NOTE ** Pawling Corporation rubber recreational and athletic flooring.
NOTE **
NOTE ** This section is based on rubber recreational and athletic flooring manufactured by Pawling Corporation, Standard Products Division, which is located at the following address:
NOTE ** Borden Lane, P.O. Box 200
NOTE ** Wassaic NY 12592
NOTE ** Tel: (800) 431-3456 (U.S. and Canada)
NOTE ** Tel: (914) 373-9300
NOTE ** Fax: (800) 451-2200 (U.S. and Canada)
NOTE ** Fax: (914) 373-9300
NOTE ** E-mail address: sales@pawling.com
NOTE **
NOTE ** Pawling manufactures a variety of rubber recreational and athletic flooring.
NOTE **
NOTE ** NOTE: Do not specify flooring to be installed over carpeting of any grade.
NOTE **
NOTE ** SECTION 09622 - RUBBER RECREATIONAL AND ATHLETIC FLOORING, Copyright 1997, The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Rubber Recreational and Athletic Flooring.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
A. Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete.
B. Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry.
1.3 REFERENCES
NOTE ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
A. ASTM D 412 - Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers--Tension.
B. ASTM D 624 - Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers.
C. ASTM D 746 - Standard Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and Elastomers by Impact.
D. ASTM D 2047 - Standard Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction of Polish-Coated Floor Surfaces as Measured by the James Machine.
E. ASTM D 2240 - Standard Test Method for Rubber Property--Durometer Hardness.
F. ASTM E 648 - Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.
G. MIL-M-15562 - Dielectric Strength.
H. NFPA 253 - Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Manufacturer's descriptive literature for specified flooring tiles; include documentation of conformance to specified requirements.
C. Shop Drawings: Dimensioned plans, to scale, indicating layout of flooring tiles in areas to receive them.
NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if specifying custom colors, or if colors are specified in this section.
D. Selection Samples: Two sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available flooring tile colors.
E. Verification Samples: Two samples, minimum size 6 inches (152 mm) square, representing actual color and finish of flooring tiles to be installed.
F. Quality Assurance Submittals: Manufacturer's printed installation instructions; include product storage requirements.
G. Closeout Submittals:
1. Manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning and maintaining flooring.
2. Warranty documents specified in WARRANTY Article of PART 1 of this section.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Qualifications:
1. Manufacturer: Minimum five (5) years documented experience producing flooring similar to those specified in this section.
2. Installer: Minimum three (3) years documented experience installing flooring similar to those specified in this section.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Store flooring tile in manufacturer's unopened packaging until installation.
B. Maintain storage area conditions for flooring tile in accordance with manufacturer's instructions until installation.
C. Do not store flooring tile outside.
D. Do not store unprotected flooring tile under fluorescent lighting for period longer than 30 calendar days; cover flooring tile with dark color polyethylene sheeting, or other light-protective covering.
1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Field Measurements: When project conditions permit, take field measurements of areas to receive flooring tile; note discrepancies on submitted shop drawings.
1.8 WARRANTY
A. Manufacturer's Warranty: Manufacturer's standard warranty against defects in products.
NOTE ** Delete the following Article if maintenance stock not required.
1.9 MAINTENANCE
A. Extra Materials: Supply extra floor tiles, in quantities to equal 5 percent of installed tile for each type tile specified, for Owner's maintenance stock.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Pawling Corporation, Standard Products Division; Borden Lane, P.O. Box 200, Wassaic NY 12592; ASD. Tel. (800) 431-3456 (U.S. and Canada) or (914) 373-9300; Fax. (800) 451-2200 (U.S. and Canada) or (914) 373-8712; E-mail address sales@pawling.com
B. Substitutions: Not permitted.
2.2 RUBBER RECREATIONAL AND ATHLETIC FLOORING
A. Characteristics:
1. Specific gravity: 1.47 +/-0.03.
2. Tensile strength, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 412: 650 pounds per square inch (4.48 Mpa).
3. Hardness, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 2240: Durometer Shore A 55 +/-5.
4. Elongation, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 412: 550 percent.
5. Tear resistance, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 624: 75 pounds per square inch (0.51 Mpa).
6. Temperature stability range, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 746: -30 degrees F (-34.4 degrees C) to 120 degrees F (48.8 degrees C).
