Joint Sealants - MST
Joint Sealants - MST
JOINT SEALANTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION:
a. Joints as indicated.
(NTS: Select and list specification sections for inserting into this subsection based on the
following:
1. Specification sections that contain products and construction that the reader might
expect to find in this section BUT are specified elsewhere.
2. Specification sections referenced in the body of this section.)
1.02 RELATED WORK:
A. Section 03250: Construction and Expansion Joints for exterior and interior joints in
horizontal traffic surfaces.
B. Section 04200: Unit Masonry and Accessories for masonry control and expansion joint
fillers and gaskets.
C. Section 07600: Wall Flashing and Sheet Metalwork for sealing joints related to flashing
and sheet metal for roofing.
F. Section 09250: Drywall Construction for sealing concealed perimeter joints of gypsum
board partitions to reduce sound transmission.
G. Section 09300: Tile Work for sealing control and expansion joints in the flooring.
1.03 REFERENCES:
1.04 SUBMITTALS:
2. Samples: For selection purposes submit three (3) of manufacturer's standard color
chart including bead samples, consisting of strips of actual products showing full
range of colors available, for each product exposed to view.
a. Product Data for sealants and sealant primers used inside the
weatherproofing system, including printed statement of VOC content.
B. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced Installer who has completed joint sealant
applications similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for Project that have
resulted in construction with a record of successful in service performance.
C. Single Source Responsibility for Joint Sealant Materials: Obtain joint sealant materials
from a single manufacturer for each different product required.
B. Deliver materials to Project site in original unopened containers or bundles with labels
indicating manufacturer, product name and designation, color, expiration period for use,
pot life, curing time, and mixing instructions for multi-component materials.
A. Provide joint sealants that have been produced and installed to establish and to maintain
watertight and airtight continuous seals without causing staining or deterioration of joint
substrates.
B. Provide joint sealants for interior applications that have been produced and installed to
establish and maintain airtight continuous seals that are water resistant and cause no
staining or deterioration of joint substrates.
A. Environmental Conditions: Do not proceed with installation of joint sealants under the
following conditions:
1. When ambient and substrate temperature conditions are outside the limits
permitted by joint sealant manufacturer.
2. When ambient and substrate temperature conditions are outside the limits
permitted by joint sealant manufacturer or below 40 degrees F (4.4 degrees C).
B. Joint Width Conditions: Do not proceed with installation of joint sealants where joint
widths are less than allowed by joint sealant manufacturer for application indicated.
C. Joint Substrate Conditions: Do not proceed with installation of joint sealants until
contaminants capable of interfering with their adhesion are removed from joint
substrates.
A. Sequence installation of joint sealants to occur not less than 21 nor more than 30 days
after completion of waterproofing, unless otherwise indicated.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS:
A. Compatibility: Provide joint sealants, joint fillers, and other related materials that are
compatible with one another and with joint substrates under conditions of service and
application, as demonstrated by sealant manufacturer based on testing and field
experience.
A. Type 1 - General Purpose Exterior Sealant: Polyurethane; ASTM C920, Type M, Grade
NS, Class 25; two component.
2. Dymeric; Tremco
4. Dynatrol 2; Pecora
B. Type 2 - General Purpose Interior Sealant: Acrylic emulsion latex; ASTM C834, single
component, paintable.
2. AC-20; Pecora
C. Type 3 - Bathtub/Tile Sealant: White silicone; ASTM C920, Uses M and A; single
component, mildew resistant.
D. Type 4 - Acoustical Sealant: Butyl or acrylic sealant; ASTM C920, Grade NS, Class 12-
1/2, Uses M and A; single component, solvent release curing, non-skinning.
A. General: Provide sealant backings of material and type that are nonstaining; are
compatible with joint substrates, sealants, primers and other joint fillers; and are
approved for applications indicated by sealant manufacturer based on field experience
and laboratory testing.
C. Bond Breaker Tape: Polyethylene tape or other plastic tape as recommended by sealant
manufacturer for preventing sealant from adhering to rigid, inflexible joint filler materials
or joint surfaces at back of joint where such adhesion would result in sealant failure.
Provide self adhesive tape where applicable.
