NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
130 Cedar Street July 15, 2004
Selective Demolition and Façade Restoration Koenen Associates
a. Comply with requirements for paint removal.
b. Repeat application up to two times if needed.
3. Remove asphalt and tar with solvent-type paint remover.
a. Apply only to asphalt and tar by brush without prewetting.
b. Allow paint remover to remain on surface for 10 to 30 minutes.
c. Rinse off with [cold] [hot] water using low-pressure spray.
d. Repeat application if needed.
F. Water Spray Applications: Unless otherwise indicated, hold spray nozzle at least 6
inches (150 mm) from surface of masonry and apply water in horizontal back and forth
sweeping motion, overlapping previous strokes to produce uniform coverage.
G. Steam Wash: Apply steam to masonry surfaces at pressures not exceeding 80 psi
(550 kPa). Hold nozzle at least 6 inches (150 mm) from surface of masonry and apply
steam in horizontal back and forth sweeping motion, overlapping previous strokes to
produce uniform coverage.
H. Chemical Cleaner Application Methods: Apply chemical cleaners to masonry surfaces
to comply with chemical cleaner manufacturer's written instructions; use brush or spray
application methods, at Contractor's option. Do not spray apply at pressures
exceeding 50 psi (345 kPa). Do not allow chemicals to remain on surface for periods
longer than those Indicated or recommended by manufacturer.
I. Rinse off chemical residue and soil by working upward from bottom to top of each
treated area at each stage or scaffold setting. Periodically during each rinse, test pH of
rinse water running off of cleaned area to determine that chemical cleaner is
completely removed.
1. Apply neutralizing agent and repeat rinse, if necessary, to produce tested pH of
between 6.7 and 7.5.
J. After cleaning is complete, remove protection no longer required. Remove tape and
adhesive marks.
3.8 CLEANING BRICKWORK
A. Cold-Water Wash: Use cold water applied by [low] [medium] [high]-pressure spray.
B. Cold Water Soak:
1. Apply cold water by intermittent soaking.
2. Use perforated hoses or other means that will apply a fine water mist to entire
surface being cleaned.
3. Apply water in cycles with at least 30 minutes between cycles.
4. Continue water application until surface encrustation has softened sufficiently to
permit its removal by water wash, as indicated by cleaning tests.
5. Remove soil and softened surface encrustation from masonry with cold water
applied by low-pressure spray.
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