Specifications Ecosil Graffiti Resistant Coatings

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SPECIFICATIONS

ECOSIL GRAFFITI RESISTANT COATINGS

Section 098600 – Graffiti Resistant Coatings & Section 071000 Water Repellents

1. PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Water repelling, penetrating coating and graffiti barrier applied to exterior and
interior masonry, concrete, and cement plaster surfaces.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Perform work in accordance with manufacturer’s printed instructions.


B. Maintain one copy of document on site.

1.3 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacture of water repellent


coatings with five years minimum experience.
B. Applicator: Certified and approved by manufacturer.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit product data information.


B. Include details of product description, tests performed, limitations to coating,
cautionary procedures required during application, and chemical properties
C. Submit manufacturer’s installation instructions.
D. Submit manufacturer’s certificate that products meet or exceed specified
requirements and that their application was according to manufacturer’s
recommendation.
E. Submit manufacturer’s certificate that products supplied comply with local
regulations controlling the use of volatile organic compounds (VOC).
F. Submit manufacturer’s test and inspection reports.

1.5 PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCE

A. Convene a pre-installation conference one week prior to commencing work


of this Section.
B. Review installation procedures and coordination required with related work.

1.6 FIELD SAMPLE

A. Apply coating to 24sq. ft area of each surface to be waterproofed and


protected where directed by Architect.
1.7 WARRANTY

A. Provide manufacturer’s 5-year warranty for materials.

1.8 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with all current federal, state, and local volatile organic compound
(VOC) regulations.
1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Do not apply coating when ambient temperature is lower than 40 degrees F


or higher than 100 degrees F.

2. PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. EPRO Services, Inc. 800-882-1896.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. ECOSIL, a water-based polydimethyl siloxane and polyamino siloxane blend


and with the following specifications.

TYPICAL UNCURED PROPERTIES


Specific Gravity 1
PH 8-Jul
Appearance Milky White
Solids By Volume
Regular 6-8%
Extra Strength 12-14%
Super 18-20%
Concentrate 30-32%

TYPICAL CURED PROPERTIES


Initial Cure 1.5 Hours
Final Cure 24-48 Hours
(Substrate/Weather)

Elongation ASTM D 412 325%


Water Vapor ASTM E 96 .017 grains/hr./cu. ft.
Transmission
Perm Rate 30
UV Resistance Excellent
Wind Driven Rain ASTM E 514-70 Passed
3. PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Verify joint sealants are installed and cured.


B. Verify surfaces to be coated are dry, clean, and free of efflorescence, oil, or
other matter before application of coating.
C. Beginning of installation means acceptance of substrate.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Remove loose particles and foreign matter.


B. Remove oil or foreign substance with a cleaner that will not affect coating.
C. Protect adjacent surfaces not scheduled to receive coating.
D. If applied on unscheduled surfaces, remove immediately, by approved
method.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Field inspection and testing will be performed.


B. Manufacturer of water repellant coating shall provide the inspection services
as required.

3.4 APPLICATION

A. Delay work until substrate has cured or has dried out a minimum of 24
hours.
B. Apply coating in two liberal spray applications from the top down, chasing
vertical and horizontal spray overlaps with a roller. The first application is
with super concentration (3X) of ECOSIL with 1 hr to 2½ hrs. of curing time
(dependent on weather conditions) prior to the second application with extra
strength (2X) concentration of ECOSIL.

3.5 PROTECTION AND CLEANING

A. Protect adjacent surfaces from damages and stains.


B. Clean materials from surfaces where inadvertently applied.
C. Protect finished installation.

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