SECTION 04_21_13_13(04810)

BRICK VENEER MASONRY

Rev # Description of Change Author WP # Date

4.0 Published C. Bustos 11/03/13
4.1 POR Document Clean-up J. Soulages 12/24/14
4.2 Technical Writer Clean-up M. Schwarz- 02/19/15
Baur
4.3 Accepted changes J. Soulages 02/19/15
5.0 Published DMS Admin System

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. This Section specifies the requirements necessary to provide:

1. Brick masonry veneer.
2. Mortar.
3. Anchors, ties, and accessories.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. The following Sections are related to this Section:

1. Section 05_50_00_00(05500) - Metal Fabrications.
2. Section 07_19_90_00(07190) - Water Repellent Coating.
3. Section 07_62_00_00(07620) - Sheet Metal Flashing And Trim.
4. Section 07_90_00_00(07900) - Joint Protection.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. Conform to the latest adopted versions of the following:

1. ASTM C1586, Quality Assurance of Mortars.
2. ASTM C270, Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry.
3. ASTM C780, Standard Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars
for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry.

1.4 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Placement of masonry units is not allowed during freezing, excessive heat or cold, wind, rain, sleet, or
snow unless proper provisions or arrangements are provided.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with provisions of ACI 530/530.1/ERTA except where exceeded by the requirements of the
contract documents.

B. Mock-ups: Construct a minimum 4-foot by 8-foot area at a corner in the initial building sector,
including accessories, for the Engineer of Record (EOR) and Intel’s review of construction, appearance,
and finish prior to continuance of the masonry veneer lay-up. The area, if accepted, may be incorporated
into the work at the discretion of the EOR.

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1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Masonry units shall be pallet wrapped with a durable, waterproof covering and remain wrapped until
time of placement.

B. Mortar aggregate shall be stored on a smooth, hard surface and protected from mixture with foreign
materials.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

A. Required submittals:

Table 1.1
Required Submittals

NO. REQUIREMENT
1. Certificate of conformance for masonry units certifying compliance with these
Specifications with the most recent compressive strength test report.
2. Four samples of brick to illustrate color, texture, and color range.
3. Accessory product information showing compliance with these specifications.
4. Mortar mix sample demonstrating color.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Brick Units: ASTM C216, Grade SW, Type FBX or better.

1. Refer to Drawings for course pattern and control joint locations. Brick types shall be per the
matrix in Table 2.1.

Table 2.1
Brick Type Matrix

TYPE 1
Size 4 inches by 4 inches by 16 inches
Color Copperstone
Style Stretcher
TYPE 2
Size 4 inches by 4 inches by 16 inches
Color Copperstone
Style Scored head
Texture Wirecut

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 TYPE 3
Size 4 inches by 4 inches by 12 inches
Color Copperstone
Style Soldier
Texture Rug

B. Mortar: ASTM C270 Type N, f’c=750 psi at 28 days.

1. Portland Cement: ASTM C150 Type I or II. The use of masonry cement is not permitted.
2. Hydrated Lime: ASTM C207 Type S.
3. Aggregate for Mortar: ASTM C144.
4. Water: In conformance with ASTM C94.
5. Color as selected by the EOR.
6. The use of admixtures, antifreeze compounds, air entrainment, or other substances in the mortar
shall be subject to prior review by the EOR.
7. The use of frozen materials or materials containing ice or snow is not allowed.

2.2 ACCESSORIES

A. Control Joint Filler: ASTM D1056, Class RE41 closed-cell neoprene; NS - Closed Cell Neoprene
Sponge by Hohmann and Barnard Inc. Sand sealant with sand color to match brick mortar color.

B. Weep Vents: QV Quadro-Vent by Hohmann and Barnard Inc.or Cell Vent by Advanced.

C. Masonry Anchors: HB 5213S, HB 213S or DW 10-X with Seismiclip by Hohmann and Barnard Inc. All
components shall be hot-dipped galvanized in conformance with ASTM A153-B2.

