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SECTION 04 21 13.13

THIN BRICK

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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Meridian™ Brick
Formerly Forterra Brick; brick, clay masonry units, thin brick.
This section is based on the products of Meridian™ Brick
Formerly Forterra Brick, which is located at:
200 Mansell Court E. Suite 305
Roswell, GA 30076
Toll Free Tel: 866-259-6923
866-263-6229 CA
Email: request info ()
Web: www.meridianbrick.com | www.meridianbrick.ca
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Forterra Brick is one of North America's largest brick manufacturers with a total capacity of more than 1.7 billion bricks. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, we employ approximately 1,200 people. Our brick facilities in the United States are located in Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Texas. In Canada, we operate facilities in Ontario and Quebec.
VersaThin brand thin brick from Forterra can help create virtually any look, interior or exterior, from rustic and weathered to modern and contemporary. Cut to 5/8 inch (15.875 mm) thickness, with no need for load bearing foundations, packaged in flats and corners. Suggested applications include fireplaces, backsplashes, kitchens, wine cellars, accent walls and columns, outdoor living areas, non-bearing chimneys and gables, foundation covers, cast-in-place and pre-cast concrete panels.
To learn more about Forterra's VersaThin® brand thin brick, visit www.versathin.com .

1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

1.1.1 Thin brick (fired clay masonry).

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.

1.2.1 Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

1.2.2 Section 03 41 16 - Precast Concrete Slabs.

1.2.3 Section 04 20 00 - Unit Masonry.

1.2.4 Section 05 50 00 - Metal Fabrications.

1.2.5 Section 06 10 00 - Rough Carpentry.

1.2.6 Section 07 60 00 - Flashing and Sheet Metal.

1.2.7 Section 07 91 26 - Joint Fillers.

1.2.8 Division 08 - Openings: doors and windows.

1.2.9 Division 09 - Finishes: Gypsum board, base materials, ceilings, and other adjacent work.

1.3 REFERENCES

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

1.3.1 ASTM E2357 - Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage of Air Barrier Assemblies.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.4.1 Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements.

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

1.4.2.1 Preparation instructions and recommendations.

1.4.2.2 Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

1.4.2.3 Installation and cleaning methods.

1.4.3 Shop Drawings:

1.4.3.1 Submit general placing drawings to indicate unit sizes, layout and bond patterns, spacing, location and quantities of substrate reinforcement and connectors, and structural movement related to thin brick masonry veneer assemblies.

1.4.3.2 Include overall dimensions, framed opening requirements and tolerances, adjacent construction, affected related work, expansion and contraction joint locations, accessories, and project specific details.

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

1.4.4 Selection Samples: For each exposed product to be used, furnish not less than five individual brick samples, showing full range of color and texture to be expected in the finished work.

1.4.5 Verification Samples: Submit full size samples of masonry and mortar using manufacturers standard physical samples, printed materials will not be accepted.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Manufacturer Qualifications:

1.5.1.1 Minimum 10 years experience manufacturing similar products and with production capability to meet the Project schedule.

1.5.1.2 Primary products specified in this section will be supplied by a single manufacturer.

1.5.2 Installer Qualifications: Approved by the setting system manufacturer with minimum 2 years experience installing similar products.

** 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.

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

1.5.3.1 Finish areas designated by Architect, minimum size 48 inches (1200 mm) long by 36 inches (914 mm) high.

1.5.3.2 Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship is approved by Architect.

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

1.5.3.4 Accepted mock-ups may remain as part of the completed work and will set the standard of acceptance for remaining work including bond, mortar, workmanship, appearance and project specific criteria indicated by the Architect

1.6 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS

1.6.1 Convene at the Project site minimum two weeks prior to starting work of this section to discuss:

1.6.1.1 Method and sequence of masonry construction.

1.6.1.2 Special masonry details.

1.6.1.3 Standard of workmanship.

1.6.1.4 Quality control requirements.

1.6.1.5 Job organization.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1.7.1 Deliver materials in the manufacturer's unopened packaging with manufacturer's identification and labels in tact until ready for installation.

