SECTION 32 14 00
INTERLOCKING CONCRETE UNIT PAVERS
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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** County Materials Corporation; concrete pavers, concrete pavement, pavers, concrete slabs, paving slabs, interlocking concrete pavers, permeable concrete pavement, permeable concrete pavers.
This section is based on the products of County Materials Corporation, which is located at:
205 North St.
P.O. Box 100
Marathon, WI 54448-0100
Toll Free: 800-242-7733
Phone: 715-848-1365
Fax: 715-443-3691
Email:
Web:
County Materials Corporation is the industry's resource for high quality concrete construction and landscape products. Our diverse product lines offer superior strength, lasting durability, competitive pricing and ready availability.
We are committed to providing unparalleled service to our valued customers. Our products are used with confidence by construction professionals every day for project applications of all sizes.
1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
1.1.1 Interlocking concrete paver units including the following.
1.1.1.1 Interlocking concrete pavers.
1.1.1.2 Bedding and joint/opening filler materials.
1.1.1.3 Geotextiles.
1.1.2 Permeable interlocking concrete paver units including the following.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
1.1.2.1 Permeable interlocking concrete pavers.
1.1.2.2 Crushed stone bedding material.
1.1.2.3 Open-graded subbase aggregate.
1.1.2.4 Open-graded base aggregate.
1.1.2.5 Bedding and joint/opening filler materials.
1.1.2.6 Edge restraints.
1.1.2.7 Geotextiles.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
1.2.1 Section 32 05 16 - Aggregates for Exterior Improvements.
1.2.2 Section 31 10 00 - Site Clearing
1.2.3 Section 31 10 00 - Site Clearing
1.2.4 Section 31 10 00 - Site Clearing
1.2.5 Section 31 10 00 - Site Clearing.
1.2.6 Section 31 10 00 - Site Clearing.
1.2.7 Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete
1.2.8 Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.
1.2.9 Section 23 05 00 - Common Work Results for HVAC.
1.2.10 Section 23 05 00 - Common Work Results for HVAC.
1.2.11 Section 23 05 00 - Common Work Results for HVAC.
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 International (ASTM):
1.3.1.1 ASTM C 33, Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates.
1.3.1.2 ASTM C 67, Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile, Section 8, Freezing and Thawing.
1.3.1.3 ASTM C 131, Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine.
1.3.1.4 ASTM C 136, Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates.
1.3.1.5 ASTM C 140, Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units.
1.3.1.6 ASTM C 144, Standard Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar.
1.3.1.7 ASTM D 448, Standard Classification for Sizes of Aggregate for Road and Bridge Construction.
1.3.1.8 ASTM C 936, Standard Specification for Solid Concrete Interlocking Paving Units.
1.3.1.9 ASTM C 979, Standard Specification for Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete.
1.3.1.10 ASTM C 1781, Standard Test Method for Surface Infiltration Rate of Permeable Unit Pavement Systems.
1.3.1.11 ASTM D 698, Standard Test Method for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12,000 ft-lbf/ft3 (600 kN-m/m3)).
1.3.1.12 ASTM D 1557, Test Method for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft3 (2,700 kN-m/m3)).
1.3.1.13 ASTM D 1883, Test Method for California Bearing Ratio of Laboratory-Compacted Soils.
1.3.1.14 ASTM D 2922 Standard Test Methods for Density of Soil and Soil-Aggregate In-Place by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth).
1.3.1.15 ASTM D 2940, Specification for Graded Aggregate Material for Bases or Subbases for Highways or Airports.
1.3.1.16 ASTM D 4254, Standard Test Methods for Minimum Index Density and Unit Weight of Soils and Calculation of Relative Density.
1.3.1.17 ASTM D 6758, Standard Test Method for Measuring Stiffness and Apparent Modulus of Soil and Soil-Aggregate In-Place by Electro-Mechanical Method.
1.3.1.18 ASTM E 2835, Standard Test Method for Measuring Deflections using a Portable Impulse Plate Load Test Device.
1.3.2 Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI):
1.3.2.1 ICPI Tech Spec Technical Bulletins.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Permeable paving documents. Delete references below if not required.
1.3.2.2 Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement manual.
1.3.2.3 Permeable Design Pro software for hydrologic and structural design.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
1.4.1 Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements.
1.4.2 Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
1.4.2.1 Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
1.4.2.2 Installation methods.
1.4.2.3 Cleaning and maintenance instructions provided by the cleaning agent manufacturer.
1.4.3 Shop Drawings:
1.4.3.1 Indicate perimeter conditions, junction with other materials, expansion and control joints, paver layout, patterns, color arrangement, installation and setting details. Indicate layout, pattern and relationship of paving joints to fixtures, and project formed details.
