uniform plaster texture, apply the mixture in a grain-thick layer over the entire surface. Smoothing the surface too much can lead to abrasion. During application and drying, protect the plaster from excessive sunlight, rain, and wind until completely dry. Unfavorable weather conditions, such as low temperature or high humidity, significantly prolong the process.
The plaster dries, resulting in permanent, indelible, lighter discoloration on its surface. Immediately after application, the plaster has a milky blue color, which fades as the coating dries. In high humidity, a lighter bloom is possible, which fades over time. Due to the possibility of differences in aggregate color, plaster from the same production batch should be used on a given surface.
Plaster consumption depends on temperature conditions and the quality of the substrate and is generally:
grain 1.6 mm – about 4 kg/m².

Plastering work should be carried out at a surface and ambient temperature of +5^oC do +25^oC.

NOTE! Product ready to use – do not dilute with water!

KAMIT SIL silicone paint

Paint KAMIT SIL is a mixture of silicone resin dispersions, appropriately selected polymer and hydrophobic additives, mineral fillers, pigments, modifying agents, coating protection agents and water.

This product is used for the maintenance, protection, and decorative painting of building facades and interiors. It can be applied to substrates such as cement, cement-lime, lime, gypsum, concrete, terracotta, etc., as well as mineral, polymer-mineral, silicate, silicone, and thin-layer polymer plasters.
It creates coatings resistant to weather conditions, alkalis, and UV radiation, and also protects the coating against the growth of microorganisms.

The product is ready to use. The substrate must be properly prepared. It should
be dry, compact, load-bearing and free of substances that impede adhesion.
Painting of cement, cement-lime, and lime plasters can begin 21 days after application.
and polymer-mineral coatings can be started 7 days after their application.

Synthetic plasters and old, cohesive dispersion paint coatings should be cleaned, rinsed with water, and allowed to dry before painting. If microbial growth is visible, the surface should be pressure washed and disinfected with a biocidal agent 24 hours before painting. Before applying paint, heterogeneous or highly absorbent surfaces should be primed. KAMIT GU .

Before painting, the paint should be mixed with a slow-speed mixer.
Apply the paint with a brush, roller, or spray. Drying time is approximately
4 – 6 hours depending on external conditions.

Average paint consumption is:

0,20 – 0,25 kg/m² with one application.

To avoid color differences on one working surface, paint from the same batch should be used, and adjacent surfaces should be painted in one cycle.

During application and drying, protect the paint from excessive sunlight, rain, and wind until completely dry, as varying external conditions can cause differences in the paint shade. Wash tools with water immediately after finishing work.

Work should be carried out at a surface and ambient temperature of +5^oC do +25^oC.

Durability and maintenance of insulation

The durability of a seamless insulation system is estimated at 30 years. Damage to the plaster layer can cause and initiate damage to subsequent layers of the system, requiring maintenance, renovation, and repair of the plaster. If any defects or mechanical damage are found in the surface layer of the insulation system, they must be remedied by refilling, painting, or applying a new layer of plaster.

It is also recommended to remove all types of dirt, algae, and other growth by washing the plaster with water and detergent and spraying the entire surface with a disinfectant. Depending on the building's location and level of contamination, facade maintenance should be performed at least every two years. To extend the renovation period, the facade can be repainted with appropriate paints containing substances that protect the coating against microbial growth.

Products included in the KAMIT system

System with application decorative silicone plasters	glue for gluing polystyrene boards KAMIT KS 01 glue for gluing polystyrene boards and embedding mesh KAMIT KS 02 primer for silicone plasters KAMIT GTS universal primer KAMIT GU silicone plaster lamb KAMIT TSB, TB SIL PREMIUM
A system using decorative acrylic plasters	glue for gluing polystyrene boards KAMIT KS 01 glue for gluing polystyrene boards and embedding mesh KAMIT KS 02 primer for mineral and acrylic plasters KAMIT GT acrylic plaster lamb KAMIT TAB or mosaic plaster KAMIT TM
A system using decorative mineral plasters	glue for gluing polystyrene boards KAMIT KS 01 glue for gluing polystyrene boards and embedding mesh KAMIT KS 02 primer for mineral and acrylic plasters KAMIT GT mineral plaster lamb KAMIT TMB silicone paint KAMIT SIL

Additionally, the system includes elements not manufactured by AKAMIT, such as: polystyrene, reinforcing mesh, connecting pins, corners, strips, etc.