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National Shelter Products, Inc. Structural Sheathing Weather Barriers
 
         
SECTION 06 16 00
 
         

Structural Sheathing Weather Barriers

 
         
 
         
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          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** National Shelter Products, Inc.; sheathing, weather barriers.
This section is based on the products of National Shelter Products, Inc., which is located at:
10 W. Streetsboro St. Suite 207
Hudson, OH 44236
Toll Free Tel: 800-552-7775
Tel: 330-528-0684
Fax: 330-528-0846
Email: request info
Web: http://www.nationalshelter.com
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National Shelter Products is a demand creation, sales and sales management company specializing in building envelope products for residential, commercial and manufactured housing and recreational vehicle markets. A network of regional managers and market specialists manage market-specific sales teams throughout the United States and Canada.
 
          PART 1GENERAL
 
          1.1SECTION INCLUDES
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** This document contains references to "building wrap." In this case, "building wrap" refers to a polymeric rolled membrane that can resist bulk moisture penetration, reduce airflow and maintain moisture-vapor permeability. Delete items below not required for project.
 
          A.Structural sheathing draft stop water resistive barrier.
 
          B.Structural weather barriers.
 
          C.Sheathing tape.
 
          1.2RELATED SECTIONS
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
 
          A.Section 06 50 00 - Structural Plastics.
 
          B.Section 06 00 00 - Wood, Plastics, and Composites.
 
          C.Section 06 10 00 - Rough Carpentry.
 
          D.Section 06 11 16 - Mechanically Graded Lumber.
 
          E.Section 07 10 00 - Dampproofing and Waterproofing.
 
          F.Section 07 21 19 - Foamed-In-Place Insulation.
 
          G.Section 07 27 19 - Plastic Sheet Air Barriers .
 
          H.Section 07 27 00 - Air Barriers
 
          1.3REFERENCES
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
 
          A.American National Standards Institute (ANSI):
          1.ANSI/AWC Wind And Seismic - Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS).
 
          B.American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):
          1.ASCE/SEI 7 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.
 
          C.American Wood Council (AWC).
 
          D.ASTM International (ASTM):
          1.ASTM E96 - Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.
          2.ASTM E330 - Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
          3.ASTM E2126 - Standard Test Methods for Cyclic (Reversed) Load Test for Shear Resistance of Vertical Elements of the Lateral Force Resisting Systems for Buildings.
          4.ASTM E2178 - Standard Test Method for Air Permeance of Building Material.
 
          E.Florida Building Code (FBC).
 
          F.International Building Code (IBC).
 
          G.International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
 
          H.International Residential Code (IRC).
 
          1.4SUBMITTALS
 
          A.Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements.
 
          B.Product Data:
          1.Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used.
          2.Preparation instructions and recommendations.
          3.Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
          4.Typical installation methods.
          5.Design data.
          6.Test Reports: Provide manufacturer test reports indicating product compliance with indicated requirements.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not applicable to product type.
 
          C.Verification Samples: Two representative units of each type, size, pattern and color.
          1.Weather Barrier Membrane: 8-1/2 x 11 inch (216 x 279 mm).
          2.Each Type of Flashing Specified: 4 by 4 inches (102 x 102 mm).
 
          D.Shop Drawings: Include details of materials, construction and finish. Include relationship with adjacent construction.
 
          1.5QUALITY ASSURANCE
 
          A.Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with a minimum five years documented experience.
 
          B.Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in performing Work of this section with minimum two years documented experience with projects of similar scope and complexity.
 
          C.Source Limitations: Provide each type of product from a single manufacturing source to ensure uniformity.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include mock-up if the project size or quality warrant the expense. The following is one example of how a mock-up on might be specified. When deciding on the extent of the mock-up, consider all the major different types of work on the project.
 
          D.Mock-Up: Construct a mock-up with actual materials in sufficient time for Architect's review and to not delay construction progress. Locate mock-up as acceptable to Architect and provide temporary foundations and support.
          1.Intent of mock-up is to demonstrate quality of workmanship and visual appearance.
          2.If mock-up is not acceptable, rebuild mock-up until satisfactory results are achieved.
          3.Retain mock-up during construction as a standard for comparison with completed work.
          4.Do not alter or remove mock-up until work is completed or removal is authorized.
 
