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Master Specification
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which it is referring. The section serves as a guideline only and should be edited with deletions and additions to meet specific project
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GENERAL
1.01
SUMMARY OF WORK
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1.02
This Section specifies spray applied, rigid polyurethane foamed-in-place insulation.
RELATED REQUIREMENTS
SWD GUIDE NOTE: Include in this Paragraph only those sections and documents that directly affect the work of this section. If a reader of
this section could reasonably expect to find a product or component specified in this section, but it is actually specified elsewhere, then
the related section number(s) should be listed in the Paragraph below. Do not include Division 00 Documents or Division 01 Sections
since it is assumed that all technical sections are related to all project Division 00 Documents and Division 01 Sections to some degree.
Refer to other documents with caution since referencing them may cause them to be considered a legal part of the Contract. Edit the
following paragraphs to suit specific project conditions.
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Section [02 81 01 - Hazardous Materials: WHMIS MSDS].
.2
Section [07 92 00 - Joint Sealants].
SWD GUIDE NOTE: In the following Article, include only those reference standards which appear in the finished version of the project
specification.
1.03
REFERENCE STANDARDS
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ASTM International (ASTM).
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ASTM D1621-[2010], Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties Of Rigid Cellular Plastics.
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ASTM D1622-[2008], Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Rigid Cellular Plastics
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ASTM D2126-[2009], Standard Test Method for Response of Rigid Cellular Plastics to Thermal and
Humid Aging.
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ASTM D2842-[2012], Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Rigid Cellular Plastics.
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ASTM E96/E96M-[2010], Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.
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Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).
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LEED® Canada-NC [2009], LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design): Green Building
Rating System Reference Package For New Construction and Major Renovations Including Addendum
2007.
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National Fire protection Association (NFPA).
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NFPA 282-[2011], Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling
Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth.
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National Research Council of Canada (NRC).
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Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) Reports.
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Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL)
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GREENGUARD Certification
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Underwriter’s Laboratories of Canada (ULC).
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CAN/ULC S102-[2010], Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building
Materials and Assemblies.
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CAN/ULC-S705.1-[2001], Standard for Thermal Insulation – Spray Applied Rigid Polyurethane
Foam, Medium Density – Material – Specification.
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CAN/ULC-S705.2-[2005], Standard for Thermal Insulation – Spray Applied Rigid Polyurethane
Foam, Medium Density – Application.
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CAN/ULC-S770-[2009], Standard Test Method for Determination of Long-term Thermal
Resistance of Closed-Cell Thermal Insulating Foams.
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CAN/ULC-S774-[2009], Standard Laboratory Guide for the Determination of Volatile Organic
Compound Emissions from Polyurethane Foam.
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
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Coordination: Coordinate work of this Section with work of other trades for proper time and sequence to
avoid construction delays.
.2
Pre-Application Meeting: Convene pre-application meeting after Award of Contract and one week prior to
commencing work of this Section to verify project requirements, substrate conditions and coordination with other
building sub-trades, and to review manufacturer’s written application recommendations.
.1
Comply with Section 01 31 19 - Project Meetings and coordinate with other similar
pre-application meetings.
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Notify attendees 2 weeks prior to meeting and ensure meeting attendees include as minimum:
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Owner;
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Consultant;
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Spray polyurethane foam insulation applicator;
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Manufacturer’s Technical Representative.
.3
Ensure meeting agenda includes review of methods and procedures related to medium density
closed-cell spray polyurethane foam insulation application including co-ordination with related work.
.4
Record meeting proceedings including corrective measures and other actions required to ensure
successful completion of work and distribute to each attendee within 1 week of meeting.
SWD GUIDE NOTE: Article below includes submittal of relevant data to be furnished by Contractor.
1.05
ACTION AND INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
.1
Make submittals in accordance with Contract Conditions and Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures.
.2
Product Data: Submit product data including manufacturer’s literature for medium density closed-cell
spray polyurethane foam insulation components and accessories, indicating compliance with specified
requirements and material characteristics.
.1
Submit list on spray polyurethane foam insulation manufacturer’s letterhead of materials,
components and accessories to be incorporated into Work.
SWD GUIDE NOTE: In many projects, a joint sealant is used to ensure no major gaps in the substrate need to be overcome by the spray
foam insulation. It is important to see details of how this will be applied and how the spray polyurethane foam insulation is joined to the
joint sealant.
