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
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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.
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