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Section 07900 - Joint Sealers: Ministry of Housing Housing Project Standard Specification Part 2: Buildings
Section 07900 - Joint Sealers: Ministry of Housing Housing Project Standard Specification Part 2: Buildings
PART 1 GENERAL
B. The work of this Section shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1.03 REFERENCES
1.04 SUBMITTALS
C. Samples: Submit one sample, 300x300 mm in size illustrating sealant colors for
selection.
1.06 QUALIFICATIONS
1.07 MOCK-UP
1.09 COORDINATION
1.10 WARRANTY
B. Warranty: Include coverage for installed sealants and accessories which fail to
achieve air tight seal, water tight seal, exhibit loss of adhesion or cohesion, or do
not cure.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 SEALANTS
A. General: Provide a complete system of cleaners, primers, fillers, tapes, backer rods
and tapes and sealants in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements and the
standards specified herein.
1. Location: Use Type 12 for exterior joints within masonry and concrete
2. Colors: Provide custom colors as selected by Engineer.
1. Location: Use Type 22 for exterior joints in metal panels and exterior
ceramic tile.
2. Colors: Provide custom colors as selected by Engineer.
1. Location: Use Type 25 for joints in ceramic tile walls and floors, around
equipment, and around plumbing fixtures.
2. Colors: Provide custom colors as selected by Engineer.
3. Splice Adhesive for Foam Gasket Seal: 1 part urethane wet sealant as
recommended by gasket seal manufacturer.
2.02 ACCESSORIES
E. Sealant Backer Rod at Other Surfaces: Open cell urethane backer rod.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that substrate surfaces and joint openings are ready to receive work.
B. Verify that joint backing and release tapes are compatible with sealant.
3.02 PREPARATION
A. Remove loose materials and foreign matter which might impair adhesion of
sealant.
1. Remove loose materials and foreign matter which might impair adhesion
of sealant.
3.03 INSTALLATION
B. Measure joint dimensions and size materials to achieve required 2:1 width/depth
ratios.
C. Install joint backing to achieve a neck dimension no greater than 1/3 of the joint
width.
E. Install sealant free of air pockets, foreign embedded matter, ridges, and sags.
3.04 CLEANING
END OF SECTION