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.3
Include details of insulation joints with sealants.
Include product names, types and series numbers.
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Include contact information for SWD Urethane and their representative for this Project.
Test Reports:
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Submit test reports showing compliance with specified performance characteristics and physical
properties including thermal performance.
.2
Submit adhesion test reports.
.4
Field Reports: Submit third party inspection agency’s field reports within [10] days of agency
representative’s site visit and inspection.
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Sustainable Design (LEED).
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LEED Submittals: In accordance with Section [01 35 21 – LEED Requirements].
SWD GUIDE NOTE: The SWD Urethane QS112-2lb product has been certified to UL GREENGUARD Gold certification. Use the following
paragraph where GREENGUARD certification is required relative to this product.
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1.06
GREENGUARD Gold certification for QS112-2lb product.
Applicator Qualifications:
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Submit letter on spray polyurethane foam insulation manufacturer’s letterhead verifying
applicator’s license for work similar to work of this Section.
CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
.1
Operation and Maintenance Data: Supply maintenance data for [foamed-in-place insulation] for
incorporation into manual specified in Section 01 78 00 - Closeout Submittals.
SWD GUIDE NOTE: If LEED is not a part of the project delete the following Paragraph in its entirety.
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.2
Sustainable Design Closeout Documentation (LEED).
.1
Provide calculations on end-of-project recycling rates, salvage rates, and landfill rates for work of
this Section demonstrating percentage of construction wastes which were recycled.
.2
Submit verification from recycling facility showing receipt of materials.
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Record Documentation: In accordance with Section 01 78 00 - Closeout Submittals.
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List materials used in foamed-in-place insulation work.
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Warranty: Submit warranty documents specified.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
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Sustainability Standards Certification (LEED).
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LEED Canada-NC submittals: in accordance with Section 01 35 21 - LEED Requirements.
SWD GUIDE NOTE: Retain the following paragraph only when the area covered by the insulation exceeds 2,300 square metres.
.2
Mock-up: Construct full size [3 x 3] m mock-up of spray polyurethane foam insulation using proposed
procedures, materials and quality of work where directed by Consultant [and in accordance with Section
01 43 00 - Quality Assurance].
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Include [window] [and] frame [and sill], insulation, [building corner condition,] [junction with
roof system] [and] how materials interface with sealants.
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Purpose: To judge quality of work and material application.
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Allow Consultant [24] hours minimum prior to inspection of mock-up.
.4
Do not proceed with work prior to receipt of written acceptance of mock-up by Consultant.
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When accepted, mock-up will demonstrate minimum standard of quality required for work of
this Section.
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Approved mock-up will [not] remain part of finished work.
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Applicator Qualifications: Verify that applicator of spray polyurethane foam insulation is currently licensed
by manufacturer.
SWD GUIDE NOTE: The following Article although not part of Quality Assurance, can be used to enhance the quality of materials by
ensuring that they are delivered and handled properly at the work site.
1.08
DELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLING
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Delivery and Acceptance Requirements:
.1
Deliver material in accordance with Section 01 61 00 - Common Product Requirements.
.2
Deliver closed-cell spray polyurethane foam insulation materials and components in manufacturer’s
original packaging with identification labels intact and in sizes to suit project.
.3
Storage and Handling Requirements: Store materials off ground and protected from exposure to harmful
weather conditions and at temperature conditions recommended by manufacturer.
.4
Packaging Waste Management:
SWD GUIDE NOTE: For smaller projects that do not have a separate Section for waste management and disposal, delete the following
paragraph.
.1
Separate and recycle waste packaging materials in accordance with Section
01 74 19 - Construction Waste Management and Disposal.
.2
Remove waste packaging materials from site and dispose of packaging materials at appropriate
recycling facilities.
SWD GUIDE NOTE: For smaller projects that do not have a Waste Management Plan, delete the option referring to a Waste management
Plan.
.3
Collect and separate for disposal paper and plastic material in appropriate on-site storage
containers for recycling[ in accordance with Waste Management Plan].
1.09
WARRANTY
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Project Warranty: Refer to Contract Conditions for project warranty provisions.
