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ROBBINS® BIO-CHANNEL® SB Page 1 of 7 Date: 2/18/2026

WOOD ATHLETIC FLOORING 096460

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Casimir Pulaski Elementary School Gym Replacement

SECTION 09 / GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR

ROBBINS® BIO-CHANNEL® SB FLOOR SYSTEM

(Anchored and Resilient)

SECTION 096460 – WOOD ATHLETIC & SPORTS FLOORING

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Scope of work included in this project

1. Testing: The flooring contractor shall conduct a destructive demolition of approximately 1’x1’ area, and confirm there are no Asbestos Containing Materials in the existing flooring assembly. The cost of any

Asbestos testing is to be included in the base bid. All testing shall be conducted by a certified lab and test results are to be provided to Owner and reviewed with them prior to any demolition work being started.

2. Removal of Existing Floor System: Upon confirmation of no Asbestos containing materials, Flooring contractor shall, rip out, remove, and properly dispose of existing floor system, aluminum thresholds, and wood wall base. Existing steel anchor pins are to be removed or cut off / ground flush with the concrete slab.

Any spalling concrete divots are to be infilled with cementitious patch with a minimum 4,000 psi compressive strength.

3. Disposal & Dumpsters: Flooring contractor shall be responsible for providing dumpsters for the disposal of the flooring material and maintain them through the duration of the project. Dumpsters shall be placed at an area agreed upon by Meriden public schools prior to placement. Sanding debris shall not be left inside of the building and must be immediately placed in contractor provided dumpster.

4. New Floor System Elevation: 2” using 3/4” flooring.

5. Subfloor Tolerance: 1/8” (3mm) in radius of 10’ (3m) surface. If existing floor substrate is not within tolerance, it is the responsibility of the Flooring Contractor to inform the Owner of the corrective work in writing prior to proceeding with installation.

6. Existing Floor Slab Elevations: Flooring Contractor will be responsible to shoot elevations of the existing floor substrate to a 5’-0” grid and submit a floor plan of the gymnasium showing elevations to confirm that existing floor substrate is within tolerance prior to the start of the installation of the new floor system. Floor survey with corresponding elevations is to be plotted on a drawing to scale. Survey is to be submitted to

Owner and reviewed prior to proceeding with any work.

7. Moisture Testing: Flooring contractor will be responsible for conducting moisture testing after removal of the existing floor has been completed to confirm the floor slab is within the flooring manufacturer’s specified tolerance. Test results are to be submitted to the Owner prior to the start of installation. All testing is to be conducted according to flooring manufacturer’s written specifications.

8. Thresholds - Metal: New metal thresholds are to be installed at all doorways as required.

9. Vinyl Vented Wall Base: Supply and install manufacturer’s standard 3” x 4” vented vinyl cove base.

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10. Folding Door: Existing folding doors are to remain in service. Flooring contractor is to include any necessary adjustments to existing system to ensure that it will work with new flooring assembly. New floor system is to be installed under the existing folding doors, and in such a way that folding doors are completely functional upon completion.

11. Basketball Backboards: Adjust height of existing basketball backboards as necessary to accommodate for elevation of new gymnasium flooring

12. Performance Guarantee: Egis FloorLife 40 Year Performance Program (Platinum) is to be included in base bid, contractor to provide deduct alternate if owner chooses not to accept.

13. Self Leveling Underlayment: Provide ¼” self leveling underlayment using Mapei NovaPlan 2 Plus, including all related prep work at entire floor area as an add alternate.

14. Moisture Mitigation: Provide Mapei VS moisture mitigation, including all related prep work in accordance with manufacturer specifications, at entire floor area as an add alternate.

15. Asbestos flooring demo: Provide an add alternate for flooring demo of any Asbestos Containing Materials, including all permitting, disposal, protection, and hygienic testing required for a complete demo scope as an add alternate.

16. Provide and install floor system: The complete installation of Robbins Bio-Channel SB floor system by

Robbins, Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio.

