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This section based on products of Smartboard Building Products Inc., which is located at: 615 Bowes Road, Unit 6 Concord, Ontario, Canada L4K 1J5 Tel: 905-761-1999 Fax: 905-761-7693 Email: info@smartbrd.com Web: www.smartbrd.com We have designed Smartboard's unique formula to produce high quality with excellent handling characteristics, making our products the premier choice for new construction or renovation. Smartboard provides a superior alternative to wood-based construction products. Smartboard is a light weight cementitious backer board designed for use in the construction of exterior and interior wall systems, as an underlayment for ceramic tile in wet or dry areas and for a wide variety of construction applications involving floors, walls, hearth protectors, countertops and any areas where extra protection or reinforcement is needed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 1 | GENERAL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.1 | SECTION INCLUDES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Cementitious backer board, including attachment and joint treatment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.2 | RELATED SECTIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry: Wood framing members. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Section 09220 - Metal Support Systems: Steel framing members. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Section 07130 - Sheet Waterproofing: Backer board in sheet waterproofing applications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Section 07270 - Air Barriers: Backer board in air and vapor barrier assemblies. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Section 07500 - Membrane Roofing: Backer board in roofing assemblies. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F. | Section 07900 - Joint Sealants: Sealing shower receptors. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| G. | Section 09300 - Tile: Tile and setting materials over board. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.3 | DESIGN LIMITATIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Provide expansion and control joints in system where they exist in substrate, and where boards adjoin dissimilar construction or every 40 square feet of continuous surface area. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.4 | REFERENCES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | ASTM C557 - Standard Specification for Adhesives for Fastening Gypsum Wallboard to Wood Framing; 1999. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.5 | SUBMITTALS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Submit under provisions of Section 01300. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | [ [ Product Data ] ]: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Preparation instructions and recommendations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Storage and handling requirements and recommendations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Installation methods. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.6 | DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Deliver materials supplied by system manufacturer in original, unopened and undamaged packaging with legible manufacturer's identification and labels intact. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.7 | SITE CONDITIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Maintain temperatures within range of 45 deg. F to 100 deg. F (7o C to 38o C). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Provide adequate ventilation to carry away excess moisture. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Wood framing shall be of moisture content as per service condition. Do not install wet cement backer board. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 2 | PRODUCTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.1 | MANUFACTURERS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Acceptable Manufacturer: Smartboard Building Products Inc., 615 Bowes Road, Unit 6, Concord, Ontario, Canada L4K 1J5. ASD. Tel: (905) 761-1999. Fax: (905) 761-7693. Email: info@smartbrd.com Web: http://www.smartbrd.com. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Substitutions: Not permitted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.2 | MATERIALS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Cementitious Backer Board: Cement board, 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) thick by 48 inches (1200 mm) wide by 96 inches (2400 mm) long. Board shall be made of 50 percent light weight waste by-products and recycled materials, alkali-resistant woven fiberglass mesh and other additives. Board size as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Tape for joint reinforcement: 2 inches (50 mm) wide alkali-resistant tape. Standard drywall tape is not allowed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Fasteners: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Screws; Steel Framing: Steel, Type S waferhead, 1-1/4 inch (32 mm), with corrosion inhibitor coating. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Screws; Wood Framing: Steel, waferhead, 1-1/4 inch (32 mm), corrosion resistant coated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Nails; Wood Framing: Steel 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) hot dipped galvanized roofing nails. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Adhesive for Sub-Flooring: ASTM C 557: Multi-purpose adhesive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 3 | EXECUTION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.1 | EXAMINATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Substrate shall be of a type approved by Smartboard Building Products 1nc. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Substrate shall be dry and free of dust, dirt, and compatible with adhesive where applicable. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Report unsatisfactory conditions to Contractor for correction by substrate installer before application of system. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.2 | PREPARATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Adhesive and Joint Compound: Remix as received from manufacturer prior to beginning application. Mix in accordance with package instructions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.3 | EXTERIOR FRAMING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Refer to Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry for wood support framing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Refer to Section 09220 - Metal Support Systems for metal support framing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.4 | SHEATHING INSTALLATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Use standard board construction practices such as staggering joints and L-cutting panels around openings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Steel Framing: Apply 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) by 4 feet (1.22 m) by 8 feet (2.44 m) board sheathing horizontally with face side out (textured side). Place edge up to prevent water penetration at joints. Use diagonal bracing where necessary. Space 1-1/4 inch 11-gauge galvanized nails 8 inches (203 mm) o.c. at each stud. