|
|
 |
 |
| |
|
 |
ActionFlex |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
 |
ActionFlex |
|
|
 |
|
|
Anadarko High School,
Anadarko, OK,
Anadarko, Oklahoma USA (12,600 SF)
Projects include:
Wrightstown High School, Wrightstown, WI
(24,732 SF)
Mountain Point High School, Awatukee, AZ
(13,878 SF)
Hawthorne Park Family Center, Chicago, IL
(13,800 SF)
Marietta School, Marietta, OK (13,664 SF)
Miss Hall's School, Pittsfield, MA (13,536
SF) |
 |
|
 |
ActionFlex |
|
|
|
|
|
|
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 Description
A. The information herein details a cushioned
system comprised of two layers of plywood
crossed and fastened together over a continuous
closed-cell polyethylene foam pad, with maple
strip flooring nailed to the plywood top
surface.
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 1-1/2” (38mm)
plus the thickness of the flooring specified.
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 jobsite
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 before, during and after installation.
B. The concrete slab shall be dry, free of
foreign materials, and turned over to the wood
flooring contractor broom clean. Moderate room
temperature 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. Care should be taken to maintain
humidity within the range of 35% to 50%.
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) or 25/32”
x 1-1/2” (20mm x 38mm) 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 retarder shall be 6-mil polyethylene.
2. Pad shall be 1/2” (12mm) continuous foam with
a density 1.7 to 2.0 PCF. Pad option: 1/4” (6mm)
continuous foam.
3. Panels shall be 15/32" (12mm) thick, CD face,
exposure 1, 4ply rated plywood.
4. Subfloor fasteners shall be 1" (25mm) cleats
or 16 gauge staples.
5. Flooring fasteners shall be 2" (50mm) cleats
or staples.
6. 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. Lay-out 1/2” (12mm) continuous closed-cell
foam pad (or 1/4" (6mm) when specified) and butt
and seal edges with 2” (50mm) duct tape.
C. Place the first layer of plywood diagonal or
perpendicular to the intended direction of the
flooring, allow 1/4” (6mm) spacing at all edges.
D. Lay the second layer of plywood at a diagonal
or the opposite 45-degree angle to the first
layer. No joints in the second layer shall
coincide with a joint in the first layer. Fasten
layers together, nail or staple with 1” (25mm)
fasteners starting from the center of the sheet
working outward fastening 12” (300mm) on-center,
and fasten 6” (150mm) on-center at sheet
perimeter. Allow 1/4" (6mm) between panels at
perimeter edges and 2” (50mm) expansion void at
walls and all vertical obstructions.
E. Machine nail strip flooring into the subfloor
parallel to the long dimension. End joints must
be properly driven up and proper spacing
provided for the humidity conditions of the area
as recommended by the local Action Floor
Systems, LLC flooring contractor. Allow 2"
(50mm) voids at perimeter and 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. Screenback or steel wool 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.
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.
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
