Glen-GeryClayBrickGuideSpecification

(NominalFour-Inch)

Revised7/2015

ThefollowinginformationhasbeencompiledasaGuideSpecificationforGlen-GeryFacingBrick,HollowBrick,GlazedBrickandBuildingBrick.Thenumbersandtitlesusedtoidentifythisandrelatedspecificationsectionsareinaccordancewiththe2004ConstructionSpecificationsInstituteMasterFormat.

ThisguidespecificationisintendedtoassisttheDesignProfessional/Specifierinselectingappropriateproductsandpreparingaprojectspecification

SECTION04210 CLAYUNITMASONRY

PART1:GENERAL

sectionfornominalfour-inchthick ClayBrickMasonryandisnotintendedtobeallinclusive.AdditionalTechnicalInformationrelatedtoGlen-GeryBrickanddesignsutilizingclaybrickmasonryisavailableuponrequest.TheDesignProfessional/Specifieris responsible

forthe use andapplicationofthisinformation.

Confirmandeditguidespecificationstoensureconformancetolocalbuildingcodes.

Sectionsbeginningwith“NOTETOSPECIFIER”indicatesactionisrequired:edit/select/add/deletetosuitspecificprojectrequirements.

Optionaltextisindicatedbybrackets[].Deleteunused optional textand bracketsinfinalspecification.CoordinateallSectionswith other materialsand projectconditionsofthecontract.

1.1SECTIONINCLUDES

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Deleteitemsbelownotrequiredforproject.

A.Claymasonryunitsandaccessoriesincluding:

1.Facebrick

2.Building(common)Brick

3.GlazedBrick

4.ExpansionJoints

5.EmbeddedFlashing

6.Mortar

7.Cleaning

1.2RELATEDSECTIONS

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Deleteanysectionsbelownotrelevanttothisproject;addothersasrequired.

A.Division04Section–“GlassUnitMasonry”

B.Division04Section–“CastStoneMasonry”

C.Division04Section–“MasonryAnchorage,ReinforcementandAccessories”

D.Division05Section–“MetalFabrications”

E.Division06Section–“RoughCarpentry”

F.Division07Section–“BituminousDamproofing”

G.Division07Section–“JointSealants”

H.Division07Section–“ThermalInsulation”

I.Division08Section–“WallVents”

1.3REFERENCES

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Deletereferencesfromthelistbelowthatarenotactuallyrequiredbythetextoftheeditedsection.

A.ASTMC62–StandardSpecificationforBuildingBrick(SolidMasonryUnitsMadeFromClayorShale)

B.ASTMC67–StandardTestMethodsforSamplingandTestingBrickandStructuralClayTile

C.ASTMC216–StandardSpecificationforFacingBrick(SolidMasonryUnitsMadefromClayorShale)

D.ASTMC270–StandardSpecificationforMortarforUnitMasonry

E.ASTMC476–StandardSpecificationforGroutforMasonry

F.ASTMC652–StandardSpecificationforHollowBrick(HollowMasonryUnitsMadeFromClayorShale)

G.ASTMC1405–StandardSpecificationforGlazedBrick(SingleFired,BrickUnits)

H.ASTMD1056–StandardSpecificationforFlexibleCellularMaterialsSpongeorExpandedRubber

I.TMS602/ACI530.1/ASCE6–SpecificationsforMasonryStructures

1.4SUBMITTALS

A.SubmitunderprovisionsofSection01300

B.ProductData:Manufacturer’sdatasheetsoneachproducttobeused,including:

1.Preparationinstructionsandrecommendations

2.Storageandhandlingrequirementsandrecommendations

3.Installationmethods

NOTETOSPECIFIER:DeleteLEEDSubmittalsifnotrequired.

C.LEEDSubmittals:

1.ProductCertificatesforCreditMR5:ForproductsandmaterialsrequiredtocomplywithrequirementsforregionalmaterialindicatinglocationanddistancefromProjectofmaterialmanufacturerandpointofextraction,harvest,orrecoveryofeachrawmaterial.Includestatementindicatingcostforeachregionalmaterialandthefractionbyweightthatisconsideredregional.

