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INDEX TO ARTICLES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 Contract Documents
1.2 Section Includes
1.3 Related Sections
1.4 Submittals
1.5 Quality Assurance
1.6 Qualifications
1.7 Delivery, Storage & Handling
1.8 Project Conditions

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 Products
2.2 Mortar Mixes

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 Examination
3.2 Preparation
3.3 Installation
3.4 Tolerances
3.5 Cleaning
3.6 Protection

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04 30 00

STONE MASONRY

PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
a) All work of this Section shall comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents for the
Main Building Work, with the Drawings, Schedules and with all other Contract Documents.
1.2 Sections Include
a) Stone masonry units.
b) Special shapes.
c) Mortar for unit masonry.
d) Reinforcement, anchorages, and accessories.
1.3 RELATED SECTIONS
a) Reference Standards : 01 02 10
b) Unit Masonry : 04 10 00
c) Metal Fabrication : 05 20 00
d) Rough Carpentry : 06 10 00
e) Membrane and Roofing : 07 10 00
f) Joint Sealants : 07 30 00
1.4 SUBMITTALS
1.4.1 Submit under provisions of Section 01 01 10.
1.4.2 Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
a) Test Reports: Submit test reports from an independent testing agency indicating
compliance with referenced standards.
b) Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
c) Installation methods.
1.4.3 Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of representative
colors selections representing manufacturer's full range of representative colors and textures.
1.4.4 Verification Samples: For each product specified, two full size samples representing actual
product, colors and textures.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.5.1 Perform Work in accordance with applicable requirements of governing authorities and codes.
Comply with applicable requirements for installation of masonry work per ACI 530 and ACI
530.1.
1.5.2 Single Source Responsibility for Masonry Units: Obtain all exposed masonry units of uniform
texture and color, or a uniform blend within ranges accepted from a single manufacturer.
1.5.3 Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of product and application workmanship.
a) Install in area and of size designated by Architect.
i) Construct mockup to illustrate backup wall, exterior sheathing, air barrier, cavity
wall, connectors, weep holes, cavity vents, and through wall flashing.

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 ii) Construct mockup panel 1200mm by 1200mm to illustrate stone masonry units,
coursing, anchorage, mortar joints and color, pattern of finished wall and control
joints.
iii) Cleaning materials to be used on final masonry work shall be used on the Mock-
up to verify compatibility with masonry units.
b) Do not proceed with work until finish color, texture, pattern, joint sizes, and installation
workmanship are approved by Architect.
c) Correct mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.
d) Mock-up may be incorporated into final construction upon Architect’s approval.
1.5.4 Reference Documents
Refer to Section 01 42 19 Reference Standards to comply with the requirements of the
referenced Standards.
1.6 QUALIFICATIONS
1.6.1 Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in installing products of this Section with
minimum 10 years documented experience.
1.6.2 Design anchors under direct supervision of Professional Engineer experienced in design of
this Work and licensed at the location of the work.
1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
1.7.1 Deliver mortar materials in original unbroken, undamaged packages with manufacturers
labels intact and visible. Store off the ground and undercover until used on the work.
1.7.2 Store or pile sand on a plank platform and protect from dirt and rubbish. Store mortar materials
and sand in such a manner as to prevent deterioration or contamination by foreign materials.
1.7.3 Deliver masonry units to the site banded on pallets with protective pallet covers. Prevent
damage to units.
1.7.4 Lift skids with proper and sufficiently long slings or forks with protection to prevent damage to
units. Protect edges and corners.
1.7.5 Store masonry units in a manner designed to prevent damage and staining of units Single
stack pallets on level ground with waterproof covering to protect from inclement weather.
1.7.6 Do not use calcium-chloride or de-icing salts to remove ice from masonry surfaces.
1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS
1.8.1 Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits
recommended by manufacturer for optimum results.
a) Maintain materials and surrounding air to minimum 10 degrees C prior to, during, and
48 hours after completion of masonry work.
b) Hot Weather Protection: Protect masonry from direct exposure to wind and sun when
erected in ambient air temperature of 37 degrees C in shade with relative humidity
less than 50 percent.
1.8.2 Coordination: Coordinate with other Work that is integrated with or built-in masonry.
Coordinate masonry flashing with flashing specified elsewhere to insure a complete,
watertight flashing system to shed water to building exterior.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 PRODUCTS
2.1.1 Stone Masonry Veneer Units
a. Solid units with physical dimensions and characteristics complying with ASTM C 55
and the physical properties of ASTM C 568, Class II.

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 b. Wall assembly capable of complying with ASTM E 514, Class E.
c. Special shapes and sizes, including 45 degree angle stone and stone surround
shapes, as indicated on the drawings for the pattern specified.
d. Color: Minimum of three variegated color blending as selected from manufacturers
standard selections.
e. Size: 102 mm in width nominal with face dimensions selected from a minimum of 15
face sizes to match ashlar pattern as indicated on Drawings or established in the
approved mockup.
2.1.2 Anchors: Provide anchors to suit design requirements for material and installation
requirements.
a) Wall Ties: Formed steel wire, hot dip galvanized to ASTM A 153, B2 finish:
b) Anchors and Supports:
i) Stainless steel, ASTM A 666, Type 304.
ii) Steel, ASTM A 36, galvanized after fabrication to ASTM A 153, B2 finish.
2.1.3 Mortar Materials:
a) Portland Cement: to ASTM C150, Type I.
i) Gray.
ii) White.
iii) Color as selected.
b) Hydrated Lime: to ASTM C 207:
c) Mortar Aggregate: to ASTM C 144, standard masonry type; clean, dry, protected
against dampness, freezing, and foreign matter.
d) Premix Mortar: ASTM C 387:
i) Gray.
ii) White.
iii) Color as selected.
e) Premix Colored Mortar: ASTM C 387:
a. Color as selected.
f) Water: Potable, clean and free of deleterious amounts of acids, alkalis or organic
materials.
g). Mortar Color: Mineral oxide pigment color as selected.
h) Integral Water Repellent: shall be factory blended granular or liquid type as approved
by the Architect.
2.2 MORTAR MIX
2.2.1 Proportion mortar for masonry in accordance with ASTM C270:
2.2.2 Mix mortar in accordance with ASTM C270 and in quantities require for immediate use.
a) Add color and water repellents in accordance with the manufacturers printed
instructions.
b) Re-temper mortar only within two hours of mixing
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
3.1.1 Verify field conditions are acceptable and ready to receive work.

