601 4th Avenue Schematic Design Project Specification March 2009 ...

601 Fourth Avenue OUTLINE SPECIFICATION
Seattle, Washington
097505 - INTERIOR STONE FURNITURE
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2.2 SETTING AND AUXILIARY MATERIALS
A. Water-Cleanable Epoxy Adhesive: ANSI A118.3.
B. Sealant: Clear silicone sealant.
C. Dry-Set Grout (Unsanded): ANSI A118.6, for joints 1/8 inch and narrower.
D. Latex-Portland Cement Grout: ANSI A118.6.
.1 Use unsanded grout for joints 1/8 inch and narrower.
.2 Use sanded grout for joints 1/8 inch and wider.
E. Sealer: Type as recommended by stone manufacturer for application.
2.3 STONE FABRICATION - GENERAL
A. Cut stone to produce pieces of thickness, size, and shape indicated.
.1 Comply with recommendations of Indiana Limestone Institute of America's "Indiana Limestone
Handbook," as applicable.
.2 Provide curved units, radiused corners and molded work as indicated.
.3 Cut stone to produce uniform joints at locations indicated.
.4 Produce moldings with machines; do not sculpt moldings.
.5 Miter moldings at corners, unless otherwise indicated, with edges of miters slightly eased at
outside corners. Reinforce and anchor corners.
B. Pattern Arrangement: Fabricate and arrange items with veining and other natural markings acceptable
to Architect.
2.4 STONE COUNTERTOP FABRICATION
A. Fabricate stone countertops to comply with recommendations of Indiana Limestone Institute of
America's "Indiana Limestone Handbook," or to National Building Granite Quarries Association's
document Specifications for Architectural Granite, or to Marble Institute of America's document Dimensional
Stone-Design Manual IV, as applicable.
.1 Thickness: Minimum 1-1/4 inches.
.2 Edge Detail: To be selected by Architect.
B. Splashes: Minimum 1 inch nominal thickness backsplashes and end splashes.
C. Seams: Fabricate countertops in largest practical sizes, and in sections for joining in field, with sealant-filled
seams 1/16 inch width.
D. Provide cut-outs for fixtures.
2.5 RECONSTITUTED STONE COUNTERTOP FABRICATION
A. Fabricate countertops in largest sizes practical, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
B. Provide reinforcement, built-in anchors and plates for attachment of counter supports to other work.
Use galvanized steel for concealed items; stainless steel for exposed items, with finish as selected
by Architect.
C. Edge Detail: To be selected by Architect.
D. Provide cut-outs for fixtures.
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