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PART 1 - GENERAL

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Related Documents Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

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Work Included The work of this Section includes the provision of all labour, materials, equipment and services required to execute concrete unit masonry work, as indicated on the drawings, as specified herein and as required for a complete project. Single source responsibility: Engage a qualified masonry firm to assume undivided responsibility for the air barrier specified in Section 07270, for the masonry wall insulation specified in Section 07212, and for the masonry work specified herein.

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Related Work Section 05500 - Metal Fabrications. Section 07212 - Board Insulation. Section 07270 - Membrane Air Barrier. Section 07900 - Joint Sealants.

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Reference Standards American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM): .1 ASTM C144-04, Standard Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar. .2 ASTM C494/C494M-04, Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete. .3 ASTM D1056-00, Standard Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials - Sponge or Expanded Rubber. Canadian Standards Association (CSA): .1 CAN/CSA-A82.1-M87(R2003), Burned Clay Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made From Clay or Shale. .2 CAN3-A82.2-M78(R2003), Methods of Sampling and Testing Brick. .3 CSA-A165-Series 04, CSA Standards on Concrete Masonry Units. .4 CSA-A179-04, Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry. .5 CSA-A370-04, Connectors for Masonry. .6 CSA-A371-04, Masonry Construction for Buildings. .7 CSA-G30.3-M1983(R1998), Cold-Drawn Steel Wire for Concrete Reinforcement. .8 CAN/CSA-G30.18-M92(R2002), Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement. .9 CAN/CSA-G164-M92(R2003), Hot Dip Galvanizing of Irregularly Shaped Articles. .10 CAN3-S304.1-94(R2001), Masonry Design for Buildings.

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Definition "Exposed" means visible in the competed Work, painted and unpainted.

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Submittals Submit each item in this Article according to the conditions of the Contract and the applicable Division 01 Specification Sections. Samples of the following: .1 Three bricks, representative of the range of colour and texture variation to be expected in the completed construction. .2 One sample of each type of masonry connector.

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Delivery, Storage, and Handling Deliver materials to job site in dry condition. Deliver packaged products in original unopened packaging with legible manufacturer's identification. Keep materials dry until use. Store masonry units on elevated platforms, under cover, and in a dry location to prevent their deterioration or damage due to moisture, temperature changes, contaminants, corrosion, and other causes. If units become wet, do not install until they are in an air-dried condition. Store cementitious materials on elevated platforms, under cover, and in a dry location. Store aggregates where grading and other required characteristics can be maintained and contamination avoided. Store masonry accessories, including metal items, to prevent corrosion and accumulation of dirt and oil.

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Project Conditions Protection of Masonry: During erection, protect laid masonry from damage by weather. Cover partially completed masonry when construction is not in progress. .1 At the end of each day's work or at the beginning of a shutdown period, cover tops of walls, projections, and sills with canvas or strong waterproof membrane, securely clamped down and overhanging each side of the wall at least 600 mm. .2 Use wire spring clamps extending 200 mm down each side of the wall, spaced at 2400 mm o.c. or other method acceptable to the Consultant. Stain Prevention: Prevent grout, mortar, and soil from staining the face of masonry. Immediately remove grout, mortar, and soil that come in contact with such masonry. .1 Protect base of walls from rain-splashed mud and mortar splatter by coverings spread on ground and over wall surface. .2 Protect sills, ledges, and projections from mortar droppings. .3 .4 Protect surfaces of window and door frames, as well as similar products with painted and integral finishes, from mortar droppings. Turn scaffold boards near the wall on edge at the end of each day to prevent rain from splashing mortar and dirt on completed masonry.

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Cold-Weather Requirements:

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Do not use frozen materials or materials mixed or coated with ice or frost. Do not build on frozen subgrade or setting beds. Remove and replace unit masonry damaged by frost or freezing conditions. Use approved smokeless heaters. Do not use scorched sand. Do not use salts, admixtures, or antifreezes. Comply with the following requirements: Heating of Materials Protection

Air Temperature Above 5oC Below 5oC

Normal masonry procedures Heat mixing water. Maintain mortar temperature between 5oC and 30oC until placed.

