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SECTION 09402
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PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01
A.
1.02
A.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
SUMMARY
This Section includes the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
B.
Related Sections include the following:
1.
1.03
Thin-set epoxy terrazzo floor.
Thin-set, precast epoxy terrazzo top-set base.
Full coverage crack suppression membrane with reinforcing mesh.
Moisture vapor transmission barrier placed on concrete slab.
Prefill areas of depressed
Caulking and sealants section 07920.
SUBMITTALS
A.
Product Data: For each type of terrazzo and accessory indicated.
B.
Shop Drawings: Include terrazzo fabrication and installation requirements. Include plans,
elevations, sections, component details, and attachments to other Work. Show layout of the
following:
1.
2.
3.
Divider and control- and expansion-joint strips.
Precast terrazzo jointing and edge configurations.
Terrazzo patterns.
C.
Sample for initial selection – See Finish Legend.
D.
Samples for Verification: For each type, material, color, and pattern of terrazzo and accessory
required showing the full range of color, texture, and pattern variations expected. Label each
terrazzo sample to identify manufacturer's matrix color and aggregate types, sizes, and
proportions. Prepare samples of same thickness and from same material to be used for the
Work in size indicated below:
1.
2.
3.
Epoxy Terrazzo: 6-inch square samples.
Precast Epoxy Terrazzo: 6-inch square samples.
Accessories: 6-inch long samples of each exposed strip item required.
E.
Installer Certificates:
requirements.
Signed by manufacturers certifying that installers comply with
F.
Qualification Data: For Installer.
G.
Material Test Reports: For epoxy terrazzo.
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Material Certificates: For epoxy terrazzo, in lieu of material test reports, when permitted by
Architect, signed by manufacturers.
I.
Maintenance Data: For epoxy terrazzo to include in maintenance manuals.
1.04
A.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Installer Qualifications: A qualified installer (applicator) who is acceptable to epoxy terrazzo
manufacturer to install manufacturer's products.
1.
Engage an installer who is certified in writing by terrazzo manufacturer as qualified to
install manufacturer's products.
2.
Engage an installer who is a contractor member of NTMA. Installation must be performed
by a NTMA and manufacturer certified contractor with skilled mechanics having not less
than three years satisfactory experience in the installation of the type of system as
specified in this section, and must be certified in writing by the manufacturer of the 3/8”
Epoxy Thin-set Terrazzo Flooring and Flexible Membrane System.
3.
The contractor shall furnish a list of projects using either specified material or equivalent
that they have installed during the last 2 years. Information shall include: project name,
square footage, owner contact name with owner's address and phone number. Also, the
contractor shall furnish résumés detailing the experience of key project personnel
including supervisors and mechanics.
B.
Source Limitations: Obtain primary terrazzo materials including vapor barrier through one
source from a single manufacturer. Provide secondary materials including patching and fill
material, joint sealant, and repair materials of type and from source recommended by
manufacturer of primary materials.
C.
Source Limitations for Aggregates: Obtain each color, grade, type, and variety of aggregate
from one source with resources to provide materials of consistent quality in appearance and
physical properties.
D.
NTMA Standard: Comply with NTMA Guide Specification and written recommendations for
terrazzo type indicated unless more stringent requirements are specified.
E.
Floor System Thickness Verification: At the owner's discretion and under his supervision the
contractor shall take (2) - 1" random cores per 1,000 sq. ft. through the system into the
substrate to verify proper system thickness. Cored areas less than specified thickness shall be
removed and replaced or increased in thickness by the installing contractor, in a manner that
does not affect the performance or integrity of the system. Cored areas which comply with the
recommended system thickness shall be built-up to match the surrounding surface elevation
prior to applying the seal coat(s). Cores taken and patched will be noticeable, therefore, cores
should be taken from areas where aesthetics are less critical.
F.
Mockups: Install mockups to verify selections made under sample Submittals and to
demonstrate aesthetic effects and qualities of materials and execution.
1.
2.
For epoxy terrazzo, install mockups of at least 100 sq. ft. (9 sq. m) of typical flooring and
base condition for each color and pattern in locations indicated.
Approved mockups may become part of the completed Work if undisturbed at time of
Substantial Completion.
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G.
Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to comply with requirements in
Division 1 Section "Project Management and Coordination." Review methods and procedures
related to terrazzo including, but not limited to, the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.05
Inspect and discuss condition of substrate and other preparatory work performed by other
trades.
Review and finalize construction schedule and verify availability of materials, Installer's
personnel, equipment, and facilities needed to make progress and avoid delays.
Review special terrazzo designs and patterns.
Review dust-control procedures.
PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.
Environmental Limitations: Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for substrate
temperature, ambient temperature, moisture, ventilation, and other conditions affecting terrazzo
installation.
B.
Relative Humidity Testing
1.
Concrete substrate shall be tested to verify acceptable moisture levels prior to
installation. Testing should be conducted in accordance with ASTM F2170. Acceptable
moisture levels shall be as established by the epoxy resin manufacturer for use with resin
matrix terrazzo.
