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PART 1

GENERAL

1.01

SUMMARY:
A.

B.

1.02

Work Includes:
1.

[BS01] Solid clay brick : 190mm x 90mm x 45mm, 180mm x 80mm x 40mm.

2.

[BS02] Hollow clay brick : 180mm x 80mm x 80mm.

3.

[BS03] Solid Concrete brick : 185mm x 90mm x 40mm

4.

[BS04] Hollow Concrete block : 390mm x 190mm x 190mm, 390mm x 140mm

x 190mm

5.

[BS05] Solid Concrete block : 390mm x 140mm x 190mm

6.

Miscellaneous masonry accessories and masonry cleaners.

7.

Engineering design of steel-braced masonry assembly.

Related Work:
1.

Specification for Structural Steelwork by Structural Engineer for steel posts,

lintels, and beams bracing concrete masonry units.

2.

Division 07, Flashing and Sheet Metal, Joint Sealants, Damp Proofing and
Waterproofing

REFERENCES:
A.

Vietnamese Code TCVN for Brick masonry:

1.

TCVN 1451:1998: Hollow brick masonry- Specification.

2.

TCXD 90-1982: Hollow brick masonry.

3.

TCVN 2682 : 1992: Cement Portland

4.

TCVN 6260-1997 Cement Portland

5.

TCVN 1770 : 1986: Sand for Construction Technical Requirements.

6.

TCVN 4506 : 1987: Water for Concrete and Mortar Technical Requirements.

7.

TCVN 2737 1995: Imposed Loads

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B.

C.
1.03

1.

BS3921 : 1985 (1995) - Specification for Clay Bricks

2.

BS5628 : Part 3 : 1985 - Masonry Materials and Components, Design and

Workmanship.

3.

BS8000 : Part 3 : 1989 - Code of Practice for Masonry

4.

BS12 : 1991 - Specification for Portland Cement.

2003 International Building Code (IBC): Chapter 21 Masonry

SUBMITTALS
A.

B.
1.04

British Standards:

Submit the following in accordance with Construction Managers Procedures Manual:

1.

Product Data: Submit product data for each different masonry unit, accessory,
and other manufactured product indicated.

2.

Shop drawings: Layout drawings at 1:50 scale. Drawings to indicate the

locations of panels, wall thickness, control joints, reinforcing and required
chases/or openings for MEP NSC. Provide details at 1:5 scale of all
reinforcement, archorages, control joints, lintels and head restraints. Prepare
shop drawings under the supervision of, and endorsed by a qualified registered
Professional Engineer who is acceptable to the Architect.

3.

Asbestos-free and lead-free certification for all masonry materials and

accessories.

4.

Masonry unit samples, for initial selection purposes, in small-scale form

showing full extent of colors and textures available for each different exposed
masonry unit required to be retained on site as the sample control specimens.

5.

Material certificates for the following, signed by manufacturer and Contractor

certifying that each material complies with requirements.
a)

Each different cement product required for mortar and grout, including
name of manufacturer, brand, type, and weight slips at time of delivery.

b)

Each material and grade indicated for reinforcing bars.

c)

Each type and size of joint reinforcement.

d)

Each type and size of anchors, ties, and metal accessories.

Structural Calculations: Submit complete structural analysis substantiating design.

QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.

Single-Source Responsibility for Mortar and Grout Materials:

Obtain mortar
ingredients of uniform quality, including color for masonry, from one manufacturer for
each cementitious component and from one source and producer for each aggregate.

B.

All masonry units shall be sound, free of cracks or other defects that may interfere
with the proper placing of the unit or impair the strength of construction.

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C.

Where units are to be used in exposed wall construction, the exposed masonry faces
shall not show chips or cracks, or imperfections when viewed from a distance of not
less than 3.0 m under diffused lighting.

D.

Use of damaged items is prohibited except by specific authorization of the Architect

E.

Testing Agency Qualifications: A qualified agency according to the TCVN for testing
indicated.

F.

Testing: Contractor shall engage a qualified independent testing agency to perform

testing indicated below. Preconstruction testing, and retesting of materials that fail to
meet specified requirements shall be done at Contractor's expense.

G.

1.05

1.06

Testing Frequency: Tests and evaluations listed in this article will be

performed prior to installation of materials and may be performed during
construction upon instruction by the Architect for each 450 m2 of wall area.

