Care and Maintenance - 2016
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Wausau Tile, Inc. Site Furnishings & Precast Concrete Warranty, Care & Maintenance, Precast Concrete Installation and Specification Warranty: Precast Concrete Care & Maintenance: Plastic / Metal Care & Maintenance: Corian® / Hardwood Care & Maintenance: Precast Concrete Installation Suggestions: Precast Concrete Specification – Section 3400:

Precast Concrete & Site Furnishings Limited Warranty Precast Concrete Products: For a period of two (2) years when the customer has received their product, Wausau Tile, Inc. warrants its concrete products against defects in workmanship and materials per industry standards. This warranty does not cover the above products for cracking and faulting caused by settling due to an improper base; nor does it cover damage caused by impact, vandalism or natural disaster. Plastic Products: For a period of one (1) year when the customer has received their product, Wausau Tile, Inc. warrants its plastic...

Concrete Site Furnishings and Precast Concrete Care & Maintenance Procedures Wausau Tile’s concrete site furnishings and precast concrete items can be easily maintained to preserve the attractive appearance and extend the life of the product. If you have any further questions regarding maintenance or any other subject, please contact us at 800-388- 8728. When using these procedures, please follow the product manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use of any equipment or cleaning materials described here. Annual Maintenance Power sweep, then pressure wash total precast surface. Spot clean...

Weather Maintenance of Concrete Please be sure to use plastic, rubber or nylon tip equipment; this will help prevent scratches on the concrete. De-icing salts can damage concrete, causing them to scale or break up. These chemicals should be used sparingly and with caution on our concrete products. No salt-based products should be used. Calcium magnesium acetate and calcium chloride cause the least damage to concrete. De-icers should be used only when necessary to help loosen snow and ice, and make removal easier. Never over-apply de-icing products, and remove slush before it has the...

Plastic and Metal Site Furnishings Care & Maintenance Procedures Wausau Tile’s plastic and metal site furnishing items can be easily maintained to preserve the attractive appearance and extend the life of the product. If you have any further questions regarding maintenance or any other subject, please contact us at 800-388-8728. When using these procedures, please follow the product manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use of any equipment or cleaning materials described here. Annual Maintenance – Plastic Products Clean as needed with a mild detergent and water. These products may be...

Corian® and Lumber Care & Maintenance Procedures Wausau Tile’s Corian® and Lumber site furnishing items can be easily maintained to preserve the attractive appearance and extend the life of the product. If you have any further questions regarding maintenance or any other subject, please contact us at 800-388-8728. When using these procedures, please follow the product manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use of any equipment or cleaning materials described here. Corian® Annual Maintenance Soapy water, ammonia-based cleaners or commercially available solid surface cleaners will remove...

The surface of all hardwoods will fade naturally overtime due to UV. Once the hardwood has faded, it can be rejuvenated. Below are a few examples of ways to rejuvenate your hardwood. Use an orbital sander with 120 grit sandpaper or use a pressure-washer with less than 3,000 psi, 12” to 16” from the surface and a fan-tipped nozzle. Messmer’s Contact Info: 1-800-731-3669 www.messmers.com Penofin Contact Info: 1-800-736-6346 www.penofin.

GUIDELINES FOR PRECAST CONCRETE TREAD INSTALLATION – 5/28/2015 1. SUBSTRATE INSPECTION A. Surface inspection for cracking and defects. B. Dimension verification of architectural, shop drawings and substrate. C. Any corrections to substrate are to be completed before installation. 2. PRECAST TREAD LAYOUT A. Finish heights at all floors and landings to be established. B. Divide number of risers into the floor to landing height and determine the exact riser height. C. Establish exact tread width. D. Layout and mark all finished nosing locations on walls or stringers of stairway. E. Check...

SECTION 3400 Precast Concrete Amenities Part 1 - General 1.1 SUMMARY A. Types of precast concrete work include: 1. Precast Concrete Stairs 2. Precast Concrete Caps 3. Precast Concrete Copings 4. Precast Concrete Wall Panels 5. Precast Concrete Base 6. Precast Concrete B. Setting material, grouts, sealants and caulks. C. Installation of precast concrete stairs, caps, copings, etc. D. Related work not specified under this section. 1. Installation of steel units to receive precast concrete. 2. Installation of concrete substrate to receive precast concrete. 1.2 REFERENCES A. American Society...

1. Suppliers shall furnish certification attesting that materials meet specification requirements. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. PCI Standards: Produced by a PCI Certified Plant according to all PCI provisions and recommendations. B. Precast manufacturing plant shell be certified, category AT – Architectural Trim, by the Precast Concrete Institute (PCI) at the time of bidding. C. Manufacturer's Instructions: In addition to specified requirements, comply with precast concrete manufacturer's instructions and recommendations for substrate preparation, material storage, mixing and application,...

2. Reinforce precast with deformed rods or wire, or both, as recommended by precast concrete manufacturer. E. Caulks and Sealants 1. Polyurethane or acrylic sealant 2. Color to be selected by architect from standard color pallet. F. Sealer: Colorless, pure acrylic water-repellent penetrating sealer. Sealer to maintain natural look of concrete surface with no glaze or gloss, darkening or color change. 2.3 MANUFACTURED UNITS A. Sizing Tolerances 1. All units to conform to shop drawings, with a 1/8" tolerance in dimension. B. Precast Surfaces and Edges 1. All exposed edges to have minimum 1/8"...