Specs

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
PROJECT MANUAL
Version: January 2012
1. Manufacturers:
a. AA Wire Products, L.L.C.
b. Dur-O-Wal, Inc.
c. Hohmann & Barnard, Inc.
2.03 MORTAR MIXES
A. Mortar for Unit Masonry: ASTM C 270, Proportion Specification.
2.04 MORTAR MATERIALS
A. Masonry Cement: ASTM C 91 Type S.
1. Colored mortar: Premixed cement as required to match color of brick.
B. Portland Cement: ASTM C 150, Type I; color as required to produce approved color.
C. Hydrated Lime: ASTM C 207, Type S.
D. Aggregate: ASTM C 144.
E. Water: Clean and potable.
F. Moisture-Resistant Admixture: Water repellent compound designed to reduce capillarity.
2.05 ACCESSORIES
A. Weeps: Molded PVC grilles, insect resistant.
2.06 FLASHINGS
A. Plastic Flashings: Sheet polyvinyl chloride; 10 mil thick.
B. EPDM Flashings: Flash Guard – Firestone manufacturer preferred product.
C. Pan Flashing: Plastic Pan Flashing: Blok Flash by Mortar Net, 800-664-6638, or equal.
2.07 FINISHES
A. Paint as indicated on Drawings.
B. Seal integral color CMU per Section 07190.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that field conditions are acceptable and are ready to receive masonry.
B. Verify that related items provided under other sections are properly sized and located.
C. Verify that built-in items ( for example the early bird key drop box) are in proper location, and ready
for roughing into masonry work.
3.02 PREPARATION
A. Direct and coordinate placement of metal anchors supplied for installation under other sections.
B. Provide temporary bracing during installation of masonry work. Maintain in place until building
structure provides permanent bracing.
3.03 COURSING
A. Establish lines, levels, and coursing indicated. Protect from displacement.
B. Maintain masonry courses to uniform dimension. Form vertical and horizontal joints of uniform
thickness.
C. Concrete Masonry Units:
1. Bond: Running.
2. Coursing: One unit and one mortar joint to equal 8 inches.
D. Quik Brick:
1. Bond: Running.
2. Coursing: One unit and mortar joint equal to 4”.
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