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- SECTION 07185
-
- TRAFFIC MEMBRANE
- NOTE ** Ensurco Duradek PVC waterproof membrane for decks
- and other exterior horizontal surfaces.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** This section is based on products manufactured by
- Ensurco Duradek, which is located at:
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Ensurco Duradek (US) Limited:
- NOTE ** 404 E. 13th Avenue
- NOTE ** North Kansas City, MO 64116
- NOTE ** Tel: (816) 421-5830
- NOTE ** Fax: (816) 421-2924
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Ensurco Duradek (Canada) Limited:
- NOTE ** 202-8173 128 Street
- NOTE ** Surrey, BC V3W 4G1 Canada
- NOTE ** Tel: (604) 591-5594
- NOTE ** Fax: (604) 591-3100
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Ensurco Duradek is suitable for waterproofing
- horizontal surfaces over habitable spaces, provided
- they are subject to not more than pedestrian
- traffic.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** Section 07185 - TRAFFIC MEMBRANE, Copyright 1997,
- The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
-
-
- PART 1 GENERAL
-
- 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
- NOTE ** Edit the following list to indicate the surfaces to
- be waterproofed.
-
- A. Traffic membrane, consisting of welded seam PVC
- waterproofing, over the following surfaces:
- 1. Balcony decks and roof decks.
- 2. Walkways, ramps, and stairways.
- 3. Patios and courtyards.
-
- 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
- NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this
- project; add others as required.
-
- A. Section 07620 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim: Scuppers,
- counterflashings, and fascias.
-
- B. Section 07710 - Manufactured Roof Specialties: Scuppers,
- counterflashings, and fascias.
-
- C. Section 15146 - Plumbing Specialties: Roof drains, deck
- drains.
-
- 1.3 REFERENCES
- NOTE ** Delete references from the list below that are not
- actually required by the text of the edited
- section.
-
- A. CAN/ULC-S107 - Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Roof
- Coverings; National Standard of Canada.
-
- B. CCMC - Technical Guide for PVC Sheet Waterproofing
- (Exposed to Light Pedestrian Traffic); National Research
- Council, Canada Construction Materials Centre (CCMC).
-
- C. CGSB 37-GP-54 M - Roofing and Waterproofing Membrane,
- Sheet Applied, Flexible, Polyvinyl Chloride; Canadian
- General Standards Board.
-
- D. CGSB 37-GP-55M - Application of Sheet Applied Flexible
- Polyvinyl Chloride Roofing Membrane; Canadian General
- Standards Board.
-
- E. ASTM E 108 - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof
- Coverings.
-
- F. ICBO - Acceptance Criteria for Walking Decks; ICBO
- Evaluation Service, Inc. (ICBO-ES).
-
- G. UBC Std 15-2 - Test Standard for Determining the Fire
- Retardancy of Roof-covering Materials; International
- Conference of Building Officials.
-
- 1.4 SUBMITTALS
-
- A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
-
- B. Product Data: Manufacturer's specifications, including
- data substantiating compliance with physical properties
- specified.
-
- C. Shop Drawings: Installation and seaming plan, showing
- joints, termination details, and interface with other
- materials.
-
- D. Samples: Two 8-1/2 by 11 inch (210 by 250 mm) pieces
- showing finish, pattern, color, and backing; labelled.
-
- E. Manufacturer's printed installation instructions and
- recommendations, including precautions required for
- seaming and adhering membrane.
-
- F. Installer's Qualifications.
-
- 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
- NOTE ** If any other manufacturers would be acceptable,
- edit the following paragraph to indicate how much
- experience they must have. Ensurco Duradek has
- been making this product for 23 years.
-
- A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in
- providing products of the type specified in this section,
- with minimum of 15 years documented experience with
- products in use.
-
- B. Installer Qualifications: Trained and currently
- certified by manufacturer.
-
- C. Pre-installation Meeting: Discuss waterproofing
- practices and precautions applicable to this project.
- 1. Convene minimum of 7 days prior to start of
- installation.
- 2. Require the attendance of:
- a. Manufacturer's representative.
- b. Contractor's field superintendent.
- c. Installation foreman.
- d. Other trades affected by this work.
- e. Owner's representative.
-
- 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
-
- A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original containers,
- dry and undamaged, with seals and labels intact.
- 1. Label uncured materials, both sheets and canned
- goods, with date of manufacturer and shelf life.
- 2. Do not use creased or damaged sheets.