.2
Manufacturer’s warranty: Submit, for Owner’s acceptance, manufacturer’s standard warranty document
executed by authorized company official. Manufacturer’s warranty is in addition to and not intended to limit other
rights Owner may have under Contract Conditions.
SWD GUIDE NOTE: For Air Barrier Systems, in order for Manufacturer’s warranty to be valid, SWD Spray Foam Contractor must have full
control over the Air Barrier System including all transition strips and membrane application. Coordinate article below with SWD
Urethane’s warranty requirements.
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Warranty period: [1] years commencing on Date of Substantial Performance of Work.
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PRODUCTS
2.01
MANUFACTURER
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Manufacturer: SWD Urethane, SWD Urethane Canada Corp., Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street, Suite 1800,
Box 754, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2T9, Canada, Toll Free: (800) 828-1394, Phone: (416) 888-6513, FAX: (480)-4616926, URL: www.swdurethane.com .
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DESCRIPTION
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Foamed-in-Place Insulation
Spray applied medium density rigid closed-cell polyurethane foam insulation.
DESIGN CRITERIA
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Thermal Resistance (RSI) to CAN/ULC-S770, LTTR Type 1: [1.83] m2 ºC/W minimum at 50 mm thickness.
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Water Vapour Permeability to ASTM E96: [58.1] ng/Pa.s.m2 maximum at 50 mm thickness.
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Water Absorption % by Volume to ASTM D2842: 1 % maximum.
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Air Core Permeance to CAN/ULC-S705.1: [0.005] L/s at 75 Pa
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Core Density to CAN/ULC-S705.1: [28] kg/m3 minimum.
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Compressive strength to ASTM D1621: [259] kPa minimum.
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Tensile Strength to ASTM D1621: [259] kPa minimum.
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Dimensional Stability to ASTM D2126:
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At -20 ºC: -0.5 %;
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At 80 ºC: -1 %;
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At 70 ºC: -1 %.
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Flame Spread to CAN/ULC-S705.1: Pass.
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VOC’s to CAN/ULC-S774: Pass.
SWD GUIDE NOTE: In the following paragraph specify CCMC Report # 13555-L for SWD Quik-Shield® 112 closed-cell spray foam insulation.
Delete the following paragraph if product being used is SWD Quick Shield 112XC.
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Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC): Report # [______].
SWD GUIDE NOTE: The SWD Urethane QS112-2lb product has been certified to UL Greenguard certification. Use the following paragraph
where Greengaurd certification is required relative to this product.
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UL GREENGUARD Gold Certification.
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Comply with NFPA 286.
MATERIALS
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Medium density closed-cell spray polyurethane foam insulation to CAN/ULC-S705.1.
SWD GUIDE NOTE: Specify Quick Shield 112 for standard applications and Quik-Shield 112XC for applications where substrate
temperatures are between -9.4 ºC and 38 ºC.
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ACCESSORIES
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2.08
Basis of Design: SWD Urethane, Quik-Shield® [112] [112XC].
Joint Sealants: In accordance with Section [07 92 00 - Joint Sealants].
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Ensure sealants are compatible with spray polyurethane foam insulation.
PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS
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Substitutions: [In accordance with Section 01 23 13 - Product Substitution Procedures] [No substitutions
permitted].
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EXECUTION
3.01
APPLICATORS
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Use only SWD Urethane certified contractors for work of this Section.
SWD GUIDE NOTE: Include the following paragraph when Foamed-in-Place insulation is used as an air barrier.
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3.02
Ensure all air barrier work is carried out by SWD Urethane certified contractor.
EXAMINATION
.1
Verification of Conditions: Verify that conditions of substrate previously installed under other Sections or
Contracts are acceptable for closed-cell spray polyurethane foam insulation application in accordance with
manufacturer’s written recommendations.
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Visually inspect substrate in presence of Consultant.
.1
Ensure substrates are clean of oil or excess dust.
.2
Ensure that there is no surface spalling.
.3
Ensure sealants completely fill gaps in substrate and at joints and are applied in
accordance with Section [07 92 00 - Joint Sealants].
.2
Verify that substrate temperature is acceptable for product being applied.
.3
Verify that existing substrates, and adjacent materials are capable of accepting the application of
closed-cell spray polyurethane foam insulation through the use of adhesion testing to CAN/ULC S705.2 or
terminal strips.
.4
Inform Consultant of unacceptable conditions immediately upon discovery.