C.
Provide permanent lighting or, if permanent lighting is not in place, simulate permanent lighting
conditions during terrazzo installation.
D.
Close spaces to traffic during epoxy terrazzo application and for not less than 24 hours after
application unless manufacturer recommends a longer period.
E.
Control and collect dust produced by grinding operations. Protect adjacent construction from
detrimental effects of grinding operations.
1.
Provide dustproof partitions and temporary enclosures to limit dust migration and to
isolate areas from noise.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01
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Available Products:
Subject to compliance with requirements, products that may be
incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the listed products.
B.
Basis of Design: General Polymers.
C.
Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
D.
Terrazzo & Marble Supply; Terroxy
Crossfield Products Corp., Dex-O-Tex Division; Cheminert Terrazzo.
General Polymers Corporation; Terrazzo 1100.
Key Resin Company; Key Epoxy Terrazzo.
Master Terrazzo Technologies, LLC; Morricite.
Thickness: 3/8 inch.
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Materials: General Polymers AquArmor Moisture Control system is a low odor, self-leveling
system to be applied to concrete to control moisture vapor emissions. AquArmor consists of
3460 WBE Binder Resin with 5150-15 Aggregate as self-leveling system followed by a full
broadcast of 5310-8 dry silica sand (30 mesh) aggregate. Any General Polymers Flooring
system can then be applied to this surface.
1.
Physical Properties
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Color: Gray
Hardness, Shore D: 50 ASTM D 2240
Tensile Strength: 1,600 psi, ASTM C 307
Compressive Strength : 6,000 psi, ASTM C 579
Flexural Strength:
3,000 psi, ASTM C 580
The Flexible Epoxy Crack Suppression System as formulated by General Polymers Corporation shall be consisting of 3556 Epo-Flex Terrazzo Membrane. The
total system thickness will be 40 mils nominal for the 3556 Epo-Flex Terrazzo
Membrane. The Flexible Epoxy Crack Suppression System shall be installed
over a clean, vacuum blasted substrate.
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2. Physical Properties @ 73 F
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Bond Strength to Concrete: 300 psi, ACI Committee 503R, 100% concrete failure.
Hardness, Shore D: 23, ASTM D-232240
Tensile Strength: 1,200 psi, ASTM D-412
Elongation: 145%, ASTM D-412
Thermal Cycling: No Cracking, ASTM C-884
Flammability: Self Extinguishing Over Concrete, ASTM D-635
The flexible epoxy membrane shall be 100% solids, zero VOC, low odor containing no plasticizers or other foreign additives to achieve flexibility.
The 3/8” Epoxy Thin-set Terrazzo Flooring and Flexible Membrane System as
formulated by General Polymers Corporation shall be #1100 Epoxy Thin-set Terrazzo , consisting of 3579 Epoxy as the primer, 3520 Epoxy Terrazzo Matrix as
the binder resin, 5270 Epoxy Filler, #0, #1 and #2 Marble Chips (#2 Marble Chips
for a 3/8" System only), 3520G Epoxy Terrazzo Grout, 5270 Epoxy Filler for the
grout coat, and 4401 Acrylic Sealer as the seal coat. The total system thickness
will be 3/8" nominal.
3. Minimum Physical Properties @ 73°F (unless otherwise noted)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Compressive Strength: 11,000 psi, ASTM D 2240
Tensile Strength: 6,000 psi, ASTM C 307
Abrasion Resistance: 0.1 grams lost, ASTM D 4060
Flexural Strength: 10,000 psi, ASTM C 580
Adhesion to Concrete: 325 psi, ACI 503R
Flammability: Self-Extinguishing over Concrete, ASTM D 635
Moisture Adsorption: < 0.1 %, ASTM D-570
Chemical Resistance: Pass 7 day immersion test for: acids, caustics oil,
grease solvents, alcohols, ASTM D-1308
Physical Properties with Aggregates: For resin blended with Georgia White
marble, ground, grouted, and cured per requirements in NTMA's "Guide
Specification for Epoxy Terrazzo," comply with the following:
1)
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Flammability: Self-extinguishing, maximum extent of burning 0.25 inch per
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4.
Thermal Coefficient of Linear Expansion: 0.0025 inch/inch per deg F for
temperature range of minus 12 to 140 deg F per ASTM D 696.
Aggregates: Complying with NTMA gradation standards for mix indicated and containing
no deleterious or foreign matter.
a.
b.
c.
5.
6.
7.
F.
Divider-Strip Adhesive: Epoxy-resin adhesive recommended by adhesive manufacturer
for this use and acceptable to terrazzo manufacturer.
Finishing Grout: Resin based.
Seal Coat: Slip resistant, thin-coat terrazzo sealer of or approved by terrazzo
manufacturer, water-based acrylic.
Mix: Comply with NTMA's "Guide Specification for Epoxy Terrazzo" and manufacturer's written
instructions for component proportions and mixing.
1.
