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<strong>601</strong> Fourth <strong>Avenue</strong> DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SPECIFICATION<br />

Seattle, Washington<br />

044300 – STONE EXTERIOR CLADDING<br />

Page 1 of 3<br />

PART 1 - GENERAL<br />

1.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS<br />

A. Summary:<br />

.1 Quarried cut stone in exterior wall cladding.<br />

.2 Associated flashings and supports<br />

B. Related Sections:<br />

.1 Section 055000 – Metal Fabrications.<br />

1.2 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS<br />

A. <strong>Design</strong> and engineer stone cladding to be gravity supported on steel supports anchored to concrete<br />

building structure or to secondary steel structure, to transmit the loads.<br />

B. <strong>Design</strong> steel support structure to applicable requirements of Section 05500 Metal Fabrications.<br />

C. <strong>Design</strong> stone cladding assembly to direct water collecting behind the stone to the outside.<br />

D. Mortar Joints: Open with back part of joint filled with mortar.<br />

E. Pattern Arrangement: Panels to be arranged with veining and other natural markings acceptable to<br />

Architect.<br />

1.3 SUBMITTALS<br />

A. Product Data, Shop Drawings and Samples:<br />

.1 Data on stone units including chemical analysis.<br />

.2 Range samples to indicate quality of color matching.<br />

.3 Samples for stone and framing.<br />

.4 Shop Drawings to include setting drawings.<br />

.5 Material test reports.<br />

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE<br />

A. Perform work to National Building Granite Quarries Association's document <strong>Specification</strong>s for Architectural<br />

Granite.<br />

B. Fabricator and Installer: Company specializing in performing the specified work with minimum 5<br />

years successful experience.<br />

C. Execute work by skilled mechanics experienced with the kind and form of stone and installation<br />

method indicated.<br />

D. Initial Stone Selection:<br />

.1 To be selected from uncut stone at quarry by Architect in presence of stone supplier, to verify<br />

desired appearances. Supplier to verify sufficient quantities, inclusive of reserves for breakage.<br />

.2 Subsequent pieces to be selected from cut blocks following Architect’s verification at quarry.<br />

E. Field Mock-Up: Sample wall panel 10 linear ft by floor-to-floor height, for verification of appearance,<br />

material qualities and execution. Include associated trim and masonry accessories. Test sealants,<br />

sealant compatibility and adhesion on mock-up.<br />

19 December, 2008 Foster + Partners

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