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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
-