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| | SELF-MITIGATING WATERPROOF ACOUSTIC FLOORING INSTALLATION SYSTEM |
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| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Aquaflex ; Self-Mitigating Waterproof Acoustic Flooring Installation System.
This section is based on the products of Aquaflex , which is located at:
1790 Boyd St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Toll Free Tel: 800-359-3201
Email: request info (info@aquaflexinc.com)
Web: https://aquaflexinc.com
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Aquaflex is the world's first patented waterproof acoustic flooring installation system. This revolutionary system consists of the Aquaflex adhesive, a moisture vapor barrier and adhesive in one; Aquaflex Patch & Skim, a silica-free concrete repair mortar; the patented Aquaflex CBD trowel; and the Aquaflex Remover Kit, a bio-based presoaked sponge for easy clean-up. ALL MATERIALS ARE MADE IN THE USA! |
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| | PART 1 | GENERAL |
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| | 1.1 | SECTION INCLUDES |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project. |
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| | | A. | Waterproof silica-free concrete repair mortar. |
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| | | B. | Waterproof self-mitigating acoustic flooring adhesive. |
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| | 1.2 | RELATED SECTIONS |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required. |
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| | | A. | Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete. |
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| | | B. | Section 03 39 00 - Concrete Curing. |
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| | | C. | Section 03 54 13 - Gypsum Cement Underlayment. |
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| | | D. | Section 07 16 00 - Cementitious and Reactive Waterproofing. |
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| | | E. | Section 07 26 00 - Vapor Retarders. |
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| | | F. | Section 09 60 00 - Flooring. |
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| | | G. | Section 09 80 00 - Acoustic Treatment. |
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| | 1.3 | REFERENCES |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section. |
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| | | A. | ACI Committee 201 Report "Guide to Durable Concrete." |
| | | | 1. | ACI RAP Bulletin 2, "Crack Repair by Gravity Feed with Resin." |
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| | | B. | ASTM International (ASTM): |
| | | | 1. | ASTM C109 and C109M - Standard Test Method for the Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars. |
| | | | 2. | ASTM C856 - Standard Practice for Petrographic Examination of Hardened Concrete. |
| | | | 3. | ASTM C1583/ACI 503.1R - Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength of Concrete Surfaces and the Bond Strength or Tensile Strength of Concrete Repair and Overlay Materials by Direct Tension (Pull-off Method). |
| | | | 4. | ASTM D1308 - Chemical Resistance of Finishes. |
| | | | 5. | ASTM D7234 - Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Adhesion Strength of Coatings on Concrete Using Portable Pull-Off Adhesion Tester. |
| | | | 6. | ASTM E96 - Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials; 1995. |
| | | | 7. | ASTM E648 - Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems using a Radiant Heat Energy Source. |
| | | | 8. | ASTM F1869 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride. |
| | | | 9. | ASTM F2170 - Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes. |
| | | | 10. | ASTM F710 - Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring. |
| | | | 11. | ASTM F3191 - Standard Practice for Field Determination of Substrate Water Absorption (Porosity) for Substrates to Receive Resilient Flooring. |
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| | | C. | International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI): |
| | | | 1. | Guide 310.2R - Selecting and Specifying Concrete Surface Preparation for Sealers, Coatings, Polymer Overlays and Concrete Repair. |
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| | | D. | South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD): |
| | | | 1. | SQAQMD Rule No 1113 - Architectural Coatings. |
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| | | E. | United States Green Building Council (USGBC): |
| | | | 1. | LEED certification or other sustainability certification. |
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| | 1.4 | DEFINITIONS |
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| | | A. | MVE: Moisture Vapor Emission. |
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| | | B. | MVER: Moisture Vapor Emission Rate; measured in lbs per 1000 ft2 / 24 hrs. |
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| | | C. | RH: Relative Humidity; measured in percentage. |
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| | | D. | VOC: Volatile Organic Compound; measured in grams/liter. |
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| | | E. | CSP: Concrete Surface Profile defined by ICRI. |
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| | | F. | Delta IIC: Delta Impact Insulation Class; shows what the product adds. |
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| | 1.5 | SUBMITTALS |
