MASONRY / SIDING

Masonry

Masonry walls should be straight, plumb and level, with uniform mortar joints and proper grout and vertical horizontal reinforcement. CMU will vary in texture and color; therefore, care should be used in selection of the material. Slump block will absorb moisture and should be sealed to prevent leaks through walls and damage in freeze- thaw zones.

1. PD Crooked, out-of -plumb, out -of -level masonry walls.

AT 1/4"out of plumb, 1/2"in total length of wall out of level not to exceed 1/4"in 8'. l

CR Contractor sh ould make necessary r epairs.

2. PD Uneven surface of masonry walls.

AT Walls should be free of protruding or sunken blocks or bricks, unless called for in plans and specifications.

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.

3. PD Voids in mortar joints.

AT Voids in masonry mortar joints 1/4"or less are acceptable unless they are excessive.

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.

4. PD Cracks in mortar joints (stair step).

AT Stair step cracks in mortar joints can result from normal settlement and do not necessarily indicate a structural problem.

CR Cracks 1/8"or more should be filled. If cracks exceed 1/8"or if crack extends across the block itself, a structural problem may exist. Contractor should determine cause of the crack and make appropriate repairs if necessary.

5. PD Parapet walls not capped or filled.

AT None.

CR Parapet walls should be properly capped and filled.

6. PD Parapet walls not finished on roof side.

AT None.

CR Parapet walls should be struck on roof side and voids in mortar filled.

7. PD Masonry columns out of plumb or out of line.

AT Masonry columns should be plumb within 1/4"and in line within 1/4".

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.

8. PD Mortar joints not straight, plumb or varies in thickness. (Certain masonr y products are designed to exhibit an irregular appearance and must be evaluated accordingly).

AT Mortar joints should be straight and plumb (within 3/16"in adjacent courses) and of uniform thickness unless otherwise specified or detailed on plans. (Note: The bed joint may vary from these standards to compensate for irregularities in the stem wall or footing as allowed by the U.B.C.).

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.

9. PD Metal reinforcement (rebar, duo-wire, etc.) not placed in masonry walls and fences as specified or as required by the building code.

AT None.

CR Contractor should reconstruct and provide proper reinforcement. The existing wall or fence material may be reused provided it is undamaged.

Siding (Exterior)

Due to varying moisture conditions throughout Arizona, wood products will expand and contract. This is normal and beyond the contractor's control.

1. PD Uneven building siding.

AT Siding should be straight and flat within 3/8"in 10'.

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.

2. PD Siding delaminating.

AT None.

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.

3. PD Joints in siding not directly over stud.

AT Siding should match stud layout so that both sheets of siding are supported by stud.

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.

4. PD Improper or inadequate nailing on siding.

AT Siding should be nailed according to manufacturer's specifications or as required by code.

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.

5. PD Siding not properly caulked.

AT None - Siding should be properly caulked as required by manufacturer or code.

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.

Walls, Curbs, Fences, Etc.

1. PD Walls, curbs, fences, etc., do not perform the function for which they were designed.

AT Walls, curbs, fences, etc., should be designed and built in accordance with established practices and applicable building codes in the area.

CR Contractor should make necessary repairs.