SECTION 07 92 16
RIGID JOINT SEALANTS
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A. Provide all labor, products and equipment required to properly install semi-
rigid filler in joints in the interior concrete floor slabs.
1.02 SCOPE OF WORK
A. Fill all contraction (control) and construction (formed) joints in the interior
concrete floor slab where the joints will be exposed to material handling
vehicle wheels.
B. Refer to drawings for additional joints possibly requiring filler, such as joints
under racks, joints at column diamonds and pads, etc.
1.03 RELATED WORK
A. Division 3, Section 03 30 00 – “Cast-In-Place Concrete”
B. Division 3, Section 03 01 30 – “Concrete Floor Crack and Joint Repair”
C. Division 7, Section 07 91 26 – “Joint Fillers”
1.04 APPLICABLE STANDARDS
A. Products and installation shall be in compliance or exceed the joint filling
criteria established in the latest ACI 302 and ACI 360 Committee published
documents.
1.05 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS
A. Installer shall have a minimum of three (3) years experience in the
installation of semi-rigid fillers on industrial floors.
B. Use only Metzger/McGuire Approved Applicators for work covered by this
section.
C. Approved Applicator shall use tools and equipment specifically designed for
the preparation and placement of industrial joint fillers.
1.06 SUBMITTALS
A. Joint Filler Materials: Submit Manufacturer’s data describing joint filler
proposed for use on the project.
B. Submit Manufacturer’s Approved Applicator Certificate.
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PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 CONTROL JOINT FILLER:
A. Provide semi-rigid, two-part, self-leveling, 100% solids content polyurea
control and construction joint fillers intended for each condition listed.
B. Utilize products with physical properties meeting the following minimum values.
PROPERTY TEST METHOD PROPERTY VALUE
Shore A Hardness.………….ASTM D2240……………..64 or greater
Tensile Strength.…………….ASTM D638………………375 psi “
Adhesion to Concrete ……...ASTM D4541……………..350 psi “
Solids Content………………………………………………100%
Acceptable for use in USDA/FDA/CFIA regulated facilities
C. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, utilize products
manufactured by Metzger/McGuire Co., Concord, NH (800)223-6680.
1. Joint filler for all areas with operating temperatures of 40°F or higher,
shall be “SPAL-PRO RS 65 Semi-Rigid Polyurea Joint Sealant”.
D. No joint filler substitutions will be allowed.
2.02 ACCESSORIES
A. The use of compressible foam backer rod is recommended for use under this
product at a minimum depth of ½”
2.03 DUST FREE PREPARATION EQUIPMENT
A. Subject to compliance with project requirements, provide equipment
manufactured by the following:
1. US Saws
2. Gorilla Concrete Tools
3. Pulman-Ermator
4. Diamatic
5. Husqvarna
7. HTC
8. Perfect-Trac
B. DUST EXTRACTION SYSTEM FOR GRINDING/SAWING:
1. HEPA filtration vacuum, designed for use with all hand tools when grinding
sawing concrete(minimum 125CFM air flow).
2. Provide one of the following: .
a. S26/S36, by Pullman-Ermator
b. D30/D60, by HTC
c. Approved equal
C. JOINT FILLER REMOVAL AND PREPARATION
1. Dust Buggy (MKIII or Standard) by U.S. Saws
2. GCT-10/X Tank by Gorilla Concrete Tools
3. JS-130/JS-100E by U.S. Saws
4. Perfect-Trac Saw by Perfect-Trac.
5. Approved equal
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PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.01 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Work area should be free of obstructions and other trades.
B. Slab should be visibly dry and all floor scrubbing/washing activities should be
suspended at least 48 hours prior to filler installation.
C. Ambient slab temperature should be 32°F or higher.
3.02 TIMING OF INSTALLATION
A. The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recommends that filling be deferred
as long as possible to allow for maximum slab shrinkage and joint widening.
Deferring filler installation as long as possible will help to minimize the
occurrence of joint filler separation due to excessive joint widening during
concrete cure (and shrinkage).
