3-PART CSI MASTERFORMAT SPECIFICATION

SECTION 079513.16 - EXTERIOR EXPANSION JOINT COVER ASSEMBLIES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1  SUMMARY

A.  Section includes:

  1. Exterior building expansion joint cover assemblies.

edit note: modify this list per project requirements

B.  Related Requirements:

  1. Section 077129 “Manufactured Roof Expansion Joints” for factory-fabricate roof expansion joint cover assemblies.
  2. Section 079100 “Preformed Joint Seals” for preformed foam and extruded-silicone joint seals.
  3. Section 079513.13 “Interior Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies”
  4. Section 079513.19 “Parking Deck Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies” for expansion joint cover assemblies subject to vehicular traffic.
  5. Floor and wall finishes: Refer to Division 09.
  6. Field painting: Refer to Section 09 91 00.

1.2  COORDINATION

A.  Coordinate sizes and locations of expansion joint cover assemblies with joint widths and assumed movement.

1.3  SUBMITTALS

A.  Comply with Division 01 requirements.

B.  Product Data: Manufacturer's specifications and technical data edited specifically for proposed system, including specific requirements indicated.

  1. Detailed specification of construction and fabrication.

C.  Shop Drawings: Indicate joint device profile, dimensions, location in the work, affected adjacent construction, anchorage devices, and location of splices.

D.  Samples: Submit 2 6-inch samples, illustrating operational properties of assemblies.

E.  Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate installation requirements and rough-in dimensions.

1.4  DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A.  Comply with Division 01 requirements.

B.  Packing and Shipping: Deliver products in original unopened packaging with legible manufacturer's identification.

C.  Store per manufacturer’s instructions.

  1. Store in dry area out of direct sunlight.

1.5  WARRANTY

A.  Provide manufacturer's written warranty.

B.  Warrant materials and fabrication against defects after completion and final acceptance of Work.

  1. Repair defects, or replace with new materials, faulty materials or fabrication developed during the warranty period at no expense to Owner.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1  MANUFACTURERs

A.  Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products from the following manufacturer:

  1. Nystrom Building Products

9300 73rd Ave. North

Minneapolis, MN 55428

Toll Free Hotline: 800-547-2635

Toll Free Fax: 800-317-8770

E-Mail:

Internet: www.nystrom.com

2.2  ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION

A.  Furnish units in longest practicable lengths to minimize field splicing.

B.  Include factory-fabricated closure materials and transition pieces, T-joints, corners, curbs, cross-connections, and other accessories as required to provide continuous expansion joint cover assemblies.

2.3  PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A.  Seismic Performance: Expansion joint cover assemblies shall withstand the effects of earthquake motions determined according to [ASCE/SEI7] <Insert requirement>.

B.  Fire-Resistance Ratings: Provide expansion joint cover assemblies with fire barriers identical to those of systems tested for fire resistance according to [UL2079][or] [ASTME1966] by a qualified testing agency.

  1. Hose Stream Test: Wall-to-wall and wall-to-soffit assemblies shall be subjected to hose stream testing.

C.  Expansion Joint Design Criteria <Insert drawing designation>:

  1. Type of Movement: [Thermal] [Wind sway].
  2. Nominal Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  3. Minimum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  4. Maximum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width
  5. Type of Movement: Seismic.
  6. Joint Movement: As indicated on Drawings.

2.4  EXTERIOR VERTICAL EXPANSION JOINT COVERS

Retain one or more of the "Exterior Wall Expansion Control Systems" Paragraphs below to meet Project requirements.

A.  Cover plate, extruded aluminum, surface mount, seismic centering bar, integrated moisture barrier; accommodating seismic movement with lateral shear.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Nystrom, Inc.; Model RJX
  2. Design Criteria:
  3. System Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  4. Nominal Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  5. Minimum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  6. Maximum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  7. Material: 6063-T6 Aluminum.

1)  Finish: Clear anodized.

