Provide all labor, materials, and equipment to install a 100% solids, zero (0) VOC epoxy joint filler for saw-cut control joints in concrete slabs on grade. Work includes surface preparation, backer rod installation, mixing, application, and finishing of Epoxy.com Product #11 Epoxy Joint Filler.
Mock-Up: Provide a minimum 2 ft x 2 ft sample area showing backer rod installation and finished profile.
All properties and installation requirements are per the manufacturer's published Technical Data Sheet, latest revision.
1.05 PROJECT CONDITIONS
Concrete must be clean, sound, and dry.
Substrate and air temperature shall be between 50 deg F and 90 deg F and at least 5 deg F above dew point.
Protect from moisture, dust, and vibration during cure.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURER
Epoxy Systems, Inc.
Dunnellon, Florida, USA
Website: www.epoxy.com
Technical Support: (352) 533-2167
2.02 MATERIALS
A. Product: Epoxy.com Product #11 - Epoxy Joint Filler for Saw-Cut Control Joints.
100% solids, zero (0) VOC flexible epoxy resin for saw-cut and control joints in concrete slabs on grade.
Mix Ratio: 1:1 by volume (Part A Resin to Part B Hardener).
Colors: Light Gray or Dark Gray (standard).
Packaging: 2-gallon and 10-gallon units.
B. Backer Rod: Closed-cell, non-gassing polyethylene foam sized 25-50% larger than joint width to prevent three-sided bond.
C. Hairline Cracks: Not for hairline cracks. Use Product #684LV MMA Crack Healer/Sealer per manufacturer instructions.
2.03 PHYSICAL AND APPLICATION PROPERTIES
Property / Test Method
Result
Notes
Mix Ratio
1:1 by Volume
Part A Resin to Part B Hardener
Viscosity (mixed)
approx. 2,200 CPS
Pourable liquid consistency
Gel Time @ 77 deg F
approx. 30 minutes
Depends on mass and temperature
Consistency
Pourable liquid
Self-leveling for horizontal joints
Initial Cure
8 hours (80% strength)
At 77 deg F / 25 deg C
Final Cure
2-3 days
Full mechanical properties
Shore A Hardness
70-80
ASTM D-2240
Tensile Strength
600 psi
ASTM D-638
Ultimate Elongation
35%
ASTM D-638
Tear Resistance
20 lb/in
ASTM D-624
Service Temperature
30 deg F to 180 deg F
Typical range
Artificial Weathering (ASTM G23-75 Type D)
10-15% elastomeric property change after 1000 hrs
Bond Cohesion after Water Immersion (Fed. Spec. TT-S-00227E)
No Failure after 25% total movement
VOC Content
0.0 g/L
Zero VOC - meets strictest Low-VOC standards
2.04 MIXING
Stir each component separately before blending.
Mix one part by weight of Part A with one part by weight of Part B for three minutes with a low-speed drill motor equipped with a mixing paddle.
Do not aerate mixture or overmix.
Material temperature shall be 50 deg F or higher at time of mixing.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 SURFACE PREPARATION
Prepare surfaces per Surface Preparation Guide.
Remove all dirt, laitance, grease, curing compounds, and contaminants by sandblasting or mechanical abrasion.
Blow out and vacuum clean joints immediately prior to installation.
Ensure concrete is at least 28 days old or has completed primary shrinkage.
3.02 APPLICATION
Insert backer rod into joint bottom to prevent three-sided bond and control depth.
For flat surfaces, pour Product #11 directly into joint. For vertical or overhead surfaces, thicken with Epoxy.com Product #71 per manufacturer instructions.
Apply using caulking gun, trowel, putty knife, or by pouring.
Mask edges of joints where cosmetics are important. Remove masking immediately after tooling.
Allow to cure per manufacturer's instructions before subjecting to traffic or load.
3.03 LIMITATIONS
Do not thin with solvents; improper cure will result.
Do not apply to new concrete until primary shrinkage has occurred (minimum 28 days).
Minimum installation temperature: 50 deg F.
3.04 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause eye and skin irritation. If contact occurs, wash immediately and seek medical help. Use safety glasses with side shields and wear protective rubber gloves. Refer to Safety Data Sheet for complete safety information.
3.05 CLEANING
Clean tools and equipment before material gels using MEK, acetone, or lacquer solvent.
End of SECTION 07 90 05
Epoxy joint filler cross-section showing concrete slab, backer rod, and epoxy fill profile.
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