Cover walls and materials Cover walls and materials to prevent wetting and freezing.

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In addition to above, heat sand. With wind velocities over 35 KPH, provide Thaw frozen sand and frozen windbreaks during the work day and cover walls wet masonry units before use. and materials at the end of each work day to prevent wetting and freezing. Maintain masonry above 0oC by using auxiliary heat or insulated blankets for 16 h after laying masonry units.

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In addition to above, heat dry masonry.

Provide enclosure and supply sufficient heat to maintain masonry enclosure above 0oC for 24 h after laying masonry units.

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Hot-Weather Requirements: Protect unit masonry work when temperature and humidity conditions produce excessive evaporation of water from mortar and grout. Provide artificial shade and wind breaks and use cooled materials as required. Do not apply mortar to substrates with temperatures of 100 deg F (38 deg C) and above.

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Protection Until masonry work is completed and protected by flashings or other permanent construction, keep masonry dry using waterproof, non-staining coverings that extend over walls and down sides sufficient to protect walls from wind driven rain. Protect masonry and other work from marking and other damage. Protect completed work from mortar droppings. Use non-staining coverings. Provide temporary bracing of masonry work, during and after erection, until permanent lateral support is in place.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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Masonry Units Normal weight concrete masonry units to CSA-A165, H/15/A/M, as follows: .1 Size: metric modular 190 mm high x 390 mm long x thickness to suit wall, thickness noted on drawings. Provide special sizes and shapes required, including purpose-made shapes for lintels and provide bullnose blocks at all exposed external corners, including door opening returns.

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Strength: 15 MPa on net area except 20 MPa for all loadbearing masonry. Fire ratings: Provide concrete blocks having void to solid ratios and concrete types as necessary to achieve required fire ratings for thicknesses of fire rated walls indicated. Exposed masonry units shall be free from all surface indentations, surface cracks and other defects detrimental to the appearance of the finished surface. Block having visual defects will be rejected for exposed areas but may be used for concealed or unfinished areas.

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Bricks: Burned clay brick to match the existing Adelaide Apartment Building, to CSA-A82.1, Type FBX, Grade SW, manufactured by The Belden Brick Company; size metric modular, 92 mm thick x 57 mm high x 194 mm long; types as follows: .1 # 470-479 Light Smooth Ironspot .2 # 470-479 Dark Smooth Ironspot .3 Onyx Ironspot (accent). Recess all electrical outlets, including light fixtures in the wall with bullnose block surround.

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Mortar For exposed masonry, use the same brand of mortar and source of aggregate for entire project to ensure uniformity of colouration and other mix characteristics. Ensure mix and colour consistency from day to day. Masonry Cement, where not otherwise specified: Premixed, masonry cement, Type based on property specifications of CSA A179 as specified; calcium chloride free and maximum 0.6% alkali by weight. Provide nonstaining "white" cement where required to achieve selected colour. Standard of acceptance: .1 Generally: Premix masonry cement by one of the following manufacturers: .1 Canada Cement. .2 Lafarge Canada Inc. .3 Lake Ontario Portland Cement. .4 St.Lawrence Cement .5 St.Mary Cement. Mortar Colour Pigment: Pure synthetic, inorganic, iron oxide coloured mortar pigment. Standard of acceptance: "Extra Strong Mortar Colour" by Elementis. Colour to be selected by the Consultant from the manufacturer's complete colour range. Aggregate for Mortar: Sand to ASTM C144, graded with 100% passing No.16 (1.18 mm) sieve Admixtures: Do not use admixtures, including pigments, air-entraining agents, accelerators, retarders, waterrepellent agents, antifreeze compounds, or other admixtures, unless specified or specifically approved in writing by the Consultant. Do not use calcium chloride in mortar or grout.

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Cold-Weather Admixture: Nonchloride, noncorrosive, accelerating admixture complying with ASTM C494, Type C, and recommended by the manufacturer for use in masonry mortar of the specified composition. Add coldweather admixture (if used) at the same rate for all mortar, regardless of weather conditions, in order to ensure that mortar colour is consistent. Water-Repellent Admixture: Liquid water-repellent mortar admixture intended for use with concrete masonry units containing integral water repellent by the same manufacturer. Water: Potable.