- 3. Do not use products after end of shelf life.
-
- B. Store and handle materials to prevent damage.
- 1. Place materials on pallets.
- 2. Prevent creasing of rolled materials.
- 3. Do not use polyethylene to cover stored materials
- (canvas tarpaulins are acceptable).
- 4. Keep containers closed, except when removing
- materials from them.
-
- C. Keep materials at temperature between 40 degrees F (4.4
- degrees C) and 80 degrees F (26.6 degrees C); if
- adhesives are exposed to lower temperature, verify
- useability with manufacturer before using.
-
- 1.7 WARRANTY
-
- A. Provide membrane manufacturer's 5 year warranty, covering
- water-tightness, materials, and replacement labor.
-
-
- PART 2 PRODUCTS
-
- 2.1 MANUFACTURERS
- NOTE ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs. The
- first is the US company, the second is the
- Canadian.
-
- A. Manufacturer: Provide products of Ensurco Duradek (US)
- Ltd., 404 E. 13th Avenue, North Kansas City, MO 64116.
- ASD. Tel: (816) 421-5830. Fax: (816) 421-2924.
-
- B. Manufacturer: Provide products of Ensurco Duradek
- (Canada) Limited, 202-8173 128 Street, Surrey, BC V3W
- 4G1 Canada. ASD. Tel: (604) 591-5594. Fax: (604) 591-
- 3100.
- NOTE ** Delete one of the two following paragraphs;
- coordinate with Division 1 requirements.
-
- C. Requests for substitution will be considered in
- accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
-
- D. Substitutions: Not permitted.
-
- 2.2 MATERIALS
-
- A. Traffic Membrane: Ensurco Duradek Ultra; polyester
- reinforced PVC membrane with ultra-violet resistance, for
- fully-adhered installation with heat-welded seams and
- perimeter attachment.
- 1. Sheet Width: 54 inches (1371.5 mm).
- 2. Overall Sheet Thickness: 0.060 inch (1.5 mm).
- 3. PVC Film Thickness: 0.050 inch (1.3 mm).
- 4. Weight: 50 oz/sq yd (1695 g/sq m).
- NOTE ** Duradek Ultra comes in several lines of colors,
- which have different surface texture and, thus,
- different coefficients of friction. Select one of
- the following colors, delete the others, and delete
- the inappropriate coefficients of friction.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** The first is Ultra Classic.
- 5. Color: Ultra Classic Sandstone.
- 6. Color: Ultra Classic Steel.
- 7. Color: As selected by Architect.
- 8. Coefficient of Friction:
- a. Dry leather: 0.66.
- b. Dry rubber: 0.81.
- c. Wet leather: 0.68.
- d. Wet rubber: 0.73.
- NOTE ** Ultra Supreme.
- 9. Color: Ultra Supreme Granite.
- 10. Color: Ultra Supreme Taupe.
- 11. Color: As selected by Architect.
- 12. Coefficient of Friction:
- a. Dry leather: 0.53.
- b. Dry rubber: 0.89.
- c. Wet leather: 0.62.
- d. Wet rubber: 0.92.
- NOTE ** Ultra Reflections, Marble, and Surcoseal.
- 13. Color: Ultra Reflections Seascape (gray).
- 14. Color: Ultra Reflections Sandscape (beige).
- 15. Color: Ultra Reflections Landscape (green).
- 16. Color: Ultra Marble Mocha.
- 17. Color: Ultra Surcoseal Grey.
- 18. Color: Ultra Surcoseal Beige.
- 19. Color: As selected by Architect.
- 20. Coefficient of Friction:
- a. Dry leather: 0.44.
- b. Dry rubber: 1.09.
- c. Wet leather: 0.50.
- d. Wet rubber: 1.0.
- NOTE ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs.
- 21. Flammability (ASTM E 108 and UBC Std 15-2): Class A,
- when installed over non-combustible substrate.
- 22. Flammability (CAN/ULC-S107): Class A, when installed
- over non-combustible substrate.
- NOTE ** The following three paragraphs cover Canadian
- requirements. Delete any of that are not
- applicable. Complete test reports are available
- upon request.
- 23. Comply with CAN/CGSB-37-GP-54M.
- 24. National Building Code of Canada Compliance: Comply
- with National Building Code of Canada 1995, Part 9,
- Clause 9.26.2.1(1)(h), and CCMC Technical Guide for
- PVC Sheet Waterproofing (Exposed to Light Pedestrian
- Traffic), as evidenced by current Evaluation Report
- prepared by National Research Council, Canada
- Construction Materials Centre (CCMC).
