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Quikrete Companies (The) Masonry Grout
 
         
SECTION 04070
 
         
MASONRY GROUT
 
         
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Quikrete; Portland cement grout for filling masonry cores, made from factory blended dry mixes.
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This section is based on products made by The Quikrete Companies, which is located at:
One Securities Centre
3490 Piedmont Road, Suite 1300
Atlanta, GA 30305
Tel: (404) 634-9100
www.quikrete.com
[ Additional Product Data ]

          Founded in 1940, The QUIKRETE(R) Companies manufactures masonry construction and repair products that include everything needed to successfully build and repair with concrete. The QUIKRETE product line includes concrete and mortar mixes; concrete repair products; stucco, waterproofing, tile setting and blacktop products; floor underlayments; sand and aggregates; and other seasonal items.
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The company also designs and produces its own patented machinery to measure, blend and package its products. A fully accredited product testing, research and development/quality assurance center is located in Atlanta, Georgia, with more than 75 manufacturing facilities located throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and South America.
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          PART 1GENERAL
 
          1.1SECTION INCLUDES
 
          A.Grout for filling cores in masonry specified in other sections.
 
          1.2RELATED SECTIONS
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
 
          A.Section 04810 - Unit Masonry Assemblies.
 
          1.3REFERENCES
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
 
          A.ASTM C 143/C 143M - Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete; 2000.
 
          B.ASTM C 150 - Standard Specification for Portland Cement; 2002.
 
          C.ASTM C 404 - Standard Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Grout; 1997.
 
          D.ASTM C 476 - Standard Specification for Grout for Masonry; 2001.
 
          E.ASTM C 595 - Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cement; 2002.
 
          F.ASTM C 618 - Standard Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use as a Mineral Admixture in Concrete; 2001.
 
          G.ASTM C 1019 - Standard Method of Sampling and Testing Grout; 2000b.
 
          H.ASTM C 1157 - Standard Performance for Hydraulic Cement; 2000a.
 
          I.NCMA TR-88 - Hot & Cold Weather Masonry Construction Manual; 1999.
 
          1.4SUBMITTALS
 
          A.Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
 
          B.[ Product Data ]: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
          1.Mixing and preparation instructions and recommendations.
          2.Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
          3.Installation methods.
 
          C.Test Reports:
          1.Submit certified test reports showing that the cementitious components of the grout mix comply with the specified requirements.
          2.Submit certified test report showing that the grout complies with the specified requirements.
 
          1.5DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
 
          A.Deliver grout mix to site in sealed bags. Identify each bag with material name and type.
 
          PART 2PRODUCTS
 
          2.1MANUFACTURERS
 
          A.Acceptable Manufacturer: Quikrete Companies (The), which is located at: One Securities Centre 3490 Piedmont Rd. N. E. Suite 1300; Atlanta, GA 30305; Toll Free Tel: 800-282-5828; Tel: 404-634-9100; Email: request info; Web: www.quikrete.com
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
 
          B.Substitutions: Not permitted.
 
          C.Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
 
          2.2APPLICATIONS
 
          A.Use coarse grout for _________.
 
          B.Use fine grout for _________.
 
          2.3GROUT
 
          A.Grout: Comply with ASTM C 47 6, with minimum compressive strength of 2,000 psi (13.8 MPa), when tested in accordance with ASTM C 1019 at slump of 8 to 10 inches (200 to 250 mm) as measured by ASTM C 143 .
 
          B.Grout Mix: Factory blended hydraulic cement based product containing aggregate and portland cement, blended cement, or a mixture of portland cement and fly ash proportioned to produce grout complying with ASTM C 476 for the specified type of grout; Quikrete packaged Coarse Core Fill Grout and Fine Core Fill Grout.
          1.Portland Cement or Blended Cement: ASTM C 150 Types I, IA, II, IIA, III or IIIA.
          2.Portland Cement or Blended Cement: ASTM C 595 Types IS, IS(MS), IS-A, IS-A(MS), IP, or IP-A.
          3.Portland Cement or Blended Cement: ASTM C 1157 Types GU, HE, MS, or HS.
          4.Fly Ash: ASTM C 618 .
          5.Aggregate: ASTM C 404 .
          6.Coarse Grout: Adjust aggregate proportions to provide evenly graded mix which will be easily pumped, with coarse aggregate content no greater than maximum specified in the proportion specifications of ASTM C 476 .
 
          C.Water: Clean and free from deleterious acids, alkalies, and organic matter.
 
          2.4MIXING
 
          A.Mixing Procedure: Add factory pre-blended dry materials to water in mortar mixer and mix for at least 5 minutes.
 
          B.Retempering: Do not retemper grout; discard grout that cannot be easily pumped or poured.
 
          C.Cold Weather: Follow National Concrete Masonry Association recommendations for cold weather construction.
 
          PART 3EXECUTION
 
          3.1INSTALLATION
 
          A.See Section 04810.
 
          3.2FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
 
          A.Owner will arrange for field testing.
 
          B.Contractor shall arrange and pay for field testing by an acceptable testing agency.
 
          C.Field Testing: In accordance with ASTM C 1019 .
 
         
END OF SECTION