U5 – Finishes | strawbale.training

Knowledge

Trainees know …

the tools and machines used on the building site for plastering and cladding straw bale walls. They know specific requirements for finishes on a straw bale building site,
the possible dangers, safe working practices, accident prevention regulations and security data sheets,
about the specifics of plaster/render materials, their advantages and disadvantages, how to make proper mixtures and how to work with,
about the specifics of the cladding materials and fastenings, their advantages and disadvantages, how to make the right connections and dimensions,
the basics of weather proofing, wind and air tightness, fire protection and vapour barriers for rendering/plastering finishes of straw bale buildings,
the basics of weather proofing, wind- and rain tightness, rainwater drainage, protecting splashwater areas, making barriers and supporting constructions for cladding systems,
good detailing for plastering/rendering/cladding straw bale walls,
why and how to make rendering/plaster samples to choose the right mixture,
the different surface structures and treatments and their advantages and disadvantages, [Level 4]
how to prepare the substrate for the plaster,
the consistence of plaster/render and how and when to use meshes,
how to prepare the straw bale wall for the cladding system and how to install the different systems.

Skills

Trainees can …

handle tools and machines which are used for different rendering and cladding systems,
prepare the substrate,
prepare the plaster/render mixture,
execute different plaster systems,
prepare the wall and install the supporting constructions for cladding,
prepare and install the cladding systems,
estimate the dangers of handling with these materials and can minimise risk,
execute proper airtightness, wind- and rain-proof details and take care for good rainwater drainage,
organize and do the work on time, [Level 4]
calculate the rendering/plastering and cladding quantities, [Level 4]
apply different surface structures, treatments and protecting paint coats.

Competence

Trainees can …

be aware of health and safety in relation to other workers, building site, machinery, equipment, PPE (personal protective equipment) and of issues specific to working with earth, lime and cladding systems,
organize the building site at all stages, [Level 4]
explain different examples of rendering and cladding, making reference to advantages and disadvantages of each and can announce concerns. [Level 4]

Materials/Documents:
U5 Learning Outcome – Level 3 | ECVET credit points: 25
U5 Learning Outcome – Level 4 | ECVET credit points: 20