SECTION 07 27 26 - Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers

AIR BARRIERS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Carlisle SynTec ; air and vapor barriers, thermal and moisture protection products.
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This section is based on the products of Carlisle SynTec , which is located at:
P. O. Box 7000
Carlisle, PA 17013
Toll Free Tel: 800-4-SYNTEC
Tel: 717-245-7000
Fax: 717-245-7053
Email:request info ()
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Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing, Inc. (CCW) provides a broad range of solutions to meet specific waterproofing needs. CCW offers technical services, research and development and manufacturing capabilities from its headquarters in Wylie, Texas and three additional manufacturing facilities in Terrell, TX, Elberton, GA, and Carlisle, PA. The CCW network is further supported by over 50 Manufacturer's sales representatives directed by regional sales offices throughout the country.
CCW offers a complete line of waterproofing and moisture protection products for the architectural, general construction, industrial and maintenance industries. Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing, Inc. is part of the Syntec Division of Carlisle Companies, Inc.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

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

A. Self-adhering air and vapor barrier. (CCW-705)

B. Fluid-applied air and vapor barrier. (Barriseal)

C. Fluid-applied vapor-permeable air barrier. (Barritech VP)

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

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Require that backup concrete be free of fins, protrusions and large holes]

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

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** When concrete masonry unit (CMU) block walls are to receive air and vapor barrier materials it is critical to address surface preparation issues in this section. Due to the method of installation of CMU, generally from the inside out, the most critical surfaces to receive air and vapor barrier materials are neglected and not tooled properly. It is strongly suggested to cut and paste preparation requirements located in Part 3 - Execution into the unit masonry section. The masonry trade must be made aware that this is a critical element for the fluid-applied air and vapor barrier material. Performance of the fluid-applied air and vapor barrier material is directly related to the substrate over which it will be applied.]

B. Section 04 20 00 - Unit Masonry.

C. Section 07 13 00 - HDPE Membrane Waterproofing.

D. Section 07 14 00 - Fluid-Applied Waterproofing.

E. Section 07 21 26 - Blown Insulation.

F. Section 07 53 29 - Polyisobutylene Roofing.

G. Section 07 62 00 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim.

H. Section 07 65 26 - Self-Adhering Sheet Flashing.

I. Section 07 90 00 - Joint Protection.

J. Section 06 16 43 - Gypsum Sheathing.

1.3 REFERENCES

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A. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM):

1. ASTM C 920 - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants.

2. ASTM C 1305 - Standard Test Method for Crack Bridging Ability of Liquid-Applied Waterproofing Membrane.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Standard for sheet membrane. Delete if not required.

3. ASTM D 146 - Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Bitumen-Saturated Felts and Woven Fabrics for Roofing and Waterproofing.

4. ASTM D 412 - Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers - Tension.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Standard for sheet membrane. Delete if not required.

5. ASTM D 570 - Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics.

6. ASTM D 903 - Standard Test Method for Peel and Stripping Strength of Adhesive Bonds.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Standard for sheet membrane. Delete if not required.

7. ASTM D 1876 - Standard Test Method for Peel Resistance of Adhesives (T-Peel Test).

8. ASTM D 1970 - Standard Specification for Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection.

9. ASTM D 4541 - Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers.

10. ASTM E 96 - Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.

11. ASTM E 283 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors under Specified Pressure Differences across the Specimen.

12. ASTM E 330 - Standard Test Method for the Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Pressure Difference.

13. ASTM E 331 - Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure.

14. ASTM E 783 - Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Air Leakage Through Installed Exterior Windows and Doors.

15. ASTM E 1105 - Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference.

16. ASTM E 2178 - Standard Test Method for Air Permeance of Building Materials.

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Air Barrier Assembly Performance: Installed product and accessories constitute an air barrier assembly, which shall be air-tight, durable and continuous. Assembly shall accommodate movements of building materials by providing expansion and control joints as required, with accessory seal materials at such locations, changes in substrate and perimeter conditions.

1. Assembly shall be capable of withstanding combined positive and negative design wind, fan and stack pressures on the envelope without damage or displacement, and shall transfer the load to the structure.

2. Assembly shall not displace adjacent materials under full load.

3. Assembly shall be joined in an airtight and flexible manner to the air barrier material of adjacent assemblies, allowing for the relative movement of assemblies due to thermal and moisture variations and creep, and anticipated seismic movement.

a. Foundation and walls, including penetrations, ties and anchors.

b. Walls, windows, curtain walls, storefronts, louvers or doors.

c. Different wall assemblies and fixed openings within those assemblies.

d. Wall and roof connections and penetrations.

e. Floors over unconditioned space.

f. Walls, floor and roof across construction, control and expansion joints.

g. Walls, floors and roof to utility, pipe and duct penetrations.

h. Seismic and expansion joints.

i. All other leakage pathways in the building envelope.

B. Material Performance:

1. Installed product and accessories shall exhibit no visible water leakage when tested per ASTM E 331 and shall perform as a liquid water drainage plane flashed to discharge to the exterior any incidental condensation or water penetration.