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 3.1.2 Verify that built-in items are in proper location and ready for roughing into masonry work.
3.2 PREPARATION
3.2.1 Protect adjacent work areas and finish surfaces from damage during product installation.
3.2.2 Provide for temporary bracing as required during construction.
3.3 INSTALLATION
3.3.1 General: Install in accordance with ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402 and the manufacturer's
instructions.
3.3.2 Coursings: Install masonry construction anchored solidly to backing, properly aligned, plumb,
and true in required layout, making straight, level courses, unless otherwise indicated.
a) Place varying size of stones to provide a random Ashlar pattern as approved.
b) Maintain mortar joint thickness of 3/8 inch (10 mm) to 3/4 inch (19 mm) either
horizontally or vertically.
c) Tool joints as follows:
i) Flush.
ii) Concave.
iii) Recessed.
3.3.3 Placing and Bonding: Lay masonry in full bed of mortar with full head joints, properly jointed
with other work. Buttering corners of joints, deep or excessive furrowing of mortar joints is not
permitted.
a) Back-bevel bed joints to remove excess mortar droppings in cavity as work
progresses.
b) Fully bond intersections and external corners.
c) Isolate masonry partitions from vertical structural framing members with a control joint
as indicated.
d) Provide for expansion and control joints as indicated on the Drawings.
e) Do not adjust masonry units after placing. Where resetting of masonry is required,
remove, clean units and reset in new mortar.
f) Leave joints under shelf angles and elsewhere as indicated or required open to
receive sealant.
3.3.4 Anchors: Provide anchors to suit design requirements indicated or required.
a) Masonry backing: Wire anchors or adjustable anchors. Minimum spacing 450 mm
horizontally and 800 mm vertically.
b) Steel stud backing: Adjustable anchors attached with corrosion-resistant screws
having a minimum nominal shank diameter of 4.8 mm. Minimum spacing 450 mm
horizontally and 800 mm vertically.
c) Wood stud backing: Corrugated sheet metal anchors, wire anchors or adjustable
anchors. Attach to backing with a corrosion-resistant 8d common nail, or a fastener
with equivalent or greater pullout strength. Minimum spacing 450 mm horizontally and
800 mm vertically.
d) Increase quantity of wall ties around perimeter of openings, at wall terminations and
corners, and along parapet walls, placed within 203 mm of openings and edges of
masonry.
3.3.5 Build-in items furnished by other trades, and leave accurate openings necessary for
subsequent installation of other Work to maintain required strength and appearance of
masonry construction.

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 a) Fill solidly with mortar around conduit and sleeves passing through masonry Work.
b) Build-in loose steel angle lintels, providing bearing indicated in full mortar bed.
3.3.6 Prevent grout, mortar, and soil from staining face of masonry. Remove grout and mortar from
these surfaces immediately.
3.3.7 Protect base of masonry walls from rain splashed mud and mortar splatters.
3.3.8 Install weep holes in veneer masonry at maximum 610 mm on center horizontally above
through-wall flashing, above shelf angles, lintels, bottom of walls, and elsewhere as indicated
on Drawings.
3.3.9 Do not permit mortar to drop or accumulate into cavity air space or to plug weeps.
3.3.10 Install cavity vents a maximum 610 mm on center horizontally at top of each cavity space,
below shelf angles and elsewhere as indicated on the Drawings.
3.3.11 Install through-wall flashing over exterior windows, relieving angles, doors, tops of walls, at
the inside base of cavity walls, and under sills. Extend ends of sill flashing beyond jamb line
and turn up into wall to create an end dam to divert moisture toward the wall face. Extend
flashing over veneer, turn up minimum 200 mm and bed into mortar joint of masonry, or seal
to sheathing.
3.4 TOLERANCES
3.4.1 Maximum Variation of Joint Thickness: Plus minus 3 mm.
3.4.2 Maximum Offset From Adjacent Unit: 3 mm.
3.5 CLEANING
3.5.1 Keep walls clean daily during installation using brushes or rags. Do not allow excess mortar
lumps or smears to harden on the finished surfaces.
3.5.2 After mortar is thoroughly set and cured, clean masonry as per methods recommended by
NCMA and as follows:
a) Test cleaning methods on sample wall panel; leave 1/2 panel uncleaned for
comparison purposed. Obtain Architect's approval of sample cleaning before
proceeding with cleaning of masonry.
b) Remove large mortar particles by hand with wooden paddles and non-metallic
scrapers or chisels
c) Clean stone masonry to comply with masonry manufacturer's directions.
3.5.3 Replace defective mortar as required to match adjacent work.
3.6 PROTECTION
3.6.1 Remove temporary coverings and protection of adjacent work areas. Repair or replace
damaged installed products.
3.6.2 Protect installed products until completion of project.
3.6.3 Protect stone from contact with mortar, soil, and other materials capable of staining or
discoloring the finished product.
3.6.4 Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Completion.
3.6.5 Remove construction debris from project site and legally dispose of debris.

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