7. Shrinkage, after 7 days at 212 degrees F (100 degrees C): 2 percent.
8. Dielectric strength, in accordance with MIL-M-15562: 37,000 volts.
9. Conductivity: Non-conductive.
NOTE ** Retain one or more of the following six paragraphs to specify tile required for project; If more than one type is required, add Type designation (Flooring Type __:) and coordinate with drawings.
B. Flooring: Pro-Tek Hid-N-Lok(R) II, Style HL-150.
1. Composition: Virgin SBR rubber; compositions using reclaimed or reprocessed rubber not permitted.
2. Size: 24 inches (609.6 mm) square.
3. Thickness: 3/8 inches (9.5 mm).
4. Weight: 11 pounds (4.9 kg), each tile.
5. Flammability, when tested in accordance with NFPA 253 and ASTM E 648: Critical Radiant Flux 0.44 watts/cm2, Class II.
6. Tile-to-tile interlock: Hidden interlock feature, which hides interlocks beneath tile surface; five (5) interlocks per side.
7. Surface: Polished top surface; (4) 12-inch (304.8 mm) squares per tile.
NOTE ** Insert color requirement in one of the following two sub-paragraphs.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Colors may be selected from manufacturer's seven (7) standard colors - Black, Tan, Terra Cotta, Blue, Charcoal, Taupe, and Teal - or special custom colors, subject to upcharges and minimum quantities.
8. Color: _______________; solid color throughout full tile thickness.
9. Color: Custom color matching Architect's sample; solid color throughout full tile thickness.
C. Flooring: Pro-Tek Hid-N-Lok(R) II, Style HL-100.
1. Composition: Virgin SBR rubber; compositions using reclaimed or reprocessed rubber not permitted.
2. Size: 24 inches (609.6 mm) square.
3. Thickness: 9/16 inches (14.2 mm).
4. Weight: 16 pounds (7.2 kg), each tile.
5. Static coefficient of friction, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 2047: Dry 0.84; Wet 0.90.
6. Flammability, when tested in accordance with NFPA 253 and ASTM E 648: Critical Radiant Flux 0.44 watts/cm2, Class II.
7. Tile-to-tile interlock: Hidden interlock feature, which hides interlocks beneath tile surface; five (5) interlocks per side.
NOTE ** Insert color requirement in one of the following two sub-paragraphs.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Colors may be selected from manufacturer's seven (7) standard colors - Black, Tan, Terra Cotta, Blue, Charcoal, Taupe, and Teal - or special custom colors, subject to upcharges and minimum quantities.
9. Color: _______________; solid color throughout full tile thickness.
10. Color: Custom color matching Architect's sample; solid color throughout full tile thickness.
D. Flooring: Pro-Tek Gymtile(TM)/Flip-It(TM), Style FL-100.
1. Composition: Virgin SBR rubber; compositions using reclaimed or reprocessed rubber not permitted.
2. Size: 24 inches (609.6 mm) square.
3. Thickness: 9/16 inches (14.2 mm).
4. Weight: 16 pounds (7.2 kg), each tile.
5. Static coefficient of friction, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 2047: Dry 0.84; Wet 0.90.
6. Flammability, when tested in accordance with NFPA 253 and ASTM E 648: Critical Radiant Flux 0.44 watts/cm2, Class II.
7. Tile-to-tile interlock: Hidden interlock feature, which hides interlocks beneath tile surface; five (5) interlocks per side.
8. Surface: Etched surface.
NOTE ** Insert color requirement in one of the following two sub-paragraphs.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Colors may be selected from manufacturer's seven (7) standard colors - Black, Tan, Terra Cotta, Blue, Charcoal, Taupe, and Teal - or special custom colors, subject to upcharges and minimum quantities.
9. Color: _______________; solid color throughout full tile thickness.
10. Color: Custom color matching Architect's sample; solid color throughout full tile thickness.
E. Flooring: Pro-Lok I(TM), Style PL-100.
1. Composition: Virgin SBR rubber; compositions using reclaimed or reprocessed rubber not permitted.
2. Size: 24 inches (609.6 mm) square.
3. Thickness: 7/16 inches (11.1 mm).
4. Weight: 10 pounds (4.5 kg), each tile.
5. Flammability, when tested in accordance with NFPA 253 and ASTM E 648: Critical Radiant Flux 0.44 watts/cm2, Class II.
6. Tile-to-tile interlock: Hidden interlock feature, which hides interlocks beneath tile surface; five (5) interlocks per side.
