ASTM C1670-13 - 15.6.2013
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the minimum product requirements for adhered manufactured stone masonry veneer (AMSMV) units applied as an adhered veneer to exterior and interior walls and structures suitable to receive AMSMV units.

1.2 The property requirements of this specification apply at the time of delivery. This standard does not address the physical evaluation of installed AMSMV units removed from service.

1.3 The AMSMV units described by this specification are manufactured from a mixture of cement, normal or lightweight aggregates (or a combination of both), water, admixtures, other cementitious materials and other components which are wet-cast into shapes simulating the appearance of natural stone and other textures.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.5 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

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 limitations prior to use of AMSMV units.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C482-20(2026)

Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of Ceramic Tile to Portland Cement Paste

C39/C39M-26

Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

C140-13

Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units

C192/C192M-26b

Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory (Includes all amendments and changes 10/13/2026).

C207-24

Standard Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes

C260-10

Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete

C330-05

Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete

C331-05

Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Concrete Masonry Units

C426-23

Standard Test Method for Linear Drying Shrinkage of Concrete Masonry Units

C494/C494M-24

Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete

C618-26

Standard Specification for Coal Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete

C666/C666M-26

Standard Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and Thawing

C979-05

Standard Specification for Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete

C989-10

Standard Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars

C1116/C1116M-23

Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete

C1157-08

Standard Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement

C1232-26a

Standard Terminology for Masonry (Includes all amendments and changes 8/20/2026).

C1240-20

Standard Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious Mixtures

C595-08

Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements

C150-07

Standard Specification for Portland Cement

C31/C31M-26b

Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field (Includes all amendments and changes 8/27/2026).

C33-07

Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates