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- SECTION 07910
-
- PREFORMED JOINT SEALS
-
- NOTE ** Sandell Manufacturing Co. precompressed, self-
- expanding polyurethane foam sealers.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** This section is based on products made by Sandell
- Manufacturing Co., Inc., which is located at:
- NOTE ** 399 W. Main Street
- NOTE ** Amsterdam, NY 12010
- NOTE ** Tel: (518) 843-0093
- NOTE ** Tel: (800) 283-3888
- NOTE ** Fax: (518) 843-0148
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Sandell "Polyseal" is used to seal expansion joints
- and control joints in walls, floors, roofs,
- roadways, bridges, and underground structures.
- Polyseal provides a permanently elastic
- weatherproof seal.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** SECTION 07910 - PREFORMED JOINT SEALS, Copyright
- 1997, The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
-
- PART 1 GENERAL
-
- 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
-
- A. Sealing of joints specified in Schedule at end of
- Section.
-
- 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
- NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this
- project; add others as required.
-
- A. Section 07900 - Joint Sealers: Gunnable and pourable
- joint sealants.
-
- 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 816 - Standard Test Methods for Rubber Cement.
-
- B. ASTM D 1000 - Standard Test Methods for Pressure-
- Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and
- Electronic Applications.
-
- C. ASTM D 3574 - Standard Test Methods for Flexible Cellular
- Materials--Slab, Bonded, and Molded Urethane Foams.
-
- D. ASTM G 53 - Standard Practice for Operating Light- and
- Water-Exposure Apparatus (Fluorescent UV-Condensation
- Type) for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials.
-
- E. DIN 4062 - Cold Processable Plastic Jointing Materials
- for Sewerdrains; Jointing Materials for Prefabricated
- Parts of Concrete, Requirements, Testing, and Processing;
- Deutsches Institut fur Normung.
-
- F. DIN 18055 - Windows; Air Permeability of Joints,
- Watertightness, Mechanical Strain, Requirements, and
- Testing; Deutsches Institut fur Normung.
-
- G. DIN 53571 - Testing of Flexible Cellular Materials;
- Tensile Strength Testing; Determination of Tensile
- Strength and Elongation at Break; Deutsches Institut fur
- Normung.
-
- H. UL 94 - Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for
- Parts in Devices and Appliances.
-
- 1.4 SUBMITTALS
-
- A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
-
- B. Product Data: Manufacturer's data showing product
- characteristics and application methods.
-
- C. Selection Samples: Color charts for color selection.
-
- 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
-
- A. Installer Qualifications: Trained and experienced in the
- installation of this type of sealant.
-
- 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
-
- A. Deliver joint seals to site in manufacturer's original
- unopened containers; store and move to installation
- location in original containers.
-
- B. Store materials in dry, enclosed area, off the ground,
- out of direct sunlight.
-
- C. Store materials at minimum of 68 degrees F (20 degrees C)
- and maximum of ... degrees F (... degrees C) for at least
- 24 hours prior to installation, regardless of temperature
- at location of installation.
-
- 1.7 WARRANTY
-
- A. Provide manufacturer's 10-year warranty against product
- defects.
-
-
- PART 2 PRODUCTS
-
- 2.1 MANUFACTURERS
-
- A. Provide products of Sandell Manufacturing Co., Inc., 399
- W. Main Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010. ASD. Tel: (518) 843-
- 0093. Fax: (518) 843-0148.
-
- B. Requests for substitutions will be considered in
- accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
- NOTE ** Delete paragraph above or below; coordinate with
- Division 1 requirements.
-
- C. Substitutions: Not permitted.
-
- 2.2 MATERIALS
-
- A. Preformed Joint Seals - Performance Requirements:
- 1. Ultraviolet light resistant.
- 2. Mildew resistant.
- 3. Non-staining and non-bleeding to adjacent materials.
- 4. Resistant to gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel,
- solvents, salts, anti-freeze, industrial cleaners,
- corrosive vapors, and acids.
- 5. Flammability (UL 94): HF1, self-extinguishing.
- 6. Tensile strength (ASTM D 3574): 21.8 psi (150 kPa),
- min.