1.4.3.2 Erosion and sediment control plan.
1.4.4 Certificates: Certificate of Compliance to specified performance requirements.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required for project.
1.4.5 Stormwater management (quality and quantity) calculations; structural analysis for vehicular applications using ICPI Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavements manual, Permeable Design Pro.
1.4.6 Test Reports:
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Paver installation only. Delete if not required.
1.4.6.1 Sieve analysis per ASTM C 136 for grading of bedding and joint sand.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Permeable Paver installation only. Delete if not required.
1.4.6.2 Soils report indicating density test reports, classification, and infiltration rate measured on-site under compacted conditions, and suitability for the intended project.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Permeable Paver installation only. Delete if not required.
1.4.6.3 Project specific or producer/manufacturer source test results for void ratio and bulk density of the base and subbase aggregates.
1.4.7 Letters of Compliance:
1.4.7.1 Letters of compliance from the manufacturer showing compliance of concrete pavers with ASTM C 936 and applicable ICPI Standards.
1.4.8 Verification Samples:
1.4.8.1 Four representative full-size samples of each paver type, thickness, color, finish that indicates the range of color variation and texture expected in the finished installation. Color(s) selected from manufacturer's available colors.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Permeable Paver installation only. Delete if not required.
1.4.8.2 Minimum 3 lb (2 kg) samples of subbase, base and bedding aggregate materials.
1.4.9 Paver Installation Subcontractor Qualification and Documentation.
1.4.9.1 Provide references from projects of a similar size and complexity. Provide Owner/Client/General Contractor names, postal address, phone, fax, and email address.
1.4.9.2 Provide Written Method Statement and Quality Control Plan that describes material staging and flow, paving direction and installation procedures, including representative reporting forms that ensure conformance to the project specifications.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.5.1 Paving Subcontractor Qualifications:
1.5.1.1 Utilize an installer having successfully completed concrete paver installation similar in design, material, and extent indicated on this project.
1.5.1.2 Utilize an installer with a job foreman holding a record of completion from the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute's Concrete Paver Installer Certification.
1.5.1.3 Utilize an installer with a job foreman holding a record of completion from the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute's PICP Specialist Course.
1.5.2 Regulatory Requirements and Approvals: Provide applicable licensing, bonding or other requirements of regulatory agencies.
** 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.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Mechanized or machine laid installations may require a larger mock up area. Consult with the paver installation contractor on the size of the mock up.
1.5.3.1 Install a 7 feet by 7 feet (2 by 2 m) paver area.
1.5.3.2 This area shall be used to determine surcharge of the bedding sand layer, joint sizes, and lines, laying pattern, color and texture of the installation, jointing materials, and cleaning and sealing agents and compounds.
1.5.3.3 This area shall be used as the standard by which the work will be judged.
1.5.3.4 Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship, patterns, types, colors, textures, finishes, shape, and cleaning and sealing agents and applications and methods are approved by Architect.
1.5.3.5 Rework mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.
1.5.3.6 Subject to acceptance by Owner, mock-up may be retained as part of finished work.
1.5.3.7 If mock-up is not retained, remove and properly dispose of mock-up after completion of installation.
1.6 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS
1.6.1 Convene minimum two weeks prior to starting work of this section.
1.6.1.1 Review the manufacturers' product specifications and subcontractor's Method Statement and Quality Control Plan with a pre-construction meeting of representatives from the manufacturer, paver installation subcontractor, general contractor, engineer and/or Owner's representative.
1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
1.7.1 General: Comply with Division 1 Product Requirement Section.
1.7.2 Comply with manufacturer's ordering instructions and lead-time requirements to avoid construction delays.
1.7.3 Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer's original, unopened, undamaged packaging with identification labels intact.
1.7.3.1 Coordinate delivery and paving schedule to minimize interference with normal use of buildings adjacent to paving.
1.7.3.2 Deliver concrete pavers to the site on cubes capable of transfer by forklift or clamp lift.
1.7.3.3 Unload pavers at job site in such a manner that no damage occurs to the product.
1.7.4 Storage and Protection: Store materials protected such that they are kept free from mud, dirt, and other foreign materials. Store concrete paver cleaners per cleaning agent manufacturer's instructions.
1.7.4.1 Cover bedding material and joint material with waterproof covering if needed to prevent exposure to rainfall or removal by wind. Secure the covering in place.
1.8 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS
1.8.1 Environmental Requirements:
1.8.1.1 Do not install during heavy rain or snowfall.
1.8.1.2 Do not install over frozen base materials.
1.8.1.3 Do not install frozen or saturated materials.
1.8.1.4 Do not install concrete pavers on frozen or saturated materials.
1.9 SEQUENCING
1.9.1 Ensure that products of this section are supplied to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.
1.10 EXTRA MATERIALS
1.10.1 Extra Materials: Under contract of installer, order additional material for use by owner for maintenance and repair.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Adjust amount of extra materials depending on the project size.