A. Primer: Material recommended by joint sealant manufacturer where required for adhesion
of sealant to joint substrates indicated, as determined from preconstruction joint sealant
substrate tests and field tests.
C. Masking Tape: Nonstaining, nonabsorbent material compatible with joint sealants and
surfaces adjacent to joints.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION:
A. Examine joints indicated to receive joint sealants, with Installer present, for compliance
with requirements for joint configuration, installation tolerances, and other conditions
3.02 PREPARATION:
A. Surface Cleaning of Joints: Clean out joints immediately before installing joint sealants to
comply with recommendations of joint sealant manufacturer and the following
requirements:
1. Remove all foreign material from joint substrates that could interfere with
adhesion of joint sealant, including dust, paints (except for permanent, protective
coatings tested and approved for sealant adhesion and compatibility by sealant
manufacturer), old joint sealants, oil, grease, waterproofing, water repellents,
water, surface dirt, and frost.
2. Clean concrete, masonry, unglazed surfaces of ceramic tile, and similar porous
joint substrate surfaces by brushing, grinding, blast cleaning, mechanical
abrading, or a combination of these methods to produce a clean, sound substrate
capable of developing optimum bond with joint sealants. Remove loose particles
remaining from above cleaning operations by vacuuming or blowing out joints
with oil free compressed air.
4. Clean metal, glass, porcelain enamel, glazed surfaces of ceramic tile, and other
nonporous surfaces with chemical cleaners or other means that do not stain, harm
substrates, or leave residues capable of interfering with adhesion of joint sealants.
B. Joint Priming: Prime joint substrates where indicated or where recommended by joint
sealant manufacturer based on preconstruction joint sealant substrate tests or prior
experience. Apply primer to comply with joint sealant manufacturer's recommendations.
Confine primers to areas of joint sealant bond; do not allow spillage or migration onto
adjoining surfaces.
C. Masking Tape: Use masking tape to prevent contact of sealant with adjoining surfaces
that otherwise would be permanently stained or damaged by such contact or by cleaning
methods required to remove sealant smears. Remove tape immediately after tooling
without disturbing joint seal.
D. Installation of Sealant Backings: Install sealant backings to comply with the following
requirements:
2. Install bond breaker tape between sealants where backer rods are not used
between sealants and joint fillers or back of joints.
F. Tooling of Nonsag Sealants: Immediately after sealant application and prior to time
skinning or curing begins, tool sealants to form smooth, uniform beads of configuration
indicated, to eliminate air pockets, and to ensure contact and adhesion of sealant with
sides of joint. Remove excess sealants from surfaces adjacent to joint. Do not use
tooling agents that discolor sealants or adjacent surfaces or are not approved by sealant
manufacturer.
G. Installation of Preformed Foam Sealants: Install each length of sealant immediately after
removing protective wrapping, taking care not to pull or stretch material, and to comply
with sealant manufacturer's directions for installation methods, materials, and tools that
produce seal continuity at ends, turns, and intersections of joints. For applications at low
ambient temperatures where expansion of sealant requires acceleration to produce seal,
apply heat to sealant in conformance with sealant manufacturer's recommendations.
A. Clean off excess sealants or sealant smears adjacent to joints as work progresses by
methods and with cleaning materials approved by manufacturers of joint sealants and of
products in which joints occur.
3.05 PROTECTION:
A. Protect joint sealants during and after curing period from contact with contaminating
substances or from damage resulting from construction operations or other causes so that
they are without deterioration or damage at time of Substantial Completion. If, despite
such protection, damage or deterioration occurs, cut out and remove damaged or
deteriorated joint sealants immediately so that and installations with repaired areas are
indistinguishable from original work.
3.06 SCHEDULE:
A. Exterior Joints for Which No Other Sealant Type is Indicated: Type 1; colors as selected.
B. Joints Between Exterior Metal Frames and Adjacent Work (except masonry): Type 2.
C. Interior Joints for Which No Other Sealant is Indicated: Type 2; colors as selected.
D. Joints Between Plumbing Fixtures and Walls and Floors, and Between Countertops and
Walls: Type 3.
E. Exposed and Concealed Joints where Acoustical Sealant is indicated and required: Type
4, colors as selected.
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