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Projects include:
Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Teaneck, NJ (8,112 SF)
Good Shepherd School, Pacifica, CA (5,558 SF)
Polk City High School, Columbus, NC (1,184 SF) |
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ActionWood Flex |
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PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 Description
A. The information herein details a low profile cushioned system using
closed-cell flexible foam laid under the plywood and maple parquet
adhered to the top.
B. The general contractor shall provide a level slab, steel troweled
to a tolerance of + or - 1/8" in a 10'0" 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 the
thickness of the flooring specified (5/16", 7/16", or 11/16"), along
with two (2) layers of 15/32" CD exterior plywood, natural rubber pads
(3/16", 7/16", 5/8", or 3/4").
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 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% and temperature 55 - 75
degrees.
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 furnished in panels 5/16", 7/16", or 11/16"
thick, 9.585" wide and 19.17" long, 2nd & Btr. grade (standard) or
"rustic" grade and 1st grade (limited supply) available as supplied by
Action Floor Systems, LLC.
B. Subfloor
1. Vapor barrier shall be 6-mil polyethylene.
2. 1/2" closed-cell flexible foam with density 1.7 - 2 PCF. Option:
1/4" Flexible foam.
3. Panels shall be 15/32" x 4' x 8' CD exterior grade 4-ply minimum
plywood.
4. Construction adhesive between layers of plywood shall be PL-400,
Henry's #217, or equal.
5. Tack nails shall be 1" cleats or 1" 13-gauge staples.
6. Wood Flooring adhesive shall be single component elastomeric
polyurethane or PVA adhesive when suitable, for use with parquet.
7. Wall base shall be 4" x 3" 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 lapping edges 6".
B. Roll out 1/2" closed-cell flexible foam (or 1/4" when specified)
and seal joints with duct tape.
C. Place the first layer of plywood in a brick pattern perpendicular
to the intended direction of the finish flooring. Allow a 1/4" space
between panels at sides and ends, and a 2" expansion void at walls and
vertical obstructions.
D. Apply construction adhesive in a box "x" pattern on first layer of
plywood. Attach second layer of plywood at a 45 degree angle to the
first layer of plywood. The plywood sheets must be nailed or stapled
together with 1" fasteners starting from the center of the sheet
working outward. At perimeter of sheet, fasten approximately 2" from
edge of sheets 4" on centers. Allow 1/4" between panels at sides and
ends and a 2" expansion void at walls and vertical obstructions.
E. Trowel on adhesive at spread rate recommended by adhesive
manufacturer.
F. Install ActionWood Flex wood parquet in adhesive either straight
line or block pattern. Install leaving hairline cracks for expansion
except in low humidity areas.
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. |
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