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Mortairvent Masonry Rainscreen 04 05 23.19 - 1

Advanced Building Products, Inc. February 2011

PO Box 98

Springvale, Maine 04083

Toll Free 800-252-2306

Phone 207-490-2306

Fax 207-490-2998

Website www.mortairvent.com

E-mail info@advancedflashing.com

Product Guide Specification

Specifier Notes: This product guide specification is written according to the Construction Specifications

Institute (CSI) 3-Part Format, including MasterFormat, SectionFormat, and PageFormat, as described

in The Project Resource Manual—CSI Manual of Practice, Fifth Edition.

This section must be carefully reviewed and edited by the Architect to meet the requirements of the

project and local building code. Coordinate this section with other specification sections and the

Drawings. Delete all “Specifier Notes” after editing this section.

Section numbers are from MasterFormat 2010 Update.

SECTION 04 05 23.19

MASONRY RAINSCREEN

Specifier Notes: This section covers Advanced Building Products, Inc. “Mortairvent®” masonry

rainscreen, a mortar deflection and ventilation mat that acts as a pressure-equalized airspace between

the structural envelope and the exterior masonry cladding. Consult Advanced Building Products, Inc.

for assistance in editing this section for the specific application.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Masonry rainscreen.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Specifier Notes: Edit the following list of related sections as required. Delete related sections not

required. List other sections with work directly related to this section.

A. Section 04 05 23 – Masonry Accessories.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Advanced Building Products, Inc. PO Box 98 Springvale, Maine 04083 Toll Free 800-252-2306 Phone 207-490-2306 Fax 207-490-2998 Website www.mortairvent.com E-mail info@advancedflashing.com February 2011 Product Guide Specification Specifier Notes: This product guide specification is written according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) 3-Part Format, including MasterFormat, SectionFormat, and PageFormat, as described in The Project Resource Manual—CSI Manual of Practice, Fifth Edition.
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1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS Specifier Notes: List reference standards mentioned in this section, complete with designations and titles. Delete reference standards not included in this edited section. This article does not require compliance with reference standards, but is merely a listing of those used. A. ASTM D 792 – Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement. B.
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A. Delivery and Acceptance Requirements: Deliver materials to site in manufacturer’s original, unopened containers and packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name and manufacturer. B. Storage and Handling Requirements: 1. Store and handle materials in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 2. Keep materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened containers and packaging until installation. 3. Store materials in clean, dry area indoors. 4.
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Specifier Notes: Specify the masonry rainscreen thickness. 5. 6. B. Total Thickness: [0.25 inch (6 mm)] [0.4 inch (10 mm)] [0.8 inch (20 mm)]. Recycled Content: 40 percent. Test Results: Specifier Notes: Include test results for the specified masonry rainscreen total thickness. 1. 2. 3. Masonry Rainscreen, 0.25-inch (6-mm) Total Thickness: a. Thickness, ASTM D 6525: 0.268 inch (6.8 mm). b. Density, ASTM D 792, Method A: 0.901 g/cm3. c. Porosity, ECTC TASC 00197: 93.8 percent. d.
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g. PART 3 3.1 Fire Rating, ASTM E 84: Class A. EXECUTION EXAMINATION A. Examine areas to receive masonry rainscreen. B. Notify Architect of conditions that would adversely affect installation or subsequent use. C. Do not begin surface preparation or installation until unacceptable conditions are corrected. 3.2 A. 3.3 SURFACE PREPARATION Prepare surfaces adjacent to masonry rainscreen in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. INSTALLATION A.