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Mortar Mixes

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Mix mortar materials under strict supervision and in small batches for immediate use only. Discard mortar which has not been used before initial set has taken place. Do not use retempered mortars. Mix proprietary mortars in strict accordance with CSA-A179. Provide the following mixes, based on property specifications except where otherwise specified: Location/Application Type 28-day Strength Description

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Bedding lintels Masonry below grade and S in contact with earth and all loadbearing block masonry Exterior masonry veneer

17.5 MPa (2,500 psi) 8.5 MPa (1,200 psi)

3.5 MPa (500 psi)

1:1:6 proprietary, pre-mixed, pre-coloured, Portland cement/ lime mortar.

All other locations/applications

3.5 MPa (500 psi)

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Coloured mortar: Mix coloured mortar in strict accordance with the mortar colour pigment manufacturer's written instructions. Under no circumstances shall the mortar colour pigment exceed 10% of the mix.

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Grout Grout for Unit Masonry: To CSA A179. Mix grout of consistency indicated or, if not otherwise indicated, of consistency (fine or coarse) at time of placement that will completely fill spaces intended to receive grout. .1 Use fine grout in grout spaces less than 50 mm in horizontal dimension, unless otherwise indicated. .2 Use coarse grout in grout spaces 50 mm or more in least horizontal dimension, unless otherwise indicated. Minimum compressive strength at 28 days: 20 MPa Slump: 200 mm.

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Reinforcement, Anchors and Ties General: Ties and anchors conform to CSA-A370 and reinforcement shall conform to CSA-A371. Reinforcement: .1 Bar: To CSA-A371 and CSA-G30.18, Grade 400W. .2 Truss: To CSA-A371 and CSA-G30.3, truss type, flush welded, prefabricated corners and tees. Bolts and anchors: to CSA-A371 and CSA-S304. Connectors for concrete block wall back-up: Adjustable box ties flush welded to the horizontal joint reinforcement every 400 mm o.c. "Adjustable Econo-Cavity Lok II BL42 by Blok-Lok installed at 600 mm o.c. vertically. Dovetail anchors: Minimum 2.7 mm (12 ga) stainless steel dovetail anchors with 4.8 mm dia. stainless steel wire tie which projects to within 19 mm of masonry veneer face. Standard of acceptance: DT Flex-O-Lok by Blok-Lok.

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Miscellaneous Ties: Hot-dip galvanized ties, purpose made to suit each particular application and acceptable to the Consultant. Standard of acceptance: Products manufactured by Blok-Lok or Dur-O-Wal. Bolts and anchors: to CSA-A371 and CAN3-S304. Insulation retention: Polyethylene, friction-fit, insulation support devices compatible with the ties designed to press up against the cavity insulation to retain it against the back-up sheathing (hand over for installation by Section 07212 "Board Insulation"). Galvanizing (where not otherwise specified): .1 Interior Locations: Mill galvanized, minimum 136 g/m2 zinc coating weight. .2 Exterior locations: Hot-dipped galvanized to CSA-G164, minimum 600 g/m2 zinc coating weight

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Packing Insulation Loose rockwool insulation to CAN/CGSB-51.11, minimum 16 kg/m2 density.

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Flashing Flexible Masonry Flashing: SBS modified bitumen membrane, reinforced with proprietary glass scrim. .1 Thickness: 1.2 mm. .2 Standard of acceptance: Blueskin TWF by Monsey-Bakor Inc., (514) 364-1991. Flashing Adhesive: Synthetic rubber, solvent base, trowel consistency type adhesive as recommended by the flexible flashing manufacturer. Standard of acceptance: Air-Bloc 21 by Monsey-Bakor Inc. Primers, cleaners and adhesives as recommended by membrane manufacturer.