D.ShopDrawings

1.MasonryUnits:Showsizes,profiles,coursing,andlocationsofspecialshapes.

E.Samples:Furnishnotlessthanfiveindividualbrickassamplesforeachbrickspecified,showingextremevariationsincolorandtexture.

1.5QUALITYASSURANCE

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Insertqualificationsrequired.Deleteifnotrequired.

A.ManufacturerQualifications:

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Insertqualificationsrequired.Deleteifnotrequired.

B.InstallerQualifications:

C.MaterialCertificates:Priortodelivery,submittoArchitect/Engineercertificatesindicatingcompliancewiththeapplicablespecificationsforgrades,typesorclassesincludedinthesespecifications.

D.IncludeBrickTestReportssubstantiatingcompliancewithrequirements: Sampleandtestinaccordance withASTMC67.

1.Testingandreportsshallbecompletedbyanindependentlaboratory.

a.TestreportsforeachtypeofbrickincludingFacing,BuildingandGlazedBrick,whenappropriate,shallbesubmittedtotheArchitect/Engineerforreview.

b.Testreportsshallindicate:

1)Compressivestrength

2)24-hourcoldwaterabsorption

3)5-hourboilabsorption

4)Saturationcoefficient

5)Initialrateofabsorption

6)Efflorescence

E.CostsofTests:Costoftestsshallbebornebythepurchaser,unlesstestsindicatethatunitsdonotconformtotherequirementsofthespecifications,inwhichcasecostshallbebornebytheseller.

F.Shopdrawings:Submitindividualdrawingstobeapprovedbyarchitectforspecialshapedbrickunits.

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Insertvalueifprovisionisrequired.Deleteifnotrequired.

G.PrismTests:PrismTestsshallberequiredwhenusingengineeredmasonry((f'm)=

psi).

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Includeamock-upand/orsamplepaneliftheprojectsizewarrantstakingsuchaprecaution.Thefollowingisoneexampleofhowasampleonalargeprojectmightbespecified.Whendecidingontheextentofthemock-up,considerallthemajordifferenttypesofworkontheproject.

H.SamplePanel:Mock-uporsamplepanelswillbeusedtoreviewbrickandmortarcolorandserveasthestandardofworkmanshipfortheProject.

1.Buildsamplepanelsforeachtypeofexposedunitmasonryconstructioninsizesapproximately4'(1.2m)longby3'(0.9m)highshowingtheproposedcolorrange,texture,bond,mortarandworkmanship.Allbrickshippedforthesampleshallbeincludedinthepanel.

2.DonotstartworkuntilArchitect/Engineerhasacceptedsamplepanel.

3.Usepanelasstandardofcomparisonforallmasonryworkbuiltofsamematerial.

4.Wheremasonryistomatchexisting,erectpaneladjacentandparalleltoexistingsurface.

5.Cleanexposedfacesofpanelwithmasonrycleanerasindicatedandapprovedbymanufacturer.

6.Protectacceptedpanelfromtheelementswithweather-resistantmembrane.

7.Approvalofpanelisforcolor,texture,andblendingofmasonryunits;relationshipofmortartomasonryunitcolors;toolingofjoints;andaestheticqualitiesofworkmanship.

8.DonotdestroyormovepaneluntilworkiscompletedandacceptedbyArchitect/Owner.

1.6DELIVERY,STORAGE,ANDHANDLING

A.Storeproductsindrylocationinmanufacturer’sunopenedpackaginguntilreadyforinstallation.

B.Storebrickoffthegroundtopreventcontaminationbymud,dustorothermaterialslikelytocausestainingorotherdefects.

C.Coverallmaterialswithanonstainingwaterproofmembranematerialwhennecessarytoprotectfromelements.

D.Storedifferenttypesofmaterialsseparately.

1.7PROJECTCONDITIONS

A.ProtectionofWork:

1.WallCovering:

a.Duringerection,covertopofwallwithstrongnonstainingwaterproofmembraneatendofeachdayorshutdown.

b.Coverthemasonryandairspaceofpartiallycompletedwallswhenworkisnotinprogresstopreventexcessmoisturepenetrationandensurecleancavity.

c.Extendcoverminimumof24"(610mm)–downbothsideswhenapplicable.

d.Holdcoversecurelyinplace.

