3.5
BONDING AND ANCHORING
3.5.1
Anchor to Structural Elements
Anchor facing-tile or prefaced unit masonry panels to structural elements
as indicated.
3.5.2
Double-Faced Bases or Partitions
Double-faced bases and partitions shall be of two-unit construction for
clay units. Bond units by overlapping from opposite faces of the wall, 50
mm for 150 mm 2 inches for 6 inch thick partitions and 100 mm for 200 mm 4
inches for 8 inch thick or greater. A single wythe prefaced concrete
masonry base or partition may be made with double faced units.
3.5.3
Ends of Partitions
Anchor ends of walls or partitions abutting columns, piers, or other walls
as indicated. Intersecting walls shall have rigid tie anchors grouted into
cells every course or the units shall be toothed into the other wall.
3.6
POINTING AND CLEANING
a.
Remove excess mortar as work progresses.
b.
Upon completion of the work, rake holes and defects in exposed
mortar joints and fill with fresh mortar. Tool as previously
specified. Replace cracked or defective blocks.
c.
Facing tile shall be given a final cleaning with cleaning compound
and method as recommended by the masonry manufacturer. Do not use
muriatic acid on glazed finish.
d.
Protect finished work from damage.
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