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AmeriTile™ Indoor Sport 3-Part Specification

Surface America, Inc.
    PO Box 157
    Williamsville, NY 14231
    Phone: (800) 999-0555
    Phone: (716) 632-8413
    Fax: (716) 632-8324
    E-mail: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
    http://www.surfaceamerica.com

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Resilient tile athletic surfacing system.

Specifier Note: Revise paragraph below to suit project requirements. If a reader of this section could reasonably expect to find a product or component specified in this section, but it is actually specified elsewhere, then the related section number(s) should be listed in the paragraph below. In the absence of related sections, delete paragraph below.

Specifier Note: Site materials and methods, drainage, athletic equipment, fencing, substrate preparation and similar work are provided by other manufacturers and are described in other sections. Consult with manufacturer for specific substrate preparation requirements. Edit, retain or delete paragraph below to suit project requirements and specifier practice.

   

B. Related Sections: Division 2 Sitework Sections: Materials and Methods, Excavation, Asphalt Paving, Concrete Paving, Sub-Drainage, Storm Drainage, Fencing, Play Field Equipment and Structures.

   

Specifier Note: Article below may be omitted when specifying manufacturer’s proprietary products and recommended installation. Retain References Article when specifying products and installation by an industry reference standard. If retained, list standard(s) referenced in this section. Indicate issuing authority name, acronym, standard designation and title. Establish policy for indicating edition date of standard referenced. Conditions of the Contract or Division 1 References Section may establish the edition date of standards. This article does not require compliance with standard. It is a listing of all references used in this section.

1.02 REFERENCES

   
1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
   1. ASTM D256 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics.
   2. ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics.
   3. ASTM D648 Standard Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position.
   4. ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
     
2. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):
   1. 1. UL94-HB Standard Horizontal Burn Test.
     

Specifier Note: Article below should be restricted to statements describing design or performance requirements and functional (not dimensional) tolerances of a complete system. Limit descriptions to composite and operational properties required to link components of a system together and to interface with other systems. The following approvals do not apply to AmeriTile H2O.

1.03 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Performance Requirements: Provide a polymer tile athletic surfacing system which has been designed, manufactured and installed to meet the approval criteria of the following organizations:

   
1. United States Tennis Association (USTA).
   
2. Roller Hockey International (RHI).
   
3. USA Hockey.
   
4. USA Volleyball.
   
5. E-Modulus (ASTM D638): 157,500 psi (1085 MPa).
   
6. Tensile Strength at Yield (ASTM D638): 3450 psi (24 MPa).
   
7. Elongation at Yield (ASTM D638): 12%.
   
8. Notched IZOD (ASTM D256): No break.
   
9. Deflection Temperature (ASTM D648): 190 degrees F (88 degrees C).
   
10. Test reports and additional product information are available upon request.
   
11. Meets UL94-HB Standard.
   
12. Flamespread (ASTM E84): 70 (Class B/Class II).
   

Specifier Note: Article below includes submittal of relevant data to be furnished by Contractor before, during or after construction. Coordinate this article with Architect’s and Contractor’s duties and responsibilities in Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Submittal Procedures Section.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

   
1. General: Submit listed submittals in accordance with Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Submittal Procedures Section.
   
2. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product data and installation instructions.
   
3. Verification Samples: Submit manufacturer’s standard verification samples of 9" x 9" (229 x 229 mm) minimum.
   
4. Quality Assurance/Control Submittals: Submit the following:
   1. Certificate of qualifications of the surfacing installer.
       
5. Closeout Submittals: Submit the following:
   1. Warranty documents specified herein.
   

Specifier Note: Article below should include statements of prerequisites, standards, limitations and criteria that establish an overall level of quality for products and workmanship for this section. Coordinate article below with Division 1 Quality Assurance Section.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications: Utilize an installer having experience with projects of similar scope and complexity.

Specifier Note: Article below should include specific protection and environmental conditions required during storage. Coordinate article below with Division 1 Product Requirements Section.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING

A. General: Comply with Division 1 Product Requirement Section.

B. Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact.

C. Storage and Protection: Store materials protected from exposure to harmful environmental conditions and at a minimum temperature of 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) and a maximum temperature of 100 degrees F (38 degrees C).

Specifier Note: In article below, state physical or environmental limitations or criteria for installation such as weather, temperature, humidity, ventilation or illumination required for proper installation or application.

1.07 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Requirements: Install surfacing system when minimum ambient temperature is 45 degrees F (7 degrees C) and maximum ambient temperature is 90 degrees F (32 degrees C).

Specifier Note: Coordinate article below with Conditions of the Contract and with Division 1 Closeout Submittals (Warranty) Section. Use this article to require special or extended warranty or bond covering the work of this section.

1.08 WARRANTY

A. Project Warranty: Refer to Conditions of the Contract for project warranty provisions.

B. Manufacturer’s Warranty: Submit, for Owner’s acceptance, manufacturer’s standard warranty document executed by authorized company official. Manufacturer’s warranty is in addition to, and not a limitation of, other rights Owner may have under contract documents.

Specifier Note: Coordinate subparagraph below with manufacturer’s warranty requirements.

1. Warranty Period: 10 years from date of product shipment.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Specifier Note: Retain article below for proprietary method specification. Add product attributes, performance characteristics, material standards and descriptions as applicable. Use of such phrases as "or equal" or "or approved equal" or similar phrases may cause ambiguity in specifications. Such phrases require verification (procedural, legal and regulatory) and assignment of responsibility for determining "or equal" products.

