Concrete Surface Finishes Standards

Because exposed aggregate finishes will only be used where the surface is visible the formed finishes f4 f5 f6 are extended to accept the exposed aggregate standard of f4e f5e and f6e.

Concrete surface finishes standards.

Provide site mock ups of architectural concrete showing finish texture and pattern of exposed formed concrete surfaces. Best practices for preparing concrete surfaces prior to repairs and overlays. Wet surface of concrete to prevent absorption of water from grout and apply grout uniformly with brushes. These references which exclude uniform appearance criteria or a process for evaluating formed concrete surfaces.

This is an excellent peer reviewed analysis from the u s department of interior bureau of reclamation. 6 standards for the surface preparation of concrete. Exposed aggregate may also be used in unformed surface resulting in a shallow texture. General walks etc 2 1 references to specifications and standards published normai traffic grit size 12 30 or 36 60 by national societies and associations including du pent c.

Size of mock up shall be a minimum of 8 feet by 10 feet unless otherwise approved by the engineer to be smaller. Mix one 1 part portland cement and one half part fine sand with sufficient water to produce a grout with the consistency of thick paint. Prepare surface as described in rubbed finishes above. The surface finish quality is specified as one of five classes.

Site mock ups of architectural concrete. As 3610 11 formwork for concrete this standard deals with the visual quality appearance of formed concrete surfaces for both in situ and precast concrete elements. 5 the ascc education and training committee 1999 guide uses samples of concrete surfaces to illustrate appear ance expectations. Classes 1 2 and 3 are typical architectural applications where the concrete surface visual quality is important.

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