2.

1% of all brick consignments shall be tested for compliance with brick strength
properties. The method of testing shall be in accordance with TCVN 6355:1998.

Pre-installation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to comply with

requirements in Division 1 Section "Project Management and Coordination."

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A.

Deliver masonry materials to project in undamaged condition.

B.

Unload and handle masonry units with care to minimize soiling, chipping and
breakage. Do not tip masonry units from the carrier. Handle loads with wrapping and
banding in place unless it is impractical to do so. Use mechanical handing equipment
wherever possible.

C.

Do not stack units directly on sulphate bearing clinker and ashes or directly on the
ground. Store bricks in stable stacks on a prepared hardstanding area. Protect the
stacks from rain, and from soiling ground and passing traffic. Protect the bottom of the
stack from becoming wet from ground moisture.

D.

Stack unwrapped masonry units so as to allow free circulation of air. In addition,

follow the Manufacturers recommendations for handling and storage

E.

Store metal and plastics components, e.g. wall ties, straps etc., under cover and
protect from damage and distortion

F.

Store bagged cementitious materials in a dry, weatherproof, enclosed shed or

building with a dry floor. If the floor is concrete, store on a raised timber platform

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A.
B
1.07

1.

All products to be fit for purpose if in doubt seek Architects clarification / approval
Imposed loads and requirements: Refer to Engineers Specification.

PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.

Protection of Masonry: During erection, cover tops of walls, projections, and sills with
waterproof sheeting at end of each day's work. Cover partially completed masonry
when construction is not in progress. Extend cover a minimum of 600 mm down both
sides and hold cover securely in place.

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B.

Do not apply uniform floor or roof loads for at least 12 hours and concentrated loads
for at least 3 days after building masonry walls or columns.

C.

Stain Prevention: Prevent grout, mortar, and soil from staining the face of masonry to
be left exposed or painted. Remove immediately any grout, mortar, and soil that
comes in contact with such masonry.

D.

1.

Protect base of walls from rain-splashed mud and mortar splatter by means of
coverings spread on ground and over wall surface.

2.

Protect sills, ledges, and projections from mortar droppings.

3.

Protect surfaces of windows and door frames, as well as similar products with
painted and integral finishes, from mortar droppings.

Hot-Weather Construction: Protect masonry construction from direct exposure to

wind and sun when erected in ambient temperature of 32o C or greater in the shade,
with a relative humidity less than 50%.
1.

Do not spread mortar beds more than 1.2 m ahead of masonry. Set masonry
units within one minute of spreading mortar. Dampen, but do not saturate
masonry units immediately before installation.

2.

Mortar can be re-tempered with cool water only once to maintain consistency.

3.

Protection: When the mean daily temperature exceeds 38o C or exceeds 32o
C with a wind velocity greater than 1 mph, fog spray all newly constructed
masonry until damp, at least three times a day until the masonry is three days
old.

PART 2

PRODUCTS or similar and approved

2.01

SOLID CLAY BRICK MASONRY UNITS [BS01]

A.

Standard Shapes as follows:

1.

Class: A1 to TCCS.

2.

Grade: 100 to Testing Method TCVN 1451:1998 & TCXD 90-1982.

3.

Unit Compressive Strength: Provide units with minimum average net area
compressive strength 10,5 MPa, unless otherwise indicated on Drawings:

4.

Size:
Provide manufacturers standard solid units with nominal face
dimensions of 45 mm high x 190 mm long x 90 mm width and 40 mm high x
180mm long x 80mm wide.

5.

Weight: TBC.

6.

Minimum flexural strength: 4,2 MPa(s)

7.

Unit Dimensional Tolerance: plus or minus 2 mm.

8.

Maximum Water absorption: 12 %.

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B.

Provide special shapes where indicated and as follows:

1.

For lintels, corners, jambs, sash, control joints, headers, bonding, and other
special conditions.

2.

Square-edge units for outside corners, except where indicated.

C.

Exposed Faces: Standard aggregate, smooth finish.

D.

Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers

offering products that may be incorporated in the work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
1.

THACH BAN
Long Bien, Hanoi.
Tel: (04) 367 56682.
Fax: (04) 387 50551
Website: www.thachban.com.vn

2.02

HOLLOW CLAY BRICK (4 HOLES) MASONRY UNITS [BS02]

A.