2. Installed product and accessories shall exhibit an air leakage rate not exceeding 0.02 L/s*m2 at 75 Pa (0.004 CFM/ft2 at 1.57 PSF) according to ASTM E 283. Air leakage shall not exceed this rate while product and accessories remain soundly adhered after exposure to sustained and gust wind loading according to ASTM E 330.

3. Product shall be solvent free, have VOC content of not more than 30 grams per liter and shall be free of noxious odors.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data, installation instructions, and manufacturer's printed instructions for evaluating, preparing, and treating substrate, temperature and other limitations of installation conditions, technical data, and tested physical and performance properties.

1. Submit letter from primary materials manufacturer indicating approval of products not manufactured by primary manufacturer.

2. Include statement that materials are compatible with adjacent materials proposed for use.

3. Submit reports indicating that field peel-adhesion test on all materials to which sealants are adhered have been performed and the changes made, if required, to other approved materials, in order to achieve successful adhesion.

B. Shop Drawings:

1. Shop drawings showing locations and extent of air and vapor barrier and details of typical conditions.

2. Manufacturer's technical data sheets and material safety data sheets for product and accessories.

3. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

4. Manufacturer's documentation of volatile organic compounds (VOC) content for product and accessories.

C. Verification Samples: 3 inch by 4 inch (76 mm by 102 mm) minimum size, of cured product and transition membrane.

D. Certifications:

1. Provide evidence of installer qualification by manufacturer.

2. Provide evidence of evaluation of product by the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA).

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain for compliance with requirements of Carlisle's NVELOP Plus warranty. Delete if not required.

3. Provide evidence of licensing and certification under the ABAA Quality Assurance Program.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Obtain primary materials from a single manufacturer regularly engaged in manufacturing air and vapor barrier membranes. Obtain secondary materials from a source acceptable to the primary materials manufacturer.

B. Installer Qualifications:

1. Experienced in applying the same or similar materials and shall be specifically approved in writing by manufacturer.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain sub-paragraph for compliance with requirements of Carlisle's NVELOP Plus warranty. Delete if not required.

2. Certified by BPQI (Building Performance Quality Institute) for the ABAA Quality Assurance Program in accordance with the requirements outlined in the program. Installers shall have their photo-identification certification cards in their possession and available on the project site, for inspection upon request.

C. Products and accessories shall comply with all state and local regulations controlling use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain paragraph for compliance with requirements of Carlisle's NVELOP Plus Warranty.

D. Comply with the provisions of the Owner's Building Envelope Commissioning program.

E. Pre-Installation/Construction Meetings: Convene a minimum of one week prior to commencing Work of this section, in accordance with Project Meetings requirements.

F. Accredited Laboratory Testing for Materials: Laboratory accredited by International Accreditation Service Inc. (IAS), American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), or the Standards Council of Canada (SCC).

** 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.

G. Field-Constructed Mock-Ups: Prior to installation on Project, apply product and accessories as follows to verify details under shop drawing submittals, to demonstrate tie-ins with adjoining construction and other termination conditions and to become familiar with properties of materials in application:

1. Apply in field-constructed mockups of assemblies as specified.

2. Apply at each type of connection shown in the mock-up including joints in back-up wall, cladding, window, doorframe and sill, insulation, flashing, building corner condition, junction with roof system, foundation wall and typical penetrations and gaps; illustrating interface of materials and seals.

3. Allow full cure of product on mock-up according to manufacturer's instructions before testing. Test mock-up in accordance with ASTM E 783 and ASTM E 1105 for air and water infiltration.

4. Cooperate and coordinate with the Owner's inspection and testing agency. Do not cover any installed product unless it has been inspected, tested and approved.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver materials to Project site in original packages with seals unbroken, labeled with Manufacturer's name, product name, lot number and directions for storage. Protect products from freezing.

B. Store materials in their original, undamaged packages in clean, dry, protected location and within temperature range required by manufacturer.

C. Avoid spillage. Immediately notify Architect if spillage occurs and start clean up procedures. Clean spills and leave area as it was prior to spill.

D. Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.

1.8 WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

A. Separate and recycle waste materials in accordance with construction waste management and disposal requirements, and with the waste reduction work plan.

1.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. 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. Do not apply product or accessories during rain or accumulating snowfall.

2. Apply product and accessories within approved ambient and substrate temperature range stated in manufacturer's literature.

3. Do not apply product or accessories over incompatible materials.

B. Comply with safety and environmental measures indicated in manufacturer's MSDS, and mandated by federal, state and local regulations.

1.10 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer's Warranty: Provide manufacturer's standard material warranty, minimum 5 years.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Carlisle SynTec , which is located at: P. O. Box 7000 ; Carlisle, PA 17013; Toll Free Tel: 800-4-SYNTEC; Tel: 717-245-7000; Fax: 717-245-7053; Email:request info (); Web:

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B. Substitutions: Not permitted.

C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.

