E04A - INSTALLATION GUIDE - SCOPE OF WORK
E04A-1 Work included
E04A-2 Work not included
E04A-3 Additional work
E04A-2 Work not included
E04A-3 Additional work
Preface:
This reference guide covers the scope of work normally covered under laminate flooring installations. The work included or excluded may vary due to local or Provincial Bid Depository rules or local trade practise. The Design Authority should verify the extent of work covered with the local Bid Depository, laminate flooring trade and Floor Covering Association for specific local requirements and variations to the following items.
1 • WORK INCLUDED
Laminate flooring work shall include the following:
.01 Verification of moisture and alkalinity testing. This may mean conducting moisture indicator testing (not moisture testing) in accordance with Part A11 - Substrate Testing.
.02 Minor preparation of substrate surfaces including filler and primer, to extent noted in PART A12 Substrate Preparation of the NFCA Reference Manual
.03 Acclimatization of all materials.
.04 Approved panel underlayment when specified prior to the installation of laminate flooring.
.05 Approved moisture barrier or sheathing membrane when specified.
.06 Approved resilient / acoustical underlayment when specified.
.07 All laminate flooring.
.08 Laminate flooring accessories, including:
.09 Layout / pattern plans when so specified.
.10 Site touch-up of factory applied finishes after installation as required.
.11 Removal of packaging material and remnants specifically pertaining to this trade.
.12 Provision and packaging of maintenance materials and excess stock as specified.
.13 Provision of care and maintenance instructions for Owner's Maintenance Manual.
.14 All laminate flooring cash allowance and/or contingency funds specifically called for in the Contract Documents (specifications).
This reference guide covers the scope of work normally covered under laminate flooring installations. The work included or excluded may vary due to local or Provincial Bid Depository rules or local trade practise. The Design Authority should verify the extent of work covered with the local Bid Depository, laminate flooring trade and Floor Covering Association for specific local requirements and variations to the following items.
1 • WORK INCLUDED
Laminate flooring work shall include the following:
.01 Verification of moisture and alkalinity testing. This may mean conducting moisture indicator testing (not moisture testing) in accordance with Part A11 - Substrate Testing.
.02 Minor preparation of substrate surfaces including filler and primer, to extent noted in PART A12 Substrate Preparation of the NFCA Reference Manual
.03 Acclimatization of all materials.
.04 Approved panel underlayment when specified prior to the installation of laminate flooring.
.05 Approved moisture barrier or sheathing membrane when specified.
.06 Approved resilient / acoustical underlayment when specified.
.07 All laminate flooring.
.08 Laminate flooring accessories, including:
- mouldings and trims.
- reducing / transition strips.
- thresholds.
.09 Layout / pattern plans when so specified.
.10 Site touch-up of factory applied finishes after installation as required.
.11 Removal of packaging material and remnants specifically pertaining to this trade.
.12 Provision and packaging of maintenance materials and excess stock as specified.
.13 Provision of care and maintenance instructions for Owner's Maintenance Manual.
.14 All laminate flooring cash allowance and/or contingency funds specifically called for in the Contract Documents (specifications).
2 • WORK NOT INCLUDED
.01 Temporary heat, ventilation, light, and power facilities and services.
.02 Water.
.03 Hoarding and barricades.
.04 Hoisting.
.05 Secure, heated, on-site storage.
.06 Substrate testing, including moisture and alkalinity tests.
.07 Shop drawings.
.08 Substrate testing including moisture (vapour emission) and alkalinity tests in accordance with requirements of Part A11 - Substrate Testing. Note that this work may be included in the work where flooring is the only contract (as in the installation of laminate flooring in existing rooms or areas) subject to prior agreement with the Owner.
.09 All other preparation of surfaces required for installation of laminate flooring including supply and installation of self-levelling cementitious underlayments and poured latex toppings in accordance with requirements of Part A13 - Patching and Filling.
.10 Final cleaning and vacuuming, except as noted in the Guide Study / Specification Guide.
.11 Maintenance and protection of installed laminate flooring prior to Substantial Performance. Such protection shall be provided by others using materials and methods acceptable to the laminate floor covering manufacturer.
.12 Repairs to damage by others during and after completion of work.
.01 Temporary heat, ventilation, light, and power facilities and services.
.02 Water.
.03 Hoarding and barricades.
.04 Hoisting.
.05 Secure, heated, on-site storage.
.06 Substrate testing, including moisture and alkalinity tests.
.07 Shop drawings.
.08 Substrate testing including moisture (vapour emission) and alkalinity tests in accordance with requirements of Part A11 - Substrate Testing. Note that this work may be included in the work where flooring is the only contract (as in the installation of laminate flooring in existing rooms or areas) subject to prior agreement with the Owner.
.09 All other preparation of surfaces required for installation of laminate flooring including supply and installation of self-levelling cementitious underlayments and poured latex toppings in accordance with requirements of Part A13 - Patching and Filling.
.10 Final cleaning and vacuuming, except as noted in the Guide Study / Specification Guide.
.11 Maintenance and protection of installed laminate flooring prior to Substantial Performance. Such protection shall be provided by others using materials and methods acceptable to the laminate floor covering manufacturer.
.12 Repairs to damage by others during and after completion of work.
3 • ADDITIONAL WORK
Subject to agreement between the floor covering contractor and the General Contractor, Construction Manager, or Owner the following work may be performed or sublet by the flooring contractor at additional cost:
.01 Testing of all substrate surfaces for moisture (by moisture testing not moisture indicator testing) and alkalinity in accordance with requirements of Part A11 - Substrate Testing.
Note: When such testing has not been done by the General Contractor, or Construction Manager, or the Owner in a timely manner and has to be done by the flooring contractor it may be cause for a short delay in the work to the extent of the time required for testing.
.02 Preparation of substrate surfaces over and above those noted in Work Included. This may include:
.03 Repairs to laminate flooring as a result of damage caused by others.
Subject to agreement between the floor covering contractor and the General Contractor, Construction Manager, or Owner the following work may be performed or sublet by the flooring contractor at additional cost:
.01 Testing of all substrate surfaces for moisture (by moisture testing not moisture indicator testing) and alkalinity in accordance with requirements of Part A11 - Substrate Testing.
Note: When such testing has not been done by the General Contractor, or Construction Manager, or the Owner in a timely manner and has to be done by the flooring contractor it may be cause for a short delay in the work to the extent of the time required for testing.
.02 Preparation of substrate surfaces over and above those noted in Work Included. This may include:
- Removal of existing flooring and finishes including adhesives (Refer to Part AA2).
- Abrasive (e.g. brush, bead, shot) blasting of surfaces.
- Supply and installation of a self-levelling underlayment (Refer to Part AA1).
- Supply and installation of an approved panel underlayment if not specified prior to the installation of laminate flooring or if required as the result of removing existing flooring (Refer to Parts A10 and A12).
.03 Repairs to laminate flooring as a result of damage caused by others.