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VOLUME II: SPECIFICATIONS

(STAMPED CONCRETE)

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PART – 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

a. Section includes
1. Dry-shake colored hardener applied to exterior concrete paving surfaces as
indicated on Drawings.
2. Stamping concrete patterns with special imprinting tools.
3. Curing of colored and imprinted concrete.

b. Related Sections:
1. Section 033000 “Cast-In-Place Concrete” for general concrete applications.
2. Section 079200 “Joint Sealants” for colored sealant installed in paving joints.
3. Section 321313 “Concrete Paving” for basic concrete paving requirements.

1.2 REFERENCES

a. related british standards and other references

1. latest editions of all relevant british standards shall be used with current
amendments and additions.

b. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. ASTM C 260: Standard Specification for Air Entraining Admixtures for Concrete.
2. ASTM C 309: Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds
for Curing Concrete.
3. ASTM C 979: Standard Specification for Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete.

c. Portland Cement Association (PCA):

1. PA124: Finishing Concrete with Color and Texture.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. For the purpose of this Specification the definitions given by the British Standards,
as appropriate, shall apply.

B. Related Work
1. Carefully examine all of the Contract Documents for requirements, which affect the
work of this section.
2. Where materials used in this section (e.g. concrete and reinforcement) have been
specified elsewhere in this specification document, the relevant clauses shall
apply to this section.

C. Silence of Specification
1. The apparent silence of the Specification, Drawings or other Contract Documents
as to any or the omission from them of a detailed description concerning any
point, shall be regarded as meaning that only the best general practice is to be
used.
2. Materials that have not been individually specified, shall as a minimum standard,
be in accordance with the relevant British standard where applicable.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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A. Shop Drawings
1. The Contractor shall produce large scale shop drawings reflecting fabrication
and installation of all site furnishing work to include plans and details showing
exact size, shape, profile, curvature, jointing, finish and installation method
and submit to the Consultant for comments.

B. Product Data
Submit manufacturer's product data, installation instructions, use limitations
and recommendations. Provide certifications stating that materials comply with
requirements for the following products:
1. Dry-shake colored hardener.
2. Antiquing release agent.
3. Liquid release agent.
4. Imprinting/Texturing tools.
5. Curing compound and sealer.

C. Design Mixes: For each type of concrete.

D. Samples
1. Manufacturer’s color charts showing full range of colors available.
2. Submit representative samples of each element that is to be used in the
finished work, showing the full range of colour and finish variations expected.
Provide at least four un mounted units to locations agreed with the consultant
for comment.
3. Provide wrapped, packaged and labelled extra material consisting of three (3)
pieces of each type,Deliver to the location designated by the Consultant.
4. The samples provided must also meet the technical aspects of the specification.
5. Any materials which do not comply with the specification, are not approved or
are not to the satisfaction of the Consultant may be rejected and the Contractor
shall replace them at his own cost, with acceptable items.

D. Closeout Submittals
1. The Contractor shall maintain one set of Contract Drawings for the sole
purpose of recording “As-Built” conditions of the site furnishing works as a
whole. All changes, previously approved, and all completed work shall be
recorded on these drawings.
2. The As-Built drawings shall be supplied to the Consultant for approval prior to the
issue of the Completion Certificate.
3. On approval of the as-built drawings the Contractor shall forward the following for
the Consultants retention:

i. Three complete sets of As-Built drawings properly folded and provided in the
plastic folders as part of the Operations and Maintenance Manuals.

ii. one re-writable CD of the drawings properly labelled and titled.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor’s Quality Assurance responsibilities

1. Contractor is solely responsible for control of the work.

B. Contractors testing laboratory

1. The contractor shall employ, at his own expense, a qualified independent testing
laboratory to conduct tests and submit reports for site furnishing materials.

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C. Manufacturer Qualifications: Minimum 10 years of documented

experience producing the specified products.

D. Installer Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of documented experience

with work of similar scope and complexity required by this Project and
acceptable to, or certified by, stamped concrete paving manufacturer.

E. Publications: Comply with applicable requirements of ACI 301 and

PCA PA124.

F. Material Source: Obtain each specified material from the same source.

G. Mock-ups
1. Construct a 10 foot by 10 foot mockup at location selected by Architect.
2. Provide individual mockups for each color and pattern required.
3. Construct mockup using materials, processes, and techniques required for the
work, including curing procedures. Incorporate representative control,
construction, and expansion joints according to Project requirements. Installer for
the work to construct mockup.
4. Notify Architect and Owner a minimum of seven calendar days in advance of the
date scheduled for each mockup construction.
5. Obtain the Architect’s and Owner’s acceptance of each mockup prior to
commencement of the work.
6. Each mockup to remain until completion of the work to serve as a quality control
standard for the work. Provide suitable protections to preclude damage to
mockup.
7. Demolish and remove each mockup from site when directed.

