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SECTION 04221
GLAZED CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS
NOTE ** Spectra-Glaze(R) II glazed concrete masonry units.
NOTE **
NOTE ** This section is for products manufactured by
producers licensed by The Burns & Russell Company
and Spectra Technologies Group. For national
customer service and information, write or call:
NOTE ** P.O. Box 6063
NOTE ** Baltimore MD 21231
NOTE ** Tel: (410) 837-0720
NOTE ** Fax: (410) 837-9498
NOTE ** Cable: BURUSS
NOTE ** Telex: 87791
NOTE ** The manufacturers licensed by The Burns & Russell
Company and Spectra Group operate seven
strategically located plants in the USA and Canada
and offer a complete line of pre-faced concrete
masonry units with matching trim accessories and
special shapes.
NOTE ** SECTION 04221 - GLAZED CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS,
Copyright 1998, The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
NOTE ** This section is intended to be used in conjunction
with other sections, as referenced in RELATED
SECTIONS Article of PART 1 of this section, to
specify items not supplied by the manufacturer of
this section, such as mortars, grouts, reinforcing,
weeps, and vents; coordinate this section with
RELATED SECTIONS applicable to project.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
NOTE ** Delete items below not required for project.
A. Pre-faced concrete masonry units in standard sizes.
B. Pre-faced concrete masonry trim units.
C. Pre-faced concrete masonry units in special shapes.
D. Decorative textured and surface designs and/or signage.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this
project; add others as required.
A. A. Section 04065 - Mortar and Masonry Grout.
B. Section 04080 - Masonry Reinforcement Systems.
C. Section 04810 - Unit Masonry Assemblies.
D. Section 04811 - Single-Wythe Unit Masonry.
E. Section 04820 - Reinforced Unit Masonry Assemblies.
1.3 REFERENCES
NOTE ** Delete references from the list below that are not
actually required by the text of the edited
section.
A. A. ASTM C 90 - Standard Specification for Load-Bearing
Concrete Masonry Units.
B. ASTM C 744 - Standard Specification for Prefaced Concrete
and Calcium Silicate Masonry Units.
C. ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning
Characteristics of Building Materials.
D. Federal Specification SS-C-621 - Concrete Masonry Units,
Hollow (And Solid, Prefaced and Unglazed).
E. MEA 171-90-M - Department of Buildings, City of New York.
F. Publication No. 229, Public Health Services for Grade A
Pasteurized Milk Ordinance.
G. CAN3-A165.3-M85 - Prefaced Concrete Masonry Units;
National Standards of Canada.
1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Glazed Coating: Meet requirements of ASTM C 744 as
follows:
1. Crazing resistance: No indication of crazing,
cracking, or spalling of finish.
2. Chemical resistance: No change in finish after
contact with the following chemicals for indicated
time periods:
a. Acetic acid, 5 percent solution: 24 hours.
b. Potassium hydroxide, 10 percent solution: 3
hours.
c. Trisodium phosphate, 5 percent solution: 24
hours.
d. Hydrogen peroxide, 3 percent solution: 24 hours.
e. Blue-black ink: 1 hour.
f. Ethyl alcohol, 95 percent solution: 3 hours.
3. Coating adhesion to block: No failure.
4. Abrasion resistance: Exceed specified requirements.
5. Weathering Resistance: No significant change in
color, gloss, or texture after 500 hours of testing
by accelerated weatherometer.
6. Surface Burning Characteristics, when tested in
accordance with ASTM E 84:
a. Maximum flame spread 25.
b. Fuel contribution 0.
c. Maximum smoke density 50.
B. Color and Color Change: BR27B4 and SFT12 exposure
criteria and data provided.
C. Toxicity: Combustion products tested and determined to
be non-toxic under New York MEA test. Certificate No.
171-90-M.
D. Acid Rain Resistance: No change in surface
characteristics after 20-year simulated exposure period
by MET test.
E. Gamma Radiation Resistance: No change when exposed to
normal doses; slight darkening under accident conditions
by RT test.
F. Thermal Shock Test B100-JL24P: No separation, spalling,
cracking, or disintegration of facing.
G. Water Absorption: No measurable increase in unit weight
after 24 hours water immersion.
H. Abbreviations:
1. MET - Materials Engineering and Testing.
2. RT - Radiation Technology.
3. SFT - South Florida Testing.
I. Fire-Rated Assemblies: Provide glazed concrete masonry
units listed by National Masonry Association for fire
ratings indicated of 1, 2, 3, or 4 hours based on unit
thickness.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Submit test reports and certifications.
NOTE ** For special graphic patterns, provide manufacturer
with layout, drawn to scale, of graphic panels and
special designs.
