Specifications include, but are not limited to: (1) The brick veneer will be cleaned utilizing a medium-pressure water-blasting operation using detergent masonry cleaners specifically designed to clean soiled masonry surfaces. (2) After inspection of the mortar joints within the specified area, all deteriorated, fractured or defective mortar joints will be removed until a sound mortar is reached. New closely matching mortar will be installed thereafter. Mortar testing will be necessary to match the existing mortar consistency and color. (3) Masonry repairs will include removal of all damaged, defective, fractured or missing brick/stone units as defined as; a brick/stone having lost greater than 50% of its original unit size, is structurally unsound, or is a brick/stone unit where patching is undesirable. (4) After inspecting the stone cap head joints, repairs will need to be made to secure them and maintain their integrity. The existing joint material will be evacuated and cleaned then a bond breaker or a new backer rod, depending upon the depth of achievement, will be installed. Finally, a urethane sealant, applied per industry practices, shall be applied. (5) After proper surface preparation and cleaning, one coat of a surfaceconditioning agent will be applied to the bare masonry, followed by two coats of elastomeric masonry coating to the designated area. (6) An allowance for paint lead abatement, if necessary. (7) In order to maintain the aesthetic appeal and to fully secure the contents/files within the property, an allowance will need to be made to renovate the porch roof. This includes removal of existing porch roofing materials to install new underlayment, flashing, and asphalt roofing shingles to match the newly replaced roof as completed under Phase II. Contractor will be responsible for acquiring the use of a dumpster.
