663BRICK MASONRY

663.1DESCRIPTION—This work is construction of brick masonry.

663.2MATERIAL—

• Brick. Section 713.1

• Mortar. Section 705.7(b)

663.3CONSTRUCTION—

foundation surface as specified in Section 204 for Class 3 excavation. Remove unsuitable material as specified in Section 203.1(b).

Class A cement concrete as specified in Section 704.

the color range, texture, bonding pattern, mortar color, tooling, and workmanship of the proposed brick masonry structure. Obtain approval of the sample panel before erecting the brick masonry.

mortar, and with joints not exceeding 3/8 inch in width. Do not furrow beds. Stagger head joints on adjoining courses one -half brick, as nearly as practicable. Make courses level, except as otherwise indicated or directed. Construct at least one course in every six entirely of headers, common bond, unless otherwise directed. Saturate bricks with water and ensure that bricks are surface dry before pla cement. Do not use broken or chipped brick in exposed faces. When making closures, do not use less than the width of a brick and lay whole brick, with the long side at right angle to the face.

an approved appearance.

otherwise authorized in writing. Protect brickwork and other masonry from freezing until cured. Provide adequate protection from frost and remove and replace work damaged by frost. Protec t completed brickwork from the elements. Cure brickwork with water moisture for at least 3 days. Wet and clean the exposed brick faces with a 10% (by volume) solution of muriatic acid, applied with stiff fiber brushes.

663.4MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT—

For the class indicated.

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