1.01
DESCRIPTION
A.
The information herein details a high profile
cushioned system comprised of padded sleepers,
with MFMA strip flooring affixed to the top.
B.
The general contractor shall provide a level
slab, steel troweled to a tolerance of +/- 1/8"
(3mm) in a 10'0" (3m) radius and subject to the
approval of the wood floor contractor. Moisture
barriers must be adequate for conditions. The
concrete slab is to be depressed 2-5/8" (68mm)
for 25/32" (20mm) thick flooring and 2-7/8"
(73mm) for 33/32" (27mm) thick flooring.
1.02
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
All system component parts must be supplied by
Action Floor Systems, LLC.
B.
The flooring contractor must be approved by
Action Floor Systems, LLC.
C.
Flooring materials must be allowed to acclimate
to building conditions on the job site in a dry,
well-ventilated area, not in contact with
masonry, and shall be installed at a moisture
content not to exceed 8% except in areas of
constant high humidity where the moisture
content of the flooring shall not exceed 10%.
1.03
WORKING CONDITIONS
A.
The wood flooring shall not be installed until
all masonry, plastering, tile, marble and
terrazzo work is completed, and overhead
mechanical trades and painters have finished in
wood floor area. The building must be reasonably
dry; all openings must be closed in; permanent
heating and air conditioning installed and
operating.
B.
The concrete slab shall be dry, free of foreign
materials, and turned over to the wood flooring
contractor broom clean. Moderate room
temperatures of 65 degrees (18C) or more shall
be maintained a week preceding and throughout
the duration of the work. Humidity conditions
within the building shall approximate humidity
conditions which will prevail when the building
is occupied. If prior experience indicates
relative humidity during sustained heating
periods will fall below 35%, building
engineering shall introduce moisture into the
area when required. Conversely, if relative
humidity increases to 50% or higher, measures
should be taken to bring the relative humidity
under control. This may require turning on the
heat.
1.04
WARRANTY
A.
Action Floor Systems, LLC warrants the material
it ships to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of one year and the
flooring installer warrants the installation of
the flooring to be free of defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of one year. The
exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be
replacement of defective material supplied by
Action Floor Systems, LLC or correction of
defective installation by the flooring
installer. All implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for intended use are
limited to the period of this warranty. This
warranty excludes consequential damages.
B.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by
fire, winds, floods, chemicals or other abuse,
or by failure of other contractors to adhere to
specifications, or neglect of reasonable
precaution to provide adequate ventilation
during hot and humid weather. This warranty also
excludes damage due to excessive dryness or
excessive moisture from humidity, spillage,
migration through the slab or wall or any other
source. This warranty also excludes damage to
floors due to ordinary wear and tear, faulty
construction of the building, (other than the
flooring installation), separation of the
concrete slab underlying the floor, settlement
of the walls, or use of water on the floor.
C.
During the warranty period, the floor cannot be
coated without the permission of the floor
contractor.
PART
2 - PRODUCTS
2.01
MATERIALS
A.
Flooring
1.
Flooring shall be northern hard maple strip
flooring 25/32" x 2-1/4" (20mm x 57mm), 25/32" x
1-1/2" (20mm x 38mm), (options) 33/32" x 1-1/2"
(27mm x 38mm), or 33/32" x 2-1/4" (27mm x 57mm)
MFMA grade marked and stamped as manufactured by
Action Floor Systems, LLC.
2.
Grades available are MFMA 1st, 2nd&Btr., 3rd&Btr.,
and 3rd grade.
3.
Action Long-Length Strip.
B.
Subfloor
1.Vapor barrier shall be 6-mil polyethylene.
2.
ActionCush sleepers shall be spruce, pine or fir
(SPF), nominal size 2" x 3" x 4' (50mm x 76mm x
1.2m), surfaced to uniform thickness, kiln dried
to 12% moisture content or less, each with five
ActionCush or AirTech natural rubber pads
attached as supplied by Action Floor Systems,
LLC. (Option) 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 8' (38mm x 57mm
x 2.4m) 8ply laminated sleeper with integral
lapping ends, orientated strand board or LSL
will not be accepted.
3.
Flooring fasteners shall be 2" (50mm) cleats or
staples.
4.
Wall base shall be 3" x 4" (76mm x 102mm) vented
cove base with premolded corners (specify black
or brown), as supplied by Action Floor Systems,
LLC.
PART
3 - EXECUTION
3.01
INSPECTION
A.
Inspect concrete slab for proper tolerance and
dryness reporting any discrepancies in writing
to the general contractor.
B.
All work to put the concrete slab in acceptable
condition shall be the responsibility of the
general contractor.
C.
Slab shall be broom cleaned by the general
contractor.
3.02
INSTALLATION
A.
Cover concrete slab with poly, lap edges 6"
(150mm) and seal.
B.
Place the ActionCush sleepers' end-to-end in a
brick pattern perpendicular to the direction of
the finished flooring; with end joints staggered
24" (609mm). The sleepers shall be spaced 9"
(229mm) on center for 25/32" (20mm) thick
flooring, spaced 12" (305mm) on center for
33/32" (27mm) thick flooring (3rd&Btr and 3rd
grade flooring either thickness sleepers shall
be spaced 8" (203mm) on center). Allow 2" (50mm)
expansion voids at floor perimeter and all
vertical obstructions.
C.
Machine nail strip flooring at right angles to
sleepers. End joints must be properly driven up.
Provide adequate expansion at regular intervals
across the floor during installation as dictated
by the average humidityconditions of the area
according to the recommendations of the local
Action Floor Systems, LLC flooring contractor.
Provide 2" (50mm) expansion voids at perimeters
and all vertical obstructions.
3.03
FLOOR SANDING
A.
Use coarse, medium and fine grade sandpaper.
B.
After sanding with drum sander, buff entire
floor using 100 grit screenback or equal grit
sandpaper, with a heavy-duty buffing machine.
C.
Vacuum or tack floor before first coat of
finish.
D.
Floor shall present a smooth surface without
drum stop marks, gouges, streaks or shiners.
3.04
FINISHING
A.
Inspect entire area of floor to ensure that the
surface is acceptable for finishing, completely
free from sanding dust and perfectly clean.
B.
Apply seal and finish per manufacturer's
instructions.
C.
Buff and vacuum or tack between each coat after
it dries.
D.
Apply game lines accurately after the seal coat,
after buffing and vacuuming. Lay out in
accordance with drawings. For game lines, use
current rules of association having
jurisdiction. Lines shall be straight with sharp
edges in colors selected by the architect. Game
line paint shall be compatible with finish.
3.05
BASE INSTALLATION
A.
Affix rubber base to wall with recommended
adhesive or screws. Miter all corners carefully.
Use premolded outside corners. Install aluminum
thresholds as required, anchoring firmly in
concrete floor beyond limits of wood flooring.
3.06
CLEAN UP
A.
Clean up all unused materials and debris and
remove from premises.
3.07
MAINTENANCE
A.
Upon completion of floor installation, the
owners, attendants or individuals in charge and
responsible for the upkeep of the building are
to see that the care and maintenance
instructions of the MFMA are followed. Failure
to do so may void warranty.
IT IS
THE POLICY OF ACTION FLOOR SYSTEMS, LLC. TO
CONTINUOUSLY UPDATE AND IMPROVE OUR PRODUCT
LINES. THEREFORE, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO
CHANGE, MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE SYSTEMS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES OF ALL PRODUCTS
AT ANY TIME WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION TO
ANY PURCHASERS.
04/09