SECTION 04 01 00
MASONRY CLEANING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A.
Related Documents: General and Supplementary Conditions of the Contract,
Division 1 General Requirements, and Drawings are applicable to this Section.
B.
Section Includes, but is not limited to:
1.
Cleaning new brick, concrete masonry, and stone.
C. Related Sections:
1.
Section 04210 - Clay Masonry Units
2.
Section 04220 - Concrete Masonry Units
3.
Section 07920 - Joint Sealants
1.2 REFERENCES
A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
1.
D 3960 - Standard Practice for Determining Volatile Organic Compound
Content of Paints and Related Coatings; 1996.
2.
D 5095 - Standard Test Method for Determination of the Nonvolatile Content
in Silanes, Siloxanes, and Silane-Siloxane Blends Used in Masonry WaterRepellent Treatments; 1991 (Reapproved 1997).
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A.
Shop drawings, product data, and samples under provisions of Section 01330.
B.
Product Data: Manufacturer's printed literature for each product, including test data
indicating compliance with requirements, and installation instructions.
1.
Cleaning Plan: Written description of cleaning process, including materials,
methods, equipment, and sequencing of work.
C.
Applicator Qualifications: Submit qualifications of applicator.
1.
Certification stating applicator is experienced in the application of the specified
products.
2.
List of recently completed masonry cleaning projects, including project name
and location, names of owner and architect, description of cleaning products
used and substrates, applicable local environmental regulations, and
application procedures.
D.
Environmental Regulations: Submit description for testing, handling, treatment,
containment, collection, transport, disposal, and discharge of hazardous wastes and
cleaning effluents. Describe any hazardous materials to be cleaned from substrates.
Submit applicable local environmental regulations.
E.
Protection: Submit description for protecting surrounding areas, landscaping,
building occupants, pedestrians, vehicles, and non-masonry surfaces during the
work from contact with masonry cleaners, residues, rinse water, fumes, wastes, and
cleaning effluents.
F.
Surface Preparation: Submit description for surface preparation of substrates to be
completed before application of masonry cleaners
G.
Application: Submit description for application procedures of masonry cleaners.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Qualifications:
1.
Manufacturer Qualifications:
a.
Manufacturer capable of providing field service representation during
installation and who will approve the installer and application method.
2.
Installer Qualifications:
a.
B.
C.
Installer experienced in performing this type of work and who has
specialized in work similar to the type required for this project.
Test Panels:
1.
Before full-scale application, test products to be used on test panels.
2.
Review manufacturer's product data sheets to determine suitability of each
product for each surface.
3.
Apply products using manufacturer-approved application methods,
determining actual requirements for application.
4.
After 48 hours, review effectiveness of cleaning or treatment, compatibility with
substrates, and ability to achieve desired results.
5.
Obtain approval by Architect and Owner of workmanship, color, and texture
before proceeding with work.
6.
Test Panels: Inconspicuous sections of actual construction.
a.
Location and number as selected by Architect.
b.
Size; 4 feet by 4 feet.
c.
Repair unacceptable work to the satisfaction of the Architect and
Owner.
7.
Regulatory Compliance
a.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental
regulations including testing, handling, treatment, containment,
collection, transport, disposal, and discharge of hazardous wastes and
cleaning effluents.
Pre-installation Meetings
1.
Comply with provisions of Section 01310 - Project Management and
Coordination.
a.
Applicator and Product representative shall be present during meeting.
2.
Reference Section 04050 Basic Masonry Materials and Methods for
Requirements.
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.
Comply with requirements of Section 01660 - Storage and Handling Requirements-
1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.
Project Environmental Requirements
1.
Do not apply products under conditions outside manufacturer's requirements,
which include:
a.
Surfaces that are frozen; allow complete thawing prior to installation.
b.
Surface and air temperatures below 40 degrees F.
c.
Surface and air temperatures above 95 degrees F.
d.
When surface or air temperature is not expected to remain above 40
degrees F for at least 8 hours after application.
e.
Wind conditions that may blow materials onto surfaces not intended to
be treated.
f
Less than 24 hours after a rain or 6 hours before rain is expected after
installation.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A.
Subject to compliance with requirements indicated herein, provide products of one of
the listed manufacturers.
1.