B.

Standard Shapes as follows:

1.

Class: A1 to TCCS.

2.

Grade: 100 to Testing Method TCVN 1451:1998 & TCXD 90-1982.

3.

Unit Compressive Strength: Provide units with minimum average net area
compressive strength 10,5 MPa, unless otherwise indicated on Drawings:

4.

Size:
Provide manufacturers standard hollow units with nominal face
dimensions of 80 mm high x 180 mm long x 80 mm width.

5.

Weight: 1.2.kg/unit (80mm).

6.

Minimum flexural strength: 4,2 MPa(s)

7.

Unit Dimensional Tolerance: plus or minus 2 mm.

8.

Maximum Water absorption: 12 %.

Provide special shapes where indicated and as follows:

1.

For lintels, corners, jambs, sash, control joints, headers, bonding, and other
special conditions.

2.

Square-edge units for outside corners, except where indicated.

C.

Exposed Faces: Standard aggregate, smooth finish.

D.

Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers

offering products that may be incorporated in the work include, but are not limited to,
the following:

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1.

THACH BAN
Long Bien, Hanoi.
Tel: (04) 367 56682.
Fax: (04) 387 50551
Website: www.thachban.com.vn

2.03

CONCRETE SOLID BRICK MASONRY UNITS [BS03]

A.

B.

Standard Shapes as follows:

1.

Class: A1 to TCCS.

2.

Grade: 100 to Testing Method TCVN 1451:1998 & TCXD 90-1982.

3.

Unit Compressive Strength: Provide units with minimum average net area
compressive strength 10,5 MPa, as recommended by manufacturer:

4.

Size:
Provide manufacturers standard solid units with nominal face
dimensions of 40 mm high x 185 mm long x 90 mm width.

5.

Weight: TBC

6.

Minimum flexural strength: 4,2 MPa(s)

7.

Unit Dimensional Tolerance: plus or minus 2 mm.

8.

Maximum Water absorption: 12 %.

Provide special shapes where indicated and as follows:

1.

For lintels, corners, jambs, sash, control joints, headers, bonding, and other
special conditions.

2.

Square-edge units for outside corners, except where indicated.

C.

Exposed Faces: Standard aggregate, smooth finish.

D.

Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers

offering products that may be incorporated in the work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
1.

THACH BAN
Long Bien, Hanoi.
Tel: (04) 367 56682.
Fax: (04) 387 50551
Website: www.thachban.com.vn

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2.04

CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCK (2 HOLES) MASONRY UNITS [BS04]

A.

B.

Standard Shapes as follows:

1.

Class: A1 to TCCS.

2.

Grade: 100 to Testing Method TCVN 1451:1998 & TCXD 90-1982.

3.

Unit Compressive Strength: Provide units with minimum average net area
compressive strength 10,5 MPa, or as recommended by manufacturer:

4.

Size:
Provide manufacturers standard solid units with nominal face
dimensions of 190 mm high x 390 mm long x 1900 mm width; 190 mm high x
390 mm long x 140 mm width

5.

Weight: TBC

6.

Minimum flexural strength: 4,2 MPa(s)

7.

Unit Dimensional Tolerance: plus or minus 2 mm.

8.

Maximum Water absorption: 12 %.

Provide special shapes where indicated and as follows:

1.

For lintels, corners, jambs, sash, control joints, headers, bonding, and other
special conditions.

2.

Square-edge units for outside corners, except where indicated.

C.

Exposed Faces: Standard aggregate, textured finish.

D.

Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers

offering products that may be incorporated in the work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
1.

THACH BAN
Long Bien, Hanoi.
Tel: (04) 367 56682.
Fax: (04) 387 50551
Website: www.thachban.com.vn

2.05

CONCRETE SOLID BLOCK MASONRY UNITS [BS05]

A.

Standard Shapes as follows:

1.

Class: A1 to TCCS.

2.

Grade: 100 to Testing Method TCVN 1451:1998 & TCXD 90-1982.

3.

Unit Compressive Strength: Provide units with minimum average net area
compressive strength 10,5 MPa, or as advised by manufacturer:

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B.

4.

