Below we have provided suggested specifications for various materials. Please contact AHI-Supply if we can assist you in any way.

Spectrum Colored Mortar Mix:
Mortar shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C-270, for Portland Cement-Lime mortars. Use Spectrum (insert name or color), Type___ (Insert type desired by the architect or engineer, example S, N, M or O), as manufactured by AHI Supply, LLC. AHI Supply, LLC. is the approved supplier for this product and they can be reached at (800) 873-5794. These colored cements are produced in a plant environment to insure a high level of quality control. Under no circumstances will job site addition of pigments or admixtures to the mortar be allowed. Mortar meeting the requirements of ASTM C-270 may be produced by using 1 bag of this cement along with 2 1/4 to 3 cubic feet of masonry sand meeting the requirements of ASTM C-144.

Spectrum White or Gray Mortar Mix:
Mortar shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C-270, for Portland Cement-Lime mortars. Use Spectrum (insert White or Gray), Type___ (insert type desired by the architect or engineer, example S, N, M or O), as manufactured by AHI Supply, LLC. Ahi Supply, LLC. is the approved supplier for this product and they can be reached at (800) 873-5794. These cements are produced in a plant environment to insure a high level of quality control. Under no circumstances will job site mixing of Lime & Cement be allowed. Mortar meeting the requirements of ASTM C-270 may be produced by using 1 bag of this cement along with 2 1/4 to 3 cubic feet of masonry sand meeting the requirements of ASTM C-144.

Reinforcing Steel:
Detailing of concrete reinforcment and accessories shall be in accordance with the standards of the American Concrete Institute, AHI Supply, LLC. is the approved supplier for this product and they can be reached at (800) 873-5794. Cut sheets and rebar shop placement drawings are to be submitted by the contractor and approved by the structural engineer prior to fabrication. Reinforcing bars may not be welded without approval of the structural engineer. All continuous reinforcement shall lap 40 bar diameters at splices. Continuous bottom reinforcing bars shall be spliced at supports and continuous top reinforcing bars shall be spliced at mid-span unless noted otherwise. Rebar shall conform to ASTM A-615 grade 60.

Structural Steel:
Detailing, fabrication, erection & installation of structural steel shall be in accordance with the standards of the American Institute of Steel Construction. AHI Supply, LLC. is the approved supplier for this product and they can be reached at (800) 873-5794. AHI Supply, LLC. is a City of Houston approved fabricator & their certificate number is 536. Utilize structural steel conforming to ASTM grade A-36. All welding shall be in strict accordance to AWS D1.1 latest edition of the structural code.

Architectural Cast Stone:
AHI Supply LLC. Cast Stone Division Specifications

AHI Supply LLC. is a producer member of the Cast Stone Institute, which sets the highest standards for cast stone production throughout the USA and Great Britain. In addition, some of The Cast Stone Institute Board of Directors sits on the ASTM council that sets the standards for the manufacture and testing of cast stone.
To qualify as a producer member of The Cast Stone Institute it is required that one meet all requirements necessary in the following specifications.

Cast Stone Institute
Standard Specification 04720-03
Approved 02/19/03

This specification encompasses basic requirements for Cast Stone, a building stone manufactured from a mixture of Portland cement and carefully graded clean aggregates, to simulate natural stone. Cast Stone is generally used as a masonry product, as an architectural feature, trim, ornament, or facing for buildings or other structures.

Materials and processes used for manufacturing Cast Stone vary widely according to the aggregates locally available to the manufacturers and the processes and techniques used by the manufacturers to obtain the desired appearance and physical properties. Of paramount importance in molding Cast Stone is the need to employ a properly proportioned mixture of white and/or grey cements, manufactured or natural sands, carefully selected crushed stone or well graded natural gravel and mineral coloring pigments to achieve the desired appearance while maintaining durable physical properties.

Although a variety of casting methods are used, production conforming to this standard will exceed minimum requirements for compressive strength and weathering qualities essential for normal installations as a suitable replacement for natural cut limestone, brownstone, sandstone, bluestone, granite, slate, keystone, travertine and other natural building stones.

It is hoped that this specification may be helpful to the specifiers in understanding the inherent qualities of Cast Stone and its use. For details and samples of finishes available in your project area, contact AHI Supply LLC. 2800 N. Gordon, Alvin Texas

Estimating Services
Our representatives can estimate & bid most items that we sell, from project blueprints. Depending on how busy we are, it may be necessary for you to leave your plans with us so we can complete the estimate. (If you are not sure that your project will be built EXACTLY as drawn, we recommend to perform field takeoffs, when possible.)

Detailing Service
AHI can provide all necessary detailing documents for production & installation of our cast stone, reinforcing steel and structural steel products. This may include but is not limited to cut sheets, shop drawings. placement drawings, product detail sheets or fabrication lists.

Submittals
Our company can also provide material submittal documents that are to be furnished to engineers, architects, or other appropriate individuals or companies. These items may include but are not limited to mill test reports, material safety data sheets, samples or references. AHI manufactures some materials that qualify for certain LEED credits. Please contact us directly for more information or documentation.

General Information
The services above can be performed if you provide us with all necessary blueprints and or specifications. Although, it is not always necessary to have all these documents on hand for us to take care of you. Please call first & visit with one of our representatives, as we may be able to provide some or all of these services with documents that you can fax or email to us or by the information that you provide us over the telephone.

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