Complete Compiled Specification.pdf - Peck Ormsby Construction

SECTION 04200 - UNIT MASONRY
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes reinforced hollow clay brick and related items necessary to complete the
work and thin brick for application at the new hallway in the existing building.
1. This section includes interior and exterior brick sealers.
B. Related Sections:
1. Refer to Division 3 Section “Concrete Work” for reinforcing, except for horizontal joint
reinforcement. Furnish and install reinforcement under this section.
2. Refer to Division 7 Section “Sheet Membrane Waterproofing” for waterproofing
system installed at masonry exposed to earth.
C. Materials installed in this section but furnished by other Sections: anchors, bolts, sleeves for
all piping, electrical conduits, outlet boxes, etc.
D. Concrete Masonry Units: Substitution of concrete masonry units for brick, where brick
is not exposed to view is permitted only where indicated in the drawings.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. Samples:
1. Submit two samples of each type of unit masonry specified.
2. Provide masonry sample panel, 4 ft. x 4 ft., erected with tooling, mortar, color and
workmanship to represent actual work. Final brick selection shall be made only
following architect’s review of sample panel. Brick from manufactured material for
project shall be shipped to site and sample panel erected. No brick shall be shipped
from manufacturer to site until architect’s acceptance of job panel which has been
erected from actual material for project. This panel shall replace the sample panel
and shall remain on site throughout construction, and become the project standard
for bond, mortar, workmanship, and appearance.
3. Submit test report and certificate of conformance document for each type and color of
brick specified on contract documents for architect’s approval.
4. Test reports shall include:
a. Compressive strength
b. 24 hour cold water absorption
c. 5 hour boil absorption
d. Saturation Coefficient
e. Initial Rate of Absorption (I.R.A.)
f. Efflorescence
g. Weather classification
5. Certificate of conformance shall state that brick meets or exceeds applicable ASTM
specifications indicated herein.
1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Verify all measurements shown on the drawings by taking field measurements; proper fit and
attachment of all unit masonry is required.
B. Coordinate with other trades whose work relates to unit masonry installation for the placing of
all required blocking, sub-framing, backing, furring, etc., to ensure proper location and
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