Thin Veneer Installation System

SECTION 04062

THIN VENEER INSTALLATION SYSTEM

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This specification includes Custom Building Products Thin Veneer Installation System (TVIS) for use with thin veneer, large tile and natural stone. With a non-slump formula to eliminate lippage, Premium Thin Veneer Bonding Mortar can be applied to 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick. TVIS is suitable for use with vitreous, semi-vitreous and absorptive veneers, including thin brick, ceramic, quarry, pavers, porcelain, gauged or un-gauged natural stone and manufactured stone veneers. This specification also includes panel mortar, pointing mortar, thin veneer waterproofing system and admix for use with this veneer products.
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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.

A. Thin Veneer Mortar.

B. Pointing Mortar.

C. Mortar Admixture.

D. Thin Veneer Waterproofing Membrane.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

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A. Section 04210 Unit Masonry Assemblies.

B. Section 04730 - Simulated Stone Veneer

C. Section 04812 - Thin Veneer Brick.

D. Section 04852 - Thin Veneer Stone.

E. Section 04900 - Masonry Restoration.

F. Section 07900 - Sealant.

1.3 REFERENCES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.

A. ANSI A108.1 - Installation of Ceramic Tile in the Wet-Set Method, with Portland Cement Mortar.

B. A108.1B - Installation of Ceramic Tile on a Cured Portland Cement Mortar Setting Bed with Dry-Set or Latex-Portland Cement Mortar

C. ANSI A108.4 - Installation of Ceramic Tile with Organic Adhesives or Water-Cleanable Epoxy Adhesive.

D. ANSI A108.11 - Interior Installation of Cementitious Backer Units.

E. ANSI 118.10 - Load Bearing, Bonded, Waterproof Membrane for Thin-set Ceramic Tile.

F. ASTM C 91 - Standard Specification for Masonry Cement.

G. ASTM C 191 - Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle.

H. ASTM C 270 - Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry.

I. ASTM C 627 - Standard Test Method for Evaluating Ceramic Floor Tile Installation Systems Using the Robinson-Type Floor Tester.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.

B. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:

1. Preparation instructions and recommendations.

2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

3. Installation methods.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the following paragraphs if LEED is not applicable.

C. LEED Submittals: Provide documentation of how the requirements of Credit will be met:

1. Product Data for Credit MR 2.1 and 2.2: For products being recycled, documentation of total weight of project waste diverted from landfill.

2. Product Data for Credit MR 4.1 and MR 4.2: For products having recycled content, documentation including percentages by weight of post consumer and preconsumer recycled content

a. Include statement indicating costs for each product having recycled content.

3. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.1: For adhesives, including printed statement of VOC content

4. Product Data for Credit IAQ 4.6 (Schools): For products used in school construction, including certification meeting CHPS Low-Emitting Material criteria Section 01350

5. Product Data for Credit MR 5.1 and Credit MR 5.2: Submit data, including location and distance from Project of material manufacturer and point of extraction, harvest or recovery for main raw material.

a. Include statement indicating cost for each regional material and the fraction by weight that is considered regional.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected.

D. Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.

E. Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square, representing actual product, color, and patterns.

F. Manufacturer's Certificates: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing the products of this section with minimum ten years documented experience.

B. Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in performing the work of this section with minimum five years documented experience.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include a mock-up if the project size and/or quality warrant taking such a precaution. The following is one example of how a mock-up on a large project might be specified. When deciding on the extent of the mock-up, consider all the major different types of work on the project.

C. Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship.

1. Locate mock-ups on site in locations and size directed by Architect.

2. Finish areas designated by Architect.

3. Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship and color is approved by Architect.

4. Refinish mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.

5. Retain and maintain mock-ups during construction in undisturbed condition as a standard for judging completed unit of Work.

6. Obtain Architect's acceptance of mock-ups before start of final unit of Work.

D. Conduct conference at Project site to comply with requirements of Division 1 Section "Project Meetings."

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver and store packaged materials in original containers with seals unbroken and labels intact until time of use.

