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DocuSign Envelope ID:070B6BC7-CDE2-4AO8-BE62-07FA6BFDO53B <br /> 11/20/2020 <br /> B. When cutting is complete, remove all loose material with a brush and/or high pressure air. Joint <br /> surfaces must be free of standing water at the time of sealant installation. <br /> C. Apply primer to joints in accordance with sealant manufacturer's instructions. Primer application <br /> will be required whether or not required by the manufacturer. Primer use will only be waived if <br /> specifically recommended against, in writing, by the manufacturer. Apply primer in a thin, <br /> uniform film. Avoid build-up of film. <br /> D. Allow primer drying time prior to applying sealant. Sealant must be applied same day as primer. <br /> E. Install a backer rod (or bond breaker tape) in the joint to create the proper joint depth for the <br /> sealant and to prevent three-sided adhesion. Backing rod should be sized to properly friction fit <br /> within the joint. Do not slice,pierce, or twist backer rod. <br /> F. Apply sealant under pressure with hand or power-actuated gun or other appropriate means. Guns <br /> shall have nozzle of proper size and shall provide sufficient pressure to completely fill joints as <br /> designed. <br /> G. Install the sealant in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations as approved by <br /> the Designer,thoroughly filling all joints to the recommended depth. <br /> H. Air voids shall not be present throughout the entire joint cross section. To ensure complete joint <br /> fill, tooling shall be performed within ten minutes of sealant application. Sealant shall be tooled <br /> with light pressure to spread the material against the joint surface and provide a profile to match. <br /> 3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL <br /> A. Correct defects and irregularities as directed by Designer or Owner's representative. <br /> B. Coordinate closely with the Designer to allow for inspections of the waterproofing membrane <br /> prior to covering with protection materials and backfill. <br /> C. Clean up all debris and remove it from the work areas. <br /> END OF SECTION 07 13 00 <br /> 07 1300 BELOW GRADE WATERPROOFING Page 7 of 7 <br />