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 Div. 03150 Meadows  
U.S. Spec. Product Data


Guide Spec. No. 320-F

SEALTIGHT® FIBRE EXPANSION JOINT

Specifier Notes: This guide specification is written according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Format. The section must be carefully reviewed and edited by the Architect or Engineer to meet the requirements of the project. Coordinate this section with other specification sections and the drawings. 

SECTION 03150

EXPANSION JOINTS

Specifier Notes: W.R. Meadows SEALTIGHT FIBRE Expansion Joint is a resilient, flexible, nonextruding, expansion-contraction joint filler. 

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Expansion-contraction joint filler.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

Specifier Notes: Edit the list of related sections as required for the project. List other sections dealing with work directly related to this section. 

A. Section 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. AASHTO M 213 - Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Bituminous Types).

B. ASTM D 1751 - Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Bituminous Types).

C. Corps of Engineers CRD-C 508 - Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction.

D. FAA Specification Item P-610-2.7 - Structural Portland Cement Concrete.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Comply with Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Submit manufacturer's product data and installation instructions.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Delivery: Deliver materials to site in manufacturer's original, unopened containers and packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name and manufacturer.

B. Storage: Store materials in a clean dry area indoors in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Keep containers sealed until ready for use.

C. Handling: Protect materials during handling and installation to prevent damage or contamination.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER

A. W.R. Meadows, Inc., PO Box 338, Hampshire, Illinois 60140-0338. (800) 342-5976. (847) 683-4500. Fax (847) 683-4544. Web Site www.wrmeadows.com.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Expansion-Contraction Joint Filler: SEALTIGHT FIBRE Expansion Joint.

1. Description: Resilient, flexible, nonextruding, expansion-contraction joint filler. Cellular fibers securely bonded together, uniformly saturated with asphalt.

2. Compliance:

a. ASTM D 1751.

b. AASHTO M 213.

c. FAA Spec Item P-610-2.7.

d. COE CRD-C 508.

3. Resilience: When compressed to half of original thickness, recover to a minimum of 70 percent of original thickness.

4. Thickness: [1/4 inch] [3/8 inch] [1/2 inch] [3/4 inch] [1 inch] ([6 mm] [10 mm] [13 mm] [19 mm] [25 mm]).

Specifier Notes: Specify the thickness of the expansion-contraction joint filler. 

2.3 ACCESSORIES

A. Pavement Joint Sealant: SEALTIGHT #164 Polymeric Hot-Applied Sealant, SEALTIGHT HI-SPEC Polymeric Hot-Applied Sealant, SEALTIGHT SOF-SEAL Cold-Applied Low-Modulus Horizontal Joint Sealant, SEALTIGHT SAFE-SEAL High-Solids, Cold-Applied, One-Component, Horizontal Crack and Joint Sealant, or SEALTIGHT SAFE-SEAL 3405 High-Performance, Cold-Applied, One-Component, Horizontal Crack and Joint Sealant.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas to receive expansion-contraction joint filler. Notify Architect if conditions are not acceptable. Do not begin installation until unacceptable conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install expansion-contraction joint filler in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Position joint filler against forms, at interrupting objects or columns, and against abutting structures before concrete placement.
 
C. Install joint filler 1/2 inch (13 mm) below concrete surface.

D. Seal with pavement joint sealant.

3.3 PROTECTION

A. Protect pavement joint sealant from traffic until fully cured.

END OF SECTION
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