3.1.4
Nailed Wood Flooring on [Subflooring] [Underlayment]
Cover [subflooring] [underlayment] over which nailed wood flooring is to be
laid with a layer of asphalt saturated felt. Lap all edges at least 50 mm
2 inches.
3.1.5
Adhesive-Applied Wood Flooring on [Subflooring] [Underlayment]
Prepare [subflooring] [underlayment] in accordance with the printed
instructions of the flooring manufacturer.
3.2
INSTALLATION
Do not install flooring until other work that might cause damage to
flooring has been completed, until all wet work is completed and has cured
for [14] [_____] days, and until exterior openings are closed. New
concrete slabs to receive flooring shall have a 60-day minimum cure before
application of flooring. Perform flooring installation, including sanding
and finishing, in conformance with manufacturer's printed instructions.
Provide mechanical ventilation of area receiving flooring as required to
maintain concentrations of toxic gases and explosive vapors below
permissible levels.
3.2.1
Flooring on Concrete Slabs
Apply block flooring on concrete slabs in accordance with the flooring
manufacturer's printed instructions.
3.2.2
Flooring on [Subflooring] [Underlayment]
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NOTE: Wood or plywood subflooring or hardboard
underlayment should be specified in Section 06100A
ROUGH CARPENTRY of the project specifications.
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[In applying wood blocks
with nails, lay blocks with close joints when
nailing to [subflooring]
[underlayment]. Drive blocks firmly together, and
blind-nail each block.]
[In applying block flooring with an adhesive, use
the materials and follow
the methods stipulated in the manufacturer's
printed instructions.]
3.2.3
Expansion Spaces
Provide expansion spaces at walls and partitions. Expansion spaces shall
be of size as recommended by flooring manufacturer. Install premolded cork
strips in expansion spaces in accordance with flooring manufacturer's
directions.
[3.2.4
Shoe Molds
Nail shoe molds to baseboards.
[Baseboards are specified in Section
[_____].]
]3.3
SANDING AND FINISHING [SLAT] [SOLID] BLOCK FLOORING
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NOTE: Coordinate these requirements with Section
09900 PAINTS AND COATINGS of the project
SECTION 09645
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