SPECIFICATION

BENEATH SLAB GAS VAPOR BARRIER

SECTION 02220 – BROWNFIELD/METHANE BARRIER SYSTEM III PLUS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1
Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Substrate preparation.
2. Waterproofing membrane and methane barrier.
3. Seam Sealer and accessories.
4. Protection courses and methane barriers.

B. Related Sections: The following Sections contain requirements that relate to this Section:

1. Division 2 Section “Earthwork”, “Pipe Materials”, “Sub-drainage systems”, ”Gas Control System”.
2. Division 3 Section “Cast-in-Place Concrete” for concrete placement, curing, and finishing.
3. Division 5 Section “Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies”, for expansion-joint covers assemblies and installation.

1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. General: Provide a methane barrier system that prevents the passage of methane gas and a waterproofing system that
prevents the passage of liquid water under hydrostatic pressure and complies with physical requirements as
demonstrated by testing performed by an independent testing agency of manufacturer’s current waterproofing
formulations and system design.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit Product Data for each type of methane barrier and waterproofing specified, including manufacturer’s printed
instructions for evaluating and preparing the substrate, technical data, and tested physical and performance properties.

B. Project Data - Submit Shop Drawings showing locations and extent of methane barrier and waterproofing, including
details for overlaps, sheet flashing, penetrations, and other termination conditions.

C. Samples – Submit representative samples of the following for approval:

1. Methane barrier and waterproof membrane material.

D. Installer Certificates – Submit certificates signed by manufacturer certifying that Installers comply with requirements
under the “Quality Assurance” Article.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced Installer who is certified in writing and approved by gas
barrier/waterproofing manufacturer EPRO Services, Inc. for the installation of the SYSTEM III Plus Gas Barrier and
Waterproofing Systems.

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 B. Manufacturer Qualification: Obtain methane barrier and waterproofing materials and system components from a single
manufacturer EPRO Services, Inc.

C. Field Sample: Apply methane barrier and waterproofing system field sample to 100 sq./ft. (9.3 sq./m.) of field area
demonstrate application, detailing, thickness, texture, and standard of workmanship.

1. Notify Architect one week in advance of the dates and times when field sample will be prepared.
2. If Architect determines that field sample, does not meet requirements, reapply field sample until field sample is
approved.
3. Retain and maintain approved field sample during construction in an undisturbed condition as a standard for
judging the completed methane barrier and waterproofing. An undamaged field sample may become part of the
completed Work.

D. Pre-installation Conference: A pre-installation conference shall be held prior to application of the methane barrier and
waterproofing system to assure proper site and installation conditions, to include contractor, applicator,
architect/engineer and special inspector (if any).

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver materials to Project site as specified by manufacturer labeled with manufacturer’s name, product brand name
and type, date of manufacture, shelf life, and directions for storing and mixing with other components.

B. Store materials as specified by the manufacturer in a clean, dry, protected location and within the temperature range
required by manufacturer. Protect stored materials from direct sunlight.

C. Remove and replace material that cannot be applied within its stated shelf life.

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Protect all adjacent areas not to be installed on. Where necessary, apply masking to prevent staining of surfaces to
remain exposed wherever membrane abuts to other finish surfaces.

B. Perform work only when existing and for-cast weather conditions are within manufacturer’s recommendations for the
material and application method used.

C. Minimum clearance of 24 inches is required for application of product. For areas with less than 24-inch clearance, the
membrane may be applied by hand using ECOLINE-R.

D. Ambient temperature shall be within manufacturer’s specifications. (Greater than +19ºF/-7ºC.)

E. All plumbing, electrical, mechanical and structural items to be under or passing through the waterproof membrane shall
be positively secured in their proper positions and appropriately protected prior to membrane application.

F. Methane barrier and waterproof system shall be installed before placement of fill material and reinforcing steel. When
not possible, all exposed reinforcing steel shall be masked by General Contractor prior to membrane application.

1.8 WARRANTY

A. General Warranty: The special warranty specified in this Article shall not deprive the Owner of other rights the Owner
may have under other provisions of the Contract Documents, and shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other
warranties made by the Contractor under requirements of the Contract Documents.

B. Special Warranty: Submit a written warranty signed by methane barrier/waterproofing manufacturer and Installer
agreeing to repair or replace methane barrier/waterproofing that does not meet requirements or that does not remain
methane free or watertight within the specified warranty period.