C. Product Data: Manufacturer's descriptive literature for
glazed concrete masonry units, including storage,
installation, and cleaning instructions.
NOTE ** Retain the following paragraph if specifying
Engraved(tm) Series.
D. Shop drawings: Layout, drawn to scale, of graphic
panels.
NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if specifying custom
colors or finishes.
E. Selection Samples: For each product requiring
color/pattern selection, provide color chips, samples of
a full size 8 inch by 16 inch unit, or cut section for
final selection.
F. Verification Samples: For each product, color, and
pattern selected, two full-size units representing actual
color, pattern, and finish of products to be installed.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
NOTE ** Delete regulatory requirements not applicable to
project; delete entire paragraph if not applicable.
A. Regulatory Requirements: Glazed concrete masonry units
approved by the following:
1. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA); for
federally-inspected meat processing facilities.
2. City of New York NY Department of Buildings; MEA 171-
90-M.
3. Public Health Service; sanitary walls in compliance
with Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, Publication
Number 229.
4. National Standard of Canada; CAN3-A165.3-M85.
NOTE ** Delete the following article if not required.
1.7 SAMPLE PANELS
A. Construct sample panel at location indicated or directed,
and as follows:
1. Size: 4 feet by 4 feet (1.2 m by 1.2 m).
2. Include all unit types and sizes to be used, and
mortar joint treatment.
B. Obtain Architect's acceptance of sample panel before
beginning construction activities of this section.
C. Do not remove sample panel until construction activities
of this section have been accepted by Architect.
1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver products of this section on pallets, with
individual faces protected; keep dry.
B. Store glazed concrete masonry units in protected area or
under cover on level ground; keep dry. Do not double-
stack pallets.
1.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Follow good practices for concrete block work, weep holes
or vents, moisture control, suitable temperature and
lighting, mortar selection, and handling and clean down
of walls.
B. Do not allow mortar to freeze; do not use calcium
chloride or soluble salts in mortar which will cause
effervescence and adversely affect the mortar.
C. Do not retemper same mortar. Follow NCMA Technical
Bulletins 3, 44, and 53.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Approved and licensed by The
Burns & Russell Company and/or Spectra Marketing and
Development Corporation, and using genuine Spectra-
Glaze(R) ingredients provided by and used in products
tested; P.O. Box 6063, Baltimore, MD 21231; ASD. Tel:
(410) 837-0720, Fax: (410) 837-9498, Cable: BURUSS,
Telex: 87791.
NOTE ** Delete one of the two following paragraphs;
coordinate with Division 1 requirements.
B. Requests for substitution will be considered in
accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
C. Substitutions: Not permitted.
2.2 GLAZED CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS
A. Facing Components: Facing ingredients must be Spectra-
Glaze(R) Compound, Spectra-Glaze(R) Sand, and other
proprietary Spectra-Glaze(R) ingredients, supplied to
approved manufacturers by The Burns and Russell Company
and their authorized and licensed affiliates, and other
ingredients as required to meet or exceed Burns and
Russell product standards and ASTM C 744.
B. Components: Fabricate Spectra-Glaze(R) II glazed
concrete masonry units to conform to ASTM C 744, and as
follows:
1. Concrete masonry units: Conforming to ASTM C 90,
lightweight, Grade N, Type 1, moisture-controlled,
for hollow and solid load-bearing units.
NOTE ** Specify face size, thickness, and type of concrete
block in the following subparagraphs; delete
subparagraphs not required
a. Face Size: 8 by 16 inches (203 by 406 mm),
except as otherwise indicated.
b. Face Size: As indicated for each type.
c. Face Size: ___________.
d. Thickness: ___________.
e. Type Concrete Block: ___________.
f. Thickness and Face Size: As indicated on
drawings.
2. Facing Ingredients: Spectra-Glaze(R) Compound,
Spectra-Glaze(R) Silica, and Spectra-Glaze(R) Color,
supplied to approved and licensed manufacturer by The
Burns & Russell Company and its Spectra Group
authorized supply affiliates, and other Burns and
Russell proprietary ingredients that comprise a
genuine Spectra-Glaze(R) block.
3. Facings: Minimum 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick on block
faces, and minimum 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) thick return on
block edges.
NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if no exterior units
are required.
C. Exterior Units:
1. Fabricate with manufacturer's proprietary integral
efflorescence-control additives.
2. Meet freeze/thaw resistance requirements of ASTM C
67, Form B.
3. Include Bloc-Rite II integral water repellent in raw
block or add mix of similar chemical technology or
Bloc-Rite II surface primers or both for maximum
protection. Also include waterproof additive,
integral water repellent additive, Dry Bloc, acrylic
latex additive, or other waterproofing material in
all mortar. Grout exterior joints with epoxy grout
where possible.