1.7.2 Store in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

1.7.2.1 Store units off the ground in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area covered to prevent masonry units and related materials from getting saturated before installation.

1.7.2.2 Protect from surface damage, mud, dust or materials likely to cause staining or other defects.

1.7.2.3 Remove damaged or deteriorated materials from the Project site and replace with new materials to meet specified requirements.

1.7.3 Handle materials in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

1.8.1 Walls to receive thin brick must be structurally sound with a deflection no less than L/240, plumb and flat within 1/4 inch (6 mm) per 10 feet (3 meters), with corners braced to meet code and design requirements and to alleviate shrinkage, raking, settling, and movement.

1.8.2 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 recommended limits.

1.9 SEQUENCING

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

1.10 WARRANTY

1.10.1 Thin Brick: Provide Manufacturer's Standard 101 year product warranty.

1.10.2 Setting System: Provide Manufacturer's comprehensive 25 year, 100 percent labor and materials system warranty for masonry veneer installations over concrete and masonry substrates (interior and exterior), and 15 year, 100 percent labor and materials system warranty for steel or wood framed exterior facades or interior finishes.

2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

2.1.1 Acceptable Manufacturer: Meridian™ Brick; Formerly Forterra Brick, which is located at: 200 Mansell Court E. Suite 305; Roswell, GA 30076; Toll Free Tel: 866-259-6923; 866-263-6229 CA; Email: request info (); Web: www.meridianbrick.com | www.meridianbrick.ca .

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

2.1.2 Substitutions: Not permitted.

2.1.3 Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.

2.2 THIN BRICK - GENERAL

2.2.1 All units shall be sound and free of cracks or other defects that interfere with the proper placement of units or significantly impair strength or performance. Minor cracks incidental to the usual method of manufacturer or minor chipping resulting from customary methods of handling in shipment and delivery are not grounds for rejections.

2.2.1.1 Faces shall not show chips or cracks other imperfections that are not explicitly permitted when viewed at a distance of 20 feet.

2.2.2 Clay masonry units shall be made of natural, non-toxic, inert elements that are not flammable, will not react with other materials, and will not release Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) or other chemicals.

2.2.3 Provide thin brick in finish specified below with the following properties:

2.2.3.1 Full-face units.

2.2.3.2 Maintenance-free.

2.2.3.3 Thin profile allows space for wall insulation and resulting energy savings.

2.2.3.4 Load bearing foundations not necessary or can be reduced due to light weight.

2.2.3.5 Building floor areas can be enlarged without the need for footings, foundations, or lintels to accommodate full-face brick masonry.

2.2.3.6 Structural beams can be downsized since lateral seismic force requirements are lessened.

2.2.3.7 Sustainable features shall include:

2.2.3.7.1 Improves a building's R-value which can contribute toward LEED credit.

2.2.3.7.2 Manufacturing process re-uses waste which does not contribute to unproductive landfills.

2.2.3.7.3 Brick lasts indefinitely, with no life cycle end.

2.2.3.7.4 The material can either be recycled or repurposed into other useful materials such as kitty litter, backfill and aggregates, landscaping materials for tennis courts, baseball fields and flower beds.

2.3 FINISHES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select in-stock color or option from the manufacturer's full line including 4 regional collections and 10 unique textures. Delete colors not required.

2.3.1 Provide the following in-stock color option:

2.3.1.1 Old Savannah.

2.3.1.2 Catawba Vista.

2.3.1.3 Cypress Moss Vista.

2.3.1.4 Beaufort Vista.

2.3.1.5 Fredricksburg Vista.

2.3.1.6 Old Atlanta.

2.3.1.7 Old Williamsburg.

2.3.1.8 Cottonwood Plantation.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Where in-stock colors are not used, select collection based on project location. Northern Collection is Canada. See manufacturer's website for boundaries of US collections (Carolina, Mid-West, Texas).

