SCOPE:
The perlite applicator (sub-contractor) shall furnish all labor, materials and equipment
necessary for installation of the perlite Fiber Reinforced concrete floor fill. For
specific information regarding the physical properties of the perlite concrete or
materials used, please reference the pages on the side menu bar.
FRAMING:
The floor Construction shall consist of galvanized metal deck or reinforced concrete or
wood of required section and strength to carry the dead and live loads for the spans shown
on the drawings. Over wood floor construction it is a good practice to provide a weakened
plane joint at doors, stairs, etc. by means of a wood or metal divider strip.
FLOOR PREPARATION:
All flooring surfaces must be free of holes and debris prior to application. All
projections through the floor (heater ducts, plumbing, electrical), should be in before
concrete is placed. Wood floors must be covered with a moisture barrier such as
polyethylene at least 4 mils thick or with approved Kraft paper stapled in. place and
lapped to prevent leakage onto sub floors Fiber Reinforced Perlite Concrete Floor fill ill
can be installed after drywall and taping are complete.
APPLICATION:
The Perlite concrete floor fill shall be installed by a properly trained applicator and
shall be mixed and placed using equipment necessary to achieve specified density and
compressive strength within the range as shown under Physical Properties (located on the
side menu bar). A minimum thickness of one inch or greater as specified. For galvanized
metal deck the minimum thickness is 1½" above the corrugations.
FINISHING:
The Perlite concrete floor fill shall be finished to a surface suitable for application of
flooring material. The allowable tolerance shall not exceed ¼" jQT_01t Normally a
steel trowel finish is necessary under resilient or sheet flooring.
CURING:
Avoid construction traffic for 48-72 hours. Floor fill should be in place approximately 7
days prior to application of flooring material. General contractor should place temporary
wood planking over floor fill wherever it will be subjected to heavy wheeled or
concentrated loads during curing process.
LIMITATIONS:
Perlite Insulating Concrete floor fill is not intended to be left exposed as a wearing
surface.