          1.6PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE
 
          A.Convene a conference approximately two weeks before scheduled commencement of the Work. Attendees shall include Architect, Contractor and trades involved. Agenda shall include schedule, responsibilities, critical path items and approvals.
 
          1.7DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
 
          A.Deliver materials in manufacturer's original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact.
 
          B.Store and handle in strict compliance with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations.
 
          C.Protect from damage due to weather, excessive temperature, and construction operations.
 
          1.8PROJECT CONDITIONS
 
          A.Apply to surfaces free of dirt, oils, lubricants and other debris.
 
          B.Install flexible flashing materials at temperatures above minus 10 degrees F (minus 12 degrees C). At temperatures below minus 10 degrees F (minus 12 degrees C), apply primer in accordance with flashing manufacturer recommendations, prior to installation of flashing.
 
          1.9WARRANTY
          Note to Specifier: Visit www.drylinewrap.com for more information on the DRYline 10-Year Limited Warranty.
 
          A.Description: Manufacturer's 10 year limited warranty.
 
          PART 2PRODUCTS
 
          2.1MANUFACTURERS
 
          A.Acceptable Manufacturer: National Shelter Products, Inc., which is located at: 10 W. Streetsboro St. Suite 207; Hudson, OH 44236; Toll Free Tel: 800-552-7775; Tel: 330-528-0684; Fax: 330-528-0846; Email: request info; Web: http://www.nationalshelter.com
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
 
          B.Substitutions: Not permitted.
 
          C.Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete article if not required.
 
          D.STRUCTURAL SHEATHING DRAFT STOP WATER RESISTIVE BARRIER
 
          E.Basis of Design: Thermo-Sheath Green Label Structural Sheathing as manufactured and supplied by National Shelter Products.
          1.Standards Compliance:
          a.ANSI/AWC Wind and Seismic - Special Design Provisions.
          b.ASCE/SEI 7.
          c.ASTM E96.
          d.ASTM E330.
          e.ASTM E2126.
          f.ASTM E2178.
          g.Florida Building Code (FBC).
          h.International Building Code.
          i.International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
          j.International Residential Code.
          2.Physical Properties:
          a.Composition: Multiple laminated plies consisting of highly water-resistant paperboard fibers adhered with a water-resistant adhesive.
          b.Water Vapor Transmission per ASTM 96: Less than 0.91 perms (0.6 metric perms).
          c.Air Barrier Material Properties per ASTM E2178: Less than 0.03 perms (0.02 metric perms).
          d.Nominal Thickness: 0.078 inch (1.98 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete width option not required.
          e.Width: 48 inch (1219 mm).
          f.Width: 48-3/4 inch (1238 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete length options not required.
          g.Length: 96 inch (2438 mm).
          h.Length: 108 inch (2743 mm).
          i.Length: 120 inch (3048 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete facing option not required.
          j.Facing: Polymer.
          k.Facing: Aluminum foil.
          3.Fastener Types:
          a.Galvanized Staples: Minimum 1 inch (25 mm) crown x 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) leg, 16 gauge galvanized staples installed with the underside of the crown flush with the surface of the sheathing.
          b.Minimum 0.120 x 1-1/4 (3 mm x 32 mm) galvanized roofing nail installed with the underside of the head flush with the surface of the sheathing.
 
          F.Basis of Design: Thermo-Sheath Red Label Structural Sheathing as manufactured and supplied by National Shelter Products.
          1.Standards Compliance:
          a.ANSI/AWC Wind and Seismic - Special Design Provisions.
          b.ASCE/SEI 7.
          c.ASTM E96.
          d.ASTM E330.
          e.ASTM E2126.
          f.ASTM E2178.
          g.Florida Building Code (FBC).
          h.International Building Code.
          i.International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
          j.International Residential Code.
          2.Physical Properties:
          a.Composition: Multiple laminated plies consisting of highly water-resistant paperboard fibers adhered with a water-resistant adhesive.
          b.Water Vapor Transmission per ASTM 96: Less than 0.455 perms (0.3 metric perms).
          c.Air Barrier Material Properties per ASTM E2178: Less than 0.03 perms (0.02 metric perms).
          d.Nominal Thickness: 0.105 inch (2.67 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete width option not required.
          e.Width: 48 inch (1219 mm).
          f.Width: 48-3/4 inch (1238 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete length options not required.
          g.Length: 96 inch (2438 mm).
          h.Length: 108 inch (2743 mm).
          i.Length: 120 inch (3048 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete facing option not required.
          j.Facing: Polymer.
          k.Facing: Aluminum foil.
          3.Fastener Types:
          a.Galvanized Staples: Minimum 1 inch (25 mm) crown x 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) leg, 16 gauge galvanized staples installed with the underside of the crown flush with the surface of the sheathing.
          b.Minimum 0.120 x 1-1/4 (3 mm x 32 mm) galvanized roofing nail installed with the underside of the head flush with the surface of the sheathing.
 