7. Top surface: Textured raised discs of alternating sizes.
8. Bottom surface: Knob and groove design with air flow slots for increased air movement, speeding evaporation.
NOTE ** Insert color requirement in one of the following two sub-paragraphs.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Colors may be selected from manufacturer's seven (7) standard colors - Black, Tan, Terra Cotta, Blue, Charcoal, Taupe, and Teal - or special custom colors, subject to upcharges and minimum quantities.
9. Color: _______________; solid color throughout full tile thickness.
10. Color: Custom color matching Architect's sample; solid color throughout full tile thickness.
F. Flooring: Aerobic Tile - Traction Top, Style PL-200.
1. Composition: Virgin SBR rubber; compositions using reclaimed or reprocessed rubber not permitted.
2. Size: 24 inches (609.6 mm) square.
3. Thickness: 9/16 inches (14.2 mm).
4. Weight: 14 pounds (6.3 kg), each tile.
5. Flammability, when tested in accordance with NFPA 253 and ASTM E 648: Critical Radiant Flux 0.44 watts/cm2, Class II.
6. Tile-to-tile interlock: Hidden interlock feature, which hides interlocks beneath tile surface; five (5) interlocks per side.
7. Top surface: Raised-nub traction surface, slip-resistant.
8. Bottom surface: Knob design, aerating and impact-cushioning.
NOTE ** Insert color requirement in one of the following two sub-paragraphs.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Colors may be selected from manufacturer's seven (7) standard colors - Black, Tan, Terra Cotta, Blue, Charcoal, Taupe, and Teal - or special custom colors, subject to upcharges and minimum quantities.
9. Color: _______________; solid color throughout full tile thickness.
10. Color: Custom color matching Architect's sample; solid color throughout full tile thickness.
G. Flooring: Aerobic Tile - Polish Top, Style PL-300.
1. Composition: Virgin SBR rubber; compositions using reclaimed or reprocessed rubber not permitted.
2. Size: 24 inches (609.6 mm) square.
3. Thickness: 3/8 inches (9.5 mm).
4. Weight: 10 pounds (4.5 kg), each tile.
5. Flammability, when tested in accordance with NFPA 253 and ASTM E 648: Critical Radiant Flux 0.44 watts/cm2, Class II.
6. Tile-to-tile interlock: Hidden interlock feature, which hides interlocks beneath tile surface; five (5) interlocks per side.
7. Top surface: Polished top; four (4) 12-inch (304.8 mm) squares per tile.
8. Bottom surface: Knob design, aerating and impact-cushioning.
NOTE ** Insert color requirement in one of the following two sub-paragraphs.
NOTE **
NOTE ** Colors may be selected from manufacturer's seven (7) standard colors - Black, Tan, Terra Cotta, Blue, Charcoal, Taupe, and Teal - or special custom colors, subject to upcharges and minimum quantities.
9. Color: _______________; solid color throughout full tile thickness.
10. Color: Custom color matching Architect's sample; solid color throughout full tile thickness.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that sub-floors to receive flooring are level to within flooring manufacturer's requirements, and without large cracks, depressions, or indentations.
B. Installer's Examination:
1. Have installer of this section examine conditions under which construction activities of this section are to be performed, then submit written notification if such conditions are unacceptable.
2. Transmit two copies of installer's report to Architect within 24 hours of receipt.
3. Beginning construction activities of this section before unacceptable conditions have been corrected is prohibited.
4. Beginning construction activities of this section indicates installer's acceptance of conditions.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Remove dust, debris, moisture, and powder accumulations from surfaces to receive flooring.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Install flooring, without adhesives, in accordance with shop drawings and manufacturer's instructions.
3.4 PROTECTION
A. Protect installed products of this section from damage to function or finish by subsequent construction activities.
B. Repair minor damage to finishes in accordance with manufacturer' recommendations.
C. Replace products having damage to function, and products having damage to finishes which cannot be repaired to Architect's acceptance.