B. Prevent damage or contamination to materials by water, freezing, foreign matter and other causes.

C. Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.

1.7 SEQUENCING

A. Ensure that locating templates and other information required for installation of products of this section are furnished to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.

B. Ensure that products of this section are supplied to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.

B. Environmental: Install mortar, set and point mortar when surfaces and ambient temperature is minimum 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) and maximum 90 degrees F (32 degrees C). Consult with manufacturer for specific requirements.

C. Do not install mortar, set or point masonry on exterior when inclement weather conditions are expected within 48 hours after work is completed unless properly protected.

D. Protection: Protect adjacent work surfaces during tile work. Close rooms or spaces to traffic of all types until mortar has set.

E. Safety: Observe the manufacturer's safety instructions including those pertaining to ventilation.

1.9 WARRANTY

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the Warranty required for the products specified from the following paragraphs and delete those not required. Consult with Custom Products for additional information.

A. TVSI Standard Thin Veneer Mortar mix products shall be provided with the manufacturers standard 5 year installation system warranty.

B. TVIS Premium Thin Veneer Bonding Mortar products shall be provided with the manufacturers standard 10 year installation system warranty.

C. TVIS Full Contact Panel Mortar products shall be provided with the manufacturers standard 10 year installation system warranty.

D. TVSI Premium PCL Masonry Mortar mix products shall be provided with the manufacturers standard 10 year installation system warranty.

E. TVSI Premium PCL Masonry Mortar mix products when used with Masonry Mortar Admix shall be provided with the manufacturers standard 15 year installation system warranty.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Custom® Building Products, which is located at: 7711 Center Ave. Suite 500; Huntington Beach, CA 92647; Toll Free Tel: 800-282-8786; Fax: 800-200-7765; Email:; Web:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.

B. Substitutions: Not permitted.

C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Edit the following paragraphs to select the thin veneer mortar products required for the project and delete those not required.

2.2 THIN VENEER MORTAR

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Standard Thin Veneer Mortar Mix for use with thin veneer, large tile and natural stone. With a non-slump formula to eliminate lippage, Premium Thin Veneer Bonding Mortar can be applied to 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick. For use with vitreous, semi-vitreous and absorptive veneers, including thin brick, ceramic, quarry, pavers, porcelain, gauged or un-gauged natural stone and manufactured stone veneers. Consult with Custom Products for additional information.
When mixed with water, TVIS Standard Thin Veneer Mortar Mix can be used with the following:
Interior and exterior thin veneer installations.
Concrete, mortar beds, masonry.
WonderBoard®, cement backerboards.
When mixed with TVIS Masonry Mortar Admix, TVIS Premium Thin Veneer Bonding Mortar can be used with:
Exterior grade plywood (interior residential and light commercial dry areas).
Waterproofing membranes, such as TVIS Waterproofing Membrane.

A. Standard Thin Veneer Bonding Mortar: TVIS Standard Thin Veneer Mortar Mix is a polymer modified Portland cement based mortar that meets the requirements of ASTM C 91.

1. Properties:

a. Pot life: 60 minutes.

b. Open time: 30-45 minutes.

c. Adjustment time: 35 minutes.

d. Shear bond @ 28 days: Bisque tile: Typical value, 300 psi (21.1 kg/cm2).

e. Compressive Strength @28 days (2 inch (50 mm) cube): Typical Value greater than 2500 psi (175.7 kg/cm.