          G.Basis of Design: Thermo-Sheath Black Label Structural Sheathing as manufactured and supplied by National Shelter Products.
          1.Standards Compliance:
          a.ANSI/AWC Wind and Seismic - Special Design Provisions.
          b.ASCE/SEI 7.
          c.ASTM E96.
          d.ASTM E330.
          e.ASTM E2126.
          f.ASTM E2178.
          g.Florida Building Code (FBC).
          h.International Building Code.
          i.International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
          j.International Residential Code.
          2.Physical Properties:
          a.Composition: Multiple laminated plies consisting of highly water-resistant paperboard fibers adhered with a water-resistant adhesive.
          b.Water Vapor Transmission per ASTM 96: Less than 0.455 perms (0.3 metric perms).
          c.Air Barrier Material Properties per ASTM E2178: Less than 0.03 perms (0.02 metric perms).
          d.Nominal Thickness: 0.115 inch (2.92 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete width option not required.
          e.Width: 48 inch (1219 mm).
          f.Width: 48-3/4 inch (1238 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete length options not required.
          g.Length: 96 inch (2438 mm).
          h.Length: 108 inch (2743 mm).
          i.Length: 120 inch (3048 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete facing option not required.
          j.Facing: Polymer.
          k.Facing: Aluminum foil.
          3.Fastener Types:
          a.Galvanized Staples: Minimum 1 inch (25 mm) crown x 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) leg, 16 gauge galvanized staples installed with the underside of the crown flush with the surface of the sheathing.
          b.Minimum 0.120 x 1-1/4 (3 mm x 32 mm) galvanized roofing nail installed with the underside of the head flush with the surface of the sheathing.
 
          H.Basis of Design: Thermo-Sheath Blue Label Structural Sheathing as manufactured and supplied by National Shelter Products.
          1.Standards Compliance:
          a.ANSI/AWC Wind and Seismic - Special Design Provisions.
          b.ASCE/SEI 7.
          c.ASTM E96.
          d.ASTM E330.
          e.ASTM E2126.
          f.ASTM E2178.
          g.Florida Building Code (FBC).
          h.International Building Code.
          i.International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
          j.International Residential Code.
          2.Physical Properties:
          a.Composition: Multiple laminated plies consisting of highly water-resistant paperboard fibers adhered with a water-resistant adhesive.
          b.Water Vapor Transmission per ASTM 96: Less than 0.455 perms (0.3 metric perms).
          c.Air Barrier Material Properties per ASTM E2178: Less than 0.03 perms (0.02 metric perms).
          d.Nominal Thickness: 0.137 inch (3.48 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete width option not required.
          e.Width: 48 inch (1219 mm).
          f.Width: 48-3/4 inch (1238 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete length options not required.
          g.Length: 96 inch (2438 mm).
          h.Length: 108 inch (2743 mm).
          i.Length: 120 inch (3048 mm)
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete facing option not required.
          j.Facing: Polymer.
          k.Facing: Aluminum foil.
          3.Fastener Types:
          a.Galvanized Staples: Minimum 1 inch (25 mm) crown x 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) leg, 16 gauge galvanized staples installed with the underside of the crown flush with the surface of the sheathing.
          b.Minimum 0.120 x 1-1/4 (3 mm x 32 mm) galvanized roofing nail installed with the underside of the head flush with the surface of the sheathing.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete article if not required.
 
          2.2STRUCTURAL WEATHER- BARRIERS
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete basis of design paragraph options not required.
 
