JASMEIN CREAM

Flexural strength (MPa) +rift, dry

880 ASTM C

9.3

Compressive strength (MPa)+ rift, dry

170 ASTM C

101.7

Water absorption

97 ASTM C

1.60%

Specific gravity

97 ASTM C

2.58

Characteristic

Specs

Note

C. Special consideration and protection shall be provided when brickwork is cleaned above the limestone. Strong acid compounds used for cleaning brick will burn and discolor the limestone.

B.  Keep stone work as clean as possible as work progresses. Upon completion, clean stone thoroughly with water or detergent and water and fiber brushes. Thoroughly rinse when complete with clean water. Do not use acids or wire brushes.

A.  As general - stone should be cleaned with water or with light detergent.

CLEANING

D. At cavity walls, install weep holes as indicated using plastic or other weep tubes at joints where water may accumulate.

C. Execute dimension stonework by skilled mechanics, and employ skilled stone fitters at site to do necessary field cutting as stones are set.

B. Set stones to comply with requirements indicated on drawings and final shop drawings. Install anchors, supports, fasteners and other attachments indicated or necessary to secure stonework in place. Shim and adjust as necessary. 

A.                 Lay stone in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

INSTALLATION

C.   Clean stone prior to erection. Do not use wire brushes or implements which will mark or damage exposed surfaces.

B. Establish lines, levels, and coursing.  Protect from disturbance.

A.   Protection:  Protect stone from exposure to rain, snow, ice and staining from mortar droppings, sealant and other substances or sources that may cause staining.

   PREPARATION

F. Finish exposed faces and edges of stone to comply with requirements indicated for finish under each type and application of stone required and to match approved samples

E. Cut stone to produce pieces of thickness, size and shape indicated or required and within fabrication tolerances recommended by the MIA.

D. Cut and drill sink ages and holes in stones for anchors, fasteners, supports and lifting devices as indicated.

C. Comply with recommendations of the MIA.

 B. General: Fabricate stonework in sizes and shapes required to comply with requirements indicated, including details on drawings and final shop drawings.

Special Cubic elements- according to drawings requirements.

Face size:   minimum 1" X 1, maximum 6.5 ft X 8.2 ft ( Slab size) .

 Thickness:  minimum 3/8,   maximum cubic job

A. stone sizes- standard and cut-to-size:

  STONE FABRICATION

High Density Limestone: ASTM C 568 Class A.
stone sizes - standard and C.T.S , CUBIC SIZE
Water absorption 1.60%