SECTION 09 65 13

CORK FLOORING

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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Globus Cork; Cork Flooring.
This section is based on the products of Globus Cork, which is located at:
741 E. 136th Street
Bronx, NY 10454
Tel: (718) 742-7264
Fax: (718) 742-7265
E-mail:
Web: www.corkfloor.com.
Globus Cork pioneered the development of colored cork flooring, matching beauty and function in a sustainable flooring choice. We are the only company to have developed a rich, transparent, broad color palette ranging from the subtle to the bold. Globus Cork offers a vast range of patterns and sizes not found from any other cork manufacturer. The result is nearly endless design choices for our customers and as a harvested product, the environmentally sound choice for flooring. A beautiful cork floor is good for your l "health" health as well as the environment. We developed our products in the 1990s, launched our factory in 2001 and are the premier US manufacturer of colored cork tiles. We use only renewable wind energy for our manufacturing energy needs since 2007. With its great thermal and acoustical insulative properties, Globus Cork tiles are suitable for floors, walls or ceilings. Our colored cork tiles are available for shipping worldwide.

1 GENERAL

1.1   SECTION INCLUDES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.

1.1.1   Cork tiles.

1.1.2   Cork floating floors.

1.2   RELATED SECTIONS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.

1.2.1   Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

1.2.2   Section 06 11 16 - Mechanically Graded Lumber.

1.3   REFERENCES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.

1.3.1   ASTM C 423 - Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method; 1990a.

1.3.2   ASTM C 518 - Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter.

1.3.3   ASTM C 1026 - Standard Test Method for Measuring the Resistance of Ceramic Tile to Freeze-Thaw Cycling.

1.3.4   ASTM D 2859 - Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials.

1.3.5   ASTM E 413 - Classification for Rating Sound Insulation; 1987.

1.3.6   ASTM E 648 - Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source; 1997.

1.3.7   ASTM E 662 - Standard Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials; 1997.

1.3.8   ASTM E 989 - Standard Classification for Determination of Impact Insulation Class (IIC); 1989.

1.3.9   ASTM F 970 - Standard Test Method for Static Load Limit; 1987.

1.3.10   DIN 52210 - Testing of acoustics in buildings; airborne impact and sound insulation; measurement of level difference

1.3.11   DIN 52612 - Testing of thermal insulating materials; determination of thermal conductivity by means of the guarded hot plate apparatus; conversion of the measured values for building applications

1.4   SUBMITTALS

1.4.1   Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00.

1.4.2   Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:

1.4.2.1   Preparation instructions and recommendations.

1.4.2.2   Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

1.4.2.3   Installation methods.

1.4.3   Shop Drawings: Submit plan and section drawings as necessary to depict applicable installation procedures and floor system configurations.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected.

1.4.4   Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and styles.

1.4.5   Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square representing actual product, color, and patterns.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the following paragraphs if LEED is not applicable.

1.4.6   LEED Submittals: Provide documentation of how the requirements of LEED Credit will be met:

1.4.6.1   List of proposed materials with recycled content. Indicate post-consumer recycled content and pre-consumer recycled content for each product having recycled content.

1.4.6.2   Credits MR 4.1 and 4.2: Certification letter indicating percentages by weight of post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content for products having recycled content.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the next paragraph if Project location is greater than 500 miles from New York City.

1.4.6.3   Credit MR 5: Certification letter documenting that the Project location is within 500 miles (804 km) of material manufacturing location.

1.4.6.4   Credit MR 6: Certification letter documenting the renewal duration of the material specified.

1.5   QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1   Manufacturer Qualifications: All primary products specified in this section will be supplied by a single manufacturer with a minimum of ten (10) years experience.

1.5.2   Installer Qualifications: All products listed in this section are to be installed by a single installer with a minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience in installing products of the same type and scope as specified.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include a mock-up if the project size and/or quality warrant taking such a precaution. The following is one example of how a mock-up on a large project might be specified. When deciding on the extent of the mock-up, consider all the major different types of work on the project.

1.5.3   Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship.

1.5.3.1   Finish areas designated by Architect.

1.5.3.2   Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship, color, and sheen are approved by Architect.

1.5.3.3   Refinish mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.

1.6   DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1.6.1   Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.

1.6.2   Store and dispose of hazardous materials, and materials contaminated by hazardous materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.

