# Aesthetic Deviation in Division 04 Masonry submittals

> Source: https://deviationcheck.com/divisions/04-masonry/aesthetic-deviation/

A visible attribute (color, finish, texture, profile) differs from the spec or the architect-approved sample.

## What to look for in Division 04 Masonry

- CMU color, texture, and surface finish (smooth, split-face, scored, ground-face, burnished, fluted)
- Brick color, texture, size, and coursing pattern (running bond, stack bond, Flemish bond)
- Natural stone color, finish (polished, honed, thermal/flamed, bush-hammered, sandblasted), and veining
- Cast stone color match to natural stone
- Mortar joint color (natural, colored to match/contrast)
- Mortar joint profile (concave, V-joint, raked, weathered, flush)
- Control joint and expansion joint sealant color

## Severity

Default grade: Fix and Resubmit. Owner-sensitive; the PM confirms against the approved sample before accepting.