2.LoadApplications:

a.Donotapplyuniformfloororroofloadingforatleast12hoursafterbuildingmasonrycolumnsorwall.

b.Donotapplyconcentratedloadsforatleast3daysafterbuildingmasonrycolumnsorwalls.

3.StainPrevention:

a.Preventgroutormortarfromstainingthefaceofmasonry.

b.Removeimmediatelygroutormortarincontactwithfaceofsuchmasonry.

c.Protectallsills,ledgesandprojectionsfromdroppingsofmortar.

d.Protectbaseofwallfromrain-splashedmudandmortarsplatterbyspreadingcoveringsongroundandoverwallsurface.

e.Turnscaffoldboardsclosesttothewallonedgewhenworkisnotinprogresstopreventrainfromsplashingmortaranddirtontomasonry.

B.ColdWeatherRequirements:

a)Donotusefrozenmaterialsormaterialsmixedorcoatedwithiceorfrost.Donotbuildonfrozensubstrates.Removeandreplaceunitmasonrydamagedbyfrostorbyfreezingconditions.Complywithcold-weatherconstructionrequirementscontainedinTMS602/ACI530.1/ASCE6.

C.HotWeatherRequirements:

a.Complywithhot-weatherconstructionrequirementscontainedinTMS602/ACI530.1/ASCE6.

PART2:PRODUCTS

2.1MASONRYUNITS,GENERAL

A.DefectiveUnits:Referencedmasonryunitstandardsmayallowacertainpercentageofunitstocontainchips,cracks,orotherdefectsexceedinglimitsstatedinthestandard.Donotuseunitswheresuchdefectswillbeexposedinthecompletedwork.

B.Fire-ResistanceRatings:Whereindicated,provideunitsthatcomplywithrequirementsforfire-resistanceratingsindicatedasdeterminedbytestingaccordingtoASTME119,byequivalentmasonrythickness,orbyothermeans,asacceptabletoauthoritieshavingjurisdiction.

2.2MANUFACTURERS

A.AcceptableManufacturer: Glen-Gery Corporation locatedat 1166 Spring Street •P.O. Box 7001, Wyomissing,PA 19610Tel:610-562-3076•Web:

NOTETOSPECIFIER: Deleteoneofthefollowingtwoparagraphs;coordinatewithrequirementsofDivision1sectiononproductoptionsandsubstitutions.

B.Substitutions:Notpermitted.

2.3CLAYMASONRYUNITS

NOTETOSPECIFIER:DeleteRegionalMaterialsifnotdesiredandLEEDsubmittalsarenotrequired.

A.RegionalMaterials: Brick shall bemanufacturedwithin 500 miles(800 km) of Project site frommaterials that havebeenextracted,harvested, or recovered, as well asmanufactured,within 500miles (800 km)of Projectsite.

B.General:Provideshapes indicatedand as follows:

1.Forends of sillsand caps andfor similar applicationsthat would otherwiseexpose unfinished bricksurfaces, provideunitswithout coresorfrogsand withexposed surfaces finished.

NOTETOSPECIFIER:RevisethreesubparagraphsbelowtosuitProject.Drawingsshouldshowdetailsofspecialconditionsandspecialshapesrequired.

2.Provide special shapes forapplications wherestretcher units cannot accommodatespecial conditions, includingthoseatcorners, movement joints,bond beams, sashes,shelf angles andlintels.

3.Provide special shapes forapplications requiringbrickof size, form,color,and texture on exposed surfacesthatcannotbe producedbysawing.

4.Provide special shapes forapplications whereshapesproducedby sawingwould resultinsawed surfaces beingexposedto view.

NOTETOSPECIFIER:DeletefirstparagraphandsubparagraphsbelowifnoFacingBrickarerequired.NOTETOSPECIFIER:Insertproductname(s)requiredforproject.