PROSOCO, Inc., 3741 Greenway Circle, Lawrence, KS; (800) 255-4255;
www.prosoco.com
2.
Other as approved by Architect.
3.
Substitutions: Under provisions of Section 01630 - Product Substitution
Procedures.
2.2 MATERIALS
A.
Water: Clean, potable, and free of oils, acids, alkalis, salts, and organic matter. Use
to rinse masonry surfaces and dilute concentrated cleaners.
2.3 MASONRY CLEANERS
A. Sure Klean
®
Masonry Cleaner manufactured by PROSOCO, Inc. or approved equal.
Substrate
Color/Type
Brick
Red
Light
Dark
Pavers
Glazed
CMU
Split Face
Burnished/Ground Face
Architectural Concrete
Natural Color/Smooth
Textured
Stone Construction
Cast Stone
Arriscraft
Cleaning Solution
Sure Klean
Sure Klean
Sure Klean
Sure Klean
Sure Klean
Sure Klean
Sure Klean
Cleaner
Sure Klean
Sure Klean
Sure Klean
®
600 Detergent
®
®
Vana Trol
®
®
Vana Trol
®
®
®
®
®
®
®
600 Detergent
®
Vana Trol
Custom Masonry Cleaner
Burnished Custom Masonry
Light Duty Concrete Cleaner
Custom Masonry Cleaner
Light Duty Concrete Cleaner
Light Staining - Sure Klean
Custom Masonry Cleaner
®
Heavy Staining - Sure Klean
Limestone (Unpolished)
Sure Klean
®
Burnished
®
®
Vana Trol
®
Vana Trol
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A.
Site Verification of Conditions:
1.
Verify that substrates are acceptable for product installation; do not begin until
substrates meet manufacturer's requirements.
2.
Do not begin until test panels have been approved by Architect.
3.2 PREPARATION
A.
Comply with provisions of Section 01720 – Preparation.
B.
Surface Preparation
1.
Protect surrounding areas, landscaping, building occupants, pedestrians,
vehicles, and non-masonry surfaces during the work from contact with
masonry cleaners, residues, rinse water, fumes, wastes, and cleaning
effluents in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.
2.
On surfaces to be coated or treated, remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, and other
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
contaminants that would interfere with penetration or performance of products;
where cleaners are required, use products recommended by manufacturer;
rinse thoroughly and allow to dry completely.
Apply all specified sealants and caulking and allow curing before cleaning
process begins.
Divert and protect pedestrian and auto traffic.
Avoid wind drifting of spray of cleaning products, residues, and rinse water.
Protect open joints.
Clean interior masonry surfaces before installation of interior finishes, doors,
hardware, metal fixtures, and all other interior non-masonry materials.
3.3 APPLICATION
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Comply with provisions of Section 01730 - Execution.
Clean all exposed surfaces of new masonry of excess mortar, efflorescence, stains,
and job dirt, using materials specified.
Clean from bottom up; prevent cleaning materials and rinse water from contacting
non-cementitious materials.
Clean in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations, product
data, and container label instructions.
Mix materials in strict accordance with manufacturers instructions; do not dilute
unless permitted by manufacturer.
Prevent overspray, wind drift, and splash onto surfaces not to be treated.
No high pressure washers are allowed.
Low pressure spray for wetting and rinsing is permitted. Pressure should be
in the range of 400-1000 psi. Equipment should produce 6-8 gallons of water
per minute using a 15-40 degree fan tip (no fan tip less than a 15 degree is allowed).
3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A.
B.
Inspection:
1.
Inspect the masonry cleaning work with the Contractor, Architect, applicator,
and product representative, and compare with test panel results approved by
the Architect. Determine it the substrates are suitably clean.
Manufacturers' Field Services
1.
Provide the services of the manufacturer's authorized field representative to
verify that installed products comply with manufacturer's requirements and
with the standard established by the Architect-approved test panels.
3.5 CLEANING
A.
B.
C.
D.
At completion of work, remove protective coverings.
Protect completed work from damage during construction.
Clean site of all unused cleaning products, residues, rinse water, wastes, and
cleaning effluents in accordance with environmental regulations
Repair, restore, or replace to the satisfaction of the Architect, all materials,
landscaping, and non-masonry surfaces damaged by exposure to the cleaning
process.
END OF SECTION