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Miscellaneous Masonry Accessories Soft joint filler and airspace compartmentalization seal: .1 Purpose-made, permanently elastic, ultra-high density polyurethane foam impregnated with polymer modified asphalt; density 450 g/m3; colour black, 10 mm thick x 64 mm wide, except where otherwise indicated. Standard of acceptance: .1 Emseal softjoint material (uncompressed) by Emseal Corp. .2 Wall-Seal impregnated precompressed expanding foam sealant tape by Illbruck/USA. .2 Soft joint filler shall accept up to 60% compression of original size and retain permanent adhesion to both substrates. .3 Provide sizes to suit application in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Weepholes/Vents: Purpose-made PVC weephole/ventilator, T-shape, for building into the wall in vertical joint between adjacent bricks. Standard of acceptance: "Goodco" brick vent by Goodco Ltd. Control joint filler: Purpose made, preformed expansion joint, 10 mm thick x width to suit masonry, closed cell neoprene to ASTM D1056, class RE41 or 2A1, compressibility > 50%. Standard of acceptance: Rapid SoftJoint/Expansion Joint by Dur-O-Wal Ltd. Mortar Dropping Control Device: High density polyethylene or nylon woven mesh type mortar dropping control device with trapezoidal "zig-zag" shaped top edge, designed to allow moisture to drain downward in cavity to the weepholes; thicknesses to suit cavity widths. Standard of acceptance: "The Mortar Net" by Mortar Net USA Ltd., distributed by J.V. Building Supply.

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Sealant and sealant accessories: Refer to Section 07900 "Joint Sealants".

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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Examination Examine conditions, with the installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting the performance of unit masonry. Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Do not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected to the satisfaction of the installer. Take field measurements to verify or supplement dimensions. Commencement of the masonry work will be construed as acceptance of the site conditions and, thereafter, the Contractor shall be fully responsible for satisfactory work as specified herein.

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Workmanship Do masonry work in accordance with CAN3-A371 except where specified otherwise. Build masonry plumb, level, and true to line, with joints staggered in alternate courses alternate vertical joints in vertical alignment. Maintain specified tolerances. Lay out coursing and bond to achieve correct coursing heights, and continuity of bond above and below openings, with minimum of cutting. Cut masonry units with motor-driven saws to provide clean, sharp, unchipped edges. Cut units as required to provide continuous pattern and to fit adjoining construction. Use full-size units without cutting, where possible. Allow units cut with water-cooled saws to dry before placing, unless wetting of units is specified. Install cut units with cut surfaces and, where possible, cut edges concealed. Cut masonry for flush-mounted electrical outlets, grilles, pipes, conduit, and other recessed or penetrating items. Leave maximum 3 mm clearance. Keep exposed faces free from stains, chips and cracks. Remove chipped, cracked, and otherwise deformed units and replace with undamaged units. Make vertical and horizontal joints 10 mm thick, except where otherwise indicated or specified. Fill all joints solidly with mortar except where specifically designated to be left open. Buttering corners of units, throwing mortar droppings into joints will not be permitted. Do not shift or tap units after mortar has taken initial set. Where adjustment must be made after the mortar has started to set, remove mortar and replace with fresh supply. Build chases and recesses to accommodate items specified in this and other Sections of the Specifications. Leave openings for equipment to be installed before completion of masonry. After installing equipment, complete masonry to match construction immediately adjacent to the opening.

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Mix units for exposed unit masonry from several pallets or cubes as they are placed to produce uniform blend of colours and textures and to avoid abrupt colour/texture changes, patches, and streaks and to produce a homogeneous blended appearance. Do not install units that are too contrasting to produce a satisfactory blend. If varying colours and textures are not blended to the Consultant's satisfaction, remove and replace the offending units at no additional cost to the Contract.

