Section 07920 Joint Sealants
Section 07920 Joint Sealants
Section 07920 Joint Sealants
PART 1 - GENERAL
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
1. Exterior joints In the following vertical surfaces and nontraffic horizontal surfaces:
e. Perimeter joints between materials listed above and frames of doors and windows.
3. Interior joints in the following vertical surfaces and horizontal nontraffic surfaces:
b. Perimeter joints between interior wall surfaces and frames of interior doors,
windows, and elevator entrances.
c. Joints between plumbing fixtures and adjoining walls, floors, and counters.
3. Division 9 Section “Gypsum Board Assemblies” for sealing perimeter joints of gypsum
board partitions to reduce sound transmission.
A. Provide elastomeric joint sealants that establish and maintain watertight and airtight continuous
joint seals without staining or deteriorating joint substrates.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
B. Samples for Initial Selection: Manufacturer’s color charts consisting of strips of cured sealants
showing the full range of colors available for each product exposed to view.
D. Compatibility and Adhesion Test Reports: From sealant manufacturer indicating the following:
1. Materials forming joint substrates and joint-sealant backings have been tested for
compatibility and adhesion with joint sealants.
2. Interpretation of test results and written recommendations for primers and substrate
preparation needed for adhesive.
A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who has specialized in installing joint sealants
similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project and whose work has
resulted in joint-sealant installations with a record of successful in-service performance.
B. Source Limitations: Obtain each type of joint sealant through one source form a single
manufacturer.
A. Deliver materials to Project site in original unopened containers or bundles with labels
indicating manufacturer, product name and designation, color, expiration date, pot life, curing
time, and mixing instructions for multicomponent materials.
B. Store and handle materials in compliance with manufacturer’s written instructions to prevent
their deterioration or damage due to moisture, high or low temperatures, contaminants, or other
causes.
A. Environmental Limitations: Do not proceed with installation of joint sealants under the
following conditions:
1. When ambient and substrate temperature conditions are outside limits permitted by joint
sealant manufacturer or are below 40 deg F.
B. Joint-Width Conditions: Do not proceed with installation of joint sealants where joint widths
are less than those allowed by joint sealant manufacturer for applications indicated.
C. Joint-Substrate Conditions: Do not proceed with installation of joint sealants until contaminants
capable of interfering with adhesion are removed from joint substrates.
1.8 WARRANTY
A. General Warranty: Special warranties specified in this Article shall not deprive Owner of other
rights Owner may have under the provisions of the Contract Documents and shall be in addition
to, and run concurrent with, other warranties made by Contractor under requirements of the
Contract Documents.
B. Special Installer’s Warranty: Written warranty, signed by Installer agreeing to repair or replace
elastomeric joint sealants that do not comply with performance and other requirements specified
in this Section within specified warranty period.
D. Special warranties specified in this Article exclude deterioration or failure of elastomeric joint
sealants from the following:
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
A. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the products indicated for
each type in the sealant schedules at the end of Part 3.
A. Compatibility: Provide joint sealants, backings, 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 filed experience.
A. Elastomeric Sealant Standard: Comply with ASTM C 920 and other requirements indicated for
each liquid-applied chemically curing sealant in the Elastomeric Joint-Sealant Schedule at the
end of Part 3, including those referencing ASTM C 920 classifications for type, graded, class,
and uses.
A. Acoustical Sealant for Exposed and Concealed Joints: For each product of this description
indicated in the Acoustical Joint-Sealant Schedule at the end of Part 3, provide manufacturer’s
standard nonsag, paintable, nonstaining latex sealant complying with ASTM C 834 and the
following:
1. Product effectively reduces airborne sound transmission through perimeter joints and
openings in building construction as demonstrated by testing representative assemblies
according to ASTM E 90 and having a flame spread and smoke developed rating of less
than 25 when tested per ASTM E-84.
A. General: Provide sealant backings of material and type that are nonstaining; are compatible
with joint substrates, sealants, primers, and other fillers; and are approved for applications
indicated by sealant manufacturer based on filed experience and laboratory testing.
B. Cylindrical Sealant Backings: ASTM C 1330, of type indicated below and of size and density
to control sealant depth and otherwise contribute to producing optimum sealant performance:
A. Primer: Material recommended by joint sealant manufacturer where required for adhesion of
sealant to joint substrate 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
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine joints indicated to receive joint sealants, with Installer present, for compliance with
requirements for joint configuration, installation tolerances, and other conditions affecting joint-
sealant performance.