1.7   PROJECT CONDITIONS

1.7.1   Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.

1.8   WARRANTY

1.8.1   At project closeout, provide to Owner or Owners Representative an executed copy of the manufacturer's standard limited warranty against manufacturing defect, outlining its terms, conditions, and exclusions from coverage.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Insert amount of extra flooring to be retained by Owner. Delete the entire article if no extra flooring is to be left.

1.9   EXTRA MATERIALS

1.9.1   At project closeout, provide to the Owner ___ square feet (__sm) of flooring for color matching and repair purposes.

2 PRODUCTS

2.1   MANUFACTURERS

2.1.1   Acceptable Manufacturer: Globus Cork, which is located at: 741 E. 136th St.; Bronx, NY 10454; Tel: 718-742-7264 ; Fax: 718-742-7265 ; Email: request info (); Web: www.corkfloor.com

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.

2.1.2   Substitutions: Not permitted.

2.1.3   Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the entire next article if Cork Tile Flooring is not required.

2.2   CORK TILE FLOORING

2.2.1   General:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain only tile sizes from available options and delete all others.

2.2.1.1   Face Dimensions: As specified in the Contract Drawings.

2.2.1.2   Face Dimensions: 6 inches (152mm) square.

2.2.1.3   Face Dimensions: 6 inches by 9 inches (152mm x 229mm).

2.2.1.4   Face Dimensions: 6 inches by 12 inches (152mm x 605mm).

2.2.1.5   Face Dimensions: 6 inches by 18 inches (152mm x 457mm).

2.2.1.6   Face Dimensions: 6 inches by 24 inches (152mm x 610mm).

2.2.1.7   Face Dimensions: 6 inches by 36 inches (152mm x 914mm).

2.2.1.8   Face Dimensions: 9 inches (229mm) square.

2.2.1.9   Face Dimensions: 9 inches by 12 inches (229mm x 605mm).

2.2.1.10   Face Dimensions: 9 inches by 18 inches (229mm x 457mm).

2.2.1.11   Face Dimensions: 9 inches by 24 inches (229mm x 610mm).

2.2.1.12   Face Dimensions: 9 inches by 36 inches (229mm x 914mm).

2.2.1.13   Face Dimensions: 12 inches (305mm) square.

2.2.1.14   Face Dimensions: 12 inches by 18 inches (305mm x 457mm).

2.2.1.15   Face Dimensions: 12 inches by 24 inches (305mm x 610mm).

2.2.1.16   Face Dimensions: 12 inches by 36 inches (305mm x 914mm).

2.2.1.17   Face Dimensions: 18 inches (457mm) square.

2.2.1.18   Face Dimensions: 18 inches by 24 inches (457mm x 610mm).

2.2.1.19   Face Dimensions: 18 inches by 36 inches (457mm x 914mm).

2.2.1.20   Face Dimensions: 24 inches (610mm) square.

2.2.1.21   Thickness: 3/16 inch (4mm).

2.2.1.22   Edges: Micro bevel surface edge.

2.2.2   Performance:

2.2.2.1   Impact Sound Reduction: 16 dB.

2.2.2.2   Residual Indentation: Less than 2 percent.

2.2.2.3   Thermal Conductivity: 0,070 m2 K/Wure.

2.2.2.4   Heat Dissipation: 1 min.: 24 KJ/m2, 10min.: 117 KJ/m2.

2.2.2.5   Acoustical Rating: Superior.

2.2.2.6   Critical Radiant Flux: .61 Watts/Sq cm.

2.2.2.7   Optical Smoke Density - Flaming: 82.

2.2.2.8   Optical Smoke Density - Non-Flaming: 225.

2.2.2.9   Surface Flammability: Pass.

2.2.2.10   Static Coefficient of Friction (ADA) - Dry: 0.78.

2.2.2.11   Static Coefficient of Friction (ADA) - Wet: 0.92.

2.2.2.12   Static Load: .001 Inch (0.6 percent)

2.2.2.13   Thermal Conductivity (R Value): 0.45.

2.2.2.14   NRC- Noise Reduction Class: 0.06.

2.2.2.15   STC - Sound Transmission Class: 54.

2.2.2.16   IIC - Impact Insulation Class: 43.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the entire next article if Cork Floating Flooring is not required.