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Construction Tolerances Variation from Plumb: .1 For vertical lines and surfaces of columns, walls, and arises, do not exceed 6 mm in 3 m, nor 10 mm in 6 m, nor 12 mm in 12 m. .2 For external corners, expansion joints, control joints, and other conspicuous lines, do not exceed 1/4" in 20'-0" (6 mm in 6 m), nor 1/2" in 40'-0" (12 mm in 12 m) or more. .3 For vertical alignment of head joints, do not exceed plus or minus 6 mm in 3 m, nor 12 mm maximum. Variation from Level: .1 For bed joints and lines of exposed lintels, sills, parapets, horizontal grooves, and other conspicuous lines, do not exceed 6 mm in 6 m, nor 12 mm in 12 m or more. .2 .3 For top surface of bearing walls, do not exceed 3 mm in 3 m, nor 1.5 mm within width of a single unit.

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Variation of Linear Building Line: For position shown in plan and related portion of columns, walls, and partitions, do not exceed 12 mm in 6 m, nor 19 mm in 12 m. Variation in Cross-Sectional Dimensions: For columns and thickness of walls, from dimensions shown, do not exceed minus 6 mm nor plus 12 mm.

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Laying Masonry Walls Do not wet concrete masonry units before or during laying. Lay out walls in advance for accurate spacing of surface bond patterns with uniform joint widths and for accurate locating of openings, movement-type joints, returns, and offsets. Avoid the use of less-than-half-size units at corners, jambs, and where possible at other locations. Lay walls to comply with specified construction tolerances, with courses accurately spaced and coordinated with other construction. Provide special shapes as required, such as halves, jambs, corners, and other required special shapes. Bond Pattern for Exposed Masonry: Generally, lay exposed masonry in running bond with joints in consecutive courses offset no less than 100 mm. Do not use units with less than nominal 100-mm horizontal face dimensions at corners or jambs. Provide special courses and patterns as indicated. Stopping and Resuming Work: In each course, rack back 1/2-unit length for one-half running bond; do not tooth. Clean exposed surfaces of set masonry, and remove loose masonry units and mortar prior to laying fresh masonry. Built-in Work: As construction progresses, build-in items specified under this and other Sections of the Specifications. Fill in solidly with masonry around built-in items.

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Mortar Bedding and Jointing Lay masonry units with completely filled bed and head joints; butter ends with sufficient mortar to fill head joints and shove into place. Do not furrow bed joints or slush head joints. In concrete blockwork, use full bed of mortar for first course. Bed face shells and cross and end web fully in mortar. At masonry veneer, slope beds toward airspace to minimize mortar protrusions into airspace. As work progresses, trowel mortar fins protruding into airspace flat against airspace face of brick. In exposed masonry work, use concave joints. Allow joints to set just enough to remove excess water and, when mortar is "thumbprint" hard, tool with round jointer to provide smooth, compressed, uniformly concave joints. Strike flush all joints concealed in walls and joints in walls to receive tile, insulation, or other applied material, except that where paint or similar thin finish coating is called for, use concave joints as specified for exposed work.

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Airspace Keep airspace clean of mortar droppings and other materials during construction. Strike flush joints facing airspace. After the first course of brick/architectural block is laid, install a continuous row of mortar dropping control device in the airspace, on though-wall flashing, against the inside of the masonry veneer, with the trapezoidal "zigzag" shaped edge in top position and the high points of the "zigzag" aligned with the weepholes, as recommended by the mortar dropping control device manufacturer. Compartmentalize the airspace by installing a soft joint filler to form a continuous vertical seal at each change of direction of the building face.

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Anchorage and Tying Tie masonry veneer to backing to resist all lateral forces in accordance with OBC, Part 4 requirements. Provide lateral support and anchorage as scheduled. Hand over masonry connectors for installation by Section 05410 and coordinate to ensure correct locations. Space connectors to OBC requirements. Install additional connectors within 300 mm of openings and at intervals around perimeter of openings not exceeding 200 mm. Where board insulation is installed in the airspace, coordinate with Section 07212 to minimize cutting of insulation boards and to ensure that boards are properly retained in position by the retaining wedges on the ties. Verify that board insulation is properly installed and has been reviewed by the Consultant. Embed ties solidly in mortar to develop maximum resistance to design forces.

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Control and Expansion Joints General: Install control and expansion joints in unit masonry where indicated. Build-in related items as the masonry progresses. Do not form a continuous span through movement joints unless provisions are made to prevent in-plane restraint of wall movement.