C.AllFacingBrickspecifiedandshownondrawingsshallbe[Addbrickproductname(s)here]asmanufacturedbytheGlen-GeryCorporation.

1.FacingBrick:ASTMC216,GradeSW

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Deletetypesnotrequired.

a.Type[FBS],[FBX][or][FBA]

b.Size(actualdimensionslisted)

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Deletesizeoptionsnotrequiredforproject.Sizeavailabilityvariesbyproductandmaybeavailableinadditionalsizesnotlistedbelow.Verifyavailabilitywithlocalsuppliers.

1)ModularSize:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,2-1/4"(57.2mm)high,7-5/8"(193.7mm)long

2)EngineerModular:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,2-3/4"(95.2mm)high,7-5/8"(193.7mm)long3)StandardSize:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,2-1/4"(57.2mm)high,8"(203.2mm)long

4)EngineerStandardSize:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,2-3/4"(95.2mm),8"(203.2mm)long5)EconoSize:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,3-5/8"(92.1mm)high,7-5/8"(193.7mm)long

6)8-Square:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,7-5/8"(193.7mm)high,7-5/8"(193.7mm)long

7)NormanSize:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,2-1/4"(57.2mm)high,11-5/8"(295.3mm)long8)UtilitySize:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,3-5/8"(92.1mm)high,11-5/8"(295.3mm)long

9)(Other)Size:[addsize]incheswide,[addsize]incheshigh,[addsize]incheslong

NOTETOSPECIFIER:DeletefirstparagraphandsubparagraphsbelowifnoHollowBrickarerequired.

D.AllHollow Brick specifiedand shown ondrawings shall be[Add brick product name(s) here]as manufacturedbytheGlen-GeryCorporation.

1.HollowBrick:ASTMC652,GradeSW

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Deletetypesnotrequired.

a.Type[HBS],[HBX][or][HBA]

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Deletesizeoptionsnotrequiredforproject.Sizeavailabilityvariesbyproductandmaybeavailableinadditionalsizesnotlistedbelow.Verifyavailabilitywithlocalsuppliers.

b.Size(actualdimensionslisted)

1)ModularSize:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,2-1/4"(57.2mm)high,7-5/8"(193.7mm)long

2)EngineerModular:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,2-3/4"(95.2mm)high,7-5/8"(193.7mm)long3)StandardSize:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,2-1/4"(57.2mm)high,8"(203.2mm)long

4)EngineerStandardSize:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,2-3/4"(95.2mm),8"(203.2mm)long5)EconoSize:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,3-5/8"(92.1mm)high,7-5/8"(193.7mm)long 6)8-Square:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,7-5/8"(193.7mm)high,7-5/8"(193.7mm)long

7)NormanSize:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,2-1/4"(57.2mm)high,11-5/8"(295.3mm)long8)UtilitySize:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,3-5/8"(92.1mm)high,11-5/8"(295.3mm)long

9)(Other)Size,[addsize]incheswide,[addsize]incheshigh,[addsize]incheslong

NOTETOSPECIFIER:DeletefirstparagraphandsubparagraphsbelowifnoGlazedBrickarerequired.

E.AllGlazed Brick specifiedand shown ondrawings shall be[Add brick product name(s) here]as manufacturedbytheGlen-GeryCorporation.

NOTETOSPECIFIER:DeleteRegionalMaterialsifnotdesiredandLEEDsubmittalsarenotrequired.

1.GlazedBrick:ASTMC1405,ClassExterior,GradeS,Type1,DivisionSolid

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Deletesizeoptionsnotrequiredforproject.Sizeavailabilityvariesbyproductandmaybeavailableinadditionalsizesnotlistedbelow.Verifyavailabilitywithlocalsuppliers.

a.Size(actualdimensionslisted)

1)ModularSize:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,2-1/4"(57.2mm)high,7-5/8"(193.7mm)long

2)EngineerModular:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,2-3/4"(95.2mm)high,7-5/8"(193.7mm)long3)StandardSize:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,2-1/4"(57.2mm)high,8"(203.2mm)long