17. Game lines and Logo: Flooring contractor is to provide 1 basketball court, 2 pickleball courts, 1 center court logo (4 colors maximum) within center court jump circle. Flooring contractor shall provide layout and proof of game lines to owner for approval before proceeding with application.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. MFMA - Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association B. MFMA PUR – Performance Uniformity Requirements C. DIN 108032 (part 2) 2001 - Performance Test D. DIN 108032 (part 2) 1991 - Performance Test E. ASTM F2772 - Athletic Performance Properties of Indoor Sports Floor Systems F. EN 14904 – European Committee for Standardization – Surfaces for Sports areas G. ASTM F2772 - Athletic Performance Properties of Indoor Sports Floor Systems H. FIBA – International Basketball Federation I. FSC – Forest Stewardship Council

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications

1. Basis of design shall be Bio-Channel SB floor system as provided by Robbins Sports Surfaces, www.robbinsfloor.com, (800-543-1913)

2. Manufacturer shall be an established firm experienced in products specified in this section and have been in business a minimum of ten (10) years; Robbins, Inc. or an approved equal.

3. Manufacturer shall be a member in good standing of the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA).

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4. Materials other than those listed must be approved 10 days prior by written addendum.

Materials from non-approved manufacturers will not be accepted.

B. Floor Contractor/Installer Qualifications and Certifications

1. The flooring contractor shall be a Robbins Accredited Installation Company with MFMA

Accredited Installer(s) on-site for the duration of the wood floor installation; or, a contractor approved by Robbins Sports Surfaces.

2. Flooring contractor shall submit a list of at least three completed projects of similar magnitude and complexity completed under current corporate identity.

C. Floor System Performance Requirements

1. Bio-Channel SB meets or exceeds criteria of the following performance criteria:

a. MFMA PUR

b. DIN 18032 Part2 2001

c. DIN 18032 Part2 1991

d. ASTM F2772 Sport Floor Standards

e. FIBA International Standards

f. EN 14904 Standards

2. Independent testing report showing the system passing all criteria shall be provided as part of the bid qualification process and submittal process

3. Surface Appearance (available option)

a. Expansion spaces will not exceed 1/64” (0.4mm) at time of installation and will be spread evenly across the floor with each row of flooring.

b. Expansion spacing will be installed to allow for normal expected increases in

Equilibrium Wood Moisture Content (EMC).

4. The wood flooring shall be MFMA-FJ 2nd and better maple.

5. Maple Flooring shall been tested in accordance under California Department of Public

Health/EHLB/Standard Method Version 1.2, 2017 and been found to be in compliance with the standard.

6. Maple strip flooring shall be guaranteed against side bonding and panelization.

7. Closed cell foam is not accepted as a resilient pad.

8. The use of power-actuated or pneumatic anchoring systems is not allowed. The floor system must be anchored using the drilled and pinned method.

9. Metal Channel anchorage shall be provided by 16 gauge (1.5mm) steel sections with subfloor anchor pockets dimensioned to allow a minimum of 1” (25mm) lateral movement.

10. Steel anchor channels shall be of double flange design to capture both side edges of subfloor anchor pocket.

11. Subfloor and metal channel design shall be constructed in a fashion to prevent the over anchorage of the flooring system. Special anchorage tools are not acceptable.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Specification

1. Submit Robbins Bio-Channel SB specification sheet.

B. Drawing

1. Submit Robbins Bio-Channel SB drawings as required.

C. Sample

1. Submit one (1) sample of Bio-Channel SB, if requested by architect

D. Concrete Guidelines

1. Submit Robbins Technical Services “Concrete Guide Specification” for further information regarding conditions and requirements of concrete prior to installation.

E. Maintenance Guidelines

1. Submit copy of Maintenance Instructions.

1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Delivery of Materials

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1. Materials shall not be delivered, stored or installed until all masonry, painting, plastering tilework, marble and terrazzo work is complete, and all overhead mechanical work, lighting, backstops, scoreboards are installed. Room temperature of 55-80 degrees Fahrenheit (13 to 27 degrees Celsius) and relative humidity of 35-50 % are to be maintained. In- Slab Relative Humidity shall be 85% or less using ASTM F 2170 In- Slab Relative Humidity test. Ideal installation/storage conditions are the same as those that will prevail when building is occupied

2. Materials shall not be stored at the installation location if the In-Slab relative humidity level for the concrete slab is above 85% using ASTM F 2170 In-Slab Relative Humidity test.

1.06 JOB CONDITIONS-SEQUENCY

A. Do not install floor system until concrete has been cured 60 days and the requirements in paragraph 1.05 A are obtained.

B. General Contractor is responsible to ensure slab is clean and free of all dirt and debris prior to floor installation beginning.

C. Permanent heat, light and ventilation shall be installed and operating during and after installation.

Maintain a temperature range of 55 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (13 to 27 degrees Celsius) and a relative humidity range of 35 to 50%. Consult MFMA guidelines for further information.

D. After floors are finished, area to be kept locked by general contractor to allow curing time for the finish. If after required curing time general contractor or owner requires use of gym, he shall protect the floor by covering with non-fibered kraft paper or red rosin paper with taped joints, until acceptance by owner (or owner’s agent) of complete gymnasium floor.

1.07 WARRANTY

A. Guarantee shall not cover damage caused in whole or in part by casualty, ordinary wear and tear, abuse, use for which material is not designed, faulty construction of the building, settlement of the building walls, failure of the other contractors to adhere to specifications, separation of the concrete slab and excessive dryness or excessive moisture from humidity, spillage, migration through the slab or wall, or any other source.

B. Robbins, Inc. hereby warrants the Bio-Channel SB material to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of 1 year. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied including but not limited to any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and of any other obligations on the part of Robbins. In the event of breach of any warranty, the liability of Robbins shall be limited to repairing or replacing Bio-Channel SB material and system components supplied by Robbins and proven to be defective in manufacture, and shall not include any other damages, either direct or consequential.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

Any proposed substitutions must be submitted to the Owner per Section 1.03 Submittals, at least two weeks prior to bid date. Owner will review and accept or deny the proposed substitutions in writing to all bidders one week prior to bid date. Owner reserves the right to deny substituted products (even if approval to bid substitute product has been granted) after bids are received if substituted products cannot provide the benefits of the specified materials.

2.01 Manufacturers:

A. Basis of Design Flooring System: Robbins Sports Surfaces Bio Channel SB

1. Comparable Flooring Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide the named or listed product by one of the following.

a.. Connor Sports Floors / Focus

b. Action Sports Floors / Anchor Flex

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B. Subfloor

1. 9/16” Zero/G™ Lineal Strip shock pad.

2. Bio-Channel SB Subfloor panels that have been factory prepared to accept anchor channel and lineal strips.

3. 16 gauge coated metal anchor channels.

4. Anchor frequency shall be every 4 square feet per panel

C. Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association(MFMA) Wood Flooring:

1. 25/32” (20mm) thick x 2-1/2” (63mm) width, 1st Grade, Unfinished TGEM, KD

Northern Hard Maple, Continuous Strip® XL Flooring as manufactured by Robbins and graded in accordance with MFMA-FJ rules. Flooring will have XLplus

™ technology to reduce or eliminate routine spacing for expansion.

a. Specie: Northern Hard Maple

b. Seasoning: Kiln Dried

c. Matching: Tongue and groove side-match and end-match.

d. Type: Finger-Jointed (FJ)

e. Pattern: Straight-lay (One directional)

f. Thickness: 25/32”

g. Width: 2 1/2” (63mm)

h. Grade: 2nd better Grade

i. Expansion: XL PLUS Feature(Built-in expansion)

j. Treatment: EZ XL factory applied treatment to prevent side bonding and panelization from water based finishes D. Fasteners

1. Flooring 1 3/4” (44mm) barbed cleats or staples.

2. Channel anchors – 2” Powers SPIKE® anchors.

E. Finishing materials

1. BonaKemi sport finishing systems

2. Bona DTS Sealer 2 coats

3. Bona Supersport MVP finish 2 coats

F. Gamelines

1. Gameline paint(s) shall be Bona SuperSport Paint.

G. Perimeter

1. 3” x 4” ventilating base. Color shall be black, with pre-formed outside corners.

2. Aluminum Door Thresholds:

a. New aluminum thresholds are to be installed at all doorways to reduce the wood floor system down to the adjacent floor finishes. Pemko or equal. All applicable building codes are to be met.

1.PART 3-EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

A. Inspect concrete slab for proper tolerance and dryness, and report any discrepancies to the general contractor and architect in writing. Slab will be level to within 1/8” (3mm) in a 10’ (3m).

Moisture content of the concrete slab shall not exceed 85% using ASTM F 2170 In-Slab Relative Humidity test.

B. All work required to put the concrete subfloors in acceptable condition shall be the responsibility of the general contractor.

C. Subfloor shall be broom cleaned by general contractor.

D. Installer shall document all working conditions provided in General Specifications prior to commencement of installation.

3.02 INSTALLATION

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A. VAPOR BARRIER

1. Install polyethylene with joints lapped a minimum of 6” (150mm) and turned up 4”

(100mm) at the walls.

B. SUBFLOOR

1. Install Robbins shock absorbing pad per manufacturer’s recommendations to plywood sheets.

2. Following manufacturer’s guidelines, place Bio-Channel Star subfloor assembly in end-to-end manner, staggering end joints in adjacent rows. Allow for a ¼” (6mm) gap between panels. Panels shall be placed on a 45 degree angle to the direction of the maple flooring. Provide 1-½” to 2" (40 to 50mm) expansion void at the perimeter and all vertical obstructions.

3. Install solid blocking at doorways, under bleachers in the stacked position, and below portable goals.

4. Install Bleacher Blocking per manufacturer’s recommendations.

5. Place metal anchor channel in each factory-prepared location in the panel.

6. Anchor each anchor channel in the center pre-routed hole only, unless trimming at wall or vertical obstruction requires relocation in adjacent location to anchor.

C. FLOORING

1. Machine nail maple finish flooring 10” to 12” (150mm to 200mm) O.C. with end joints properly driven up and proper spacing provided for humidity conditions in specific regions. Consult your local Robbins Accredited Installation Company “Certified” contractor. Provide 2” (50mm) expansion voids at the perimeter and at all vertical obstructions.

2. Provide additional spacing for humidity conditions in specific regions. All moisture calculations for expansion as well as moisture readings on concrete substrate and maple flooring are to be submitted to the Owner for record.

3.03 FINISHING

A. SANDING

1. Sand per manufacturer’s recommendations.

2. After sanding, buff entire floor using 100 grit screen or equal grit sandpaper, with a heavy-duty buffing machine.

3. Inspect entire area of floor to insure the floor presents a smooth surface without drum stop marks, gouges, streaks or shiners.

4. Vacuum and/or tack floor before first coat of seal.

B. FINISHING

1. Floor should be clean and completely free of dirt and sanding dust.

2. Apply specified combination of seal, gameline paint, and finish in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Buff and vacuum and/or tack between each coat after it dries.

4. Apply game lines accurately after the buffing and vacuuming the coated surfaces. Game lines shall be painted between seal coats and finish coats. Layout in accordance with drawings. For game lines, use current rules of association having jurisdiction. Lines shall be straight with sharp edges in colors selected by architect.

3.04 WALL BASE INSTALLATION

A. Install vent cove base anchored to walls with base cement or screws. Use pre-molded outside corners and neatly mitered inside corner.

3.05 CLEANING

A. Clean up all unused materials and debris and remove it from the premises.

3.06 MAINTENANCE

A. Upon completion of floor installation, the owners, attendants or individuals in charge are responsible for the upkeep of the building and are to see that the care and maintenance instructions of the MFMA and Robbins are followed.

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B. Train maintenance staff on use of cleaning chemicals and equipment supplied under Egis FloorLife Performance Program

C. Provide maintenance staff with all necessary cleaning chemicals, dust mops, and mop heads for a twelve month period.

END OF SECTION 0964690