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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