  1. Attachment Method: Mechanical fasteners, SR-Sealant.

Retain "Fire-Resistance Rating" and "Moisture Barrier" subparagraph below if required.

  1. Fire-Resistance Rating: Provide expansion control system and fire-barrier assembly with a rating not less than [that of adjacent construction] <Insert rating>.
  2. Moisture Barrier: Manufacturer's standard.

B.  Cover plate, extruded aluminum, surface mount, seismic centering bar, integrated moisture barrier; accommodating seismic movement with lateral shear.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Nystrom, Inc.; Model RJXw
  2. Design Criteria:
  3. System Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  4. Nominal Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  5. Minimum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  6. Maximum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  7. Material: 6063-T6 Aluminum.

1)  Finish: Clear anodized.

  1. Attachment Method: Mechanical fasteners, SR-Sealant.

Retain "Fire-Resistance Rating" and "Moisture Barrier" subparagraphs below if required.

  1. Fire-Resistance Rating: Provide expansion control system and fire-barrier assembly with a rating not less than [that of adjacent construction] <Insert rating>.
  2. Moisture Barrier: Manufacturer's standard.

C.  Elastomeric seal, extruded aluminum, recess, seismic centering bar, integrated moisture barrier; accommodating seismic movement with lateral shear.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Nystrom, Inc.; Model EWN
  2. Design Criteria:
  3. System Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  4. Nominal Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  5. Minimum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  6. Maximum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  7. Material:

1)  6063-T6 Aluminum.

a)  Finish: Mill.

2)  Seal: Santoprene or equivalent.

  1. Attachment Method: Mechanical fasteners, SR-Sealant.

Retain "Fire-Resistance Rating" and "Moisture Barrier" subparagraphs below if required.

  1. Fire-Resistance Rating: Provide expansion control system and fire-barrier assembly with a rating not less than [that of adjacent construction] <Insert rating>.
  2. Moisture Barrier: Manufacturer's standard.

D.  Seismic, expanding foam, watertight, wax and asphalt free, non-invasive anchoring compression seal.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Nystrom, Inc.; Model SES
  2. Design Criteria:
  3. Exposed Sight Line: Joint width.
  4. System Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  5. Minimum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  6. Maximum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  7. Material: Silicone bellows with foam sealant
  8. Attachment Method: Self-compression with silicone sealant and 2 part epoxy.
  9. Load Capacity: Standard duty.

Retain "Fire-Resistance Rating" and "Moisture Barrier" subparagraphs below if required.

  1. Fire-Resistance Rating: Provide expansion control system and fire-barrier assembly with a rating not less than [that of adjacent construction] <Insert rating>.
  2. Moisture Barrier: Manufacturer's standard.

E.  Small Joint compression seal designed for use in vertical and horizontal joints. Expanding foam, watertight, wax and asphalt free, non-invasive anchoring compression seal

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Nystrom, Inc.; Model SER
  2. Design Criteria:
  3. Exposed Sight Line: Joint width.
  4. System Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  5. Minimum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  6. Maximum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  7. Material: Silicone bellows with foam sealant
  8. Attachment Method: Self-compression with silicone sealant and 2 part epoxy.
  9. Load Capacity: Standard duty.

Retain "Fire-Resistance Rating" and "Moisture Barrier" subparagraphs below if required.

  1. Fire-Resistance Rating: Provide expansion control system and fire-barrier assembly with a rating not less than [that of adjacent construction] <Insert rating>.
  2. Moisture Barrier: Integrated.

F.  Expanding foam, watertight, wax and asphalt free, non-invasive anchoring compression seal.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Nystrom, Inc.; Model PES
  2. Design Criteria:
  3. Exposed Sight Line: Joint width.
  4. System Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  5. Minimum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  6. Maximum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  7. Material: Silicone bellows with foam sealant
  8. Attachment Method: Self-compression with silicone sealant and 2 part epoxy.
  9. Load Capacity: Standard duty.

