Materials used in carpets are not necessarily unhealthy, but many chemicals are introduce, making carpet problematic for many people. It does have high embodied energy costs and use petrochemical products.
Waste carpet recycling is evolving. Techniques vary according to the type of fiber and backing material and local recycling or collection facilities.
There are manufacturers of carpet with recycled PET plastic fibers, one in Wisconsin: Talisman Mills inc. 6000 Executive Dr., Mequon, WI 53092, (800) 482-5466.
Consider choosing a natural fiber carpet or another type of flooring.
SECTION 09680 — CARPETING
PART 1 — GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION
Extent of carpet is shown on the Drawings.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
With the manufacturer's product data submit a carpet sample to the Owner for approval. Submit material safety data sheets for all materials used in the installation.
If carpet is to be aired off site, include the following sentence.
Submit affidavit stating that the off-site airing requirement has been met along with mill register numbers and tags of the carpet used.
1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Provide manufacturer’s 10 year warranties for wear, delamination and for edge ravel.
Carpets and adhesives shall be certified and tagged by the Carpet and Rug Institute as meeting its Indoor Air Quality Carpet Testing Program.
1.04 SHIPPING, HANDLING & STORAGE
Deliver carpeting materials in original mill protective wrapping with mill register numbers and tags attached.
Delete above or below.
Deliver carpet after it has been unrolled and exposed to air at room temperature for a minimum of 14 days off-site, to allow the carpet to off-gas prior to installation.
Store inside, in well ventilated area, protected from weather, moisture and soiling.
1.05 ALLOWANCES
Allowances in this Section are for materials only. The Contractor's costs for unloading and handling at the site, labor, installation costs, overhead, profit and other expenses contemplated for the original allowance shall be included in the Contract Sum and not in the allowance.
PART 2 — PRODUCTS
2.01 CARPETING
Criteria are for example only.
Provide carpeting as approved by the Owner, meeting the following criteria:
Construction: Tufted loop
Yarn: Zeftron 2000 ZX nylon by BASF, Diatron by Beaulieu, or Antron (hollow filament) by Dupont
Dye Method: 100% Solution dyed
Gauge and Stitches: Manufacturer’s option
Pile Height: 0 .187"
Yarn Weight: 26 oz./ sq.yd. minimum
Ave. Pile Density : 5000 oz./cu.yd.
Primary Backing: woven polypropylene
Tuft Bind: 15 lbs. minimum
Flammability: Class I
Smoke Density: Less than 450
Static Resistance: Less than 3.0 KV at 20% relative humidity and 70° F
Carpet with post-consumer recycled content is preferred.
2.02 CARPET ALLOWANCE
Provide a cash allowance in the Contract Sum as described in the General Conditions for the carpeting in the amount of $
2.03 UNDERLAYMENT & CUSHIONS
Underlayment: 440 CarpetBoard, [1/2"][5/8"] thick by Homasote Co., P.O.Box 7240, West Trenton, NJ 08628-0240, (800) 257-9491.
Cushions at carpeted stairs: Tred-more 2580-2, extended over nosing.
2.04 ACCESSORIES
Adhesive: Adhesive emitting no volatile organic compounds (VOC) as approved by carpet manufacturer.
Acceptable products are:
Earthbound products by Roberts Consolidated, P.O.Box 1250, City of Industry, CA 91746 (818) 369-7311.
Environtech Healthguard adhesives by W.F.Taylor Co., Inc., 13660 Excelsior Dr., Santa Fe Springs, CA (800) 397-4583.
Chapco Safe-Set products by Chicago Adhesive Products Co., 4658 West 60th St., Chicago, IL 60629 (800) 621-0220.
Edge Guard: at intersection of carpet and floor tile, provide anodized aluminum bend-down type, with integral gripper teeth and nailer flange.
Miscellaneous Materials: Tapes, thread, nails, staples and similar products of type recommended by mill and installer.
If desired to minimize emissions from carpet…
Sealant: Carpet Guard by AFM Enterprises, 350 Ash St. Suite 700, San Diego CA 92101-3404, (619) 239-0321.
PART 3 — EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION
Repair minor holes, cracks, depressions or rough areas using material recommended by carpet or adhesive manufacturer. Clean surfaces to be carpeted; scrape up cementitious and resinous deposits; vacuum.
Preplan installation for uniform direction of pattern and lay of pile, and proper sequencing with other work. Locate seams properly, centered under doors and without seams in direction of traffic at doorways and similar traffic patterns. Extend carpet under removable obstructions and into closets and alcoves.
3.02 INSTALLATION
If an underlayment is used, follow manufacturer's recommended installation and preparation procedures.
Fit sections of carpet into each space prior to application of adhesive. Tim edges and butter cuts with seaming cement.
Apply adhesive uniformly to substrate in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. But carpet edges tightly together to form seams without gaps. Roll entire carpet area lightly to eliminate air pockets and ensure uniform bond. Remove adhesive promptly from face of carpet. Replace carpet which cannot be cleaned.
Install edge guards at exposed edges. Bind edges with cloth tape and thread where not concealable.
Install stairway carpeting by secure method, recognized to be durable and safe for traffic. Conceal edges and avoid making seams in areas of high wear. Match adjoining carpet installation in every way.
3.03 CLEANING
Set aside and protect carpet scraps, defined as mill ends less than 9' long and pieces larger than 3 sq. ft. in area and wider than 12", and deliver for re-use [to the Owner's storage space][Humane Society][Habitat for Humanity] as directed. Dispose of smaller pieces.
Vacuum completed carpet installation with a beater-in-nozzle type commercial vacuum cleaner with a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration system. Remove any protruding face yarn with a sharp scissors.
Return to the installation at a time convenient to the Owner approximately 6 months after occupancy to repair faulty seams and other faults in the installation.
3.04 POST INSTALLATION “FLUSH”
After completion of carpet installation, Contractor shall run HVAC system serving carpeted area continuously for 72 hours minimum using 100% outside air and with return air grilles sealed. Operable windows shall be kept open during hours of occupancy.
END OF SECTION 09680
CARPETING 09680-#
courtesy of Design Coalition, Architects. , Madison, Wisconsin, USA ~~ www.designcoalition.org