1.10.1.1 Quantity: 2 percent of amount of pavers installed. Label and crate.
2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
2.1.1 Acceptable Manufacturer: County Materials Corporation, 205 North St. P.O. Box 100 Marathon, WI 54448-0100. ASD. Toll Free Tel: 800-242-7733; Tel: 715-848-1365; Fax: 715-443-3691; Email: request info (); Web:
** 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 - Product Requirements.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Pavements subject to vehicles are to be designed in consultation with a qualified civil engineer, in accordance with established pavement design procedures, and in accordance with the ICPI Tech Spec technical bulletins. Delete if not required.
2.2 INTERLOCKING CONCRETE PAVER UNITS
2.2.1 System: Construction of concrete paver applications in the U.S. for concrete pavers and bedding sand over a compacted aggregate base for pedestrian and vehicular applications.
2.2.2 Interlocking Concrete Pavers:
2.2.2.1 Paver Type: Elements Paving Stones manufactured by County Materials Corp.
2.2.2.1.1 Material Standard: Comply with material standards set forth in ASTM C 936.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete options for selecting color and finish not required.
2.2.2.1.2 Color and Finish: As selected from manufacturer's standard options.
2.2.2.1.3 Color and Finish: As indicated on the Drawings.
2.2.2.1.4 Color and Finish: ______.
2.2.2.1.5 Color Pigment Material Standard: Comply with ASTM C 979.
2.2.2.1.6 Finish Texture: Fine finish surface manufactured with County Materials' proprietary face mix.
2.2.2.1.7 Multiple Sizes: 2-3/4 inches (70 mm) high, configuration as selected from manufacturer's standard sizes.
2.2.2.1.8 Average Compressive Strength (C140): 8000 psi (55 MPa) with no individual unit under 7200 psi (50 MPa) per ASTM C 140.
2.2.2.1.9 Average Water Absorption (ASTM C 140): 5 percent with no unit greater than 7 percent.
2.2.2.2 Paver Type: Crest Bullnose Pavers manufactured by County Materials Corp.
2.2.2.2.1 Manufactured with a smooth rounded decorative front edge used as a finish edge paver.
2.2.2.2.2 Material Standard: Comply with material standards set forth in ASTM C 936.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete options for selecting color and finish not required.
2.2.2.2.3 Color and Finish: As selected from manufacturer's standard options.
2.2.2.2.4 Color and Finish: As indicated on the Drawings.
2.2.2.2.5 Color and Finish: ______.
2.2.2.2.6 Color Pigment Material Standard: Comply with ASTM C 979.
2.2.2.2.7 Finish Texture: Fine finish surface manufactured with County Materials' proprietary face mix.
2.2.2.2.8 Size: 6 inches D x 2-3/4 inches H x 12 inches L (152 mm x 70 mm x 305 mm).
2.2.2.2.9 Average Compressive Strength (C140): 8000 psi (55 MPa) with no individual unit under 7200 psi (50 MPa) per ASTM C 140.
2.2.2.2.10 Average Water Absorption (ASTM C 140): 5 percent with no unit greater than 7 percent.
2.2.2.3 Paver Type: Milestone Pavers manufactured by County Materials Corp.
2.2.2.3.1 Material Standard: Comply with material standards set forth in ASTM C 936.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete options for selecting color and finish not required.
2.2.2.3.2 Color and Finish: As selected from manufacturer's standard options.
2.2.2.3.3 Color and Finish: As indicated on the Drawings.
2.2.2.3.4 Color and Finish: ______.
2.2.2.3.5 Color Pigment Material Standard: Comply with ASTM C 979.
2.2.2.3.6 Finish Texture: Fine finish surface manufactured with County Materials' proprietary face mix.
2.2.2.3.7 Multiple Sizes: 2-3/4 inches (70 mm) high, configuration as selected from manufacturer's standard sizes.
2.2.2.3.8 Average Compressive Strength (C140): 8000 psi (55 MPa) with no individual unit under 7200 psi (50 MPa) per ASTM C 140.
2.2.2.3.9 Average Water Absorption (ASTM C 140): 5 percent with no unit greater than 7 percent.
2.2.2.4 Paver Type: Grand Milestone Pavers manufactured by County Materials Corp.
2.2.2.4.1 Material Standard: Comply with material standards set forth in ASTM C 936.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete options for selecting color and finish not required.