          A.Basis of Design: DRYline TSX Structural Weather Barriers Green Grade as manufactured and supplied by National Shelter Products.
          1.Standards Compliance:
          a.ANSI/AWC Wind and Seismic - Special Design Provisions.
          b.ASCE/SEI 7.
          c.ASTM E96.
          d.ASTM E330.
          e.ASTM E2126.
          f.ASTM E2178.
          g.Florida Building Code (FBC).
          h.International Building Code.
          i.International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
          j.International Residential Code.
          2.Physical Properties:
          a.Composition: Proprietary wall sheathing consisting of a proprietary fibrous sheathing board laminated with a water-resistant adhesive to facers on one or both sides.
          b.Water Vapor Transmission per ASTM 96: Less than 0.91 perms (0.6 metric perms).
          c.Air Barrier Material Properties per ASTM E2178: Less than 0.03 perms (0.02 metric perms).
          d.Nominal Thickness: 0.078 inch (1.98 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete width option not required.
          e.Width: 48 inch (1219 mm).
          f.Width: 48-3/4 inch (1238 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete length options not required.
          g.Length: 96 inch (2438 mm).
          h.Length: 108 inch (2743 mm).
          i.Length: 120 inch (3048 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete facing options not required.
          j.Facing: Aluminum foil.
          k.Facing: Polyolefin film.
          l.Facing: Aluminized polyolefin.
          m.Facing: Kraft paper.
          3.Fastener Types:
          a.Galvanized Staples: Minimum 15/16 inch (24 mm) crown x 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) leg, 16 gauge galvanized staples installed with the underside of the crown flush with the surface of the sheathing.
          b.Minimum 0.120 x 1-1/4 (3 mm x 32 mm) galvanized roofing nail installed with the underside of the head flush with the surface of the sheathing.
 
          B.Basis of Design: DRYline TSX Structural Weather Barriers Red Grade as manufactured and supplied by National Shelter Products.
          1.Standards Compliance:
          a.ANSI/AWC Wind and Seismic - Special Design Provisions.
          b.ASCE/SEI 7.
          c.ASTM E96.
          d.ASTM E330.
          e.ASTM E2126.
          f.ASTM E2178.
          g.Florida Building Code (FBC).
          h.International Building Code.
          i.International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
          j.International Residential Code.
          2.Physical Properties:
          a.Composition: Proprietary wall sheathing consisting of a proprietary fibrous sheathing board laminated with a water-resistant adhesive to facers on one or both sides.
          b.Water Vapor Transmission per ASTM 96: Less than 0.455 perms (0.3 metric perms).
          c.Air Barrier Material Properties per ASTM E2178: Less than 0.03 perms (0.02 metric perms).
          d.Nominal Thickness: 0.108 inch (2.67 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete width option not required.
          e.Width: 48 inch (1219 mm).
          f.Width: 48-3/4 inch (1238 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete length options not required.
          g.Length: 96 inch (2438 mm).
          h.Length: 108 inch (2743 mm).
          i.Length: 120 inch (3048 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete facing options not required.
          j.Facing: Aluminum foil.
          k.Facing: Polyolefin film.
          l.Facing: Aluminized polyolefin.
          m.Facing: Kraft paper.
          3.Fastener Types:
          a.Galvanized Staples: Minimum 15/16 inch (24 mm) crown x 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) leg, 16 gauge galvanized staples installed with the underside of the crown flush with the surface of the sheathing.
          b.Minimum 0.120 x 1-1/4 (3 mm x 32 mm) galvanized roofing nail installed with the underside of the head flush with the surface of the sheathing.
 
