Know the Job Specifications
Related Links: Why Concrete Surfaces Are Prepared Start at the End if You Want a Good Floor Coating or Decorative Overlay Job Know the Job Specifications Roughen of "Profile" the Surface Standards You Should Know About (ACI 503R, ASTM 4263, ASTM 4260) What is Anchor Profile and Profile Height? When Job Specifications and Manufacturers Specifications Differ What Surface Condition Specifications Should Cover Sometimes Surface Preparation and Coating Installer are Different Companies What About Acid Etching for Surface Preparation? Architects, Engineers, Property Owners, and Other Important People: Job Planning Most job specifications for surface preparation state the surface should be "sound, free from surface defects dry, and clean." Each of these terms is subjective, so it is important that the job specifications, the coatings or overlay specifications, and the expectations of the architect and/ or project engineer are in alignment. Specifications should also say how uniform, clean, rough, and what strength the concrete substrate should be prior to a coating or overlay installation. See "Standards You Should Know About" Proposals for surface preparation specifications should clearly spell out cleaning methods, profiling method, and surface defect repair procedures. Other specifications may include time schedules and acceptable levels of noise and dust. Also, is there time in the schedule for concrete to dry to the required moisture level if water is being used in the cleaning process? If the specifications dont cover these issues- make sure they get covered. Find a Concrete Contractor 24 Services in 221 Metros -- U.S. and Canada © 1999-2009 ConcreteNetwork.com None of this site may be reproduced without written permission |
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