4)EngineerStandardSize:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide, 2-3/4"(95.2mm),8"(203.2mm)long5)EconoSize:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,3-5/8"(92.1mm)high,7-5/8"(193.7mm)long

6)8-Square:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,7-5/8"(193.7mm)high,7-5/8"(193.7mm)long

7)NormanSize:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide, 2-1/4"(57.2mm)high,11-5/8"(295.3mm)long8)UtilitySize:3-5/8"(92.1mm)wide,3-5/8"(92.1mm)high,11-5/8"(295.3mm)long

9)(Other)Size,[addsize]incheswide,[addsize]incheshigh,[addsize]incheslong

NOTETOSPECIFIER:DeletefirstparagraphandsubparagraphsbelowifnoBuildingBrickarerequired.BuildingBrickaretypicallyutilizedinconcealedlocationsandhavenorequirementsrelatedtoappearance.

F.Building(Common)Brick:ASTMC62,Grade[SW][or][MW]

a.Size(actualdimensionslisted)

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Deletesizeoptionsnotrequiredforproject.Seizeavailabilityvariesbyproductandmaybeavailableinadditionalsizesnotlistedbelow.Verifyavailabilitywithlocalsuppliers.

1)Modular Size: 3-5/8"(92.1 mm) wide,2-1/4"(57.2 mm) high,7-5/8"(193.7 mm) long 2)Engineer Modular: 3-5/8"(92.1mm) wide, 2-3/4"(95.2 mm)high, 7-5/8"(193.7 mm) long3)StandardSize: 3-5/8"(92.1 mm) wide,2-1/4"(57.2 mm) high,8"(203.2 mm) long

4)Engineer StandardSize:3-5/8"(92.1 mm)wide, 2-3/4"(95.2 mm), 8"(203.2 mm) long5)Econo Size: 3-5/8"(92.1 mm) wide,3-5/8"(92.1 mm)high, 7-5/8"(193.7mm) long

6)8-Square:3-5/8"(92.1mm) wide, 7-5/8"(193.7 mm) high,7-5/8"(193.7 mm)long

7)Norman Size: 3-5/8"(92.1 mm) wide,2-1/4"(57.2 mm)high, 11-5/8"(295.3mm) long8)Utility Size: 3-5/8"(92.1 mm) wide,3-5/8"(92.1 mm)high, 11-5/8"(295.3mm) long

9)(Other) Size: [addsize]incheswide, [addsize]inches high,[addsize]inches long.

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Insertvalueifrequired.

G.MinimumCompressiveStrength:[addminimumstrengthwhenrequired]

H.Providebricksimilarintexture,colorandphysicalpropertiestothoseavailableforinspectionattheArchitect/Engineer’sofficeand/orassuppliedontheapprovedsamplepanel.

I.Shapes:Specialshapesarerequiredtobeusedperarchitecturaldetail(s).

2.4EMBEDDEDFLASHINGMATERIALS

NOTETOSPECIFIER:DeleteflashingoptionsnotrequiredforprojectorifreferencedinspecificationDivision7.

A.MetalFlashing:

1.StainlessSteel:ASTMA240/A240M,Type304,0.016inch(0.40mm)thick.

2.Copper:ASTMB370,TemperH00,cold-rolledcoppersheet,16-oz./sq.ft.(4.9-kg/sq.m)weightor0.0216"(0.55mm)thickorASTMB370,TemperH01,high-yieldcoppersheet,12-oz./sq.ft.(3.7-kg/sq.m)weightor0.0162"(0.41mm)thick.

3.Fabricatecontinuousflashingsinsections96"(2400mm)longminimum,butnotexceeding12'(3.7m).Providespliceplatesatjointsofformed,smoothmetalflashing.

4.Fabricatethrough-wallflashingwithsnaplockreceiveronexteriorfacewhereindicatedtoreceivecounterflashing.

5.Fabricatethrough-wallflashingwithdripedge[where][unlessotherwise]indicated. Fabricatebyextendingflashing1/2"(13mm)outfromwall,withouteredgebentdown30degrees[andhemmed].