Size:
Provide manufacturers standard solid units with nominal face
dimensions of 140 mm high x 390 mm long x 190 mm width.

5.

Weight: TBC

6.

Minimum flexural strength: 4,2 MPa(s)

7.

Unit Dimensional Tolerance: plus or minus 2 mm.

8.

Maximum Water absorption: 12 %.

Provide special shapes where indicated and as follows:

1.

For lintels, corners, jambs, sash, control joints, headers, bonding, and other
special conditions.

2.

Square-edge units for outside corners, except where indicated.

C.

Exposed Faces: Standard aggregate, textured finish.

D.

Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers

offering products that may be incorporated in the work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
1.

THACH BAN
Long Bien, Hanoi.
Tel: (04) 367 56682.
Fax: (04) 387 50551
Website: www.thachban.com.vn

2.06

MISCELLANEOUS MASONRY ACCESSORIES

A.

2.07

Allow for joint reinforcements, masonry ties (with sleeves as necessary) to walls, rc
columns, rc slabs as noted in the drawings and all relevant Codes and Standards if
in doubt consult the Architect for clarification and approval.

MORTAR AND GROUT

A.

Mortar and Grout Materials:

1.

Cement: TCVN 6260-1997 or ASTM C150, Type I or Type II Portland cement,

low alkali. ASTM C91, Type S masonry cement maybe be used together with
ASTM C150 Portland cement as specified herein.

2.

Lime: ASTM C2-7, hydrated, Type S

3.

Conform to TCVN 1770: 1986, ASTM C144 and BS1200. From local natural
sources, non-standing, decanted and clean. All sand shall be washed and be
free of all foreign matters, Sand grade shall comply with Type A of
BS1199:1976. Available Manufacturers:
Subject to compliance with
requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated in the
work include, but are not limited to, the following:

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Bien Hoa Building material Production and Construction Company,

Sand Exploiting Enterprise, K4/79C,
National Road 1,
Buu Hoa Ward, Bien Hoa City,
Dong Nai Province.
Tel: (84-61).859250-85047,
E-mail: bbcc@hcm.vnn.vn.

B.

C.

4.

Grout Aggregate: ASTM C33 or ASTM C404, clean and graded concrete
aggregates proportioned by volume as follows: 3 parts fine and graded
concrete aggregate to 2 parts of graded 3mm maximum size coarse aggregate.

5.

Water: Conform to TCVN 4506: 1987. Fresh, clean, potable, and free from
such amounts of mineral and organic substances as would adversely affect the
hardening of cement mortar.

6.

Calcium chloride and admixtures containing it, should not be added to mortars
or grouts.

Mortar Type and Mixing Requirements:

1.

Mortar for grouted unit masonry shall be Type S mortar in accordance with the
International Building Code Chapter 21, ACI 530.1, and ASTM C270, with
minimum compressive strength at 28 days of 10.4 MPa (1,500 psi). A minimum
of 56.8 Kg of Portland cement (ASTM C150) shall be provided per cubic meter
of mortar when using ASTM C91 masonry cement.

2.

The use of an admixture for the purpose of reducing water content in mortar
will be permitted, provided the strength of the mortar is not reduced.

3.

Mortar shall be job mixed and, in lieu of specific requirements specified herein,
shall conform with ASTM C270, including measurement, mixing, proportioning,
and water retention.

4.

Accurately measure mortar ingredients and mix a minimum of three minutes

after water has been added, in a mechanical batch mixer, using sufficient water
to produce a workable and plastic consistency. Hand mixing will be permitted
for small quantities only.

5.

Use mortar within 2-1/2 hours after mixing when air temperature is 26.6o C or
higher and within 3-1/2 hours when air temperature is below 26.6o C. Discard
any mortar that has been mixed longer or that has begun to set. If necessary,
mortar may be termpered within this time limit, by replacing water lost due to
evaporation and by thorough remixing.

Grout:
1.

Grout shall be Coarse Grout as defined by ASTM C476, with a minimum

compressive strength at 28 days of 13.8 MPa (2,000 psi), and shall be
proportioned by volume in accordance with ACI 530.1.

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2.

Grout mix shall be designed in accordance with ASTM C94 for manufacturer
designed mixes and for handling by an approved grout pump. Slump shall be
250mm.

3.