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Control joints in brick veneer: Use specified soft-joint/expansion joint material and apply sealant in accordance with Section 07900 "Joint Sealants".

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Lintels Install steel lintels where indicated. Provide minimum bearing of 150 mm at each jamb, unless otherwise indicated.

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Flashing, Weepholes, and Vents Install flexible flashings in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and where shown on or reasonably implied by the drawings or required by good practice. Include a through-wall flashing to bridge the airspace at each floor level, as indicated. In veneered walls, carry flashings from front edge of masonry, under the veneer, then up backing not less than 200 mm. Design through-wall flashings with a profile which will divert water to the outside of the wall. Extend flashing membrane slightly beyond the exterior face of the masonry and neatly trim. Do not caulk at the outside face of the wall. Prepare masonry surfaces so they are smooth and free from projections that could puncture flashing. Place through-wall flashing on sloping bed of mortar and cover with mortar. Seal penetrations in flashing with adhesive, sealant, or tape as recommended by flashing manufacturer before covering with mortar. Install weephole/ventilators to perform as weepholes in the head joints of the first course of masonry immediately above embedded flashing. Space weep holes 800 mm o.c. Keep weepholes free of mortar droppings and other foreign materials. Install weephole/ventilators to perform as ventilators in vertical head joints at the top of each continuous airspace compartment. Space vents at 800 mm o.c., staggered in relation to weepholes above. Close off airspaces vertically and horizontally with blocking in the manner indicated. Install through-wall flashing and weep holes above horizontal blocking. Install reglets and nailers for flashing and other related construction where shown to be built into masonry.

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Field Quality Control The Owner will appoint a qualified independent testing agency to perform testing for field quality control. The cost of initial inspection and testing will be paid by the Owner. The cost of reinspection and retesting required as a result of failure to meet specified requirements on the initial inspection/test shall be paid by the Contractor. If requested, the Contractor shall remove a portion of the masonry veneer/exterior wythe (approximately 1 m2) for inspection of the cavity. Up to four (4) such inspections may be conducted. The Consultant reserves the right to require additional inspections, at no additional cost to the Contract, if the initial inspections indicate unsatisfactory workmanship. Evaluation of Quality-Control Tests: In the absence of other indications of noncompliance with requirements, masonry will be considered satisfactory if results from construction quality-control tests comply with minimum requirements indicated.

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Repairing, Pointing, and Cleaning Remove and replace masonry units that are loose, chipped, broken, stained, or otherwise damaged or if units do not match adjoining units. Install new units to match adjoining units; install in fresh mortar or grout, pointed to eliminate evidence of replacement. Pointing: During the tooling of joints, enlarge voids and holes, except weep holes, and completely fill with mortar. Point-up joints, including corners, openings, and adjacent construction, to provide a neat, uniform appearance. Prepare joints for application of sealants. In-Progress Cleaning: Allow mortar droppings on masonry surfaces to partially dry then remove by means of trowel, followed by rubbing lightly with small piece of block or brick and finally by brushing. DO NOT PERMIT MORTAR DROPPINGS ON MASONRY SURFACES TO BECOME HARD BEFORE CLEANING. CLEAN WITHIN MAXIMUM 24 HOURS OF LAYING. Final Cleaning: After mortar is thoroughly set and cured, clean exposed masonry as follows: .1 Remove large mortar particles by hand with wooden paddles and nonmetallic scrape hoes or chisels. .2 Test cleaning methods on sample wall panel; leave one-half of panel uncleaned for comparison purposes. Obtain the Consultant's approval of sample cleaning before proceeding with cleaning of masonry. .3 .4 .5 Protect adjacent non-masonry surfaces from contact with cleaner by covering them with liquid strippable masking agent, polyethylene film, or waterproof masking tape. Use only cleaning methods and materials recommended by both the masonry unit and the masonry cement manufacturers. Wet wall surfaces with water prior to application of cleaners; remove cleaners promptly by rinsing thoroughly with clear water.

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Protection: Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure unit masonry is without damage and deterioration at time of Substantial Performance.

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