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Wood Framing: Apply 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) by 4 feet (1.22 m) by 8 feet (2.44 m) board sheathing vertically with textured side out. Space nails 8 inches (203 mm) o.c. on framing members. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.5 | WATER BARRIER | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.6 | EXTERIOR SURFACING APPLICATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Drive fasteners through sheathing and into studs for min. penetration of 1-1/4 inches (32 mm) into studs. Butt end joints of siding over centers of studs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wood shingles. Apply treated or decay-resistant 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) by 1-5/8 inches (41.3 mm) lath strips to SmartBoard sheathing. Nail lath through sheathing with 8d nails penetrating into studs. Space shingles according to their intended exposure. Nail outer course of shingles to lath with small-headed, corrosion-resistant shank nails. Project butts of outer course 1/2 inch (13 mm) below lath. Masonry veneer. Provide clear space of at least 1 inch (mm) between back of masonry and face of sheathing. Attach masonry ties to wood studs with nail driven through sheathing and into studs. Use nails penetrating at least 1-1/4 (32 mm) into studs (at least 6d common nails). Anchor brick with approved brick ties, screw-attached to each steel stud using 1-1/4 (32 mm) Type S-12 Pancake Head Corrosion-Resistant Screws. Anchor other masonry units to each stud in a similar manner, 16 Inches (400 mm) o.c. max, or as recommended by Brick institute of America. Other exterior surfacing. Apply with mechanical fasteners through sheathing into the framing. Consult exterior surfacing manufacturer for other details. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.7 | INTERIOR FLOOR APPLICATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Board Panel Application: Laminate 1/2 inch (12.8 mm) board to subfloor using ceramic tile adhesive, latex fortified mortar or thin-set mortar mixed with acrylic latex additive. Use 1/4 (6.4 mm) square-notched trowel for thin-set, 5/32 inch (4 mm) V-notched trowel for adhesive. Place board with joints staggered from subfloor joints, then fasten to subfloor with wood screws or galvanized roofing nails spaced 6 to 8 inches (152 to 203 mm) o.c., both length and width over the entire area, allowing 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) wide space between panels to be filled solid with dry-set or latex-portland cement mortar. Joints should be taped for best results. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Board Panel Application: Place board with joints staggered from subfloor joints, then fasten to subfloor with screw nails spaced 8 inches (203 mm) o.c., both length and width over the entire area, allowing 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) wide space between panels to be filled solid with dry-set or latex-portland cement mortar. Joints should be taped for best results. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.8 | INTERIOR WALL APPLICATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Score and snap board from rough side to desired dimensions. If applying board over solid backing (ie. plaster, gypsum board or plywood), use fasteners of sufficient length to achieve typical penetration through backing to anchor into [wood] [steel] studs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.9 | BATHTUB WALL APPLICATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Pre-cut board to required sizes and make necessary cut-outs. Fit ends and edges closely but do not force together. Stagger end joints in successive courses. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Wood Studs: Fasten board to wood studs with 1-1/4 inches (32 mm) wood screws or 1-1/2inch (38 mm) galvanized nails spaced 8 inches (210 mm) on center. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Steel Studs: Fasten board to steel studs with 32 mm (1-1/4") steel screws spaced 210 mm (8 inches) on center. In double layer walls where board is installed over base-layer gypsum board, use a water barrier over the gypsum board. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.10 | SHOWER RECEPTOR WALL APPLICATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Steel studs: Fasten board to steel studs in a straight plane to within 1 inch (25 mm) of shower pan bottom or waterproof membrane. When using a molded or precast shower receptor, install so that the edge of the board sits on the lip of the receptor. Fur out steel studs with 1 inch (25 mm) or thicker furring strips, starting at least 5 inches (125 mm) above the high point of the shower floor. Fill the space between the edge of the board and the receptor with flexible sealant. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Wood Studs: Fasten board to wood studs in a straight plane to within 1 inch (25 mm) of shower pan bottom or waterproof membrane. When using a molded or precast shower receptor, install so that the edge of the board sits on the lip of the receptor. When ceramic tile of the shower floor is to be installed, notch wood studs a minimum of 1 inch (25 mm) deep and at least 5 inches (125 mm) above the high point of the shower floor, to accommodate the required waterproof membrane. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.11 | SHIELDS/HEARTH PROTECTOR WALL APPLICATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Wall Shield Protector: Cut board wall shield to panel and furring strip sizes with scoring tool. Attach to wall framing with 2-1/2 inches (56 mm) galvanized roofing nails. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Floor Protector: Attach board with wood screws or galvanized roofing nails at 8 inches (210 mm) on center. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraphs below if board not installed as countertop underlayment. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.12 | COUNTERTOP APPLICATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Fasten Smartboard to plywood with galvanized fasteners spaced 4 inches (100 mm) on center in both directions and around edges. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.13 | JOINT TREATMENT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Tiled Areas: Pre-fill all board panel joints and joints where board panels abut other panels or surfaces such as gypsum board, with tile setting mortar or adhesive. Immediately embed tape and level the joints. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Non Tiled Areas: Seal board with thinned ceramic tile adhesive and embed joint tape over joints. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||