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DocuSign Envelope ID:D561B1AE-DF34-4907-AD06-AOEB37BBE427 <br /> CHAPEL HILL ORANGE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU August 12, 2020 <br /> 308 WEST FRANKLIN,CHAPEL HILL,NC <br /> B. Adhesives: Water-resistant, mildew-resistant, nonstaining type to suit products and subfloor <br /> conditions indicated, that complies with flammability requirements for installed carpet and is <br /> recommended or provided by carpet and carpet cushion manufacturers. <br /> 1. VOC Limits: Provide adhesives with VOC content not more than 50g/L when calculated <br /> according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D(EPA method 24). <br /> C. Tackless Carpet Stripping: Water-resistant plywood, in strips as required to match cushion <br /> thickness and that comply with CRI 104, Section 12.2. <br /> D. Seam Adhesive: Hot-melt adhesive tape or similar product recommended by carpet <br /> manufacturer for sealing and taping seams and butting cut edges at backing to form secure <br /> seams and to prevent pile loss at seams. <br /> E. Metal Edge Strips: Extruded aluminum with mill finish of width shown, of height required to <br /> protect exposed edge of carpet, and of maximum lengths to minimize running joints. <br /> PART 3 -EXECUTION <br /> 3.1 EXAMINATION <br /> A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with <br /> requirements for maximum moisture content, alkalinity range, installation tolerances, and other <br /> conditions affecting carpet performance. Examine carpet for type, color, pattern, and potential <br /> defects. <br /> B. Concrete Subfloors: Verify that concrete slabs comply with ASTM F 710 and the following: <br /> 1. Slab substrates are dry and free of curing compounds, sealers, hardeners, and other <br /> materials that may interfere with adhesive bond. Determine adhesion and dryness <br /> characteristics by performing bond and moisture tests recommended by carpet[ cushion] <br /> manufacturer. <br /> 2. Subfloor finishes comply with requirements specified in Division 03 Section "Cast-in- <br /> Place Concrete" for slabs receiving carpet. <br /> 3. Subfloors are free of cracks,ridges, depressions, scale, and foreign deposits. <br /> C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. <br /> 3.2 PREPARATION <br /> A. General: Comply with CRI 104, Section 7.3, "Site Conditions; Floor Preparation," and with <br /> carpet manufacturer's written installation instructions for preparing substrates. <br /> B. Use trowelable leveling and patching compounds, according to manufacturer's written <br /> instructions, to fill cracks, holes, depressions, and protrusions in substrates. Fill or level cracks, <br /> holes and depressions 1/8 inch (3 mm) wide or wider, and protrusions more than 1/32 inch (0.8 <br /> mm),unless more stringent requirements are required by manufacturer's written instructions. <br /> SHEET CARPETING 096816 - 6 <br />