Sharing the Pain with Snag, and I thought it might be amusing to Share the Pain with all of you:
PART 3 - EXECUTION
1. GENERAL
A. Follow work sequence as specified in manufacturer’s specifications and installation instructions.
B. Inspect and repoint all open and deteriorated mortar joints. Deteriorated joints are defined as those which have:
1) Loose or missing mortar;
2) Shrinkage or structural cracks
3) Voids
4) holes
C. Cut out joints to depth of at least 5/8 inch. Or twice joint width, whichever is greater. Do not damage edges of adjacent masonry or other materials. Remove additional mortar if it is found to be unsound. When cuting and removal is complete, remove all loose material with a natural bristle brush.
D. Prehydrate the mortar by thoroughly mixing all the dry ingredients. Then mix again adding only enough water to produce a damp, unworkable mix which will retain its form when pressed into a ball. After keeping mortar in this dampened condition fo rone to two hours, add enough water to bring it to proper consistency. Mortar may be retempered by adding water and remixing, as required for workability. Do not use mortar if more than two hours has elapsed since the prehydration of mortar has been completed. Do not add air entrianing agent or other admxtures to mortar.
E. Wet the mortar joints thoroughly before applying fresh mortar. Allow water to soak in so there is no free-standing water. Pack mortar tightly in thin layers until joint is filled, then tool surface to match existing mortar joint surfaces.
All of you Wake up, now.
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ReplyDeleteI KNOW!!!
ReplyDeleteI might as well have become a Chartered Accountant.
I hate Specs.....
Heh. He said "joints."
ReplyDeleteHoley moley, Snag, you READ that?
ReplyDeleteI am impressed. COBTRACTORS usually don't even bother to read these.
Also:
ReplyDeleteG. Begin rinse with low pressure flood rinse to remove initial acidic residue with minimum risk of wind drift. Then rinse the areas at a pressure between 600 and 1000 psi and a flow rate of five gallons per minute. Use a 25 to 50 degree stainless steel fan spray. Minimum distance from fan tip to wall shall be established during installation of sample panels.
I think I want to trade with Snag.
Would you like to read HUD's Three Year Rule Waiver letter?
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Thanks, I think I already have it in my files.
ReplyDeleteD. Prehydrate the mortar by thoroughly mixing all the dry ingredients.
ReplyDeleteWTF?
Is that when you add the vanilla extract? These recipes are always so confusing.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, the waiver letter. That baby's sweet. I've got this IRS private letter ruling, though, it'll rock your world.
ReplyDeleteGood catch, Substance. That should probably be a semi-colon at the end of that phrase, which makes that sentence fucking SING. Another Kiwi will be jealous.
ReplyDeleteYou've got a good head for this stuff, man. Ever think about becoming a Spec Writer?
You can fill my void anytime.
ReplyDeleteCapcha thinks you should give a conjablo. Which I think is oral sex during a conjugal visit.
You have to do the prehydration
ReplyDeleteas you outta,
Add the mortar
Then the water:
Is good
Ever think about becoming a Spec Writer?
ReplyDeleteYes, actually. I don't think I have the attention span for it. I do, however, have the attention span for picking at the original work of others.
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If blogger allowed PRE tags in comments it would be more "readable."
That is wrong.
ReplyDeleteThere is no mention of the frost line or how far apart the studs have to be to the electrical outlets.
Gawd. State school architects!
Sorry, AG, but it's Architects Making A living Doing Things They Would Rather Outsource, All Things Being Equal.
ReplyDeleteIt inspects and repoints all open and deteriorated mortar joints or else it gets the hose again.
ReplyDeleteI usually get the hose anyway.
ReplyDeleteEd's Appliance is going to have something to say about this!
ReplyDeleteIt inspects and repoints all open and deteriorated mortar joints or else it gets the hose again.
ReplyDeleteAlthough.... it's an intriguing way to help encourage contractors to conform to the specifications.