2.2.2.4.2 Color and Finish: As selected from manufacturer's standard options.
2.2.2.4.3 Color and Finish: As indicated on the Drawings.
2.2.2.4.4 Color and Finish: ______.
2.2.2.4.5 Color Pigment Material Standard: Comply with ASTM C 979.
2.2.2.4.6 Finish Texture: Fine finish surface manufactured with County Materials' proprietary face mix.
2.2.2.4.7 Multiple Sizes: 2-3/4 inches (70 mm) high, configuration as selected from manufacturer's standard sizes.
2.2.2.4.8 Average Compressive Strength (C140): 8000 psi (55 MPa) with no individual unit under 7200 psi (50 MPa) per ASTM C 140.
2.2.2.4.9 Average Water Absorption (ASTM C 140): 5 percent with no unit greater than 7 percent.
2.2.2.5 Paver Type: Lifestyle Pavers manufactured by County Materials Corp.
2.2.2.5.1 Material Standard: Comply with material standards set forth in ASTM C 936.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete options for selecting color and finish not required.
2.2.2.5.2 Color and Finish: As selected from manufacturer's standard options.
2.2.2.5.3 Color and Finish: As indicated on the Drawings.
2.2.2.5.4 Color and Finish: ______.
2.2.2.5.5 Color Pigment Material Standard: Comply with ASTM C 979.
2.2.2.5.6 Finish Texture: Fine finish surface manufactured with County Materials' proprietary face mix.
2.2.2.5.7 Multiple Sizes: 2-3/4 inches (70 mm) high, configuration as selected from manufacturer's standard sizes.
2.2.2.5.8 Average Compressive Strength (C140): 8000 psi (55 MPa) with no individual unit under 7200 psi (50 MPa) per ASTM C 140.
2.2.2.5.9 Average Water Absorption (ASTM C 140): 5 percent with no unit greater than 7 percent.
2.2.2.6 Paver Type: Grand Lifestyle Pavers manufactured by County Materials Corp.
2.2.2.6.1 Material Standard: Comply with material standards set forth in ASTM C 936.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete options for selecting color and finish not required.
2.2.2.6.2 Color and Finish: As selected from manufacturer's standard options.
2.2.2.6.3 Color and Finish: As indicated on the Drawings.
2.2.2.6.4 Color and Finish: ______.
2.2.2.6.5 Color Pigment Material Standard: Comply with ASTM C 979.
2.2.2.6.6 Finish Texture: Fine finish surface manufactured with County Materials' proprietary face mix.
2.2.2.6.7 Multiple Sizes: 2-3/4 inches (70 mm) high, configuration as selected from manufacturer's standard sizes.
2.2.2.6.8 Average Compressive Strength (C140): 8000 psi (55 MPa) with no individual unit under 7200 psi (50 MPa) per ASTM C 140.
2.2.2.6.9 Average Water Absorption (ASTM C 140): 5 percent with no unit greater than 7 percent.
2.2.2.7 Paver Type: Tranquility Pavers manufactured by County Materials Corp.
2.2.2.7.1 Material Standard: Comply with material standards set forth in ASTM C 936.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete options for selecting color and finish not required.
2.2.2.7.2 Color and Finish: As selected from manufacturer's standard options.
2.2.2.7.3 Color and Finish: As indicated on the Drawings.
2.2.2.7.4 Color and Finish: ______.
2.2.2.7.5 Color Pigment Material Standard: Comply with ASTM C 979.
2.2.2.7.6 Finish Texture: Fine finish surface manufactured with County Materials' proprietary face mix.
2.2.2.7.7 Multiple Sizes: 2-3/4 inches (70 mm) high, configuration as selected from manufacturer's standard sizes.
2.2.2.7.8 Average Compressive Strength (C140): 8000 psi (55 MPa) with no individual unit under 7200 psi (50 MPa) per ASTM C 140.
2.2.2.7.9 Average Water Absorption (ASTM C 140): 5 percent with no unit greater than 7 percent.
2.2.2.8 Paver Type: Destination Pavers manufactured by County Materials Corp.
2.2.2.8.1 Material Standard: Comply with material standards set forth in ASTM C 936.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete options for selecting color and finish not required.
2.2.2.8.2 Color and Finish: As selected from manufacturer's standard options.
2.2.2.8.3 Color and Finish: As indicated on the Drawings.
2.2.2.8.4 Color and Finish: ______.
2.2.2.8.5 Color Pigment Material Standard: Comply with ASTM C 979.
2.2.2.8.6 Finish Texture: Fine finish surface manufactured with County Materials' proprietary face mix.
2.2.2.8.7 Multiple Sizes: 3-1/8 inches (80 mm) high, configuration as selected from manufacturer's standard sizes.
2.2.2.8.8 Average Compressive Strength (C140): 8000 psi (55 MPa) with no individual unit under 7200 psi (50 MPa) per ASTM C 140.