6.Fabricatethrough-wallflashingwithsealantstop[where][unlessotherwise]indicated. Fabricatebybendingmetalbackonitself3/4"(19mm)atexteriorfaceofwallanddownintojoint1/4"(6mm)toformastopforretainingsealantbackerrod.

B.FlexibleFlashing:

1.Copper-LaminatedFlashing:[5-oz./sq.ft.(1.5-kg/sq.m)][7-oz./sq.ft.(2-kg/sq.m)]coppersheetbondedbetween2layersofglass-fibercloth.Useonlywhereflashingisfullyconcealedinmasonry.

2.Asphalt-CoatedCopperFlashing:[5-oz./sq.ft.(1.5-kg/sq.m)][7-oz./sq.ft.(2-kg/sq.m)]coppersheetcoatedwithflexibleasphalt.Useonlywhereflashingisfullyconcealedinmasonry.

3.Rubberized-AsphaltFlashing:Compositeflashingproductconsistingofapliable,adhesiverubberized-asphaltcompound,bondedtoahigh-density,cross-laminatedpolyethylenefilmtoproduceanoverallthicknessofnotlessthan[0.030inch(0.76mm)][0.040"(1.02mm)].

4.EPDMFlashing:Sheetflashingproductmadefromethylene-propylene-diene-monomer,complyingwithASTMD4637,0.040"(1.0mm)thick.

2.5EXPANSIONJOINTS

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Deleteexpansionjointtypesnotrequired.

A.CompressibleFiller:pre-moldedfillerstripscomplyingwithASTMD1056,Type2,ClassA,Grade1formulatedfrom

[neoprene][urethane][or][PVC].

B.BackerRod:Non-gassingpolyethyleneorflexiblepolyurethanefoamrod25%widerthanwidthofjointtobefilled.

2.6ACCESSORIES

A.Weepholes/Vents:

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Deleteweepholetypesnotrequired.WicksarenotrecommendedforweepsorventsinGlazedBrickapplications.

1.RopeWicks:CottonSashCord,12"longwithendlaidincavity

2.AluminumWeep/Vents(painted)

3.VinylWeep/Vents

2.7MASONRYCLEANERS

A.Proprietary Acidic Cleaner: Manufacturer’sstandard-strength cleaner designed for removingmortar/groutstains,efflorescence, and other newconstruction stains from new masonry withoutdiscoloring or damagingmasonry surfaces.Useproductexpresslyapproved for intended useby manufacturerofmasonry units beingcleaned.

NOTETOSPECIFIER:ContactaGlen-Geryrepresentativetodeterminecleaningsolutionandprocedureforbrickspecified.Verifyacceptabilityofcleanerforcleaningmasonrywithpigmentedmortarjoints.

Deletesolution(s)notrecommended.

1.DiedrichTechnologies,Inc.

a.202NewMasonryDetergent

b.202VVana-Stop®

2.8MORTARANDGROUT

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Deletemortarnotrequired.AddProjectspecificrequirements.

A.Mortar

1.MortarshallconformtoASTMC270StandardSpecificationforMortarforUnitMasonryundertheguidelinesprovidedinBIATechnicalNotes#8Series.

a.Type[N],[S][or][M]

2.MortarshallconformtoASTMC1330–StandardSpecificationforPreblendedDryMortarMixforUnitMasonry.

a.Type[N],[S][or][M]

B.Grout

1.MortarshallconformtoASTMC476–StandardSpecificationforGroutforMasonry.

2.Usegroutoftypeindicatedor,ifnototherwiseindicated,oftype[fine][or][coarse]thatwillcomplywithTMS602/ACI530.1/ASCE6requirements.

PART3:EXECUTION

3.1EXAMINATION

A.Donotbegininstallationuntilsubstratesandfoundationsaswellasrough-inandbuilt-inconstructionhavebeenproperlyprepared.

B.Verifyreinforcingdowelsareproperlyplaced.

C.Ifsubstrate,foundationorreinforcementpreparationistheresponsibilityofanotherinstaller,notifyArchitectofunsatisfactorypreparationbeforeproceeding.

