531.1 General Description
This work consists of dampproofing concrete and other types of masonry surfaces.
531.1.01 Definitions
General Provisions 101 through 150.
531.1.02 Related References
A. Standard Specifications General Provisions 101 through 150. B. Referenced Documents General Provisions 101 through 150.
531.1.03 Submittals
General Provisions 101 through 150.
531.2 Materials
Ensure that materials meet the requirements of the following specifications. Material Section Bituminous Material for Damp proofing or Waterproofing 826.2.01 Unless otherwise specified, Pitch Type I or II shall only be used when required by the Contract. When pitch is required, use Type I on vertical surfaces and Type II on flat surfaces. Use the primers specified in Subsection 826.2.01 with asphalt and pitch seal coats.
531.2.01 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
General Provisions 101 through 150.
531.3 Construction Requirements
531.3.01 Personnel
General Provisions 101 through 150.
531.3.02 Equipment
General Provisions 101 through 150.
531.3.03 Preparation
A. Prepare Surfaces Concrete surfaces shall cure at least 5 days before damp proofing. Prepare the surface as follows before damp proofing: 1. Thoroughly clean and dry the surface to be dampproofed. 2. Spray at least two applications of primer, allowing primer to be thoroughly absorbed before the next application.
531.3.04 Fabrication
General Provisions 101 through 150.
531.3.05 Construction
A. Damp proof Surfaces After the final primer coat has been absorbed, dampproof the surface as follows: 1. Evenly apply a seal coat having a temperature of 300 °F (150 °C) to 350 °F (175 °C) for asphalt and 200 °F (90 °C) for pitch. 2. Allow the seal coat to dry at least two days or longer. The seal coat shall be hard before any water or earth contacts it. 3. Protect the seal coat from the weather during the drying period.
531.3.06 Quality Acceptance
General Provisions 101 through 150.
531.3.07 Contractor Warranty and Maintenance
General Provisions 101 through 150.
531.4 Measurement
This work will be measured for payment in square yards (meters) of accepted damp proofing.
531.4.01 Limits
General Provisions 101 through 150.
531.5 Payment
This work will be paid for at the Contract Price per square yards (meters) for damp proofing complete in place. Payment will be made under: Item No. 531 Damp proofing Per square yard (meter)
531.5.01 Adjustments
General Provisions 101 through 150.
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