- 25. CMHC Approval: Approved by Canada Mortgage and
- Housing Corporation for use in construction financed
- or insured under the National Housing Act.
- NOTE ** The following paragraph covers Uniform Building
- Code approval (US). Delete if not required.
- Complete test reports are available upon request.
- 26. Uniform Building Code Compliance: Comply with 1994
- Uniform Building Code requirements for walking decks
- and ICBO Acceptance Criteria for Walking Decks, as
- evidenced by current Evaluation Report prepared by
- ICBO Evaluation Service (ICBO-ES).
-
- B. Surface Conditioners, Adhesives, Sealants, Fillers, and
- Cleaners: As specified or provided by membrane
- manufacturer.
-
- C. Perimeter Fasteners: Mechanical fastening devices
- furnished by membrane manufacturer; color coordinated to
- membrane color.
-
- D. Trim, Termination Bars, and Adjacent Flashings:
- Specified in other sections; installed by others.
-
-
- PART 3 EXECUTION
-
- 3.1 EXAMINATION
-
- A. Verify that surfaces and site conditions are ready to
- receive work and conform to membrane manufacturer's
- requirements.
-
- B. Verify that deck is:
- 1. Secure, well supported, solid, and in accordance with
- local code structural requirements.
- NOTE ** The minimum slope is 1 in 100, or 1/8 inch per
- foot, with an optimum of 1 in 50. Verify that
- other sections of the specification, or the
- drawings, include this requirement. For existing
- construction, verify existing slopes and coordinate
- details with manufacturer.
- 2. Clean and smooth, free of depressions, waves, and
- projections, properly sloped to drains, valleys, or
- eaves.
- 3. Dry and free of ice and snow.
-
- C. Verify that adjacent precast deck members are flush
- within 1/4 inch (6 mm) vertical variation, with grout
- keys filled flush.
-
- D. Notify the Architect of any conditions that would prevent
- satisfactory completion of the work. Do not proceed
- until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.
-
- 3.2 PREPARATION
-
- A. Do not proceed with installation until substrate
- preparation is complete.
-
- B. Coordinate timing of installation to avoid construction
- traffic over completed traffic membrane surfaces.
- NOTE ** If wood deck is to be the substrate, delete one of
- the following two paragraphs. The first is for
- wood deck without any overlay - combustible. The
- second is for a non-combustible application.
- NOTE **
- NOTE ** The minimum wood deck that is acceptable is 5/8
- inch thick exterior plywood, CDX grade, with tongue-
- and-groove edges. Verify that other sections of
- the specification, or the drawings, include these
- requirements.
-
- C. Wood Deck: Fill joints, knot holes, voids, and low areas
- with filler and sand smooth.
-
- D. Wood Deck: Cover with cementitious board meeting
- requirements of Class A approved application.
- NOTE ** Concrete deck must have a steel troweled finish.
- Verify that the concrete sections of the
- specification include this requirement.
-
- E. Concrete Deck: Fill surface imperfections and variations
- with leveling compound. Test for and remove surface
- contaminants.
-
- F. Coordinate installation with installation of drains and
- similar accessories.
-
- 3.3 INSTALLATION
- NOTE ** Delete the requirement for compliance with CGSB-37-
- GP-55M in the paragraph below if not applicable.
-
- A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions,
- applicable codes, and CGSB-37-GP-55M.
-
- B. Do not install when temperature is below 25 degrees F
- (minus 3.8 degrees C) or above 98 degrees F (36.6 degrees
- C). Do not install when winds are gusting over 30 mph
- (48.3 kph).
-
- C. Do not dilute primers, adhesives, coatings, or sealants.
-
- D. Install membrane with minimum number of seams possible.
- Overlap seams 3/4 inch (19 mm), to shed water; heat-weld
- all seams.
-
- E. Adhere membrane to substrate.
-
- F. Mechanically fasten all perimeter edges and penetrations.
-
- G. Install flashings and accessories. Seal around all
- penetrations, drains, and edges.
-
- 3.4 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
-
- A. Clean soiled areas in accordance with manufacturer's
- recommendations.
-
- B. Repair damaged areas to match original materials.
-
- 3.5 PROTECTION
-
- A. Protect finished work from traffic using durable
- temporary materials.
-
- END OF SECTION
-