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| | | A. | Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements. |
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| | | 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. |
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| | | C. | Informational Submittals: |
| | | | 1. | Certificate of Compliance: Certification that installed products meet specified performance requirements. |
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| | 1.6 | QUALITY ASSURANCE |
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| | | A. | Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with a minimum of five years documented experience. |
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| | | B. | Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in performing Work of this section with minimum five years documented experience with projects of similar scope and complexity. |
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| | | C. | Provide third party verification testing of low emitting compliance to CDPH 01350 small-chamber requirements. |
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| | | D. | 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 might be specified. When deciding on the extent of the mock-up, consider all the major different types of work on the project. |
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| | | E. | 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. | The intent of a 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. |
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| | | F. | Inspection of warranted installation by manufacturers approved representative. |
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| | 1.7 | PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE |
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| | | A. | Convene a conference approximately two weeks before scheduled commencement of the Work. Attendees shall include Architect, Contractor, Owner, and/or Construction Manager, Installer, Manufacturer and involved trades. |
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| | | B. | Agenda is to Include: |
| | | | 1. | Schedule, responsibilities, critical path items and approvals. |
| | | | 2. | Project conditions, manufacturer requirements, delivery, and storage, staging and sequencing, and protection of completed work. |
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| | 1.8 | DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING |
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| | | A. | Store and handle in strict compliance with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations. |
| | | | 1. | Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation. |
| | | | | a. | Record product codes and batch numbers and shelf life. |
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| | | B. | Protect from damage due to weather, excessive temperature, and construction operations. |
| | | | 1. | Store products in a dry area with temperature maintained between 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) and 90 degrees F (32 degrees C) and protect from direct sunlight. |
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| | 1.9 | PROJECT CONDITIONS |
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| | | A. | Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's recommended limits. |
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| | 1.10 | WARRANTY |
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| | | A. | Manufacturers standard "Life of the Floor" waterproof and alkali resistant adhesive warranty. |
| | | | 1. | Warranty to include repair or replacement of flooring materials damaged during warranty period at no cost to Owner. |
| | | | 2. | Underwriters Insurance Coverage with A rating: |
| | | | | a. | Limit per Occurrence: 4,000,000 dollars. |
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| | | B. | Installer's 2-year installation workmanship warranty. |
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| | 1.11 | SEQUENCING |
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| | | A. | Ensure that products of this section are supplied to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress. |
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| | PART 2 | PRODUCTS |
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| | 2.1 | MANUFACTURERS |
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| | | A. | Acceptable Manufacturer: Aquaflex , which is located at:
1790 Boyd St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Toll Free Tel: 800-359-3201
Email: request info (info@aquaflexinc.com);Web: https://aquaflexinc.com |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions. |
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| | | B. | Substitutions: Not permitted. |
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| | | C. | Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with the provisions of Section 01 60 00. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete article not required. |
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| | 2.2 | MATERIALS |
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| | | A. | Aquaflex Patch and Skim: Waterproof Hydraulic Cement-Based Concrete Surface Repair Mortar. A hydraulic Portland/CSA cement compound for fast-track resurfacing and smoothing of concrete prior to flooring installation. For interior and exterior applications on, above or below grade. Can be installed from a 1/32 to 1/2 inch (1.5 to 13 mm) thick. |