.5
Proceed with application only after unacceptable conditions have been remedied and after
receipt of written approval to proceed from Consultant.
3.03
PREPARATION
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Remove loose or foreign matter, which might impair adhesion of materials.
.2
Fill open joints and voids in concrete greater 25 mm.
.3
Ensure substrates are free of surface moisture prior to application of closed-cell spray polyurethane foam
insulation .
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APPLICATION
.1
Apply closed-cell spray polyurethane foam insulation to CAN/ULC-S705.2.
.2
Site mix liquid components in accordance with manufacturer’s written recommendations.
.3
Spray apply medium density closed-cell polyurethane foam insulation evenly in 15 mm to 50 mm thick
increments as indicated.
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Thickness: [15] mm minimum, [50] mm maximum.
.2
Site Application Tolerances:
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Thickness: ± 6 mm of thickness indicated.
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Perform Work in accordance with manufacturer’s written recommendations.
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FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
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Field Inspection: Coordinate field inspection in accordance with Section [01 45 00 - Quality Control].
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Third Party Inspection Agency: Coordinate third party inspection agency services with Section [01 45 00 Quality Control].
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Field Tests: Conduct adhesion pull test to CAN/ULC S705.2.
SWD GUIDE NOTE: Specify field quality control through the use of one only of the following two paragraphs.
.2
.2
Perform adhesion testing: To CAN/ULC S705.2, 6.89 kPa minimum.
.3
Ensure system durability by using termination strips in accordance with manufacturer’s
written recommendations
.4
Report deficiencies immediately to Consultant.
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Submit adhesion test reports within 3 days of test.
Schedule site visits to review work at stages listed:
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Twice during progress of work at 25% and 60% complete.
.2
Upon completion of Work, after cleaning is carried out.
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Report deficiencies immediately to Consultant.
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Obtain reports within [10] days of review and submit immediately to Consultant.
SWD GUIDE NOTE: Specify requirements if manufacturer’s technical representative is to provide field quality control with onsite
personnel for instruction or supervision of product installation, application, erection, or construction. Manufacturer’s field reports are
included under PART 1, Action and Informational Submittals.
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Manufacturer’s Services:
SWD GUIDE NOTE: Use the following Paragraphs only when SWD Urethane’s field services are provided and are required to verify the
quality of the applied components. Establish the number and duration of periodic site visits required by SWD Urethane and specify
below. Consult SWD Urethane for services required. Delete if field services are not required.
.1
Coordinate manufacturer’s services with Section [01 45 00 - Quality Control].
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Have manufacturer’s technical representative review work involved in handling,
application and protection of closed-cell spray polyurethane foam insulation, and submit written
reports in acceptable format to verify compliance of Work with Contract conditions.
.2
Manufacturer’s Field Services: Provide manufacturer’s field services consisting of product use
recommendations and periodic site visits for product application review in accordance with
manufacturer’s written recommendations.
.1
Report any inconsistencies from manufacturer’s recommendations immediately to
Consultant.
.3
Schedule site visits to review work at stages listed:
.1
After delivery and storage of closed-cell spray polyurethane foam insulation, and when
preparatory work on which Work of this Section depends is complete, but before application
begins.
.2
Upon completion of Work, after cleaning is carried out.
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CLEANING
SWD GUIDE NOTE: For smaller projects that do not have a separate Division 01 Section for cleaning, delete the reference to Section 01 74
00 – Cleaning in the following two Paragraphs.
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Progress Cleaning: Perform cleanup as work progresses [in accordance with Section 01 74 00 - Cleaning
and Waste Management].
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Leave work area clean at end of each day.
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Final Cleaning: Upon completion, remove surplus materials, rubbish, tools, and equipment [in accordance
with Section 01 74 00 – Cleaning and Waste Management].
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3.07
Waste Management:
.1
Coordinate recycling of waste materials with 01 74 19 - Construction Waste Management and
Disposal.
.2
Collect recyclable waste and dispose of or recycle field generated construction waste created
during construction or final cleaning related to work of this Section.
.3
Remove recycling containers and bins from site and dispose of materials at appropriate facility.
PROTECTION
.1
Protect applied materials from damage during construction.
.2
Repair damage to adjacent materials caused by medium density closed-cell spray polyurethane foam
Insulation application.
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