2.3   CORK FLOATING FLOORING

2.3.1   General:

2.3.1.1   Face Dimensions: 11-13/16 inches by 35-13/16 inches (300 mm x 910 mm).

2.3.1.2   Thickness: 7/16 inch (11mm).

2.3.1.3   Construction: 3 Layer laminated plank.

2.3.1.3.1   Base Layer: 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) cork underlayment.

2.3.1.3.2   Core: 1/4 inch (6 mm) MDF.

2.3.1.3.3   Finish Floor: 1/8 inch (3 mm) cork flooring.

2.3.1.4   Joints: Snap Lock.

2.3.1.5   Edges: Square.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select Inlay(s) required from the following options and delete all others. Delete the entire article if inlays are not required.

2.4   INLAYS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.

2.4.1   Inlay Pattern: Trail as manufactured by Globus Cork.

2.4.1.1   Size: 4 inches wide by 36 inches long (102 mm x 915 mm).

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Trail inlay may have up to three colors. Delete color options not required.

2.4.1.2   Number of Colors: 1 color.

2.4.1.3   Number of Colors: 2-color combination.

2.4.1.4   Number of Colors: 3-color combination.

2.4.1.5   Number of Colors: As selected by Architect.

2.4.1.6   Number of Colors: As indicated on the Drawings.

2.4.1.7   Colors: Refer to Paragraph: Color Selection.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.

2.4.2   Inlay Pattern: Bowtie as manufactured by Globus Cork.

2.4.2.1   Size: 4 inches wide by 36 inches long (102 mm x 915 mm).

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Bowtie inlay may have up to four colors. Delete color options not required.

2.4.2.2   Number of Colors: 1 color.

2.4.2.3   Number of Colors: 2-color combination.

2.4.2.4   Number of Colors: 3-color combination.

2.4.2.5   Number of Colors: 4-color combination.

2.4.2.6   Number of Colors: As selected by Architect.

2.4.2.7   Number of Colors: As indicated on the Drawings.

2.4.2.8   Colors: Refer to Paragraph: Color Selection.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.

2.4.3   Inlay Pattern: Maze as manufactured by Globus Cork.

2.4.3.1   Size: 4 inches wide by 36 inches long (102 mm x 915 mm).

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Maze inlay may have up to four colors. Delete color options not required.

2.4.3.2   Number of Colors: 1 color.

2.4.3.3   Number of Colors: 2-color combination.

2.4.3.4   Number of Colors: 3-color combination.

2.4.3.5   Number of Colors: 4-color combination.

2.4.3.6   Number of Colors: As selected by Architect.

2.4.3.7   Number of Colors: As indicated on the Drawings.

2.4.3.8   Colors: Refer to Paragraph: Color Selection.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.

2.4.4   Inlay Pattern: Diamonds as manufactured by Globus Cork.

2.4.4.1   Size: 4 inches wide by 36 inches long (102 mm x 915 mm).

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Diamonds inlay may have up to four colors. Delete color options not required.

2.4.4.2   Number of Colors: 1 color.

2.4.4.3   Number of Colors: 2-color combination.

2.4.4.4   Number of Colors: 3-color combination.

2.4.4.5   Number of Colors: 4-color combination.

2.4.4.6   Number of Colors: As selected by Architect.

2.4.4.7   Number of Colors: As indicated on the Drawings.

2.4.4.8   Colors: Refer to Paragraph: Color Selection.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.

2.4.5   Inlay Pattern: Rope Twist as manufactured by Globus Cork.

2.4.5.1   Size: 4 inches wide by 36 inches long (102 mm x 915 mm).

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Rope Twist inlay may have up to five colors. Delete color options not required.

2.4.5.2   Number of Colors: 1 color.

2.4.5.3   Number of Colors: 2-color combination.

2.4.5.4   Number of Colors: 3-color combination.

2.4.5.5   Number of Colors: 4-color combination.

2.4.5.6   Number of Colors: 5-color combination.

2.4.5.7   Number of Colors: As selected by Architect.

2.4.5.8   Number of Colors: As indicated on the Drawings.

2.4.5.9   Colors: Refer to Paragraph: Color Selection.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.

2.4.6   Inlay Pattern: Daytona as manufactured by Globus Cork.

2.4.6.1   Size: 3 inches wide by 36 inches long (76 mm x 915 mm).

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Daytona inlay may have up to three colors. Delete color options not required.