D. Wire ties and continuous joint reinforcing shall be 9-gauge wire in conformance with ASTM A82, and
hot-dipped galvanized after fabrication in conformance with ASTM A153-B2.

E. Fasteners:
1. Concrete Screws: 1/4-inch diameter by 1-1/4-inch Tapcon with hex washer heads by Rawlplug
Company, Inc., or ITW Buildex.
2. Metal/Wood Stud Screws: (2) self-drilling, self-tapping screws by Rawlplug Company, Inc. or
ITW Buildex.

F. Mortar Control Device: Wall Defender 1x10 by Mortar Net Solutions or equivalent for drainage at base
of cavity and at relief angles.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Verify that building framing or backing components are ready to receive work.

B. Beginning of installation shall mean acceptance of existing conditions.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Concrete-to-masonry and masonry-to-masonry interfaces shall be free from mortar, dirt, mud, dust, oil,

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 grease, wax, ice or snow, laitance, and any foreign matter or coating that adversely affects the bonding
capacity of the mortar.

B. Take all necessary precautions against mortar dropping into cavity spaces or plugging weep holes or
core vents. Mortar droppings shall be cleaned out of cavity spaces.

C. Take all suitable precautions against visible mortar stains at exposed surfaces.

3.3 MASONRY PLACEMENT

A. Control joints shall be located as shown on the Drawings. Control joints recommended by the
manufacturer and not shown on the Drawings shall be subject to prior review by the EOR.

B. Mortar shall be mechanically mixed in a mortar mixer for a minimum of 5 minutes, but not more than
10 minutes after all the materials have been placed in the mixer and there is a uniform distribution of
materials. Hand mixing is not permitted.

C. Mortar at the time the masonry placement shall be in a plastic consistency necessary to provide proper
bond. Mortar shall be retempered one time with water as required to maintain the proper consistency.

D. Mortar shall be placed within 2 1/2 hours after initial mixing. Mortar not retempered for 1 hour, has
taken its initial set, has been contaminated by foreign materials, or has fallen on the ground or
scaffolding shall not be placed.

E. Masonry veneer shall be laid up plumb, true to line, and with level courses within the allowable
tolerances as defined in ACI 530.1.

F. Masonry veneer shall be laid-up with a minimum 1-1/2-inch cavity space between the veneer and the
structural backup.

G. Proper masonry units shall be used with a minimum of cutting. Where cutting of masonry units is
necessary, it shall be by saw cutting and neat and accurate to the shape required.

H. Masonry units at the time of placement shall be sound, dry, clean, and free from cracks and other
defects that would affect the proper placement of the unit or the strength and performance of the veneer.
Wet masonry units shall not be placed.

I. Wetting of the units prior to, during, or after placement shall be subject to prior review by the EOR
except as allowed for hot weather masonry construction.

J. Masonry units shall be placed in straight, uniform courses.

K. Mortar joints shall be straight and uniform in thickness and with full mortar coverage on all faces. Deep
or excessive furrowing of mortar joints and buttering corners of joints is not permitted.

L. Masonry units shall be placed with sufficient pressure to provide proper bond at all joints. No horizontal
adjustment to occur once block is placed.

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 M. Masonry units displaced after being initially placed shall be removed from the wall, cleaned, and
replaced using fresh mortar.

N. All mortar joints shall be tooled with a round bar to a slightly concave shape. Joints at masonry to be
covered shall be tooled flush.

O. Mortar projections at control joints shall be removed.

P. Step back unfinished work for placing subsequent work. The use of toothing shall be subject to prior
review by the EOR.

Q. Masonry accessories shall be located and installed so as to conform accurately to the Drawings within
the allowable tolerances.

R. Install anchors, weep holes or core vents, control joint filler, and other accessories to be built into the
masonry as the wall is laid up.

S. Unless otherwise shown on drawings, anchors shall be installed between the masonry veneer and the
structural backup at top and bottom of wall and at 16 inches by 16 inches horizontal by vertical and
within 8 inches maximum of ends, corners, and openings.

T. Anchors and ties shall have 2-inch minimum embedment into masonry veneer.

U. Shelf angles specified in Section 05_50_00_00(05500), over openings shall extend 4 inches minimum
into the masonry each side.

