477 — REPOINTING EXISTING MASONRY 2026 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS CATEGORY 400 STRUCTURES SECTION 477 — REPOINTING EXISTING MASONRY
477.01 Description
Clean and repoint existing masonry as shown in the Contract Documents.
477.02 Materials
All mortar shall meet the requirements specified in 903.06 and match the color of existing mortar as nearly as possible.
477.03 Construction
Thoroughly clean the existing joints of all loose mortar and foreign material for a minimum depth of twice the width of the joint or 1 in. from the face of the masonry whichever is greater. Then fill joints with mortar that is well packed and finished. Ensure that the finish of the new masonry pointing matches the existing as nearly as possible. After pointing is completed and the mortar is set, thoroughly clean the exposed surface of the masonry of excess mortar. Prevent any material from entering any waterway.
477.04 Measurement and Payment
The payment will be full compensation for cleaning, any clearing of vegetation required to access the work site and expose the areas to be repaired, and for all materials, labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.
477.04.01 Repointing of existing masonry will be measured and paid for at the Contract unit price
per linear foot of the repaired areas for the pertinent Repointing Masonry Joints item.
477.04.02 Repointing of existing masonry will not be measured but will be paid for at the Contract
lump sum price for the pertinent Repointing Masonry Joints item.
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