H. Source
1. All materials shall be the product of one supplier as specified and shall comply
with the relevant British Standards.
2. Contractor to submit for Consultants review and comments, information on the
supplier of all materials furnishing used on the project.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver, store and handle all materials in strict compliance with manufacturer's
instructions and recommendations. Store above ground and protect from damage
and soiling.

1.7 PROJECT / SITE CONDITIONS

A. Weather: Perform work only when existing and forecasted weather conditions are within
the limits relevant to the work being carried out.

B. Schedule placement to minimize exposure to wind and hot sun before curing materials
are applied.

C. Do not place concrete if rain, frost, or snow is forecast within 24 hours of placement.
Protect fresh concrete from moisture and freezing conditions.

D. Compliance Standards: ACI 305R and ACI 306R.

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E. Levels, ref. points and setting out

1. The works are to be set out from primary datum levels and setting out points
indicated on the drawings or from information provided by the Consultant.
2. The Contractor shall submit his proposals, for setting out and controlling the
alignment of the Works, to the Consultant and obtain his approval prior to the
start of construction. The Contractor shall supply to the Consultant details of the
value and location of all temporary benchmarks and reference points he
establishes.
3. Should the Contractor dispute the original ground levels shown on the Drawings
he shall agree these with the Consultant before disturbing the original ground.

F. Substrates
1. Proceed with work only when substrate construction and work is complete

G. Site Investigation/Dimensions
1. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all horizontal site dimensions and
levels are taken and recorded on shop drawings before starting fabrication of the
site furnishings.

H. Protection of Existing Services

1. Particular care is to be taken to avoid damage to any underground services during
the progress of the works. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage
caused to building works, supplies or services and shall fully indemnify. The
owner of the services, or his representatives shall decide the method of execution
of repairs.

1.8 WARRANTY
A. Special Warranty: Submit for employer’s documentation.
1. Furnish 5 year written warranty in form stipulated by consultant, signed by the
Contractor and Installer, agreeing to repair or replace work which has failed as a
result of defects in materials or workmanship.
2. Upon notification of such defects within the warranty period, make necessary
repairs or replacement at no cost and at the convenience of the employer.

1.9 MAINTENANCE
A. Operations and Maintenance Manuals: Submit for employer’s documentation.
1. Furnish complete manuals describing the materials, devices, and procedures
to be followed in operating and maintaining the work.
2. Include current manufacturer's brochures and spare parts lists describing the
actual materials used in the work, including all major components
3. Assemble manuals for component parts into single binders and CO's for each
system

END OF PART 1 –GENERAL

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIAL
A. Dry-Shake Colored Hardener: Cementitious material containing special hard
aggregates, formulated as a high opacity color hardening material for the top surface
of freshly place concrete substrates. Highly UV-resistant. Factory proportioned,
mixed and packaged, ready-to-use. Comply with ASTM C 979.
B. Antiquing Release Agent: Colored, finely powdered material formulated to break the
bond between imprinting tools and surface of color-hardened concrete while imparting
an antiqued appearance.
C. Low VOC Liquid Release Agent: Colorless, odorless liquid formulated to break the
bond between imprinting tools and surface of color-hardened concrete. Evaporates
completely, leaving no residue. VOC content less than 450 g/L (3.75lb/gal).
D. Liquid Release Agent: Colorless, scented liquid formulated to break the bond between
imprinting tools and surface of color-hardened concrete. Evaporates completely,
leaving no residue.
E. Waterborne Curing Compound and Sealer: Low VOC waterborne modified acrylic
formulation. Complies with ASTM C 309.
F. Solvent-Borne Curing Compound and Sealer: 100 percent methacrylate polymers and
UV inhibitors blend. Low VOC waterborne modified acrylic formulation. Complies with
ASTM C 309.

2.2 CONCRETE MIX DESIGN

A. General: Refer to Section 321313 “Concrete Paving” for basic concrete paving
requirements, including formwork, reinforcement, concrete materials, and mixing.

B. Minimum Cement Content: 5-1/2 sacks per cubic yard of concrete.

C. Mix design must not permit segregation of concrete materials during pumping, placing,
or consolidation of concrete. Slump not to exceed 4 inches.

