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Brick Specification
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ENGINEERING SERVICES Bulletin Brick Specification Part I QUALITY ASSURANCE - Brick Tests 1. All tests shall be in accordance with ASTM C-67 latest edition Submittals 1. Test reports shall include: a) Compressive strength b) 24-hour cold water absorption. c) 5-hour boil absorption d) Saturation Coefficient e) Initial Rate of Absorption (I.R.A.) f) Weather classification 2. Certificate of conformance shall state that brick meets or exceeds applicable ASTM specifications indicated herein. Sample Panels 1. Sample panel size shall be 4'x4' showing the proposed color range, texture, bond, mortar, workmanship, cleaning, and water repellents where applicable. Part II Facing Bricks 1. 2. 3. All brick shown on contract documents shall be color, texture as manufactured by General Shale, PO Box 3547, 3015 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, TN 37602-3547. ASTM C-216 latest edition, Grade SW, Type FBS or ASTM C-652 latest edition, Grade SW, Type HBS, Class H40V. Dimensions 31/2"x 21/4"x 75/8" (W x H x L) All brick shown on contract documents shall be color, texture as manufactured by General Shale, PO Box 3547, 3015 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, TN 37602-3547. ASTM C-652 latest edition, Grade SW, Type HBS, Class H40V. Dimensions 55/8"x 23/4"x 115/8" (W x H x L) Where special shapes are shown on architectural drawings, manufacturer shall provide shop drawings for architect’s approval prior to manufacturing shapes. The information contained herein is believed to be reliable, but no representations, guarantees or warranties of any kind are made as to its accuracy, suitability for particular applications or the results to be obtained. Because of the variations in methods, conditions and equipment used in various forms of masonry installing, cleaning, and / or repairing, no warranties or guarantees are made as to the suitability of the products for the applications disclosed. GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC. shall not be liable for and the customer assumes all risk and liability for any use or handling of any material beyond GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC. direct control. The SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please consult a building professional before installing, cleaning or repairing any masonry product. General Shale Brick, Inc. / 3015 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, Tennessee 37602 / 800.414.4661 © 2014 General Shale Brick Inc., All rights reserved. All marks are the property of General Shale Brick, Inc. • www.generalshale.com www.GeneralShale.com For more information and expert advice, call General Shale at 1.800.414.46

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ENGINEERING SERVICES Bulletin Brick Specification - Continued Mortar Mortar shall be type consisting by proportion: Part Portland cement (ASTM C-150 Type I or II) Part hydrated lime (ASTM C-207) Parts sand (ASTM C-144) Grout Grout shall conform to ASTM C-476 for fine grout mix. Slump shall be 10" a) Part Portland cement (ASTM C-150, Type I or II) b) 1/4 to 3 parts sand (ASTM C-404) Bond - Bond shall be running bond unless otherwise shown on contract documents. Jointing - Mortar joints shall be concave and struck with a smooth steel tool. Construction - All construction strictly adheres to...

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