GUIDE

SPECIFICATION

Coronado Stone Products Inc.

11191 Calabash Avenue

Fontana, California 92337

909.357.8295 Voice

http:/www.coronado.com

SECTION 04730

SIMULATED STONE VENEER

PART 1   GENERAL

 

1.1

SUMMARY

A.

Related Documents: General and Supplementary Conditions of the Contract, Division 1 General Requirements, and Drawings are applicable to this Section.

B.

Section Includes:

1.

Simulated stone veneers for [interior] [exterior] applications.

2.

Reinforcement, anchorages, mortar, and accessories.

1.2 FIELD SAMPLES
A. General: Comply with Section 01400.
1.3 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver, store, handle, and protect materials in accordance with Section 01600.
1.4WARRANTY
A. Special Warranty: Prepare and submit in accordance with Section 01780.
1. Provide 40-year warranty against manufacturing defects in manufactured stone products.

 

PART 2   PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Manufacturer: Coronado Stone Products.
B. Stone Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide the following product:
1. Coronado Product: Country Castle as manufactured by Coronado Stone Products
a. Stone Color: Redwood as manufactured by Coronado Stone Products

 

PART 3    EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION AND PREPARATION
A. Examination: Examine conditions and proceed with work in accordance with Section 01400.
1. Verify that field conditions are acceptable and are ready to receive work.
2. Verify items provided by other Sections of work are properly sized and located.
3. Verify that built‑in items are in proper location and ready for roughing into masonry work.
    4. Verify correct product prior to installation.
5.
 		Consult Owner and manufacturer if deficiencies exist. Correct deficiencies in accordance with stone manufacturer’s recommendations.
B. Protect surrounding area from possible damage during installation work.
C. Initiating installation constitutes Installer’s acceptance of existing surfaces and substrate.
3.2 APPLICATION
A.Simulated Stone Veneer: Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
1.
 		Country Castle: Stone should not be installed in a vertical position. Blend the stone on the wall from several different boxes to ensure proper color and size variation. See brochure photos for recommended installation pattern.
2.Apply 3/8 to 1/2 inch of mortar covering to back of each stone.
B.Remove excess mortar; do not allow mortar to dry on face of units.
1. Point and tool joints before mortar has set.
2. Clean and finish joints in accordance with architect’s and manufacturer’sinstructions.
C.
 		Control Joints: Size in accordance with Section 07920 for sealant performance, but in no case larger than adjacent mortar joints in exposed stone units.
D.Expansion Joints: Provide where indicated on Drawings or as recommended by system manufacturer.
E.
 		Built-in Work: As work progresses, build in door and window frames, nailing strips, anchor bolts, plates, and other items specified in various sections.
1. Build in items plumb and level.
2. Bed anchors of metal door and glazed frames in mortar joints. Fill frame voids solid with mortar.
3. Do not build in organic materials subject to deterioration.
3.3 ADJUSTING
A.
 		 Cutting and Fitting: Cut and fit for chases, pipes, conduit, sleeves, and grounds. Cooperate with other sections of work to provide correct size, shape, and location.
1.
 		 Obtain approval prior to cutting or fitting any area not indicated or where appearance or strength of masonry work may be impaired.
3.4 CLEANING AND SEALING
A. Cleaning: Comply with Section 01740.
1. Remove excess mortar and smears using brush or steel wool.
2. Replace defective mortar. Match adjacent work.
3.
 		 Clean soiled surfaces with non-acidic solution, acceptable to the stone manufacturer, which will not harm masonry or adjacent materials.
4. Leave surfaces thoroughly clean and free of mortar and other soiling.
5. Use nonmetallic tools in cleaning operations.
 

END OF SECTION