Retain "Fire-Resistance Rating" and "Moisture Barrier" subparagraphs below if required.

  1. Fire-Resistance Rating: Provide expansion control system and fire-barrier assembly with a rating not less than [that of adjacent construction] <Insert rating>.
  2. Moisture Barrier: Manufacturer's standard.

G.  Seismic, Fire-rated 2 Hour, expanding foam, watertight, wax and asphalt free, non-invasive anchoring compression seal.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Nystrom, Inc.; Model FES2
  2. Design Criteria:
  3. Exposed Sight Line: Joint width.
  4. System Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width..
  5. Minimum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  6. Maximum Joint Width: [[As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  7. Material: Silicone bellows with foam sealant
  8. Attachment Method: Self-compression with silicone sealant and 2 part epoxy.
  9. Load Capacity: Standard duty.
  10. Fire-Resistance Rating: 2 Hour.
  11. Standard: Meets UL-2079, ASTM E-119, E-1966 and E1399.

H.  Fire-rated 3 Hour, expanding foam, watertight, wax and asphalt free, non-invasive anchoring compression seal.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Nystrom, Inc.; Model FES3
  2. Design Criteria:
  3. Exposed Sight Line: Joint width.
  4. System Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width.
  5. Minimum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  6. Maximum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  7. Material: Silicone bellows with foam sealant
  8. Attachment Method: Self-compression with silicone sealant and 2 part epoxy.
  9. Load Capacity: Standard duty.
  10. Fire-Resistance Rating: 3 Hour.
  11. Standard: Meets UL-2079, ASTM E-119, E-1966 and E1399.

I.  Seismic, Security, Fire-rated 2 Hour, expanding foam, watertight, wax and asphalt free, non-invasive anchoring compression seal.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Nystrom, Inc.; Model PSES2
  2. Design Criteria:
  3. Exposed Sight Line: Joint width.
  4. System Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  5. Minimum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  6. Maximum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  7. Material: Silicone bellows with foam sealant
  8. Attachment Method: Self-compression with silicone sealant and 2 part epoxy.
  9. Load Capacity: Standard duty.
  10. Fire-Resistance Rating: 2 Hour.
  11. Standard: Meets UL-2079, ASTM E-119, E-1966 and E1399.

2.5  EXTERIOR ROOF EXPANSION JOINT COVERS

Retain one or more of the "Roof-to-Roof Expansion Control Systems" Paragraphs below to meet Project requirements.

A.  Flexible expanded rubber membrane and closed cell foam bellow with two 4 inch (102 mm) metal flanges, surface mount, waterproof; accommodating seismic movement with lateral shear.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Nystrom, Inc.; Model EEJ
  2. Design Criteria:
  3. Bellow Size: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  4. Nominal Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  5. Minimum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  6. Maximum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  7. Material:

1)  Flange: [Galvanized steel - 26 gauge (0.56 mm)] [Stainless steel - 0.018 inch (0.46 mm)] [Aluminum - 0.032 inch (0.81 mm)] [Copper - 16 oz (454 g)].

2)  Bellow:

a)  Flexible Membrane Cover: 60 mil (1.5 mm) EPDM sheet.

b)  Color: Black.

  1. Attachment Method: Mechanical fasteners.

Retain "Fire-Resistance Rating" and "Moisture Barrier" subparagraphs below if required.

  1. Fire-Resistance Rating: Provide expansion control system and fire-barrier assembly with a rating not less than [that of adjacent construction] <Insert rating>.
  2. Moisture Barrier: Manufacturer's standard.

B.  Flexible expanded rubber membrane and closed cell foam bellow with two 4 inch (102 mm) metal flanges, curb mount, waterproof: accommodating seismic movement with lateral shear.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Nystrom, Inc.; Model ECF
  2. Design Criteria:
  3. Bellow Size[As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  4. Nominal Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  5. Minimum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  6. Maximum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  7. Material:

1)  Flange: [Galvanized steel - 26 gauge (0.56 mm)] [Stainless steel - 0.018 inch (0.46 mm)] [Aluminum - 0.032 inch (0.81 mm)] [Copper - 16 oz (454 g)].