2.3.2 Provide the following brick colors from the Carolina Collection:

2.3.2.1 Brown:

2.3.2.1.1 Argyle Vista.

2.3.2.1.2 Blythewood.

2.3.2.1.3 Broad River Vista.

2.3.2.1.4 Buckingham.

2.3.2.1.5 Charlestowne.

2.3.2.1.6 Combaheee Vista.

2.3.2.1.7 Cypress Moss Vista.

2.3.2.1.8 Flatset Flashed Reddish Brown.

2.3.2.1.9 Grand Caramel.

2.3.2.1.10 Grand Mocha.

2.3.2.1.11 Kiawah Vista.

2.3.2.1.12 Lansdowne.

2.3.2.1.13 Live Oak.

2.3.2.1.14 Mill Creek.

2.3.2.1.15 Newport.

2.3.2.1.16 Old Atlanta.

2.3.2.1.17 Old Raleigh.

2.3.2.1.18 Old Savannah.

2.3.2.1.19 River Birch.

2.3.2.1.20 Savannah Moss.

2.3.2.1.21 Sinclair.

2.3.2.1.22 Stirling Vista.

2.3.2.1.23 Stonehaven.

2.3.2.1.24 Swan Quarter.

2.3.2.1.25 White Oak.

2.3.2.1.26 Yorkmont.

2.3.2.2 Burgundy:

2.3.2.2.1 Barringer.

2.3.2.2.2 Brinkley.

2.3.2.2.3 Burgundy Semi Smooth.

2.3.2.2.4 Burgundy Wire Cut.

2.3.2.2.5 Burgundy Wire Cut with Ironspot.

2.3.2.2.6 Foxcroft.

2.3.2.2.7 Fredericksburg Vista.

2.3.2.2.8 Harvard.

2.3.2.2.9 Moultrie Vista.

2.3.2.2.10 Redwood Plantation.

2.3.2.3 Grey:

2.3.2.3.1 Beaufort Vista.

2.3.2.3.2 Cottonwood Plantation.

2.3.2.3.3 Dark Grey Wire Cut.

2.3.2.3.4 Light Grey Wire Cut.

2.3.2.3.5 Medium Grey Wire Cut.

2.3.2.3.6 Port Augustine.

2.3.2.3.7 Port Charlotte.

2.3.2.4 Red:

2.3.2.4.1 Catawba Vista.

2.3.2.4.2 Chesapeake.

2.3.2.4.3 Congaree Vista.

2.3.2.4.4 Currin.

2.3.2.4.5 Dark Red Wire Cut with Ironspot.

2.3.2.4.6 Edgewater Vista.

2.3.2.4.7 Flashed Red Semi Smooth.

2.3.2.4.8 Flashed Red Wire Cut.

2.3.2.4.9 Flashed Red Wire Cut 223.

2.3.2.4.10 Glennville.

2.3.2.4.11 Island Town.

2.3.2.4.12 Manassas.

2.3.2.4.13 Old Lancaster.

2.3.2.4.14 Old Lexington.

2.3.2.4.15 Oxford.

2.3.2.4.16 Red Semi Smooth.

2.3.2.4.17 Red Wire Cut.

2.3.2.4.18 Red Wire Cut 222.

2.3.2.4.19 Red Wire Cut Ironspot.

2.3.2.4.20 Santee Vista.

2.3.2.5 Rose:

2.3.2.5.1 Cooper Vista.

2.3.2.5.2 Palomino Wire Cut Dark.

2.3.2.5.3 Palomino Wire Cut Medium.

2.3.2.5.4 Selwyn.

2.3.2.5.5 Sugar Berry.

2.3.2.6 Terracotta:

2.3.2.6.1 Broadwell.

2.3.2.6.2 Guilford Blend.

2.3.2.6.3 Old Williamsburg.

2.3.2.6.4 Riverside.

2.3.2.6.5 Winnsboro.

2.3.2.7 White:

2.3.2.7.1 Copper Run.

2.3.2.8 Yellow:

