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Manufacture’s Specifications
G. S. Harris Co., Inc.
2810 Pennsylvania Avenue
Ogden, UT 84401
Phone: (888) 878-6631
Phone: (801) 621-1380
Fax: (801) 621-8252
E-mail: info@harristone.com
www.harristone.com
CAST STONE
(VENEER PRECAST STONE & BRICK VENEER)
SECTION 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
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Section Includes: Veneer Precast Stone and Brick Veneer.
Specifier Note: Article below may be omitted when specifying manufacturer’s proprietary products and recommended installation. Retain
Reference Article when specifying products and installation by an industry reference standard. If retained, list standard(s) referenced in this
section. Indicate issuing authority name, acronym, standard designation and title. Establish policy for indicating edition date of standard
referenced. Conditions of the Contract or Division 1 References Section may establish the edition date of standards. This article does not
require compliance with standard, but is merely a listing of references used. Article below should list only those industry standards
referenced in this section.
1.2 REFERENCES
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American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
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ASTM C 33, Specification for Concrete Aggregates.
ASTM C 39, Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens.
ASTM C 67, Test Method for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile.
ASTM C 144, Specifications for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar.
ASTM C 150, Specification for Portland Cement.
ASTM C 190, Test Method for Tensile Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars.
ASTM C 330, Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete.
ASTM C 348, Test Method for Flexural Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars.
ASTM C 482, Test Method for Bond Strength of Ceramic Tile to Portland Cement.
ASTM C 567, Test Method for Unit Weight of Structural Lightweight Concrete.
ASTM E 119, Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.
ACI 530-02/ASCE 5-02 /TMS 402-02, Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures, American Concrete Institute,
Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers, The Masonry Society.
ACI 530.1-02/ASCE 6-02/TMS 602-02, Specification for Masonry Structures, American Concrete Institute, Structural Engineering
Institute of American Society of Civil Engineers, The Masonry Society.
ICC-ES, UBC, IBC and IRC Testing Methods:
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ICC-ES Evaluation (International Code Council – Evaluation Services) Report #ESR-1593.
2012 International Building Code (IBC), International Code Council.
2012 International Building Code (IRC), International Code Council.
1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC).
UBC Standard 7-1, Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
UBC Standard 15-5, Roof Tile.
Specifier Note: Article below should be restricted to statements describing design or performance requirements and functional
(not dimensional) tolerances of a complete system. Omit descriptions to composite and operational properties to extent
necessary to link multiple components of a system and to interface with other systems.
1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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Performance Requirements: Provide precast stone veneer, accessories and related materials and components which
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ASTM C67.
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ASTM C348.
ASTM C482.
ASTM C567.
ASTM E136 / UBC Standard 2-1 No Combustibility Test.
ASTM C190
ASTM C192
ASTM C39
Specifier Note: Article below includes submittal of relevant data to be furnished by Contractor before, during or after
construction. Coordinate this article with Architect’s and Contractor’s duties and responsibilities in Conditions of the Contract and
Division 1 Submittal Procedures Section.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
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General: Submit listed submittals in accordance with Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Submittal Procedures Section.
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Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product data and installation instructions.
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Samples: Submit selection and verification samples.
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Closeout Submittals: Submit the following:
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Warranty documents specified herein.
Specifier Note: Article below should include prerequisites, standards, limitations and criteria which establish an overall level of
quality for products and workmanship for this section. Coordinate article below with Division 1 Quality Assurance Section.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
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Qualifications: Utilize an installer with demonstrated experience in projects of similar size and complexity.
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Regulatory Requirements and Approvals: Comply with the following: [Specify applicable requirements of regulatory agencies.].
[IRC] [IBC] [ICC-ES] [Uniform Building Code] [Specify code agency name.].
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ICC-ES Evaluation Report #ESR-1593
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2012 International Residential Code
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2012 International Builders Code
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1997 Uniform Builders Code
Specifier Note: Retain paragraph below if mock-up is required.
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Mock-Ups: [Specify requirements for mock-up.].
Specifier Note: Retain paragraph below if pre-installation meeting is required.
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Pre-installation Meetings: [Specify requirements for meeting.].
Specifier Note: Article below should include special and unique requirements. Coordinate article below with Division 1 Product
Requirements Section.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING
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General: Comply with Division 1 Product Requirement Section.
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Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact.
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Storage and Protection: Store materials protected from exposure to harmful environmental conditions and at temperature and
humidity conditions recommended by the manufacturer.
1.7 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS
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Environmental Requirements: Do not install veneer system when ambient temperature is below 40 degrees F (4 degrees C).
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Specifier Note: Coordinate article below with Conditions of the Contract and with Division 1 Closeout Submittals (Warranty)
Section.
1.8 WARRANTY
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Project Warranty: Refer to Conditions of the Contract for project warranty provisions.