V. Weep vents shall be installed at 24 inches on center at the bottom of walls and, above shelf angles and
through-wall flashings, specified in Section 07_62_00_00(07620), unless noted otherwise.

W. Anchors and ties shall be attached to the backup studs through the exterior wall sheathing. Attaching
anchors and ties to sheathing only is not permitted.

X. Control joint filler shall be installed in the longest possible lengths, with splices being butt type, per
Specification Section 07_90_00_00(07900).

Y. The position of all pipes and conduits encased in or passing through masonry veneer shall be subject to
prior review by the EOR.

Z. Pipes and conduits passing through masonry veneer shall pass through sleeved holes sized 1 inch in
diameter larger than the outside diameter of the pipe and conduit. Sleeves shall extend full thickness of
the masonry veneer.

3.4 COLD WEATHER MASONRY CONSTRUCTION

A. When the ambient temperature is below 40 degrees F and above 32 degrees F, the mortar water shall be
heated for a mortar temperature of 60 degrees to 80 degrees F.

B. When the ambient temperature is below 32 degrees F and above 20 degrees F, the mortar water and
sand shall be heated for a mortar temperature of 60 degrees to 80 degrees F.

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 C. When the ambient temperature is below 20 degrees F, the mortar water and sand shall be heated for a
mortar temperature of 60 degrees to 80 degrees F, and the masonry units shall be heated to 20 degrees F
minimum.

D. Masonry units and mortar sand that are wet and frozen shall be thawed, and masonry units colder than
20 degrees F shall be heated prior to placement. Wet or frozen masonry units shall not be placed.

E. Masonry construction that is frozen and cannot be properly thawed or is damaged due to freezing or
thawing shall be removed and replaced with new materials.

3.5 HOT WEATHER MASONRY CONSTRUCTION

A. When the ambient temperature is above 100 degrees F or above 90 degrees F with a wind, mortar
bedding surfaces shall be lightly wetted and mortar beds shall not be laid out ahead of placing masonry
units.

3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. An independent testing agency shall perform the following field quality control tests:
1. Sampling of mortar and making and curing of mortar cylinders for compressive strength tests
shall be in accordance with ACI 530.1.
2. One sample of mortar for compressive strength tests shall be taken for every 1,000 square feet or
fraction thereof of wall laid up each day.
3. Four standard 2-inch-diameter by 4-inch cylinders shall be made at each sampling.
4. Compressive strength tests shall be made at 7 days using one cylinder and at 28 days using two
cylinders each time. The fourth cylinder shall be tested at 56 days only if the 28-day tests are
below the specified strength.

B. Masonry contractor shall follow QA/QC inspection requirements as specified in the contract documents
and ASTM C1586.

C. Masonry veneer shall be inspected after installation by the installing conrtactor.

3.7 CLEANING

A. Clean all new exposed masonry. All cleaned surfaces shall be equal to the original surface such that
stains, mortar, grout, dirt, and efflorescence are not visible, as specified in Section
07_19_90_00(07190).

3.8 PROTECTION

A. Tops of walls not enclosed shall be covered at the end of each day or shut down with a durable
waterproof covering that extends down the outside face of the walls 2 feet minimum and is securely
anchored.

B. Wall sections shall be protected from construction operations, mechanical disturbances, dampening,
soiling, and the weather for a minimum of 7 days after completion.

C. When the ambient temperature is below 32 degrees F and above 20 degrees F with wind velocities over
15 mph, windbreaks shall be provided.

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 D. When the ambient temperature is below 20 degrees F, protective enclosures shall be provided. Ambient
temperature in protective enclosures shall be maintained above 40 degrees F.

E. Masonry veneer construction shall be protected from freezing a minimum of 24 hours after lay-up of the
walls.

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 F. When the ambient temperature is above 100 degrees F or above 90 degrees F with a wind, a very light
fog spray not sufficient to penetrate the masonry shall be provided a minimum of 24 hours after lay-up
of the walls.

END OF SECTION

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