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SCOPE OF WORK

Condition assessment and repair quantification for concrete masonry unit walls — cracking, spalling, and mortar joint deterioration.

Applicable Standards

TMS 0402, ACI 530, ASTM C90 (CMU units), ASTM C270 (mortar), ASTM C476 (grout), IBC Chapter 17 special inspections

CMU Condition Assessment
  • Visual survey and crack classification of all CMU walls: structural vs.
  • non-structural.
  • Moisture investigation: probe and bore-scope to trace water infiltration paths.
  • Drainage assessment: verify weeps at base of cavity walls; inspect flashing at lintels and shelf angles.
  • Code compliance review: TMS 0402 structural adequacy vs.
  • current seismic and wind requirements.
New CMU Construction
  • Reinforced CMU per TMS 0402 / ACI 530: layout, rebar, grouting, and mortar per structural drawings.
  • Grout: fine grout for 4" cells and smaller; coarse grout for 6" cells and larger (ASTM C476).
  • Special inspections per IBC Chapter 17: continuous inspection during grouting of reinforced masonry.
  • CMU types: standard, split-face, ground-face, lightweight, and insulated per architectural requirements.
CMU Repointing & Repair
  • Repointing: Type S mortar for structural CMU; Type N for decorative; remove to 3/4" min.
  • depth.
  • CMU crack repair: rout and sealant for non-structural; epoxy injection for structural.
  • Bond beam and lintel installation: grout-filled bond beams; new steel lintels with proper bearing.
CMU Coatings & Waterproofing
  • Block filler primer: fill open CMU pores before finish coat.
  • Elastomeric finish coat: 2-coat system minimum 20 mil DFT; waterproof above-grade CMU walls.
  • Interior parging: 2-coat Portland cement plaster on interior CMU.
Post-Installed Anchors
  • Core drill and clean hole; apply epoxy adhesive (Hilti HIT-RE 500 or equal).
  • Install anchor per manufacturer torque and embedment requirements.
  • Pull-out test per ASTM E488 on minimum 5% of installed anchors; report to EOR.
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