          C.Basis of Design: DRYline TSX Structural Weather Barriers Black Grade as manufactured and supplied by National Shelter Products.
          1.Standards Compliance:
          a.ANSI/AWC Wind and Seismic - Special Design Provisions.
          b.ASCE/SEI 7.
          c.ASTM E96.
          d.ASTM E330.
          e.ASTM E2126.
          f.ASTM E2178.
          g.Florida Building Code (FBC).
          h.International Building Code.
          i.International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
          j.International Residential Code.
          2.Physical Properties:
          a.Composition: Proprietary wall sheathing consisting of a proprietary fibrous sheathing board laminated with a water-resistant adhesive to facers on one or both sides.
          b.Water Vapor Transmission per ASTM 96: Less than 0.455 perms (0.3 metric perms).
          c.Air Barrier Material Properties per ASTM E2178: Less than 0.03 perms (0.02 metric perms).
          d.Nominal Thickness: 0.115 inch (2.92 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete width option not required.
          e.Width: 48 inch (1219 mm).
          f.Width: 48-3/4 inch (1238 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete length options not required.
          g.Length: 96 inch (2438 mm).
          h.Length: 108 inch (2743 mm).
          i.Length: 120 inch (3048 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete facing options not required.
          j.Facing: Aluminum foil.
          k.Facing: Polyolefin film.
          l.Facing: Aluminized polyolefin.
          m.Facing: Kraft paper.
          3.Fastener Types:
          a.Galvanized Staples: Minimum 15/16 inch (24 mm) crown x 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) leg, 16 gauge galvanized staples installed with the underside of the crown flush with the surface of the sheathing.
          b.Minimum 0.120 x 1-1/4 (3 mm x 32 mm) galvanized roofing nail installed with the underside of the head flush with the surface of the sheathing.
 
          D.Basis of Design: DRYline TSX Structural Weather Barriers Blue Grade as manufactured and supplied by National Shelter Products.
          1.Standards Compliance:
          a.ANSI/AWC Wind and Seismic - Special Design Provisions.
          b.ASCE/SEI 7.
          c.ASTM E96.
          d.ASTM E330.
          e.ASTM E2126.
          f.ASTM E2178.
          g.Florida Building Code (FBC).
          h.International Building Code.
          i.International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
          j.International Residential Code.
          2.Physical Properties:
          a.Composition: Proprietary wall sheathing consisting of a proprietary fibrous sheathing board laminated with a water-resistant adhesive to facers on one or both sides.
          b.Water Vapor Transmission per ASTM 96: Less than 0.455 perms (0.3 metric perms).
          c.Air Barrier Material Properties per ASTM E2178: Less than 0.03 perms (0.02 metric perms).
          d.Nominal Thickness: 0.137 inch (3.48 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete width option not required.
          e.Width: 48 inch (1219 mm).
          f.Width: 48-3/4 inch (1238 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete length options not required.
          g.Length: 96 inch (2438 mm).
          h.Length: 108 inch (2743 mm).
          i.Length: 120 inch (3048 mm).
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete facing options not required.
          j.Facing: Aluminum foil.
          k.Facing: Polyolefin film.
          l.Facing: Aluminized polyolefin.
          m.Facing: Kraft paper.
          3.Fastener Types:
          a.Galvanized Staples: Minimum 15/16 inch (24 mm) crown x 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) leg, 16 gauge galvanized staples installed with the underside of the crown flush with the surface of the sheathing.
          b.Minimum 0.120 x 1-1/4 (3 mm x 32 mm) galvanized roofing nail installed with the underside of the head flush with the surface of the sheathing.
 
          2.3SHEATHING TAPE
 
          A.Basis of Design: DRYline Sheathing Tape as manufactured and supplied by National Shelter Products.
          1.Aggressive joint sealing tape for reducing air infiltration through wall systems.
          2.Compatible with most house wraps and poly-faced sheathing materials.
          3.Roll Size: 1-7/8 inch x 55 yards (48 mm x 50.3 m).
          4.Rolls per Case: 24
          5.Cases Per Pallet: 36
 
          PART 3EXECUTION
 
          3.1EXAMINATION
 
          A.Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly constructed and prepared.
 
          B.If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect in writing of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
 
          3.2PREPARATION
 
          A.Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
 
          B.Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
 
          3.3INSTALLATION
 
          A.Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions approved submittals and in proper relationship with adjacent construction.
 
          3.4FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
 
          A.Field Inspection: Coordinate field inspection in accordance with appropriate sections in Division 01.
          ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include if manufacturer provides field quality control with onsite personnel for instruction or supervision of product installation, application, erection or construction. Delete if not required.
 
          B.Manufacturer's Services: Coordinate manufacturer's services in accordance with appropriate sections in Division 01.
 
          3.5CLEANING AND PROTECTION
 
          A.Clean products in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
 
          B.Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
 
         
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