2.02
Hardness: Ha-10 minimum per ASTM C 241.
24-Hour Absorption Rate: Less than 0.75 percent.
Dust Content: Less than 1.0 percent by weight.
Color and Pattern: Match Architect's sample.
DIVIDER AND ACCESSORY STRIPS
A.
Heavy-Top Divider Strips: Angle type in depth required for topping thickness indicated.
1.
Top-Section Material: Zinc.
2.
Top-Section Width: 1/8 inch, 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch and 16 gauges per Finish plans.
B.
Control-Joint Strips: Separate, double L-type angles, positioned back to back, that match
material, thickness, and color of divider strips and in depth required for topping thickness
indicated.
2.03
MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORIES
A.
Patching and Fill Material: Resinous product of or approved by terrazzo manufacturer and
recommended by manufacturer for application indicated.
B.
Joint Sealants: Recommended by terrazzo and sealant manufacturers and complying with
requirements in Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants"
C.
Cleaner: Chemically neutral cleaner with pH factor between 7 and 10 that is biodegradable,
phosphate free, and recommended by cleaner manufacturer for use on terrazzo type indicated.
2.04
BASIS OF DESIGN – SEE FINISH LEGEND
A.
Manufacturer: General Polymers
B.
Contractor: Associated Terrazzo Co., Inc. (415) 641-1995
C.
Installation Schedule: See Finish Schedule.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01
A.
3.02
EXAMINATION
Examine substrates and areas, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for
installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance. Proceed with installation
only after unsatisfactory conditions, including levelness tolerances, have been corrected.
PREPARATION
A.
Clean substrates of substances that might impair epoxy terrazzo bond, including oil, grease,
and curing compounds.
B.
Provide clean, dry, and neutral substrate for terrazzo application. Determine dryness
characteristics by performing moisture tests recommended by terrazzo manufacturer.
1.
Concrete: Provide sound concrete surfaces free of laitance, glaze, efflorescence, curing
compounds, form-release agents, dust, dirt, grease, oil, and other contaminants
incompatible with epoxy terrazzo.
a.
b.
2.
C.
A.
Fill voids and chipped areas with mortar mix to produce
Erect and maintain temporary enclosures and other suitable methods to limit dust
migration and to ensure adequate ambient temperatures and ventilation conditions during
installation.
EPOXY TERRAZZO INSTALLATION
General:
1.
2.
3.
4.
B.
Concrete Masonry Units:
smooth, plumb surface.
Protect other work from dust generated by grinding operations. Control dust to prevent air
pollution and comply with environmental protection regulations.
1.
3.03
Shot-blast surfaces with an apparatus that abrades the concrete surface, contains
the dispensed shot within the apparatus, and recirculates the shot by vacuum
pickup.
Repair damaged and deteriorated concrete according to terrazzo manufacturer's
written recommendations.
Comply with NTMA's written recommendations for terrazzo and accessory installation.
Place, rough grind, grout, cure grout, fine grind, and finish terrazzo according to
manufacturer's written instructions and NTMA's "Guide Specification for Epoxy Terrazzo."
Ensure that matrix components and fluids from grinding operations do not stain terrazzo
by reacting with divider and control-joint strips.
Delay fine grinding until heavy trade work is complete and construction traffic through
area is restricted.
Flexible Reinforcing Membrane:
1.
2.
3.
Prepare and prefill substrate cracks with membrane material.
Install membrane to produce full substrate coverage in areas to receive terrazzo.
Reinforce membrane with fiberglass scrim.
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Prepare membrane according to manufacturer's written instructions before applying
substrate primer.
C.
Primer: Apply to terrazzo substrates according to manufacturer's written instructions.
D.
Divider and Accessory Strips: Install in locations indicated in adhesive setting bed without voids
below strips.
1.
Control-Joint Strips: Install back to back directly above substrate control joints.
a.
Install with ¼-inch gap between strips and install sealant in gap.
E.
Fine Grinding: Grind with 120 or finer grit stones until all grout is removed from surface.
Repeat rough grinding, grout coat, and fine grinding if large voids exist after initial fine grinding.
Produce surface with a minimum of 70 percent aggregate exposure.
F.
Remove and replace terrazzo areas that evidence lack of bond with substrate. Cut out terrazzo
areas in panels defined by strips and replace to match adjacent terrazzo, or repair panels
according to NTMA's written recommendations, as approved by Architect.
G.
Construction Tolerances: Limit variation in terrazzo surface from level to ¼-inch in 10 feet (6.4
mm in 3 m).
3.04
CLEANING AND PROTECTING
A.
Remove grinding dust from installation and adjacent areas.
B.
Wash surfaces with cleaner according to NTMA's written recommendations and manufacturer's
written instructions; rinse surfaces with water and allow to dry thoroughly.
C.
Seal surfaces according to NTMA's written recommendations. Apply sealer according to sealer
manufacturer's written instructions.
D.
Provide final protection and maintain conditions, in a manner acceptable to Installer, that ensure
terrazzo is without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.
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