The use of an admixture for the purpose of reducing water content in grout will
be permitted, provided the strength of the grout is not reduced. Admixture shall
be added to the mix as recommended by the manufacturer for the purpose
intended.

ANCHORAGE, DOWELS AND FIXINGS.

1.

Galvanised steel to BS729 (1986)

2.

Required standards :
(a) Strips - conform to BS 1449:Part 2
(b) Reinforcement bars - conform to BS 1554 and BS 3111:Part 2.
(c) Wires - conform to BS 1554 and BS3111:Part 2.

PART 3

EXECUTION

3.01

EXAMINATION

3.02

3.03

A.

Examine conditions for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and
other specific conditions, and other conditions affecting performance of masonry units.

B.

Examine rough-in and built-in construction to verify actual locations of piping

connections prior to installation.

C.

Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

PREPARATION
A.

Verify items provided by other sections of work are properly sized and located.

B.

Set out the starting course anticipating the positions of openings, etc. in the work or
above to avoid unnecessary cutting and adjustment of masonry units leading to
incorrect or uneven bonding. Establish lines, levels, and coursing. Protect from
disturbance.

C.

Provider temporary bracing for walls, lintels, and all other masonry work during
erection. Maintain in place until roof and other structural elements are complete and
provide permanent bracing.

D.

Coordinate and install required flashing, water proofing, fixings, sealant, backing
material and joint fillers in proper sequence to ensure weatherproof construction of
external masonry walls.

E.

Verify requirement for service penetrations prior to the installation work.

COURSING
A.

Place masonry to true lines and levels or as indicated.

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B.

Maintain masonry courses to uniform width. Make vertical and horizontal joints equal
and of uniform thickness.

C.

Lay masonry units in running bond unless otherwise noted. Rake joints on masonry to
provide key to receive external render and cement plaster finish. Tool all joints
concave. Use tool with large enough radius so that joint is not raked free of mortar.

CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCES
A.

3.05

3.06

Construct masonry within the following tolerances:

1.

Alignment of Pilasters: Maximum 5 mm from true line.

2.

Variation from plane of Wall : 5 mm in 3 meters, 9 mm in 6 meters, 12 mm

maximum.

3.

Variation form Plumb: 6 mm per story non-cumulative.

4.

Variation from Level Coursing : 3 mm in 900 mm , 6 mm in 6 metres, 12.5

maximum.

5.

Variation of Joint Thickness: 3 mm in 900 mm.

PLACING MORTAR AND UNITS

A.

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 slush head joints.
Remove excess mortar.

B.

Reinforce all openings within brick masonry walls along head, jamb and sill. Refer to
Consulting Structural Engineers Documents for requirements.

C.

Fully bond intersections, and external and internal corners. The tooth of walls around
doors openings is not permitted.

D.

Do not shift or tap masonry units after mortar has taken initial set. Where adjustment
must be made, remove mortar and replace.

E.

Perform jobsite cutting with proper tools to provide straight un-chipped edges. Take
care to prevent the breakage of brick masonry unit corners or edges.

F.

Where required, match finished masonry work to adjacent surfaces.

G.

Construct walls bottom of roof or floor deck leaving a minimum 15 mm gap for
deflection, fill the void with fire-stopping. Restrain top of wall to underside of structural
slab with 30 mm galvanized steel angles of 300 mm in length at 1200 mm centers, or
way on alternative method as required by Contractor design.

REINFORCEMENT AND ANCHORAGES INSTALLATION

A.

Install wall ties and horizontal joint reinforcement as required by the Contractors
design and also to relevant Codes and Standards. Lap joint reinforcement ends a
minimum of 150 mm. Do not extend joint reinforcement through control or expansion
joints.

B.

Brickwork reinforcement shall be expanded galvanized metal lathing of width to suit

the brickwork width and shall be installed, at 450 cts vertically, and to the full length of
the brickwork course.

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C.

Verify that anchorages embedded in masonry are properly placed.

D.

Bonding to concrete walls/columns shall be effected by means of proprietary GMS

fixing lugs at 450 mm max vertical centres and projecting into the masonry not less
than 300 mm.

E.

Tops of all masonry walls in excess of 3.0 m high shall be bonded to the slab soffit at
600 mm horizontal centres, similar to the above clause, with allowance for slab
deflection incorporated, or equivalent method of restraint.

