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Part 1 General

    
  1.1 SECTION INCLUDES      
      A. Masonry repair systems  
  1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 04900 - masonry Restoration and Cleaning:
Coordination and installation requirements
1.3 REFERENCES
    A. ACI 530.1/ASCE6/TMS - specifications for Masonry Structures    
    B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) B 16, Type 360 Brass - Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes for use in Screw Machines
1.4 SUBMITTALS
    A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300
    B. Torque-Tie: manufactures data sheets on each product to be used, inculding:
     

1. Preparation instructions and recommendations.
2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
3. Installation methods
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
    A. Store products in manufacture's unopened packaging until ready for installation.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

  
  2.1 MANUFACTURER
      A.

Acceptable Manufacturer:
Construction Tie Products, Inc. (CTP, Inc.)
Michigan City, IN 46360-9390 USA.
Tel. 219-878-1427 Fax: 219-874-3626
salesctp@comcast.net
  2.2 PRODUCTS
      A. Masonry Repair and Restoration Re-Anchoring Exsisting Veneers (Selection based on application):
        1. Application: Masonry Veneer to Hollow Back-Up    
          a. 5100 Series Torque-Tie Mechanical Repair Anchor    

PART 3 EXECUTION

      
  3.1 PREPARATION    
      A. Locate anchors in the area to be anchored per project drawings and details.
  3.2 INSTALLATION    
      A. Select proper anchor lenght by field verification
      B.

Drill proper hole size per anchor type and blow out drill fines.
      C. Using appropriate setting tool and adapters, tighten back-up anchor to recommended torque range, then tighten facade portion to the recommended torque range.
D. Conceal anchor with specified grout or caulk.