substitution request - Alliance Construction Solutions

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Insulfoam, a Carlisle Company, which is located at: 6004
N. Westgate Blvd. Suite 120 ; Tacoma, WA 98406; Toll Free Tel: 800-248-5995; Tel:
253-572-5111; Email: request info (info@insulfoam.com); Web: www.insulfoam.com
B. Substitutions: Not permitted.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Geo-Synthetic Fill: InsulFoam GF shall conform to ÅSTM D 6817 and may be
fabricated using material with recycled content. Blocks shall have a height of at least
36 inches (.91 m), a width of at least 48 inches (1.22 m), and length of at least 96
inches (2.44 m). Blocks shall be within tolerances of 0.5 percent of respective
height, width and length dimensions. Additional field and/or shop trimming and
cutting shall be required as necessitated by the geometry of the fill being
constructed.
1. Type EPS15: Physical Properties when tested in accordance with ASTM D
6817 shall be:
a. Density shall be a minimum of 0.90 lb/ft3 (14.4 kg/m3) when tested in
accordance with ASTM D 1622.
b. Compressive Resistance at 1 percent deformation shall be a minimum
of 3.6 psi (25 kPa) when tested in accordance with ÅSTM D 1621.
c. Flexural Strength shall be a minimum of 25.0 psi (172 kPa) when
tested in accordance with ÅSTM C 203.
d. Elastic Modulus shall be a minimum of 360 psi (2500 kPA) when tested
in accordance with ÅSTM C 203.
e. Oxygen Index shall have a minimum volume of 24.0 percent when
tested in accordance with ASTM C 2863.
B. Connectors: Connectors shall be galvanized steel multi-barbed connectors or a
urethane adhesive as recommended by the manufacturer. Each connector shall
have a lateral holding strength of at least 60 lbs (27.22 kg) when tested with an
EPS15 Geofoam.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
B. If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of
unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
B. Prepare surfaces for uniform bearing using the methods recommended by the
manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project
conditions.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Project No.: 10145 LIGHTWEIGHT GEO-SYNTHETIC FILL
550 15th Street Dual Brand Hotel 031100 - 3
19 March 2012