B. For ambient temperatures a 90-120 day slab cure is advisable. Deferring
filling until after facility is under permanent temperature control is best, if
possible. Slab cure time should be 28 days at absolute minimum prior to
installation per ACI 302.
C. If building is to have HVAC/climate control it is recommended that such
system be activated for a minimum of 7 days prior to filler installation.
3.03 EXAMINATION OF CONDITIONS
A. It is the responsibility of the installer to inspect project and joint conditions
and notify on-site management in writing of any deficiencies that might
adversely affect the quality or durability of the work performed or his contract
price.
B. Start of work by the installer implies acceptance of conditions.
3.04 PRE-INSTALLATION SAMPLE
A. Before start of actual work the applicator shall install samples to demonstrate
his intended procedures and finished product. Sample shall include at least
25’ each of both contraction and construction joints and be performed in the
presence of on-site management.
B. If procedures and finished product are approved they will be considered a
standard for the entire project.
3.05 JOINT PREPARATION
A. Prior to installation of joint fillers, all saw-cut joints shall be thoroughly
cleaned to their full original depth.
B. Construction (formed, through slab) joints that are not saw-cut shall be
cleaned to a minimum depth of 1”.
C. Preparation shall be performed using a vacuum-equipped saw that will reach
the base of the saw-cut joint or to a depth of 1” in the case of through slab
construction joints, and shall be used in a manner that takes both joint walls
back to bare concrete, removing all saw laitance, curing compounds, sealers,
debris, etc. Joint cleaning may be performed using two cleaning passes, one
along each side of the joint. Or, if only one cleaning pass is performed, the
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diamond blade width must be slightly wider than the joint to be cleaned.
D. Where joints have minor edge chips, said chips shall be “squared off” and
filled along with the joint itself.
E. Keep prepared joints free of dust, moisture, and jobsite debris prior to filling.
3.06 CHOKING-OFF JOINT BOTTOM
A. The installer may, at his option, use silica sand to choke of crack below saw-
cut joints to prevent filler run-thru into the shrinkage crack.
B. Closed cell compressible backer rod is permitted in saw-cut joints and should
be placed in compression at a nominal depth of ½” below floor surface.
C. Compressible backer rod may be used in through-slab (non-sawn)
construction joints but must be recessed 1/2” below the slab surface.
3.07 JOINT FILLER INSTALLATION
A. Installation of SPAL-PRO RS 65 Semi-Rigid Polyurea Joint Sealant:
1. Pre-mix Part “A” component (polyol) to re-distribute any settlement
that may have occurred during shipping or storage.
2. Because of extremely short pot life, “Spal-Pro RS 65” must be
dispensed using dual-component power dispensing equipment
ratioed at 2A;1B or through dual-component cartridge units. Quality
checks to ensure accuracy of pump dispensing ratio should be
performed at regular intervals during the installation process to
ensure best results.
3. Fill joint in one pass, from bottom to top, slightly overfilling the joint.
4. After “Spal-Pro RS 65” has cured, razor off excess to leave a flush
filler profile. Timing of the razoring (15 min. to 2 hours typically) can
affect flushness; test for shave time that will result in flush shave and
minimize chattering.
5. If low spots exist or if the finish profile is not flush, abrade the filler
surface with a wire brush, wire wheel, or other means and apply an
additional cap bead of Spal-Pro RS 65 filler. Allow to cure, and razor
flush to the floor surface.
PART 4 -QUALITY ASSURANCE
4.01 JOINT FILLER DEFICIENCIES:
A. Installer is advised that significant deficiencies in workmanship, including:
less than proper filler depth, inadequate joint cleaning, concave filler profile,
etc., shall be removed and properly replaced.
B. Joint filler installed to depths less than specified in this Section shall be
removed and replaced at no additional cost to the General Contractor or
Owner. As each sector of work is completed the general contractor, using a
1/8” drill bit, shall drill through the filler to verify filler depth. GC shall test drill
at an approximate rate of 1 core every 500 lineal feet. Location of core and
filler depth found shall be recorded and provided to the owner prior to project
completion.
END OF SECTION
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