2.01 RESILIENT TILE ATHLETIC FLOOR SURFACING SYSTEM

Specifier Note: Retain or delete paragraph below per project requirements and specifier’s practice.

A. Manufacturer: Surface America, Inc.

1. Contact: PO Box 157, Williamsville, NY 14231; Telephone: (800) 999-0555, (716) 632-8413; Fax: (716) 632-8324; E-mail: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); website: http://www.surfaceamerica.com.

B. Proprietary Products/Systems. Resilient tile athletic surfacing system, including the following:

1. AmeriTile Indoor Sport Tile:

a. Material: High impact polypropylene copolymer with proprietary color pigments, UV and antioxidant stabilizers.

b. Size and Weight: 12" x 12" x 1/2" (305 x 305 x 12.7 mm) 0.9 psf (4.4 kg/m2).

c. Color: [White] [Grass Green] [Silver] [Terra Cotta] [Orange] [Sand] [Brown] [Light Blue] [Dark Blue] [Gray] [Yellow] [Black] [Bright Red] [Forest Green] [Ice Blue].

2. AmeriTile Outdoor Sport Tile:

a. Material: High impact polypropylene copolymer with proprietary color pigments, UV stabilizers and antioxidant package.

b. Size and Weight: 12" x 12" x 1/2" (305 x 305 x 12.7 mm) 0.73 psf (3.6 kg/m2).

c. Color: [White] [Grass Green] [Silver] [Terra Cotta] [Orange] [Sand] [Brown] [Light Blue] [Dark Blue] [Gray] [Yellow] [Black] [Bright Red] [Forest Green] [Ice Blue].

3. AmeriTile Outdoor Court Tile:

a. Material: High impact polypropylene copolymer with proprietary color pigments, UV and antioxidant stabilizers.

b. Size and Weight: 12" x 12" x 5/8" (305 x 305 x 15.9 mm) 0.75 psf (3.7 kg/m2).

c. Color: [White] [Grass Green] [Silver] [Terra Cotta] [Orange] [Sand] [Brown] [Light Blue] [Dark Blue] [Gray] [Yellow] [Black] [Bright Red] [Forest Green] [Ice Blue].

Specifier Note: Edit Article below to suit project requirements. If substitutions are permitted, edit text below. Add text to refer to Division 1 Project Requirements (Product Substitutions Procedures) Section.

2.02 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions: No substitutions permitted.

Specifier Note: Specify subordinate or secondary items that aid and assist primary products specified above or are necessary for preparation or installation of those items.

2.03 ACCESSORIES

A. Provide accessory items as follows:

1. AmeriTile Indoor Sport Underlayment:

a. Material: 100% post-consumer recycled SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber) and polyurethane roll rubber underlayment.

b. Thickness: 0.12" (3 mm).

2. AmeriTile Indoor Sport Accessory Pieces:

a. Material: Same as compatible AmeriTile.

b. Size: Edge piece 12" x 1 3/4" x 1/2" (305 x 43 x 12.5 mm).

c. Color: Same as compatible AmeriTile.

d. Piece Type: [Edge piece] [Corner piece].

e. Configuration: [Male] [Female].

3. AmeriTile Outdoor Sport Accessory Pieces:

a. Material: Same as compatible AmeriTile.

b. Size: Edge piece: 12" x 1 3/4" x 1/2" (305 x 43 x 12.5 mm).

c. Color: Same as compatible AmeriTile.

d. Piece Type: [Edge piece] [Corner piece].

e. Configuration: [Male] [Female].

4. AmeriTile Outdoor Court Accessory Pieces:

a. Material: Same as compatible AmeriTile.

b. Size: Edge piece: 12" x 1 3/4" x 5/8" (305 x 43 x 15.5 mm).

c. Color: Same as compatible AmeriTile.

d. Piece Type: [Edge piece] [Corner piece].

e. Configuration: [Male] [Female].

PART 3 EXECUTION

Specifier Note: Revise article below to suit project requirements and specifier’s practice.

3.01 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS

A. Comply with the instructions and recommendations of the surfacing manufacturer.

Specifier Note: Specify actions to physically determine that conditions are acceptable to receive primary products of the section.

3.02 EXAMINATION

A. Site Verification of Conditions: Verify that substrate conditions are suitable for installation of the surfacing system.

B. Do not proceed with installation until unsuitable conditions are corrected.

Specifier Note: Specify actions required to physically prepare the surface, area or site or to incorporate the primary products of the section.

3.03 PREPARATION

A. Surface Preparation: Ensure that the substrate is level or uniformly sloped since surface variations will be telegraphed through to the tile surface.

B. Prepare substrate to provide a medium, dense finish with level tolerance of (+) or (-) 1/8" (3.2 mm) in any 10’ (3 m) radius.

C. Ensure that substrate is free of debris before tiles are installed.

Specifier Note: Coordinate article below with manufacturer’s recommended installation requirements.

3.04 INSTALLATION

A. Do not proceed with athletic floor surfacing installation until all applicable site work, including substrate preparation, fencing, equipment installation and other relevant work, has been completed.

B. For outdoor installations in excess of 100’ (31 m) in length, the periphery of the court surface must be mechanically fastened to the base.

C. Final trim is to be within 1/2" (12.7 mm) of any backstop or side stop under all conditions.

D. No gaps, spaces or openings between modules are permitted.

E. Apply game lines after tile installation in compliance with tile and paint manufacturer’s recommendations.

Specifier Note: Specify provisions for protecting work after installation but prior to acceptance by the owner. below with Division 1 Execution Requirements Section.

3.05 PROTECTION

A. Protect the installed surface from damage resulting from subsequent construction activity on the site.