specification guide FARMHOUSE BRICK a clé exclusive

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1 specification guide FARMHOUSE BRICK a clé exclusive

2 all the dazzle of the beloved zellige tile grounded with the integrity of brick. think of this thin clay brick tile coated with a white variegated glaze as a rustic, chunkier, version of the subway tile. if you like a smooth, consistent finished surface then this one is not for you. looking to embrace a little more surface tension and patina, then this thin glazed brick will serve you well. use it on your walls and floors... and the great outdoors (the latter only with low traffic usage.) did we mention that is eminently affordable too... clé exclusive contact@cletile.com 415/

3 nominal sizes modified standard ( 2-1/2"x8"x1/2" ) 90 corner piece is available ( the return is 4-3/4" ) standard specifications clé exclusive tile shall be selected by the architect/designer/owner from manufacturer s standard sizes, shapes and glazes and shall meet the requirements of ANSI as special purpose tile; ASTM C , grade exterior, type TBX, for physical properties; and ASTM class exterior for properties of finish. most units will meet PCI specifications, but need to be requested as such if required. note: interior/exterior specification. ok for freeze thaw & limited wet applications. availability clé exclusive tile is curretly available in stock. color variation clé exclusive tile varies from brick to brick, some more than others. these variations are intentional, resulting from our particular production methods and our choice of raw materials. when specifying clé exclusive farmhouse brick tile, if color consideration is paramount, always work from a sampling of 3 or more bricks, which represent the range of color you can expect on the job. crazing crazing refers to the hairline cracks which may occur in the glaze surface of brick after firing and is common in hand crafted tile. some glazes produced for the clé exclusive tile are crazed to achieve certain colors and/or decorative effects. to minimize the possibility of staining clé recommends using a penetrating sealer or grout release. if sealer or release is required please test a small section following the sealer/release manufacturer s instructions. clé exclusive contact@cletile.com 415/

4 size variation due to shrinkage from wet to fired tile in the manufacturing process, our bricks are subject to size variation. the thickness is 5/8" and can vary, along with other specified dimensions. please expect 6 tiles per square foot for a 2-1/2x8" tile. note: this allows for a 3/8" grout requirement. installation installation methods should conform to the tile council of america handbook for ceramic tile installation (current edition). brick from several different cartons should be mixed to achieve the best overall blend of color. other systems are available and the manufacturer s recommendations should be followed. ACCEPTABLE INSTALLATION METHODS FOR THIN BRICK THIN BRICK INSTALLATION METHOD SUBSTRATE APPLICATION THICK SET THIN SET MODULAR PANELS PREFABRICATED PANELS wood or steel exterior notes 1, 2, 4, and 5 notes 1, 3, 6, and 7 notes 1, 2, 5 and 7 notes 1, 2, 5 and 7 stud framing interior notes 1, 2, and 4 notes 1, 3, and 7 Notes 1, 2 and 7 notes 1, 2 and 7 masonry or exterior notes 2, and 4 note 3 note 2 note 2 concrete interior notes 2, and 4 note 3 note 2 note 2 see below for notes referenced in table. 1. maximum deflection of L/360 is recommended for wall stud framing. maximum deflection of L/240 is permitted for walls by the international building code (IBC) when rigid finishes like thin brick are applied. for interior adhered veneer applications supported by wood floors, the IBC limits the vertical deflection of the flooring system to L/ maximum allowable variation of ¼ in. in 10 ft (6 mm in 3.05 m) from plane. 3. acceptable only when surface is bondable and variation from plane is no more than ¼ in. 10 ft (6 mm in 3.05 m). 4. use only with reinforcing lath or mesh in scratch coat. 5. use exterior-grade sheathing. wood stud framing is required by the IBC and the international residential code (IRC) to have water-resistive barrier with the equivalent performance of two layers of grade D paper. 6. acceptable only when cement backer board is used as substrate. 7. for IBC, the system must comply with the alternative design requirements of the building code requirements for masonry structures (TMS 402) since the installation method does not include metal lath. grouting it is recommended that a 3/8" grout joint be used for clé exclusive tiles. smaller grout spacing can be used including a tight joint ; however, additional tiles will be required to cover a given area. narrow grout spaces accentuate tile irregularities. note: epoxy grout is not recommended however, should you choose to use epoxy grout, grout release is required to maintain the original surface. use a grout bag to minimize excess grout and decrease cleanup. work clean! clé exclusive contact@cletile.com 415/

5 maintenance minimal maintenance is required. mild soaps should be sufficient for most cleaning. test any cleaners before general use. durability considerations depending on specific site conditions, s is subject to wear over time. for light traffic installations, a means must be provided for people to clean abrasive materials off their shoes before walking on the glazed brick floor. clé exclusive contact@cletile.com 415/ cletile 2018