Product Guide Specification

PIM+

SECTION 03051

CONCRETE SEALER

PART 1         GENERAL

 

1.1       SECTION INCLUDES

 

A.      Penetrating sealer for concrete surfaces.

 

1.2       RELATED SECTIONS

 

 

A.      Section 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

 

1.3       SUBMITTALS

 

A.      Comply with Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

 

B.      Product Data:  Submit manufacturer's product data, including surface preparation and application instructions.


 

1.4       DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

 

A.      Delivery:  Deliver materials to site in manufacturer's original, unopened containers and packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name and manufacturer.

 

B.      Storage:

1.      Store materials in clean, dry area indoors in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

2.      Do not store materials above 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) or below 32 degrees F (0 degrees C).

3.      Keep containers from direct sunlight.

4.      Keep containers sealed until ready for use.

 

C.      Handling:  Protect materials during handling and application to prevent damage or contamination.

 

1.5       ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

 

A.      Do not apply concrete sealer if surface temperature is below 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) or above 86 degrees F (30 degrees C).

 

 

PART 2         PRODUCTS

 

2.1       MANUFACTURER

 

A.      DynaCrete Int. Inc., Suite 519, #1-5765 Turner Road, Nanaimo, B.C., Canada, V9T 6M4.  Toll Free Tech Support (800) 661-2444. Sales Office (866) 751-7746. Phone (250) 729-0198.  Fax (250) 729-0177.  Website www.dynacrete.com.  E-Mail Tech Support rpascoe@dynacrete.com Sales Office dchamber@dynacrete.com

 

2.2       CONCRETE SEALER

 

A.      Concrete Sealer:  DynaCrete PTS+ Penetrating Top Seal.

1.      Description:  Clear, water-based, non-toxic, non-flammable, odorless, penetrating liquid compound.

2.      Specific Gravity:  1.04.

3.      pH (1 percent solution):  10.85.

4.      Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Content:  0.

 

2.3       ACCESSORIES

 

A.      Crack Repair System:  DynaCrete RMO.

 

B.      Penetrating Internal Membrane:  DynaCrete PIM+.

 

 

PART 3         EXECUTION

 

3.1       EXAMINATION

 


A.      Examine concrete surfaces to receive concrete sealer.  Notify Architect if surfaces are not acceptable.  Do not begin surface preparation or application until unacceptable conditions are corrected.

 

3.2       PROTECTION OF SURROUNDING AREAS

 

A.      Do not allow concrete sealer to contact glass, glazed surfaces, or aluminum, as etching will occur.

 

B.      Use protective coverings to prevent overspray contact or wind-carried contact with surrounding surfaces.

 

3.3       SURFACE PREPARATION

 

A.      Prepare concrete surfaces in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

 

B.      Repair and seal cracks with crack repair system in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

 

C.      Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and sound.

 

D.      Remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, paint, coatings, sealers, laitance, efflorescence, and other materials that could interfere with performance of concrete sealer.

 

E.      Apply penetrating internal membrane in accordance with manufacturer's instructions to new, non-treated concrete surfaces before applying concrete sealer.

 

3.4       APPLICATION

 

A.      Apply concrete sealer to concrete surfaces in accordance with manufacturer's instructions at locations indicated on the Drawings.

 

B.      Do not dilute concrete sealer.

 

C.      Testing Surfaces:  Before application, determine coverage rate and drying time required for each substrate by testing small inconspicuous areas of surfaces to receive concrete sealer.

 

D.      Apply concrete sealer to dry surfaces.

 

E.      Apply concrete sealer liberally and saturate surfaces.  Do not leave puddles.

 

F.      Do not apply second coat of concrete sealer after first coat has dried.

 

G.     Vertical Formed Surfaces:  Apply concrete sealer in accordance with manufacturer's instructions as soon as forms have been stripped and surfaces rubbed, if required.

 

H.      Mortar Joints:  Pre-treat with penetrating internal membrane the mortar joints to be treated with concrete sealer.

 

I.       Do not use concrete sealer to fill or seal cracks.

 

3.5       FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

 


A.      Manufacturer's Field Services:  Manufacturer's representative shall provide to applicator technical assistance and guidance for surface preparation and application of concrete sealer.

 

B.      Application Report:

1.      Applicator shall maintain records of quantity of concrete sealer used and areas treated.

2.      Records shall verify coverage rate required for each substrate is achieved, as predetermined by testing.

3.      Applicator shall submit copies of records to Contractor, Architect, and manufacturer.

 

3.6       PROTECTION OF WORK AFTER APPLICATION

 

A.      Protect horizontal surfaces from foot traffic until concrete sealer has cured and surfaces appear dry.