040100-Maintenance_of_Masonry.pdf

Batavia VAMC Contract #36C24219C0228

Improve Ground Water, Building 30 Project #528A4-18-203

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SECTION 04 01 00

MAINTENANCE OF MASONRY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Repointing damaged masonry joints.

2. Replacing damaged masonry units.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 04 05 13, MASONRY MORTARING: Mortars for new masonry.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

C67/C67M-20.............Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay

Tile.

C144-18.................Aggregate for Masonry Mortar.

C150/C150M-20...........Specification for Portland Cement.

C207-18 - ..............Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes

C216-19 - ..............Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made from

Clay or Shale)

C270-19ae1..............Mortar for Unit Masonry

C295/C295M-19...........Petrographic Examination of Aggregates for

Concrete

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Description of each product.

2. Replacement units indicating manufacturer recommendation for each application.

C. Samples:

1. Pointing Mortar: Molded, 150 mm (6 inches) long for each type, texture, and color.

D. Test reports:

1. Preconstruction test results of existing masonry mortar and units.

2. Recommended mortar mix and mortar materials sources.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications:

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1. Documented experience in completion of work, similar in design, material, and extent specified.

B. Preconstruction Testing:

1. Existing Brick: according to ASTM C67.

2. Existing Mortar: according to ASTM C295/C295M.

a. Recommend mortar mix compatible with existing and mortar material sources required to match existing color and texture.

1.6 DELIVERY

A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed packaging.

B. Mark packaging, legibly. Indicate manufacturer's name or brand, type, color, production run number, and manufacture date.

C. Before installation, return or dispose of products within distorted, damaged, or opened packaging.

1.7 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Store materials covered, protected from weather, and elevated above grade.

1. Prevent contamination of aggregates.

B. Protect products from damage during handling and construction operations.

1.8 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Environment:

1. Cold Weather Requirements: Maintain mortar ingredients and substrate within temperature range between 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) and

49 degrees C (120 degrees F) when outside temperature is less than

4 degrees C (40 degrees F).

2. Hot Weather Requirements: Protect mortar-joint from evaporation of moisture from mortar material. When required, provide adequately shaded work area.

1.9 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of

Construction."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Mortar Components:

1. Hydrated Lime: ASTM C207, Type S.

2. Aggregate: ASTM C144.

3. Portland Cement: ASTM C150/C150M, Type I.

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4. Water: Potable, free of substances that are detrimental to grout, masonry, and metal.

2.2 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Provide each product from one manufacturer and from one production run.

2.3 REPLACEMENT MASONRY UNITS

A. Face Brick:

1. ASTM C216, matching existing.

2. Efflorescence: Rated slight efflorescent when tested according to

ASTM C67.

B. Other Masonry Units: Match existing.

2.4 MIXES

A. Tuck Pointing Mortar: ASTM C270;

1. Type N.

2.5 ACCESSORIES

A. Cleaning Agent: Soapless, non-acidic, detergent, specially prepared for cleaning brick, stone, concrete, masonry.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.

B. Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.

1. Protect from mortar droppings and cleaning operations.

C. Remove existing fixtures and fittings concealing masonry joints to permit repointing and repair.

3.2 EXISTING MORTAR JOINTS

A. Cut out existing bed and head mortar joints, to uniform depth of 19 mm

(3/4 inches), or to sound mortar without damaging edges and faces of existing masonry units to remain.

B. Remove dust and debris from joints.

1. Do not rinse when temperature is below freezing.

3.3 TUCK POINTING

A. Dampen joints immediately before tuck pointing. Allow masonry units to absorb surface water.

B. Tightly pack tuck pointing mortar into joints in thin layers, 6 mm

(1/4 inch) thick, maximum.

C. Allow layer to become slightly hardened before applying next layer.

D. Pack final layer flush with surfaces of masonry units.

3.4 MASONRY UNIT REPLACEMENT

A. Cut out mortar joints surrounding masonry units requiring replacement.

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1. Remove existing masonry units creating opening for replacement masonry unit installation.

2. Remove mortar, dust, and debris from opening perimeter surfaces.

3. Prevent debris from falling into cavity.

B. Dampen surfaces of surrounding existing masonry before installing replacement masonry units.

1. Allow existing masonry to absorb surface moisture before installing replacement units.

2. Butter contact surfaces of existing masonry and replacement masonry units with mortar.

3. Center replacement masonry units in opening and press into position.

4. Remove excess mortar.

5. Tuck point replacement masonry units to ensure full head and bed joints.

3.5 JOINT TOOLING

A. Tool repointed and replaced masonry joints when mortar becomes slightly hardened.

B. Produce smooth, compacted, joint matching existing.

3.6 CLEANING

A. Remove mortar splatter from exposed surfaces immediately.

B. Clean exposed masonry surfaces on completion.

C. Remove mortar droppings and other foreign substances from wall surfaces.

D. Wet surfaces with clean water.

E. Wash with cleaning agent.

F. Brush masonry surfaces with stiff fiber brushes while washing.

G. Immediately after washing, rinse with clean water.

1. Remove traces of detergent, foreign streaks or stains.

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