NOTE ** Special Types: If more than one Series, face
size/design, or color is required, designate Type
for each and edit applicable paragraphs; coordinate
with drawings. If only one Series, face
size/design, or color is required, delete Type
designation from applicable paragraph.
D. Unit Appearance and Design Types: Provide Spectra-
Glaze(R) II units where indicated and as follows:
1. Type ___: Dimpled, textured surface.
a. Acceptable product: Sahara(tm) Series.
b. Size: ________.
NOTE ** Colors available in Sahara Series: Redwood,
Millstone, Pewter, Corporate Gray, Sandy Blush, and
Spice.
c. Color: ________.
2. Type ___: Oversized units, jumbo sizes for
monumental or items scale appearance.
a. Acceptable product: Imperial Wal(tm) Series.
NOTE ** Imperial Wal(tm) units are available in 12 by 12
inch, 16 by 16 inch, 12 by 24 inch, and 16 by 24
inch sizes. Consult local Spectra-Glaze(R)
licensed manufacturer for availability.
b. Face size: __________.
3. Type ___: Scored units, enlarged or reduced
architectural side.
a. Acceptable product: Scored Series.
NOTE ** Standard score patterns available are: 4 by 8
vertical (DA 7), 6 vertical brick (DA 9), 4 by 8
horizontal (DA 2), 8 by 8 (DA 1), 5 by 8 score (DA
5), brick score (6 horizontal bricks) - (DA 3), 2
by 16 horizontal (DA 8), 4 by 16 (DA 11), 4 x 4 (DA
12). Other scores can be customized.
b. Score pattern: ___________.
4. Type ___: Sculptured units, molded relief, texture,
and patterns.
a. Acceptable product: Sculptured(tm) Series.
NOTE ** Sculptured Series forms include Luna, Pyramid,
Terra Cotta Trym, and Facet. Sculptured design
surfaces available include 16 by 16 Pyramid(tm)
Unit, Sculptured design Trym(tm)-V Unit, 8 by 8
Luna(tm) Unit, 8 by 8 Pyramid(tm) Unit, 8 by 16
Horizontal, 8 by 8 Facet(tm) Unit, and 12 by 12
Pyramid(tm) Unit.
b. Form: _____________.
5. Type ___: Embossed, raised ridges design units.
a. Acceptable product: Embossed(tm) Series.
b. Design: ______________.
6. Type ___: Patterned units with two-tone images or
surface designs.
a. Acceptable product: Patrn-Glaze(tm) Series.
b. Design: ______________.
7. Type ___: Custom signage and graphic imprinted
units.
a. Acceptable product: Engraved(tm) Series.
b. Design: As indicated on drawings.
E. D. Special Unit Shapes: Provide Spectra-Glaze(R) II
units in special shapes indicated and as follows:
1. Type ___: Radiused circular corner units.
a. Acceptable product: Soft Corner(tm) Series.
b. Interior radius: 8 inches (203 mm).
c. Exterior radius: 16 inches (406 mm).
2. Type ___: Angled, graduated beveled corner units.
a. Acceptable product: People-Friendly(tm) Series.
b. Thickness: As indicated on drawings.
3. Type ___: Column units.
a. Acceptable product: Spectra-Column Series.
b. Shapes: As indicated on drawings.
4. Type ___: Sill units.
a. Acceptable product: Spectra-Sill Series.
b. Shapes: As indicated on drawings.
5. Type ___: Trim units for caps and ends.
a. Acceptable product: Trym-Saver(tm) Series.
b. Shapes: As indicated on drawings.
6. Type ___: Cove base units for base courses, toe
protruding at floor line.
a. Shapes: As indicated on drawings.
7. Type ___: Jamb and cap units.
a. Shapes: As indicated on drawings.
F. Glazed Face Colors:
NOTE ** Retain one of the following four subparagraphs to
specify face color. Alternatively, if there are
multiple colors for different types, add color
description under type descriptions above or add
schedule at the end of this section or on the
drawings.
1. Color: Selected from full range of manufacturer's
standard colors.
2. Color: Custom color matching Architect's sample.
3. Color: As indicated on drawings.
4. Color: _________________.
2.3 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. Fabrication Tolerances:
1. Face dimensions: Plus or minus 1/16 inch (1.5 mm)
variation from actual dimensions indicated in product
data.
2. Unit thickness: Plus or minus 1/8 inch (3 mm)
variation from actual dimensions indicated in product
data for single-faced units; plus or minus 3/16 inch
(4.5 mm) variation from actual dimensions indicated
in product data for double-faced units.