3.2PREPARATION

A.Cleansurfacesthoroughlypriortoinstallation.

B.CleaningReinforcement:

1.Removemud,looserust,iceandothercoatingsfromreinforcementwhichwouldinterferewithbond.

C.WettingofBrick:Wetbrickbeforelayingifinitialrateofabsorptionexceeds30g/30sq.in.(30g/194sq.cm)perminutewhentestedperASTMC67.Allowunitstoabsorbwatersotheyaredampbutnotwetattimeoflaying.

3.3INSTALLATION

A.Installinaccordancewithmanufacturer’sinstructions.

B.Selectandarrangeunitsforexposedunitmasonrytoproduceauniformblendofcolorandtexture.

C.ComplywithtolerancesinTMS602/ACI530.1/ASCE6.

3.4LAYINGMASONRYWALLS

A.Layoutwallsinadvanceforaccuratespacingofsurfacebondpatternswithuniformjointthicknessesandforaccuratelocationofopenings,movement-typejoints,returns,andoffsets.Avoidusingless-than-half-sizeunits,particularlyatcorners,jambs,and,wherepossible,atotherlocations.

B.Laymasonryinbondpatternasindicatedondrawingsorgeneralnotes.

1.ReferenceBIATechnicalNote#30foradditionalrequirements.

C.Layallbrickplumbandtruetolines.

D.Wherefreshmortarjoinspartiallysetmortar,removeloosebrickandmortar.Wetbrickifrequiredbeforelayingfreshmasonry.

E.ToothingshallbesubjecttoapprovalbytheArchitect/Engineer.

F.Whenadjustmentisnecessarytobemadeaftermortarbeginstoharden,removehardenedmortarandreplacewithfreshmortar.

G.Keepcavity/airspacecleanofmortardroppingsandothermaterialsduringconstruction.

3.5MORTARBEDDINGANDJOINTING

A.Laysolidandhollow3-5/8"nominalmasonryunitswithcompletelyfilledbedandheadjoints;butterendswithsufficientmortartofillheadjointsandshoveintoplace.Donotdeeplyfurrowbedjointsorslushheadjoints.

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Deletejointprofilesnotrequired.

B.Toolexposedjointswhenthumbprinthardtojointprofilelistedbelow:

1.JointProfile:Toolmortarjointstoaconcaveappearance.

2.JointProfile:ToolmortarjointstoaconcaveV-shapedappearance.

3.JointProfile:Toolmortarjointstoaconcavegrapevineappearance.

NOTETOSPECIFIER:DeletesubparagraphbelowifnoGlazedBrickarerequired.

C.ForGlazedBrick,usenonmetallicjointer.

D.Flushcutalljointsnottooled

E.Whenpointing, rake mortarjoints to adepth of notless than 1/2"(12 mm). Fillsolidly with pointingmortar.Tooljoints.

3.6FLASHING

A.Installembeddedflashingandweepholesinmasonryatshelfangles,lintels,ledges,otherobstructionstodownwardflowofwaterinwall,andwhereindicated.

B.Preparemasonrysurfacessotheyaresmoothandfreefromprojectionsthatcouldpunctureflashing.Whereflashingiswithinmortarjoint,placethrough-wallflashingonslopingbedofmortarandcoverwithmortar.Beforecoveringwithmortar,sealpenetrationsinflashingwithadhesive,sealant,ortapeasrecommendedbyflashingmanufacturer.

C.Carryflashingverticallyasdetailed,butnotlessthan6"(150mm)abovehorizontalplane.

D.Lapflexibleflashingaminimumof6"(152mm).

E.Sealallflashinglapswithcompatiblelapcement.

F.Extendheadandsillflashingsnotlessthan6"(150mm)beyondedgesofopeningsandturnuptoformwatertightpan;sealwithmastic.

G.Alldiscontinuousflashingshallbeturnedupminimum1"intotheheadjointatflashingendstoformanenddam.

H.Projectflashingfromfaceofwallapproximately1/4"(6mm)toformadrip.Flexibleflashingshallbecutback

tothefaceofthewallafterinspection,ifthedripisdeemedobjectionablebyArchitectoriftheflashingissubjecttoUVdegradation.