2. Meets ANSI A118.4 without the need for additives.

3. Meets ANSI A118.11 with the addition of Masonry Mortar Admix.

4. Protected by MoldGard Technology to resist mold and mildew growth.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Premium Thin Veneer Mortar Mix for use with vitreous, semi-vitreous and absorptive veneers, including thin brick, ceramic, quarry, pavers, porcelain, gauged or un-gauged natural stone and manufactured stone veneers. Consult with Custom Products for additional information.
When mixed with water, TVIS Premium Thin Veneer Bonding Mortar can be used with the following:
Interior and exterior thin veneer installations.
Concrete, mortar beds, masonry.
WonderBoard®, cement backerboards.
When mixed with TVIS Masonry Mortar Admix, TVIS Premium Thin Veneer Bonding Mortar can be used with:
Exterior grade plywood (interior residential and light commercial dry areas).
Waterproofing membranes, such as TVIS Waterproofing Membrane.

B. Premium Thin Veneer Bonding Mortar: TVIS Premium Thin Veneer Bonding Mortar is a Portland cement based mortar that meets the requirements of ASTM C 91.

1. Properties:

a. Pot life: 120 minutes.

b. Open time: 60 minutes.

c. Adjustment time: 35 minutes.

d. Shear bond @ 28 days: Bisque tile: Typical value,350 psi (24.6 kg/cm2).

e. Compressive Strength @28 days (2 inch (50 mm) cube): Typical Value greater than 2500 psi (175.7 kg/cm.

2. Meets ANSI A118.4 without the need for additives.

3. Meets ANSI A118.11 with the addition of Masonry Mortar Admix.

4. Protected by MoldGard Technology to resist mold and mildew growth.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Thin Veneer Mortar Mix for use with thin veneer, veneer stone and natural stone. With a non-slump formula to eliminate slipping, Masonry Veneer Mortar can be applied to 2 inches (50 mm) thick. Used for semi-vitreous and absorptive veneers, including thin brick, ceramic, quarry, paver tile, porcelain, manufactured stone veneer, gauged or un-gauged natural stone and pre-cast terrazzo. Consult with Custom Products for additional information.
When mixed with water, TVIS Masonry Veneer Mortar can be used with the following:
Interior and exterior thin veneer installations.
Concrete, mortar beds, masonry.
WonderBoard®, cement backerboards.
When mixed with an Masonry Mortar Admix, TVIS Masonry Veneer Mortar can be used with:
Exterior grade plywood (interior residential and light commercial dry areas).
Waterproofing membranes, such as TVIS Waterproofing Membrane.

C. Premium PCL Masonry Veneer Mortar: TVIS Premium PCL Masonry Veneer Mortar is a Portland cement based mortar that meets the requirements of ASTM C 91 and ASTM C 270.

1. Properties:

a. Pot life: 45 minutes.

b. Open time: 15 minutes.

c. Adjustment time: 20 minutes.

d. Shear bond @ 28 days: Bisque tile: Typical value, 350 psi (24.6 kg/cm2).

e. Compressive Strength @28 days (2 inch (50 mm) cube): Typical Value greater than 3500 psi (246.0 kg/cm).

2. Meets ANSI A118.1 without the addition of additives.

3. Meets ANSI A118.4 with the addition of Masonry Mortar Admix.

4. Protected by MoldGard Technology to resist mold and mildew growth.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select TVIS Full Contact Panel Mortar for use with Thin Brick, thin veneers, large modular tile and stone, TVIS Full Contact Panel Mortar is suited for thin and medium bed applications. It offers full mortar transfer to the back of the veneer and can be used for interior and exterior pre-fabricated panel assemblies. Consult with Custom Products for additional information.
TVIS Full Contact Panel Mortar can be used with the following veneer types:
Vitreous, semi-vitreous or non-vitreous tile: ceramic, mosaic, quarry, cement body tile.
Impervious porcelain and glass tile .
Brick and thin brick.
Pre-cast terrazzo.
Natural stone tile.
Manufactured Stone Veneer.
Possible substrates include:
Concrete, mortar beds, masonry.
WonderBoard®, cement backerboards
Exterior grade plywood (interior residential and light commercial dry areas) .
Waterproofing membranes, TVIS Waterproofing Membrane.
Cold Rolled Carbon Based Steel with Shop-coat Primer Applied.