D. Admixtures:

 A normal or retarded-set, water-reducing admixture is permissible.

 An air-entraining admixture complying with ASTM C 260 is acceptable where

freeze/thaw durability is required.

 A nonchloride accelerator is acceptable for cold weather concrete placement.

 Do not add a high-range water reducing admixture (superplasticizer).

E. Do not add calcium chloride to concrete mix.

F. Use of fly ash as a cement replacement may be acceptable, subject to manufacturer’s

current recommendations.

G. Do not add water to the mix in the field.

END OF PART 2 – PRODUCTS

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PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Subgrade to receive stamped concrete paving work must be well drained and have
adequate, uniform loadbearing characteristics.

1. Verify grading will ensure a uniform concrete thickness during concrete placement.

B. At the time of concrete placement, subgrade must be moist, completely consolidated,

and free from frost. If necessary, subgrade may be dampened with water prior to
placement; however, freestanding water or soft, muddy, or frozen ground in not
permissible.

3.2 CONCRETE PLACEMENT

A. General: Place and spread concrete to completely fill all space inside forms. Move
concrete into place with square-tipped shovels or concrete rakes.
B. Consolidate concrete by tamping or vibrating to provide a suitable surface for finishing.
C. Prior to appearance of excess moisture or bleed water, screed concrete with wood or
magnesium straight edge or mechanical vibrating screed.
D. Continue concrete surface leveling and consolidation with highway magnesium
straight edge and (or) magnesium bull float.
E. Mechanically float concrete surfaces to required flatness and levelness as soon as
concrete surface has taken its initial set and will support weight of a power float
machine equipped with float shoes or combination blades and operator.

1. Comply with ACI 302.1R for acceptable tolerances.

F. Completed concrete placement to result in an open surface suitable to receive colored

hardener.

3.3 INSTALLATION, GENERALLY

A. Generally
1. Comply with manufacturer's written installation instructions unless more stringent
requirements are indicated.
2. Complete field assembly of site furnishings where required.
B. Apply 2/3 of dry-shake colored hardener at specified application rate to freshly floated
concrete surface. Bleed water must not be present during or following application of
first and second dry-shake applications.

C. Do not throw dry-shake colored hardener material; distribute evenly by hand or

mechanical spreader designed to apply floor hardeners. Mechanical spreader
manufacturer as acceptable to stamped concrete paving manufacturer.

D. As soon as dry-shake material has absorbed moisture, indicated by uniform darkening

of surface, mechanically float concrete surface a second time, just enough to bring
moisture from base slab through dry-shake color hardener.

E. Immediately following second floating, apply remaining 1/3 of dry-shake colored

hardener at specified application rate. If applied by hand, broadcast in opposite
direction of first application for a more uniform coverage. If a mechanical spreader is
used, apply in same manner as previously described.
F. As soon as dry-shake material has absorbed moisture, mechanically float concrete
surface a third time.

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G. Do not add water to the surface.

H. Begin imprinting operations immediately after applying dry-shake colored hardener,

according to manufacturer’s written instructions, including application of powder
antiquing release agent.

3.4 SEALING
A. Prior to sealing, the following conditions must be present:

1. Release agent has been removed.

2. Moisture content of concrete is low enough that alkali and other salts do not
become trapped beneath sealer. This will require a minimum of 28 days
subsequent to concrete placement, or longer if required.
3. No evidence of free water on concrete surfaces to receive curing and sealing
compound.
B. Seal imprinted concrete with liquid membrane curing and sealing compounds as
recommended by manufacturer.
C. Apply two coats of specified curing and sealing compound according to manufacturer’s
written instructions.

3.5 CLEANING

A. Repairing and cleaning

1. Remove and replace loose, broken or damaged material.
2. Clean exposed surfaces using materials and methods recommended by the
manufacturer. (The Contractor is required to provide a method statement of
cleaning, to be submitted for approval prior to commencement)
3. Remove and replace work that cannot be successfully cleaned.

3.6 PROTECTION

A. Prohibit foot or vehicular traffic on the newly imprinted concrete surface.

B. Protect floor surface from damage throughout remainder of construction period until
Final Acceptance of the work. If a covering material is necessary, surfaces must
remain uncovered for a minimum of four days after which they may be covered with a
new, smooth, nonstaining reinforced kraft curing paper. Plastic sheeting is
unacceptable as a covering material.

END OF PART 3 – EXECUTION

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