- 7. Compression set (ASTM D 3574): 2 percent, max.
- 8. Shear strength: 8 N/cu cm, min.
- 9. Peel strength (ASTM D 1000, 0.25 revolutions per
- minute): 12 N/25 mm.
- 10. Elongation (DIN 53571): 300 percent, minimum.
- 11. Resistant to penetration of tree roots in accordance
- with DIN 4062.
- 12. Air permeability at 20 percent compression (DIN
- 18055): 0.017 cu m/hr/m, maximum.
- 13. Resistance to aging (ASTM G 53, 825 hrs): No more
- than minor surface degradation.
- 14. Softening point (ASTM D 816): 50 degrees C, minimum.
-
- B. Preformed Joint Seals (for Exterior Use): Sandell
- "Polyseal"; precompressed, self-expanding polyurethane
- foam impregnated with modified acrylic fire retardant,
- water repellent polymer, with self-adhesive faces.
- 1. Density: 10 lb/cu ft (160 kg/cu m).
- NOTE ** Verify the conditions in the following paragraph.
- 2. Thickness: Selected by Contractor for minimum 80
- percent material compression, based on manufacturer's
- data and expected width of actual joints under most
- extreme conditions.
- 3. Color: Black.
-
- C. Preformed Joint Seals (for Interior Use): Sandell
- "Polyseal"; precompressed, self-expanding polyurethane
- foam impregnated with modified acrylic fire retardant,
- water repellent polymer, with self-adhesive faces.
- 1. Density: 5 to 6 lb/cu ft (80 to 96 kg/cu m).
- NOTE ** Verify the conditions in the following paragraph.
- 2. Thickness: Selected by Contractor for minimum ___
- percent material compression, based on manufacturer's
- data and expected width of actual joints under most
- extreme conditions.
- 3. Color: Black.
-
- D. Joint Sealant for Application over Preformed Joint Seals:
- As specified in Section 07900.
-
-
- PART 3 EXECUTION
-
- 3.1 EXAMINATION
-
- A. Verify that:
- 1. Joints are clean, dry, sound, smooth, straight and
- parallel, and otherwise ready to receive joint seals.
- 2. Joint seals are of the correct width to provide
- specified compression.
- 3. Joints are of sufficient depth.
-
- B. Do not proceed with installation until detrimental
- conditions have been corrected.
-
- 3.2 PREPARATION
-
- A. Clean and prime joints where required or recommended by
- manufacturer.
-
- B. Install bond breaker on back surface of joint if
- necessary.
-
- 3.3 INSTALLATION
-
- A. Install joint seals in accordance with manufacturer's
- instructions.
-
- B. Do not install joint seals when temperature is below 0
- degrees F (-17 degrees C) or above 95 degrees F (35
- degrees C).
-
- C. Do not install joint seals in rain or snow.
-
- D. Do not use scrap material.
-
- 3.4 SCHEDULE
- NOTE ** Edit the following schedule to suit the project.
- The locations shown are suggested examples, based
- on the suitability of the products for those
- applications. Carefully coordinate this schedule
- with any other sealant schedule included in the
- specifications or on the drawings.
-
- A. Preformed Joint Seals (Exterior): Use in the following
- locations:
- 1. Joints in horizontal wearing surfaces.
- 2. Expansion and control joints in exterior walls.
- 3. Below grade joints in foundation walls.
- 4. Exterior joints around door and window openings.
- 5. Concealed joints in metal curtain wall, metal panels,
- and similar applications.
- 6. Joints in copings and parapets.
- 7. Other joints indicated to be sealed, that are not
- specified to be sealed with another material.
- 8. All other joints in exterior envelope that are not
- specified to be sealed with another material, whether
- indicated to be sealed or not.
-
- B. Preformed Joint Seals (Interior): Use in the following
- locations:
- 1. Interior joints around door and window openings in
- exterior walls.
- 2. Interior joints in exterior walls.
- 3. Expansion and control joints in interior partitions.
- 4. Other interior joints indicated to be sealed.
- NOTE ** Other types of joints may require special
- consideration -- consult your Sandell product
- representative for assistance in product selection.
-
- END OF SECTION
-