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Manufacturer’s Warranty: Submit, for Owner’s acceptance, manufacturer’s standard warranty document executed by authorized
company official. Manufacturer’s warranty is in addition to, and not a limitation of, other rights Owner may have under contract
documents.
Specifier Note: Coordinate paragraph below with manufacturer’s warranty requirements.
1. Warranty Period: 50 years.
SECTION 2 PRODUCTS
Specifier Note: Retain article below for proprietary method specification. Add product attributes, performance characteristics,
material standards and descriptions as applicable. Use of such phrases as “or equal” or “or approved equal” or similar phrases
may cause ambiguity in specifications. Such phrases require verification (procedural, legal and regulatory) and assignment of
responsibility for determining “or equal” products.
2.1 VENEER PRECAST STONE & BRICK VENEER
Specifier Note: Paragraph below is an addition to CSI Section Format. Retain or delete paragraph below per project requirements and
specifier’s practice.
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Manufacturer: G. S. Harris Co., Inc.
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Contact: 2810 Pennsylvania Avenue, Ogden, UT 84401; Telephone: (888) 878-6631, (801) 621-1380; Fax: (801) 6218252; E-mail: info@harristone.com; website: www.harristone.com.
Proprietary Products/Systems. Veneer Precast Stone, including the following:
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Harristone Veneer Precast Stone & Brick Veneer:
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Materials: Type III Portland cement, fine and coarse expanded shale aggregates, pigment, admixture and water
as required for casting.
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Size: Approximately 5/8" - 2 5/8" (16 - 67 mm) thick, and a maximum of 720 in2 (464,515 mm2) in area with a
maximum dimension of 36" (914 mm).
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Weight: Maximum veneer weight of 15 lbs psf (73 kg/m2).
Specifier Note: Edit Article below to suit project requirements. If substitutions are permitted, edit text below. Add text to refer to
Division 1 Project Requirements (Product Substitutions Procedures) Section.
2.2 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS
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Substitutions: No substitutions permitted.
2.3 MANUFACTURED UNITS
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Provide veneer precast stone components as follows:
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Fieldstone: [Grey Weber Split Fieldstone]
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Rolled River Rock: [Bear Creek® Rolled River Rock] [Trail Creek Rolled River Rock].
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Ledgestone: [Shore Cliff® Ledgestone] [Midnight Ledgestone] [Saddleback Ledgestone] [Sage Ledgestone] [Hazelwood
Ledgestone] [Copper Ledgestone].
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Cobble: [French® Cobble] [Arenberg Cobble] [Vertain Cobble].
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Dry Stack Ledgestone: [Brown Uintah Ledgestone] [Shore Cliff® Uintah Ledgestone] [Rocky Cliff Uintah Ledgestone] [Cape
Cod Uintah Ledgestone] [Chablis Uintah Ledgestone] [Summit Uintah Ledgestone] [St. Cloud Uintah Ledgestone] [Canmore
Uintah Ledgestone] [Spanish Olive® Uintah Ledgestone] [Midnight Uintah Ledgestone].
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Chief Joseph®: [Shore Cliff® Chief Joseph] [Brown Chief Joseph] [Timber Chief Joseph] [Cape Cod Chief Joseph] [Summit
Chief Joseph] [Midnight Chief Joseph].
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Sandstone: [Desert Washed® Sandstone] [Mojave Sandstone] [Austin Sandstone].
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Thin Brick: [Colorado Used Thin Brick] [Old Mill Tumbled Thin Brick] [Old Virginia Commons Thin Brick] [Charleston Thin
Brick].
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Limestone: [Catalina Limestone] [Spanish Olive® Limestone] [Summit Limestone] [Venetian Limestone].
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Granite: [Cape Cod Granite] [Grants Pass Granite] [Summit Granite] [St. Andrews Granite].
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Ridgestone: [Veranda Ridgestone] [Arcadian Ridgestone] [La Bella Ridgestone] [Madeleine Ridgestone].
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Guillotine: [Stillwater Guillotine] [Havnannah Guillotine] [Canyon Shadow Guillotine].
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Mason’s Choice®: [Ash Creek Mason’s Choice] [Cape Cod Mason’s Choice] [Havannah Mason’s Choice] [Chantilly Mason’s
Choice] [Canmore Mason’s Choice] [Midnight Mason’s Choice].
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Lueders™: [Bianca Lueders] [Granbury Lueders] [Silverdelle Lueders] [Saffron Lueders].
2.4 ACCESSORIES
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Provide accessory veneer precast stone components as follows:
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Keystones: [Chocolate] [Cream] [Grey] [Tan] [Charcoal] [Taupe].