3.7WEEPHOLES

A.Installspecified[weepholes][or][openheadjoints]inheadjointsofthefirstbrickcourseimmediatelyabovethroughwallflashingbyplacingweepsamaximum24"(610mm)oncenterhorizontallyforunits12"(305mm)orlessinlengthandamaximum32"(813mm)oncenterforlargerunits;unlessotherwiseindicated.

B.Keepairspace/cavityfreefrommortar.

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Deleteventsectionifglazedbrickisnotrequired.

3.8VENTS

A.Provide[specifiedweep/vent][or][openheadjoints]intheheadjointsnofurtherthantwocoursesbelowhorizontalinterruptionsoftheairspace;includingbutnotlimitedtoshelfanglesandflashinglocations.

3.9EXPANSIONJOINTS

A.Keepcleanfromallmortaranddebris.

B.Installcontrolandexpansionjointmaterialsinunitmasonryasmasonryprogresses.Donotallowmaterialstospancontrolandexpansionjointswithoutprovisiontoallowforin-planewallorpartitionmovement.

1.Provideverticalandhorizontalpressure-relievingjointswhereindicatedbyinsertingacompressiblefillerofwidthrequiredforinstallingbackerroidandsealantspecifiedinDivision07Section“JointSealants,”butnotlessthan3/8"(10mm).

3.10REINFORCEDUNITMASONRYINSTALLATION

A.TemporaryFormworkandShores:Constructformworkandshoresasneededtosupportreinforcedmasonryelementsduringconstruction.

1.Constructformworktoprovideshape,line,anddimensionsofcompletedmasonryasindicated.Makeformssufficientlytighttopreventleakageofmortarandgrout.Brace,tie,andsupportformstomaintainpositionandshapeduringconstructionandcuringofreinforcedmasonry.

2.Donotremoveformsandshoresuntilreinforcedmasonrymembershavehardenedsufficientlytocarrytheirownweightandothertemporaryloadsthatmaybeplacedonthemduringconstruction.

B.PlacingReinforcement:ComplywithrequirementsinTMS602/ACI530.1/ASCE6.

C.Grouting:Donotplacegroutuntilentireheightofmasonrytobegroutedhasattainedenoughstrengthtoresistgroutpressure.

1.ComplywithrequirementsinTMS602/ACI530.1/ASCE6forcleanoutsandforgroutplacement,includingminimumgroutspaceandmaximumpourheight.

3.11CLEANING

NOTETOSPECIFIER:Somebrickshouldnotbecleaned.ConsultGlen-Geryforrecommendedprocedures.

A.Inprogresscleaning:Cleanunitmasonryasworkprogressesbydrybrushingtoremovemortarfinsandspearsbeforetooling.

B.Finalcleaning:Aftermortarhassetandcured,cleanexposedmasonryasfollows:

1.Cutoutalldefectivemortarjointsandholesinexposedmasonryandprovidenewmortar.

2.Cleanpreselectedsamplewallarea.DonotproceedwithcleaninguntilapprovedbyArchitect.

3.Cleanbrickinaccordancewithmanufacturer’swritteninstructions.

4.Protectadjacentstoneandnonmasonrysurfacesfromcontactwithcleanerbycoveringthemwithliquidstrippablemaskingagentorpolyethylenefilmandwaterproofmaskingtape.

5.Allcleaningpracticesandproductusedshallbeinaccordancewithcleaningproductsmanufacturer’sprintedinstructions.

Forfurtherinformationcontact:Glen-GeryTechnicalServices433SouthPottsvillePikeShoemakersville,PA19555

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Seller warrants title to said goods and that the goods supplied shall meet applicable specifications where such are designated in the Buyer’s order. Shouldthe said goods fail to conform tothe foregoing warranty, Seller will, at its option replace the same, F.O.B. job site or refund the portion of purchase pricepaid for such non-conforming goods. SELLER SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR ANY BREACH OFTHESE WARRANTIES. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE INLIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN ORORAL, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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