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Div. 03050
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Product Data
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Guide Spec. No. 368
SEALTIGHT® VOCOMP®-20
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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 03050
CONCRETE CURING AND SEALING COMPOUND
| Specifier Notes: W.R. Meadows
SEALTIGHT VOCOMP-20 Water-Base Acrylic Curing and Sealing Compound
is a ready-to-use, water-base, curing and sealing compound for use
on new interior and exterior concrete surfaces. |
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
- A. Acrylic curing and sealing compound for interior
and exterior concrete.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
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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 148 - Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds
for Curing Concrete.
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sentence if a potable water approved curing and sealing compound
is not required. |
- B. ANSI/NSF 61 - Drinking Water System Components
- Health Effects.
C. ASTM C 309 - Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete.
D. ASTM C 1315 - Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds Having Special Properties
for Curing and Sealing Concrete.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
- A. Comply with Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.
B. Submit manufacturer's product data and application instructions.
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sentence if a potable water approved curing and sealing compound
is not required. |
- C. Submit potable water approval in accordance
with ANSI/NSF 61.
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 in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions. Keep containers sealed until ready for use. Keep from
freezing.
C. Handling: Protect materials during handling and application to prevent
damage or contamination.
1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- A. Do not apply curing and sealing compound when
concrete temperature is below 40 degrees F (4 degrees C).
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. Acrylic Concrete Curing and Sealing Compound:
SEALTIGHT VOCOMP-20 Water-Base Acrylic Curing and Sealing Compound.
1. Compliance:
a. ASTM C 309, Type 1, Class B.
b. AASHTO M 148, Type 1, Class B.
c. Ultraviolet Light Degradation-Yellowing
Classification: ASTM C 1315, Class A, Section 6.4.1.
d. Adhesion: ASTM C 1315, Section 8.9.
e. Potable Water Approved: ANSI/NSF 61.
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above sentence if a potable water approved curing and sealing
compound is not required. |
2. USDA accepted.
3. VOC Content: Meets maximum VOC content limit
of 350 g/L for concrete curing compounds as required by US EPA Architectural
Coatings Rule.
4. Nonyellowing.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
- A. Examine concrete surfaces to receive curing
and sealing compound. Notify Architect if surfaces are not acceptable.
Do not begin application until unacceptable conditions have been corrected.
3.2 APPLICATION
- A. Apply curing and sealing compound to new concrete
surfaces in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B. Ensure application equipment is clean and free of previously used
materials.
C. Do not dilute curing and sealing compound.
D. Apply curing and sealing compound in a uniform film. Avoid puddling
in low areas.
E. Apply curing and sealing compound when surface water disappears and
concrete surface will not be marred by walking workmen.
F. Cure concrete surfaces as specified in Section 03300.
G. May be applied to colored concrete, but mottling may occur.
H. Do not use on brick, stone, and masonry which are not uniform in
porosity or have a nonporous surface.
3.3 PROTECTION
- A. Protect horizontal surfaces from foot traffic
for a minimum of 12 hours after application of curing and sealing compound.
END OF SECTION
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