Vol 2 - Garney Construction

2.09 GROUT PREPARATIONA. Mix grout as specified for mortar preparation if onsite mixing is performed oruse transit-mixed grout, meeting the requirements of ASTM C476.B. Add grout admixtures at the Site, following manufacturer’s recommendation.Premix the admixture with water and add resulting solution to the grout andthoroughly mix. Do not exceed quantity of admixture recommended by themanufacturer.PART 3EXECUTION3.01 EXAMINATIONA. Examine conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirementsfor installation tolerances and other specific conditions, and other conditionsaffecting performance of masonry veneer.B. Examine rough-in and built-in construction to verify actual locations of pipingconnections prior to installation.C. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.3.02 INSTALLATIONA. Provide or cut special shapes for corners, jambs, lintels, and other areas asshown or as required. Match color and texture of standard units.B. Cut masonry units with motor-driven saws to provide clean, sharp, unchippededges. Cut units as required to provide continuous pattern and to fit adjoiningconstruction. Use full-size units without cutting where possible.C. Matching Existing Masonry: Match coursing, bonding, color, and texture ofnew masonry with existing masonry.3.03 BRICK VENEER INSTALLATIONA. General: Do not install cracked, broken, or chipped masonry units exceedingASTM C216 allowances. Thoroughly wet brick just before laying except infreezing weather where bricks are laid dry. Prewetting may also be omitted ifthe brick at the time of laying has a rate of absorption not exceeding0.025 ounce of water per square inch of surface after being placed in 1/8 inchof water for 1 minute.1. Coordinate installation with backup walls, through wall flashing, andother construction. Use masonry saws to cut and fit exposed units. LayMASONRY VENEERPW/WBG/38205904 21 13.13 - 8 AUGUST 15, 2012©COPYRIGHT 2012 CH2M HILL