2.1.1.1
Class "A" Finish
This class of finish shall apply to [_____]. The form facing material
shall be composed of new, well-matched tongue-and-groove lumber or new
plywood panels conforming to PS1, Grade B-B concrete form, Class I. [High
density overlay shall be used in [_____] locations.][ Structural I shall
be used in [_____] locations.]
2.1.1.2
Class "B" Finish
This class of finish shall apply to all surfaces except those specified to
receive[ Class A][,][ Class C][,][ Class D]. The form facing material
shall be composed of tongue-and-groove or shiplap lumber, plywood
conforming to PS1, Grade B-B concrete form, tempered concrete form hard
board or steel. Steel lining on wood sheathing will not be permitted.
2.1.1.3
Class "C" Finish
This class of finish shall apply to [_____]. The form facing may be either
tongue-and-groove lumber, plywood, concrete form hard board or steel. Wood
form facing for curved or warped surfaces shall be composed of splines of
lumber which can be bent to the required shape without splitting or
2.1.1.4
Class "D" Finish
This class of finish shall apply to [_____].
The form facing may be of
wood or steel.
2.1.2
Form Coating
Form coating shall be commercial formulation that will not bond with,
stain, cause deterioration, or any other damage to concrete surfaces. The
coating shall not impair subsequent treatment of concrete surfaces
depending upon bond or adhesion nor impede the wetting of surfaces to be
cured with water or curing compounds. If special form liners are to be
used, the Contractor shall follow the recommendation of the form coating
manufacturer.
2.2
ACCESSORIES
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NOTE: Removable tie rods are not allowed for
structures intended to be a water barrier. Specify
the locations where removable tie rods are not to be
used.
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Ties and other similar form accessories to be partially or wholly embedded
in the concrete shall be of a commercially manufactured type. After the
ends or end fasteners have been removed, the embedded portion of metal ties
shall terminate not less than 50 mm 2 inches from any concrete surface
either exposed to view or exposed to water. [Removable tie rods shall not
be allowed in [_____] locations. ]Plastic snap ties may be used in
locations where the surface will not be exposed to view. Form ties shall
be constructed so that the ends or end fasteners can be removed without
spalling the concrete.
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