2.3.2.8.1 Whitewater Vista.

2.3.3 Provide the following brick colors from the Mid-West Collection:

2.3.3.1 Brown:

2.3.3.1.1 Brentwood.

2.3.3.1.2 Castleton.

2.3.3.1.3 Kenton.

2.3.3.1.4 Lanes End.

2.3.3.1.5 Meadow Brook.

2.3.3.1.6 Overbrook.

2.3.3.1.7 Petoskey.

2.3.3.1.8 Pin Oak.

2.3.3.1.9 Shiawassee.

2.3.3.1.10 Swan Creek.

2.3.3.1.11 Vinery.

2.3.3.1.12 Winstar.

2.3.3.1.13 Blythewood.

2.3.3.2 Burgundy:

2.3.3.2.1 Domamire.

2.3.3.2.2 Grand Haven.

2.3.3.2.3 Grand River.

2.3.3.2.4 Mulberry.

2.3.3.3 Grey:

2.3.3.3.1 Mill Ridge.

2.3.3.3.2 Royal Oak.

2.3.3.3.3 Tawas.

2.3.3.4 Red:

2.3.3.4.1 Calumet.

2.3.3.4.2 Old Sycamore.

2.3.3.4.3 Olde Towne.

2.3.3.4.4 Remington.

2.3.3.4.5 Roman Red.

2.3.3.5 Terracotta:

2.3.3.5.1 Colony Bay.

2.3.3.5.2 Old Woodward.

2.3.3.5.3 Rockport.

2.3.3.5.4 Saugatuck.

2.3.4 Provide the following brick colors from the Texas Collection:

2.3.4.1 Brown:

2.3.4.1.1 Adobe Ridge.

2.3.4.1.2 Belterra.

2.3.4.1.3 Brownstone.

2.3.4.1.4 Burleson.

2.3.4.1.5 Chesterfield.

2.3.4.1.6 Chestnut Hill.

2.3.4.1.7 Enclave.

2.3.4.1.8 Las Cruces.

2.3.4.1.9 Logansport.

2.3.4.1.10 Mayfield.

2.3.4.1.11 Meridian.

2.3.4.1.12 Ole Country.

2.3.4.1.13 Palo Duro.

2.3.4.1.14 Pecan Arbor.

2.3.4.1.15 Riverbend.

2.3.4.1.16 Rocky Hill.

2.3.4.1.17 Santa Fe Trail.

2.3.4.1.18 V140.

2.3.4.1.19 V160.

2.3.4.1.20 V318.

2.3.4.1.21 Winslow.

2.3.4.2 Burgundy:

2.3.4.2.1 Grand Chenier.

2.3.4.2.2 V180.

2.3.4.3 Grey:

2.3.4.3.1 Coral Gray.

2.3.4.3.2 Hidalgo.

2.3.4.3.3 Mission Ridge.

2.3.4.3.4 Ridgemont.

2.3.4.3.5 V224.

2.3.4.3.6 V228.

2.3.4.3.7 V240.

2.3.4.4 Red:

2.3.4.4.1 Bayou Vista.

2.3.4.4.2 Bellamy.

2.3.4.4.3 Burnside.

2.3.4.4.4 Cedar Park.

2.3.4.4.5 Fireside.

2.3.4.4.6 Grand Chenier.

2.3.4.4.7 Providence.

2.3.4.4.8 Rivera Canyon.

2.3.4.4.9 Tuscany.

2.3.4.4.10 V130.

2.3.4.5 Tan:

2.3.4.5.1 Antique Sandstone.

2.3.4.5.2 Brookshire.

2.3.4.5.3 Buff Hillstone.

2.3.4.5.4 Buff River Rock.

2.3.4.5.5 Catahoula.

2.3.4.5.6 Chaparral.

2.3.4.5.7 Hickory Trail.

2.3.4.5.8 Newberry.

2.3.4.5.9 Old Smokey.

2.3.4.5.10 Prestige.

2.3.4.5.11 Saratoga.

2.3.4.5.12 Sheridan.

2.3.4.5.13 Somerville.

2.3.4.5.14 V330.

2.3.4.6 Terracotta:

2.3.4.6.1 Addison.