2)  Bellow:

a)  Flexible Membrane Cover: 60 mil (1.5 mm) EPDM sheet.

b)  Color: Black.

  1. Attachment Method: Mechanical fasteners.

Retain "Fire-Resistance Rating" and "Moisture Barrier" subparagraphs below if required.

  1. Fire-Resistance Rating: Provide expansion control system and fire-barrier assembly with a rating not less than [that of adjacent construction] <Insert rating>.

C.  Cover plate, extruded aluminum, surface mount, seismic centering bar, integrated moisture barrier; accommodating seismic movement with lateral shear.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Nystrom, Inc.; Model RJS
  2. Design Criteria:
  3. System Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  4. Nominal Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  5. Minimum Joint Width: 0.25 inch (6 mm).
  6. Maximum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  7. Material: 6063-T6 Aluminum

1)  Mill finish.

  1. Attachment Method: Mechanical fasteners.
  2. Load: Snow.

Retain "Fire-Resistance Rating" and "Moisture Barrier" subparagraphs below if required.

  1. Fire-Resistance Rating: Provide expansion control system and fire-barrier assembly with a rating not less than [that of adjacent construction] <Insert rating>.

D.  Cover plate, extruded aluminum base with drip edge, surface mount, seismic centering bar, integrated moisture barrier; accommodating seismic movement with lateral shear.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Nystrom, Inc.; Model RJF
  2. Design Criteria:
  3. System Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  4. Nominal Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  5. Minimum Joint Width: 0.25 inch (6 mm).
  6. Maximum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  7. Material: 6063-T6 Aluminum, Mill finish.
  8. Attachment Method: Mechanical fasteners.
  9. Load: Snow.

Retain "Fire-Resistance Rating" and "Moisture Barrier" subparagraphs below if required.

  1. Fire-Resistance Rating: Provide expansion control system and fire-barrier assembly with a rating not less than [that of adjacent construction] <Insert rating>.

E.  Membrane-covered, Bellow-type Roof Expansion Joint Cover with Concealed Attachment Flanges:

  1. Basis of Deign: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Nystrom, Inc.; Model EWCF
  2. Design Criteria:
  3. System Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  4. Nominal Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  5. Minimum Joint Width: 1 inch (25 mm).
  6. Maximum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  7. Material: [Black][White] EPDM
  8. Attachment Method: Concealed Attachment Flanges: 1 3/8 inch (35 mm) wide by .015 inch (0.4 mm) thick tin strip wrapped with neoprene-coated nylon fabric Mechanical fasteners.

2.6  ROOF-TO-wall EXPANSION CONTROL

Retain one or more of the "Roof-to-Soffit Expansion Control Systems" Paragraphs below to meet Project requirements.

A.  Flexible expanded rubber membrane and closed cell foam bellow with two 4 inch (102 mm) metal flanges, surface mount, waterproof; accommodating seismic movement with lateral shear.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Nystrom, Inc.; Model EEJw
  2. Design Criteria:
  3. Bellow Size: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  4. Nominal Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  5. Minimum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  6. Maximum Joint Width: [As indicated on Drawings] <Insert width>.
  7. Material:

1)  Flange: [Galvanized steel - 26 gauge (0.56 mm)] [Stainless steel - 0.018 inch (0.46 mm)] [Aluminum - 0.032 inch (0.81 mm)] [Copper - 16 oz (454 g)].

2)  Bellow:

a)  Flexible Membrane Cover: 60 mil (1.5 mm) EPDM sheet.

b)  Color: Black.

  1. Attachment Method: Mechanical fasteners.

Retain "Fire-Resistance Rating" and "Moisture Barrier" subparagraphs below if required.