D. Full Contact Panel Mortar: TVIS Full contact Panel Mortar is a dry, proprietary blend of Portland cement, copolymers, inorganic aggregates and chemicals.

1. Properties:

a. Pot life: 45 - 60 minutes.

b. Open time: 15 - 20 minutes.

c. Adjustment time: 30 minutes.

d. Shear bond @ 28 days: Bisque tile: Typical value, 550 psi (38.7 kg/cm2).

e. Shear bond @ 28 days: Porcelain tile: Typical value, 450 psi (31.6 kg/cm2).

f. Compressive Strength @28 days (2 inch (50 mm) cube): Typical Value greater than 2500 psi (175.7 kg/cm.

2. Meets ANSI A118.4 without the need for additives.

3. Meets ANSI A118.11 without the need for additives.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select TVIS Premium Veneer Pointing Mortar for 1/8 inch to 3/4 inch (3 mm to 18 mm) joints for interior or exterior installations. Consult with Custom Products for additional information.
TVIS Premium Pointing Mortar can be used with the following veneer types:
Vitreous, semi-vitreous or non-vitreous tile: ceramic, mosaic, quarry, cement body tiles.
Impervious porcelain and glass tile.
Brick, thin brick, manufactured stone veneer.
Thin stone veneer.
Precast terrazzo.
Natural stone tile.

E. Premium Veneer Pointing Mortar: TVIS Premium Veneer Pointing Mortar is a dry, Portland cement based joint filler with silica sand, inorganic aggregates and chemicals.

1. Properties: Typical.

a. Pot life: 60 minutes.

b. Open time: 60 - 120 minutes.

c. Final set: 5 hours.

d. Shrinkage, 7 days: Less than 0.08 percent.

e. Water absorption: After immersion 8 percent.

f. Water absorption: After drying 10 percent.

g. Compressive strength: 4650 psi (327 kg/cm2).

h. Tensile strength, 7 days 345 psi (24.3 kg/cm2).

i. Tensile strength, 28 days 423 psi (29.7 kg/cm2).

j. Flexural strength, 7 days: 990 psi (69.6 kg/cm2).

k. Thermal shock: Pass.

2. Meets or exceeds ANSI A118.6.

3. Protected by MoldGard Technology to resist mold and mildew growth.

2.3 MORTAR ADMIXTURE

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** TVIS Masonry Mortar Admix substantially adds flexural, tensile and bond strength when mixed with TVIS mortars. The admix also adds to thermal shock and vibration resistance. Consult with Custom Products for additional information.
Select TVIS Masonry Mortar Admix for use with the following:
TVIS Premium Thin Veneer Bonding Mortar.
TVIS Standard Veneer Mortar Mix.
TVIS Premium Pointing Mortar.
TVIS Premium PCL Masonry Mortar.
Other Masonry Mortars where SBR Admix is specified.

A. Masonry Mortar Admix: TVIS Masonry Mortar Admix is a Styrene Butadiene Rubber Latex suspended in water and is used as an additive available for use with mortar to improve bond strength and increase tensile and compressive strength.

1. Properties:

a. Meets ANSI A118.4.

2.4 THIN VENEER WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** TVIS Waterproofing Membrane for interior and exterior substrates, TVIS Waterproofing Membrane provides a continuous waterproofing barrier with outstanding adhesion. It bonds directly to metal, PVC, stainless steel and ABS plastics as well as all backer boards and mortar bed/concrete substrates. Consult with Custom Products for additional information.
Substrates suited for TVIS Waterproofing Membrane include:
Concrete, cement mortar beds, masonry.
WonderBoard, cement backer boards.
Exterior grade plywood.
Lightweight concrete.
Gypsum based cement toppings.

A. Waterproofing Membrane: TVIS Waterproofing Membrane is a liquid-applied elastomeric waterproofing material that cures to form a monolithic membrane.