B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Surface Cleaning of Joints: Clean out joints immediately before installing joint sealants to
comply with joint sealant manufacturer’s written instructions and the following requirements:
1. Remove all foreign material form 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 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 form
above cleaning operations by vacuuming or blowing out joints with oil-free compressed
air. Porous joint surfaces include the following:
a. Concrete.
b. Present concrete.
d. Masonry.
4. Clean 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.
a. Metal.
b. Glass.
B. Joint Priming: Prime joint substrates where recommended in writing by joint sealant
manufacturer, based on preconstruction joint-sealant-substrate tests or prior experience. Apply
primer to comply with joint sealant manufacturer’s written instructions. Confine primers to
areas of joint-sealant bond; do not allow spillage or migration onto adjoining surfaces.
C. Masking Tape: Use masking tape where required 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 sealant.
A. General: Comply with joint sealant manufacturer’s written installation instructions for products
and applications indicted, unless more stringent requirements apply.
B. Sealant Installation Standard: Comply with recommendations of ASTM C 1193 for use of joint
sealants as applicable to materials, applications, and conditions indicated.
C. Acoustical Sealant Application Standard: Comply with recommendations of ASTM C 919 for
use of joint sealants in acoustical applications as applicable to materials, applications, and
conditions indicated.
D. Install sealant backings of type indicated to support sealants during application and at position
required to produce cross-sectional shapes and depths of installed sealants relative to joint
widths that allow optimum sealant movement capability.
3. Remove absorbent sealant backings that have become wet before sealant application and
replace them with dry materials.
E. Install bond-breaker tape behind sealants where backings are not used between sealants and
back of joints.
F. Install sealants by proven techniques to comply with the following and at the same time
backings are installed:
1. Place sealants so they directly contact and fully wet joint substrates.
3. Produce uniform, cross-sectional shapes and depths relative widths that allow optimum
sealant movement capability.
G. Tooling of Nonsag Sealants: Immediately after sealant application and before skinning or
curing begins, tool sealants according to requirements specified below to form smooth, uniform
beads of configuration indicated; to eliminate air pockets; and to ensure contact and adhesion of
sealant with sides of joint.
2. Use tooling agents that are approved in writing by sealant manufacturer and that do not
discolor sealants or adjacent surfaces.
3. Provide concave joint configuration per Figure 5A in ASTM C 1193, unless otherwise
indicated.
4. Provide flush joint configuration, per Figure 5B in ASTM C 1193, where indicated.
5. Provide recessed joint configuration, per Figure 5C in ASTM C 1193, of recess depth and
at locations indicated.
3.4 CLEANING
A. Clean off excess sealants or sealant smears adjacent to joints as the Work progresses by
methods and with cleaning materials approved in writing by manufacturers of joint sealants and
of products in which joints occur.
3.5 PROTECTION
A. Protect joint sealants during and after curing period from contact with contaminating substances
and from damage resulting from construction operations or other causes so sealants are without
deterioration or damage at time of Substantial Completion. If, despite such protection, damage
or deterioration or damage at time of Substantial Completion. If, despite such protection,
damage or deterioration occurs, cut out and remove damages or deteriorates joint sealants
immediately so installations with repaired areas are indistinguishable form the original work.
A. Low-Modulus Nonacid-Curing Silicone Sealant: Where joint sealants of this type are indicated,
provide products complying with the following:
b. SilPruf; GE Silicones.
k. Spectrem 1; Tremco.
3. Class: 25.
8. Applications: Exterior vertical surfaces and horizontal surfaces except across expansion
joints, between concrete, precast concrete, masonry and metal surfaces.
B. Mildew-Resistant Silicone Sealant: Where joint sealants of this type are indicated, provide
products formulated with fungicide that are intended for sealing interior ceramic tile joints and
other nonporous substrates that are subject to in-service exposures of high humidity and
temperature extremes, and that comply with the following:
3. Class: 25.
C. Pourable Silicone Sealant: Where joint sealants of this type are indicated, provide products
complying with the following:
3. Class: 25.
A. Acoustical Sealant for Exposed and Concealed Joints: Where joint sealants of this type are
indicated, provide products with the following: