Attachment_B_-_Exterior_Painting_Specifications.docx

Project Number: NELTRAC900000 Project Title: Pratt Engineering House – Exterior Painting

SECTION 099113 EXTERIOR PAINTING

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes surface preparation and the application of paint systems on exterior substrates, including:

1. Concrete.

2. Metal siding/site components

3. Misc. wood.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Contractor shall use joint sealants according surface type and paint manufacture’s recommendations.

2. Contractor will be responsible for removing any rotted wood in soffits, around window trim, fascia boards and replace with similar materials before painting.

3. Contractor shall remove plastic shutters and replace with similar size and material. Color as selected by owner from manufacture.

4. Contractor shall take care to collect all paint chips and clean up all trash and debris at the end of each day. Waste containers will not be provided. Haul all waste off site.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product. Include preparation requirements and application instructions.

1. Include printout of current "MPI Approved Products List" for each product category specified, with the proposed product highlighted.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Benjamin Moore & Co.

2. PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc.

3. Pratt & Lambert.

4. Sherwin-Williams.

B. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include but are not limited to products listed in the Exterior Painting Schedule for the paint category indicated.

2.2 PAINT, GENERAL

A. MPI Standards: Products shall comply with MPI standards indicated and shall be listed in its "MPI Approved Products Lists."

B. Material Compatibility:

1. Materials for use within each paint system shall be compatible with one another and substrates indicated, under conditions of service and application as demonstrated by manufacturer, based on testing and field experience.

2. For each coat in a paint system, products shall be recommended in writing by topcoat manufacturers for use in paint system and on substrate indicated.

C. VOC Content: Products shall comply with VOC limits of authorities having jurisdiction.

D. Colors: As selected by Owner from manufacturer's full range.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates and conditions, with Applicator present, for compliance with requirements for maximum moisture content and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.

B. Maximum Moisture Content of Substrates: When measured with an electronic moisture meter as follows:

1. Wood: 15 percent.

C. Verify suitability of substrates, including surface conditions and compatibility with existing finishes and primers.

E. Proceed with coating application only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

1. Application of coating indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations in "MPI Architectural Painting Specification Manual" applicable to substrates and paint systems indicated.

B. Remove hardware, covers, plates, storm windows and doors, shutters, and similar items already in place that are removable and are not to be painted. If removal is impractical or impossible because of size or weight of item, provide surface applied protection before surface preparation and painting.

1. After completing painting operations, use workers skilled in the trades involved to reinstall items that were removed. Remove surface-applied protection.

a. Clean exterior building windows before reinstalling storm windows and doors.

b. Clean storm windows and doors.

3.3 APPLICATION

A. Apply paints according to manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations in "MPI Manual."

B. Apply paints to produce surface films without cloudiness, spotting, holidays, laps, brush marks, roller tracking, runs, sags, ropiness, or other surface imperfections. Cut in sharp lines and color breaks.

3.4 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Protect work of other trades against damage from paint application. Correct damage to work of other trades by cleaning, repairing, replacing, and refinishing, as approved by Architect, and leave in an undamaged condition.

B. At completion of construction activities of other trades, touch up and restore damaged or defaced painted surfaces.

3.5 EXTERIOR PAINTING SCHEDULE

A. Paint schedule is written with Sherwin-Williams product numbers. Equivalent paint and systems by previous listed manufacturers are approved.

1. Exterior Concrete Porch and Foundation and Brick Chimney:

a. 1st coat of SW – Loxon Concrete & Masonry Primer

b. 2nd coat of A-100 Exterior Latex A82 Series

c. 3rd coat of A-100 Exterior Latex A82 Series

2. Exterior Metal Siding:

a. 1st coat of SW – PrimeRX Peel Bond Primer

b. 2nd coat of SW - Latitude Exterior Acrylic Latex

c. 3rd coat of SW - Latitude Exterior Acrylic Latex

3. Exterior Wood:

a. 1st coat of A-100 Exterior Oil Primer Y24 Series

b. 2nd coat of A-100 Exterior Latex Satin A82 Series

c. 3rd coat of A-100 Exterior Latex Satin A82 Series

END OF SECTION 099113

Section 099113 – Exterior painting