ASTM-C1515:2001 Edition
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C1515-01 Standard Guide for Cleaning of Exterior Dimension Stone, Vertical And Horizontal Surfaces, New or Existing
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
ASTM | 2001 | 5 |
ASTM C1515-01
Historical Standard: Standard Guide for Cleaning of Exterior Dimension Stone, Vertical And Horizontal Surfaces, New or Existing
ASTM C1515
Scope
1.1 This guide describes materials and procedures which may be used to clean dimension stone exteriors as well as the conditions under which they may be used. It is intended to aid owners, maintenance supervisors and building managers, architects and engineers, and contractors clean vertical exterior dimension stone on commercial, residential and institutional structures. This guide may also be helpful to those who wish to clean stone masonry on bridges, retaining walls, ramps, and plazas, and free-standing stone objects such as statuary, memorials and grave markers.
1.2 This guide relates primarily, to routine maintenance of the surface finish of exterior dimension stone. The techniques noted herein may not be appropriate or cost effective with regard to restoration of disfigured, severely soiled or stained stonework, or of stonework of particular historic importance. In cases where staining occurs on surfaces which have cultural, civic, historic or architectural significance, consultation with a specialist is recommended.
1.3 The user of this guide must also obtain and have on file at both the job site and the office Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) describing the nature of all chemical products utilized during the cleaning process.
1.4 A file of literature from the manufacturers of all products involved within the scope of each project should be available for reference.
1.5 These procedures are not intended for interior stonework.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
Keywords
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 91.100.15 (Mineral materials and products)
DOI: 10.1520/C1515-01
PDF Catalog
PDF Pages | PDF Title |
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1 | Scope Referenced Documents Terminology Significance and Use Description General Information |
2 | Normal Maintenance Polished Dimension Stone Honed Dimension Stone Textured Finish Dimension Stone Stain Removal |
3 | General Stain Removal Removal of Organic Stains Removal of Metallic Stains |