MSV-GSP-001-25 - Adhered Manufactured Stone Veneer Guide Spec - Section 04 73 00

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Guide specification for adhered manufactured stone veneer (MSV) aligned to ASTM C1780, providing installation requirements and project documentation controls for Section 04 73 00. Covers section scope, related masonry and gypsum board references, administrative requirements including a pre-installation meeting, and detailed submittals such as product data, compliance test reports, color charts, detail drawings, and verification samples. Includes quality assurance standards, installer and manufacturer qualifications, mock-up panel procedures, delivery/storage/handling conditions, field temperature protections, and warranty cross-references.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages7

Reading Time18 min

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1 General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Related Requirements

1.3 Reference Standards

1.4 Administrative Requirements

1.5 Submittals

1.6 Quality Assurance

1.7 Mock-Ups

1.7 Delivery, Storage and Handling

1.8 Field Conditions

1.9 Warranty

2 Products

GUIDE SPEC MSV-GSP-001-25 Provided By: CONCRETE MASONRY & HARDSCAPES ASSOCIATION ADHERED MANUFACTURED STONE VENEER SECTION 04 73 00 Note: This guide specification is for adhered manufactured stone veneer. This Section includes the term “Architect.” Edit this term as necessary to identify the design professional in the General Conditions of the Contract. The text must be edited by a qualified, licensed design professional to suit specific project requirements. CMHA makes no representations or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and disclaims any liability for damages resulting in the use of this guide construction specification. The information contained in this guide specification is primarily based on the content in ASTM Specification C1780 and the Installation Guide and Detailing Options for Compliance with ASTM C1780 for Adhered Manufactured Stone Masonry Veneer, published by CMHA. Refer to those documents for additional information. SECTION 04 73 00 MANUFACTURED STONE VENEER PART 1: GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Adhered manufactured stone veneer (MSV) B. Installation materials C. Accessories 1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS: A. Section 04 2000 – Unit Masonry B. Section 09 2116 – Gypsum board assemblies – Cementitious backer board and gypsum sheathing. 1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS: A. ANSI A118 .4 – American National Standard Specification for Modified Dry-Set Cement Mortar B. ANSI A118 .15 – American National Standard Specification for Improved Modified Dry-Set Cement Mortar Revised August 29, 2025 1 CONCRETE MASONRY & HARDSCAPES ASSOCIATION [masonryandhardscapes.org](masonryandhardscapes.org) MSV-GSP-001-25 C. ASTM C140/C140M – Standard Test Method for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units D. ASTM C270 – Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry. E. ASTM C847 – Standard Specification for Metal Lath F. ASTM C933 – Standard Specification for Welded Wire Lath G. ASTM C1670/C1670M – Standard Specification for Adhered Manufactured Stone Masonry Veneer Units H. ASTM C1714/C1714M – Standard Specification for Preblended Dry Mortar Mix for Unit Masonry I. ASTM C1780 – Standard Practice for Installation Methods for Cement-Based Adhered Masonry Veneer J. ASTM D226/D226M – Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing K. ASTM E2556/E2556M – Standard Specification for vapor Permeable Flexible Sheet Water Resistive Barriers Intended for Mechanical Attachment L. Concrete Masonry & Hardscape Association (CMHA) Installation Guide and Detailing Options for Compliance with ASTM C1780 for Adhered Manufactured Stone Veneer Current Edition,(herein referred to as MSV Installation Guide) M. CMHA MSV-TEC-001, Key Installation Checkpoints for Manufactured Stone Veneer N. TMS 402/602-22 – Building Code Requirements and Specifications for Masonry Structures 1.4 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS: A. Pre-Installation Meeting – General Contractor shall set pre-installation meeting at least two weeks prior to starting work from this section. Mock-up panel shall be complete and reviewed at this meeting. 1.5 SUBMITTALS: A. Product data: Provide data for MSV units, lath and scratch coat or cement board, water resistive-barrier: and weep-screed/flashing materials. a. Test Report for each MSV profile showing Compliance with ASTM C1670 . b. Color Charts (Stone, Trims, Pointing Mortar) B. Detail Drawings: Per MSV Installation Guide or contractor can submit proposed detail drawings depicting proper installation and flashing techniques. Reference these details locations with those found on drawings. C. Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, submit << one or >> sample board representing actual product, color, pattern and texture. 1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE: A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing the type of products specified in this section and a current pro

FAQs

What does Section 04 73 00 cover in this guide specification?

It covers adhered manufactured stone veneer (MSV), installation materials, and accessories, including related installation components such as lath, scratch coat/cement board, water-resistive barrier, and weep-screed/flashing materials.

Which standards are referenced for materials and installation methods?

The guide references ASTM and ANSI standards including ASTM C1780 for installation methods, ASTM C1670/C1670M for MSV units, ASTM C270 for mortar, and ANSI A118 mortar standards, along with other related test and barrier specifications.

What are the key pre-installation and field condition requirements?

A pre-installation meeting is required at least two weeks before work starts, including a reviewed mock-up panel. The installation must be protected against freezing conditions and rapid drying based on temperature and time requirements aligned with TMS 402/602.

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