Masonry Spec 1.pdf

This is a masonry specification document related to a Michigan state contract for furnace stack work at Fayette Historic State Park (Contract 751/26158), prepared by Jeffrey Barsch. The document establishes technical specifications and requirements for masonry work associated with the furnace stacks restoration project. The specifications detail the materials, workmanship standards, and construction methods required for the masonry components of the furnace stack restoration, including requirements for brick, mortar, pointing, and related masonry work to ensure the project meets preservation and structural standards appropriate for a historic property.

The document serves as a technical guide for bidders and contractors to understand the precise masonry standards and quality expectations for the project. It establishes the baseline requirements that contractors must meet in their bids and during execution of the work, ensuring consistency with historic preservation standards applicable to the Fayette Historic State Park site. The specifications are binding requirements for any contractor selected to perform the masonry work on this restoration project.