F.

All fixed joints between brickwork and concrete are to be covered by galvanized
expanded steel mesh, the mesh extending a minimum of 75mm past each size of the
joint.

G.

All brickwork walls are to be restrained by methods to the approval of the Architect
and Consulting Engineer seek confirmation before proceeding with construction.

BUILT-IN WORK, HOLES AND CHASES

A.

As work progresses, build in metal and timber door frames, fabricated metal frames,
window frames, anchor bolts, diaphragm anchors, embedded plates, and other items
included in the work supplied by other Sections.

B.

Install items plumb and level.

C.

Bed anchors of metal door frames in mortar joints. Fill frame voids solid with grout.

D.

Do not build in organic materials subject to deterioration.

E.

Co-ordinate works of sub-contractors and all other trades, and, so far as practicable,
incorporate their requirements in masonry as the work proceeds. Form required
chases, openings, recesses, reveals, toothings etc., during building and do all fair and
rough cutting for other trades. Cut and pin in ends of brackets, wall tiles, lintels, etc.
and make good around.

F.

Cut chases to dimensions as necessary with an abrasive cutting wheel. All chased
masonry shall be covered with expanded metal lathing where the chase depth
exceeds 20 mm deep, the lathing to extend a minimum of 75mm past each side of the
chase.
Make good all cutting, reveals recesses etc. after other trades have incorporated their
pipes conduits etc. by building in and pointing with cement mortar.
Stretcher bond pattern must be maintained in all areas of holes & chases to ensure
that the structural continuity of wall maintained.

3.08

LINTELS
A.

Install lintels where indicated and to all door, window, louvre, grilles and riser
openings. Allow for a minimum of 150mm support in structure/wall either side of
opening.

B.

Provide masonry lintels where shown and wherever openings of more than 150 mm
for block size units are shown without supporting lintels. Provide precast or formedin-place masonry lintels. Cure precast lintels before handling and installation.
Temporarily support formed-in-place lintels.

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3.09

REPAIRING, POINTING, AND CLEANING

A.

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 and in fresh mortar or grout, pointed to eliminate evidence of
replacement.

B.

Where openings are made in existing walls once the opening is framed make good
the surrounding walls to match with the existing adjacent walls so that the appearance
is similar and identical in size, finish and appearance. Ensure adequate structural
support of the opening is maintained at all times and after completion of the work if
in doubt request advice from the Structural Engineers.

C.

Where openings in existing walls are to be filled in, make good the work to match with
the existing adjacent walls so that the appearance is similar and identical in size,
finish and appearance.

D.

Existing walls exposed during partial demolition must be weatherproofed temporarily,

as necessary, for the full duration or until such time that the construction of the new
structure provides adequate and complete protection.

E.

Existing walls exposed under temporary construction must be made good to be

weatherproofed and if visible, must be adequately finished in such a way as to match
the appearance and treatment of the adjoining existing walls Contractor must seek
Architects approval prior to carrying out this work.

F.

Cut and ensure fits for bearing plates, chases, pipes, conduit, sleeves, and grounds.
Coordinate as required with other Sections work to provide correct size, shape, and
location.

G.

Obtain approval from the Architect prior to cutting or fitting any area not indicated or
where appearance or strength of masonry work may be impaired.

H.

Pointing: During the tooling of joints, enlarge any voids or holes, except weep holes,
and completely fill with mortar. Point-up all joints including corners, openings, and
adjacent construction to provide a neat, uniform appearance, prepared for application
of sealants.

I.

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.

Protect adjacent stone and non-masonry surfaces from contact with cleaner by
covering them with liquid strippable masking agent, polyethylene film, or
waterproof masking tape.

3.

Wet wall surfaces with water prior to application of cleaners; remove cleaners
promptly by rinsing thoroughly with clear water.

4.

Leave the work area and surrounding surfaces clean and free of mortar, spots,
droppings and broken masonry. Remove defective or broken work and install
new work.

5.

Clean soiled surfaces with a non-acidic solution which will not harm masonry or
adjacent materials. Consult masonry manufacturer for acceptable cleaners

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3.10

PROTECTION
A.

Maintain protective boards at exposed external corners which may be damaged by

construction activities.

B.

Provide protection without damaging completed work.

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