3. Face distortion: Plus or minus 1/16 inch (1.5 mm)
variation from true plane; plus or minus 1/16 inch
(1.5 mm) variation from square.
2.4 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
A. Cleaning Compounds: Masonry detergent cleaners such as
Spectra(R) brands, Vana-Trol(R), or Deox(R); do not use
products containing unbuffered acid.
B. Cleaning Rags: Select clean cotton rag or towel.
C. Reinforcing, Control Joints, Weep Vents, or Weep Joints:
Setting and/or pointing mortars, wire reinforcing, tier,
anchors, and other accessories needed to properly
complete work and install weep joints and sets, as
recommended by the manufacturer.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that surfaces to support glazed concrete masonry
are within level tolerances.
1. Test that floor surfaces are level to within ____
inch in 10 feet (____ mm in 3 m).
2. Notify Architect in writing of surfaces that require
grinding or filling.
B. Inspect related conditions; do not start work in an area
without proper lighting and until adverse conditions in
that area are corrected.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Test floor surfaces for straightness, levelness. Notify
job superintendent where grinding or troweled filler
corrections are needed.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Cut units where required for fitting or for installation
of built-in items, using power tools; do not install
units having chipped or cracked edges on sight-exposed
surfaces.
B. Align base courses to follow accurate floor lines.
NOTE ** Retain the following paragraph if cove bases at
thin floor coverings are required.
C. Set cove base units straight and level so that edges of
floor coverings will hide the joint.
D. Align glazed faces plumb, level, and true, with uniform
joint widths.
E. Size and portion units for best appearance, with joints
arranged neat and symmetrical, free of imperfections
detracting from overall appearance.
F. Install masonry accessories specified in sections
referenced in RELATED SECTIONS Article of PART 1 of this
section, and as indicated on drawings, as installation
progresses.
1. Use additional horizontal reinforcing every 16 inches
above and below openings at chases and at other
points where wall is weakened.
2. Use vertical control joints in accordance with best
practice for concrete block work.
3. Use weep joints or vents at least 4 inches long in
vertical joint for every second block in base course
immediately above grade and immediately above
flashing, bond beams, solid fill, or other water-stop
locations
4. Use continuous metal exterior wall copings with
minimum 6 inch overhang, or maximum length stone or
precast. Rake exposed joints back 1/4 inch minimum
and calk with waterproof sealant, following
manufacturer's directions.
G. Using mortars specified in Section 04065, set units in
accordance with requirements of sections referenced in
RELATED SECTIONS Article of PART 1 of this section,
manufacturer's instructions, and as follows:
1. Set units in continuous bed of setting mortar, with
continuous mortar joint at head joints.
2. Install units level and plumb to within specified
site tolerances; maintain uniform 1/4-inch (6 mm)
wide horizontal and vertical joint widths.
3. Set scored-face units in stacked bond where aligned
vertical joint appearance is required.
NOTE ** Retain the following subparagraph if tuck-pointing
of joints is not required.
4. Strike and tool setting mortar to concave profile
using 5/8-inch (16 mm) diameter non-metallic tooling
rod.
NOTE ** Retain the following two subparagraphs if
specifying tuck-pointed joints.
5. Rake out setting mortar minimum 1/4 inch (6 mm);
allow to set.
6. Tuck-point joints and tool to concave profile using
5/8-inch (16 mm) diameter non-metallic tooling rod;
do not use smeared-grout method to fill joints.
NOTE ** Retain the following subparagraph if scored units
are specified.
7. Tuck-point raked joints and scored joints in block at
the same time. Point all joints, leaving no scored
joints open.
8. Remove excess mortar from glazed surfaces at once,
using clean, soft, damp rags. Do not allow mortar to
harden on sight-exposed surfaces.
H. Site Tolerances: Specified in sections referenced in
RELATED SECTIONS Article of PART 1 of this section.
I. Final Clean Down:
1. Use industrial strength detergents in strict
accordance with cleaner manufacturer's instructions,
including thorough rinsing.
2. Do not use steel wool, other abrasives, or any
product containing unbuffered hydrochloric acid or
other acid.
3. Do not use paint remover on faces.
4. Damp dry with clean, soft rags.
3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Architect will observe appearance of installed units;
installed glazed masonry unit surfaces shall be free of
imperfections which detract from overall appearance when
viewed from a distance of 5 feet (1.5 m) at 90 degrees
normal to surface.
3.5 CLEANING
A. Clean installed glazed concrete masonry unit surfaces in
accordance with manufacturer's instructions; do not clean
units with products not specified in manufacturer's
instructions, including steel wool, other abrasives, and
nonbuffered acids.
END OF SECTION