| | | | 1. | Exterior rated, no moisture limit, trowel grade mortar to repair concrete prior to application of MVE Control Adhesive. |
| | | | 2. | Features: |
| | | | | a. | Foot Traffic: Less than one hour. |
| | | | | b. | Waterproof. |
| | | | | c. | Silica free. Sanding will not produce respirable crystalline silica (RCS). |
| | | | | d. | Self-healing properties. |
| | | | | e. | Formulated with low CO Green cement. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Prepares surface of concrete to receive moisture sensitive adhesives and floor coverings. MVE Control System will protect finished flooring from moisture and pH Alkalinity. |
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| | | B. | Aquaflex Adhesive: Self-Mitigating Waterproof Acoustic Flooring Adhesive. A moisture-cure adhesive that has the triple function of reducing MVER, contribute to acoustic attenuation, and provide a waterproof adhesive bond. |
| | | | 1. | Exterior rated, no moisture limit, trowel grade MVE Control Adhesive. |
| | | | 2. | Features: |
| | | | | a. | Type: One component, zero VOC content,100 percent solids, waterproof adhesive. |
| | | | | b. | Relative Humidity per ASTM F2170: Resistant to 100 percent exposure. |
| | | | | c. | Alkalinity Resistance per ASTM F710: Tolerant to 14 pH exposure. |
| | | | | d. | Resistant to topical "standing" water intrusions or flood. |
| | | | | e. | Sub-slab vapor retarders or sheet materials that minimize the transmission of moisture or water vapor from the sub-slab support system into a concrete slab per ASTM E1745: not required. |
| | | | | f. | Moisture Vapor Emissions Rate per ASTM F1869: Moisture vapor emissions reduction up to 80 percent of measured MVER. |
| | | | | g. | CHPS Certified (01350), Declare RED LIST Free, LEEDv4 Material. |
| | | | | h. | Provides acoustic attenuation with a Delta IIC 14. |
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| | PART 3 | EXECUTION |
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| | 3.1 | EXAMINATION |
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| | | A. | Verify floors maintain floor levelness of 3/16 inch (4.76 mm) in 10 feet (3.048 m), or in accordance with flooring manufacturers recommendation. |
| | | | 1. | Do not begin installation until the substrate has been properly prepared. |
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| | | B. | Allow at least 3 days after placement of concrete to begin work. |
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| | | C. | Concrete substrates must be structurally sound, solid, and meet industry standards as defined in ACI Committee 201 Report "Guide to Durable Concrete." |
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| | | D. | If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding. |
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| | | E. | Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Installation of the Aquaflex; Self-Mitigating Waterproof Acoustic Flooring Installation System indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions. |
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| | 3.2 | PREPARATION |
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| | | A. | Pre-installation Testing by independent Testing Agency: Not Required. |
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| | | B. | Mechanically profile surface to porosity meeting ASTM F3191: Not Required. |
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| | | C. | Clean surfaces of dust, debris and contaminates by vacuum, followed by MOPPING. |
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| | 3.3 | INSTALLATION |
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| | | A. | Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, approved submittals, and in proper relationship with adjacent construction. |
| | | | 1. | Apply Aquaflex Patch and Skim: Waterproof Hydraulic Cement-Based Concrete Surface Repair Mortar in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, matching adjacent surfaces at a maximum depth of 1/2-inch. |
| | | | | a. | For 1-inch (25.4 mm) thickness, apply in two-coats allowing the first coat to set before applying a second. |
| | | | 2. | Apply Aquaflex Adhesive: Self-Mitigating Waterproof Acoustic Flooring Adhesive using notched trowel in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. |
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| | 3.4 | FIELD QUALITY CONTROL |
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| | | 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. |
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| | | B. | Manufacturer's Services: Coordinate manufacturer's services in accordance with appropriate sections in Division 01. |
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| | | C. | Perform required inspection and install materials required to maintain manufacturer's warranty. |
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| | 3.5 | CLEANING AND PROTECTION |
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| | | A. | Clean products in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. |
| | | | 1. | Use supplied Aquaflex Adhesive Remover or mineral spirits to clean equipment before the adhesive cures to a hardened state. Cured adhesive found on flooring material can only be removed with provided Aquaflex Adhesive Remover. |
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| | | B. | Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion. |
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