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Trimmers: [Smooth Trimmers - 6" × 8" (152 × 203 mm)] [Chiseled Trimmers - 9" × 5" (229 × 127 mm)] [Small Trimmers - 5.5”
x 3.5”(140 x 89 mm] [Tumbled Trimmers – 7” x 4.5” (178 x 114 mm) [Chocolate] [Cream] [Grey] [Tan] [Charcoal] [Taupe].
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Sills: 19.5”x2.5” [Chocolate] [Cream] [Grey] [Tan] [Charcoal] [Taupe].
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Post Caps 24" × 24" (610 × 610 mm): [Tan] [Grey] [Taupe].
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Wall Caps 12" × 20" (305 × 508 mm): [Tan] [Grey] [Taupe].
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Wall Caps 16" × 20" (406 × 508 mm): [Tan] [Grey] [Taupe].
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Hearthstones 19" × 20" × 2" (483 × 508 × 51 mm): [Chocolate] [Cream] [Grey] [Tan] [Charcoal] [Taupe].
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Light Surrounds 9” x 7.5” (229 x 191 mm): [Chocolate] [Cream] [Grey] [Tan] [Charcoal] [Taupe].
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Electrical Surrounds 7.5” x 6” (191 x 152 mm): [Chocolate] [Cream] [Grey] [Tan] [Charcoal] [Taupe].
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Hose Bibs 4” x 4” (102 x 102 mm): [Chocolate] [Cream] [Grey] [Tan] [Charcoal] [Taupe].
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Doorbell Surrounds 4” x 2.5 “ (102 x 64 mm): [Chocolate] [Cream] [Grey] [Tan] [Charcoal] [Taupe].
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Mortar:
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Type – S (or equivalent)
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Metal Lath:
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Type: [3.4 lb (1.5 kg) self-furring, diamond metal lath] or [No. 17 gauge 1 1/2" (38 mm) woven-wire stucco mesh].
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Nails, Staples, Screws:
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Material: Galvanized nails or No.16 gage galvanized staples, For Steel Studs, fasteners shall be No. 8 wafer head
screws.
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Length: Sufficient to comply with manufacturer’s installation instructions stated in ICC-ES Report # ESR-1593.
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Building Paper:
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Type: Two Ply Grade D.
2.5 MIXES
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Provide cement mortar to be used for scratch coat, setting bed and joint filler which complies with Type S requirements.
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SECTION 3 EXECUTION
Specifier Note: Article below is an addition to the CSI Section Format and a supplement to MANU-SPEC. Revise article below to suit
project requirements and specifier’s practice.
3.1 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
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Comply with the instructions and recommendations of the veneer precast stone manufacturer stated in ICC-ES Report # ESR1593.
3.2 EXAMINATION
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Site Verification of Conditions:
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Verify that site conditions are acceptable for installation of veneer precast stone.
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Do not proceed with installation of veneer precast stone until unacceptable conditions are corrected.
Specifier Note: Coordinate article below with manufacturer’s recommended installation details and requirements.
3.3 INSTALLATION
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Application to Wood Substrate:
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Cover structurally sound wood substrate (plywood or other sheathing over framing members) with 2 layers of Grade D
building paper.
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Apply 3.4 lb/yd2 (1.8 k/m2) self-furring metal lath or #17 gauge, 1 1/2" (38 mm) woven-wire stucco mesh to wood studs spaced
16" (406 mm) on center. Nails must be spaced 6" (152 mm) on center on the studs and must be of sufficient length to
penetrate the studs a minimum of 1" (25.4 mm).
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Apply 1/2" (12.7 mm) thick scratch coat of Type S mortar or equivalent and allow to cure at least 48 hours before the mortar
bed is applied.
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Moisten scratch coat immediately before installing stone.
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Apply 3/4" (19.1 mm) thick Type S mortar or equivalent to the back of each Harristone and press the stone into place on the
scratch coat. The mortar bed consistency must allow mortar to be squeezed out around all edges of the veneer unit to ensure
full bond.
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Apply Type S mortar or equivalent into joints between stones, then [Brush] [Tool] [Rake] joints.
Application to Masonry Substrate:
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On clean, unfinished masonry surfaces, Harristone Veneer may be applied directly without mesh.
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Clean and sand blast existing painted or waterproofed masonry surfaces to provide adequate bond.
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Apply minimum 1/2" (12.7 mm) thick setting bed of Type S mortar or equivalent to the back of each Harristone component
and press the stone into place on the masonry surface. Allow to set.
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Apply Type S mortar or equivalent into joints between stones, then [Brush] [Tool] [Rake] joints.
Specifier Note: Coordinate article below with Division 1 Execution Requirements (Cleaning) Section.
3.4 CLEANING
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Remove mortar from all surfaces not specifically a part of the veneer precast stone installation work.
Specifier Note: Coordinate article below with Division 1 Execution Requirements Section.
3.5 PROTECTION
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Protect the work from damage as a result of subsequent construction.