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2.2 SELF-ADHERING AIR AND VAPOR BARRIERS

A. Self-Adhering Air and Vapor Barrier: Nominal 0.040 inch (40 mils) (1 mm) thick membrane consisting of smooth surfaced, cross-laminated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) film fully-coated with rubberized asphalt adhesive. Film shall be legibly imprinted with manufacturer's brand name, logo and contact information. Membrane shall be provided in rolls of various widths as applicable to project conditions, interleaved with disposable silicone release paper.

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

1. Product: CCW-705 as manufactured by Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing, Incorporated.

2. Product: CCW-705HT (High Temperature) as manufactured by Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing, Incorporated.

3. Product: CCW-705LT (Low Temperature) as manufactured by Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing, Incorporated.

B. Product shall meet the following requirements:

1. Air Permeance: Not more than 0.000 liters per second per square meter of area at 75 Pa pressure differential (ASTM E 2178).

2. Water Vapor Permeance: Not more than 0.05 Perm (ASTM E 96, Method B).

3. Water Absorption: Not more than 0.12 percent by weight (ASTM D 570).

4. Tensile Strength: Not less than 500 PSI (ASTM D 412).

5. Tensile Elongation: Not less than 1000 percent (ASTM D 412).

6. Low Temperature Flexibility: Unaffected at minus 25 degrees F, 0.063 inch mandrel (ASTM D 146).

7. Peel Adhesion: Not less than 5 lb per inch of width on concrete prepared with contact adhesive (ASTM D 903).

8. Lap Adhesion: Not less than 7.5 lb. per inch of width (ASTM D 1876).

C. Accessories: Provide as manufactured by Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing, Incorporated.

1. Detail Membrane: 40 mil (1 mm) thickness self-adhering flashing provided in rolls of various widths:

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

a. CCW-705 Air & Vapor Barrier Strips.

b. CCW-705 LT Air & Vapor Barrier Strips.

2. Contact Adhesive:

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a. CCW-702 or CCW-702 LV Solvent-Based.

b. CCW-702 WB Water-Based.

c. CAV-GRIP Aerosol Spray.

3. Mastic:

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a. LM 800 XL solvent-based synthetic rubber.

b. CCW-704 solvent-based rubber-modified asphalt.

4. Fill Compound:

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a. CCW-703 V Modified polyurethane, 2-part.

b. CCW-201 Polyurethane, 2-part.

5. Aerosol Insulation Adhesive: CAV-GRIP.

6. Joint Sealant:

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a. CCW-201 non-sag, 2-part polyurethane.

b. Sealant approved by Manufacturer. Shall conform to ASTM C 920 Type 1 or 2, Grade NS, Class 25 or 50.

7. Polyurethane Foam: Approved by Manufacturer, either 1-part or 2-part.

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

2.3 FLUID APPLIED AIR AND VAPOR BARRIERS

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

A. Fluid-Applied Air and Vapor Barrier, Roller-Grade: Barriseal-R paste consistency, water-based, polymer-modified asphalt as manufactured by Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing, Incorporated.

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

B. Fluid-Applied Air and Vapor Barrier, Spray-Grade: Barriseal-S pourable consistency, water-based, polymer-modified asphalt as manufactured by Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing, Incorporated.

C. Fluid applied air and vapor barrier material, when applied at minimum 0.040 inch (40 mils) (1 mm) cured thickness, shall meet the following requirements:

1. Air Permeance: Not more than 0.02 liters per second per square meter of area at 75 Pa pressure differential (ASTM E 2178 modified, spray-applied over medium density concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall).

2. Water Vapor Permeance: Not more than 0.1 Perm (ASTM E 96, Method B).

3. Tensile Elongation: Not less than 500 percent (ASTM D 412).

4. Low Temperature Flexibility: No cracking, 180 degree bend over 1-inch mandrel at minus 20 degrees F (ASTM D 1970).

5. Low-Temperature Crack Bridging: Withstand 10 cycles at minus 15 degrees F (ASTM C 1305).

6. Peel adhesion on HDPE film, concrete, concrete block and gypsum sheathing: Not less than 10 lb per inch of width or substrate failure (ASTM D 903).

7. Pull adhesion on HDPE film, concrete, concrete block and gypsum sheathing: Not less than 16 lb per square inch or substrate failure (ASTM D 4541).

D. Accessories: Provide as manufactured by Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing, Incorporated:

1. Co-Spray: Barricure chloride-free liquid concentrate.

2. Transition Membrane: 40 mil (1 mm) thickness self-adhering flashing provided in rolls of various widths.

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

a. CCW-705 Air & Vapor Barrier Strips.

b. CCW-705 LT Air & Vapor Barrier Strips.

3. Reinforcing Fabric: DCH Reinforcing Fabric woven, white polyester provided in rolls of various widths.

4. Sheathing Joint Treatment:

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a. 4 inch (102 mm) width Transition Membrane centered over joint and bonded to surface prepared with Contact Adhesive.

b. Barritape centered over joint and bonded to surface prepared with Contact Adhesive.

c. AB-151 Scrim centered over joint with Barriseal-R covering scrim and filling joint.

d. 4 inch (102 mm) width DCH Reinforcing Fabric centered over joint and encapsulated in Barriseal-R.

5. Contact Adhesive,:

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