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516Dampproofing

CO · 2025 Standard Specifications✓ Full text on BuildSpecBook pages 543–544 Save this section

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Description

516.01 This work consists of dampproofing concrete surfaces per these specifications and in

conformity with the plans or as ordered. Materials

516.02 Materials for dampproofing with asphalt shall conform to the requirements of

subsection 702.01. Construction Requirements

516.03 Surfaces to be dampproofed shall be cured, dry and free of all frost, loose material and

dirt. The surface that is to be protected by dampproofing shall be thoroughly cleaned before the primer is applied. The surface shall then be brush or spray painted with two coats of asphalt for primer treatment at a rate of 1/8 gallon per square yard for each coat. After the primed surface has dried one application of asphalt dampproofing material shall be applied by brush, at a rate of 1/10 gallon per square yard. Care shall be taken to prevent discoloration of other parts of the structure not to be dampproofed, by the dripping or spreading of asphalt. Method of Measurement

516.04 Dampproofing will be measured by the square yard of surface area dampproofed.

Basis of Payment

516.05 The accepted quantities of dampproofing, including absorptive primer coats, will be

paid for at the contract unit price per square yard. Payment will be made under: Pay Item Pay Unit Dampproofing (Asphalt) Square Yard 516-1 516.05 This Page Intentionally Left Blank 516-2 517.01

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Source: 2025 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 543–544 of 967. View official source ↗

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