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 1. Warranty Period: 3 years after date of Substantial Completion.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. SYSTEM III Plus; EPRO Services, Inc., Wichita, KS, 800-882-1896

1. Spray-Applied ECOLINE-S.
2. Protection ECOSHIELD-P and ECOSHIELD-PP.

2.2 FLUID APPLIED MATERIALS

A. Fluid applied methane barrier/waterproofing system – ECOLINE-S; a single course, high build, polymer modified,
asphalt emulsion. Waterborne and spray applied at ambient temperatures. A nominal thickness of 80 dry mils (60 mil
minimum), unless specified otherwise. Non-toxic and odorless. ECOLINE-R has similar properties with greater
viscosity and is roller or brush applied. Manufactured by EPRO Services, Inc.

B. Fluid applied methane barrier/waterproofing physical properties.

ECOLINE-S – TYPICAL PROPERTIES (MEMBRANE ONLY)

ECOLINE-R – TYPICAL PROPERTIES

2.3 AUXILIARY MATERIALS

A. Sheet Flashing: 60-mil reinforced modified asphalt sheet good with double-sided adhesive.

B. Reinforcing Strip: Manufacturer’s recommended polyester fabric.

C. Seam Detailing Sealant Mastic: ECOLINE-T or ECOLINE-R, a high or medium viscosity polymer modified water
based asphalt material.

1. ECOLINE-T
2. ECOLINE-R

2.4 GEOTEXTILE AND PROTECTION COURSE

A. Product Usage
1. On Base layer, use ECOSHIELD-P (grey) fabric side down.
2. On Top layer, use ECOSHIELD-PP fabric side up.

B. ECOSHIELD-P and ECOSHIELD-PP physical properties.

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 C. Gas barrier chemical resistance chart.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions under which waterproofing systems will be applied, with Installer present, for
compliance with requirements. Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 SURFACE PREPARATION

A. Verify substrate is prepared according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

B. Mask off adjoining surfaces not receiving methane barrier/waterproofing to prevent spillage or over spray affecting
other construction.

3.3 PREPARATIONS AND TREATMENT AT TERMINATIONS AND PENETRATIONS

A. Prepare vertical and horizontal surfaces at terminations, at penetrations through methane barrier/waterproofing materials
to ASTM C 898 and manufacturer’s recommendations.

B. Apply 60-mil coats of ECOLINE-S to terminating surface, embed ECOSHIELD-P into coat insuring terminating edge
is completely sealed..

1. Terminations should be treated 3 inches up vertical and 3 inches on horizontal.

3.4 METHANE BARRIER/PROTECTION COURSE BOTTOM INSTALLATION

A. Install ECOSHIELD-P (fabric side down)over substrate material in one direction with six-inch overlaps

B. Secure the ECOSHIELD-P seams by applying ECOLINE-S between the overlapped sheets.

3.5 METHANE BARRIER/WATERPROOFING APPLICATION

A. Set up spray equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions and place spray-markers in field of bottom protection
course.

B. Mix materials according to manufacturer’s instructions.

C. Start installing fluid applied gas barrier in presence of manufacturer’s technical representative.

D. Apply methane barrier/waterproofing, according to manufacturer’s recommendations, by spray (ECOLINE-S) or roller

E. Apply one spray coat of ECOLINE-S or four roller coats of ECOLINE-R waterproofing to obtain a seamless membrane
free of entrapped gases, with an minimum dry film thickness of 60 mils.

F. Apply methane barrier/waterproofing to prepared wall terminations and to the horizontal surface of the bottom
protection course to a thickness indicated by the placed spray-markers and according to manufacturer’s
recommendations and details.

G. Verify film thickness of waterproofing every 100 sq./ft. (9.3 sq./m).

3.6 METHANE BARRIER/PROTECTION COURSE TOP INSTALLATION

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 A. Install ECOSHIELD-PP protection course perpendicular to the direction of the bottom course with overlapped seams
over nominally cured membrane no later than recommended by manufacturer and before starting subsequent
construction operations.

B. Secure ECOSHIELD-PP protection course seams by applying ECOLINE-S the overlapped sheets as recommended by
the manufacturer.

3.8 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Membrane may be checked for coverage with a lightly oiled, needle nose depth gauge, taking four (4) readings over a
one square inch area, every 500 square feet. Record the minimum reading. Mark the test area for repair.

B. Test areas are to be patched over with ECOLINE-S to an 80 mil minimum dry thickness, extending a minimum of one
inch (1”) beyond the test perimeter.

3.9 CURING, PROTECTING, AND CLEANING

A. Cure waterproofing according to manufacturer’s recommendations. It should be noted normal curing time is 24 to 48
hours to achieve a permanent water barrier. However, in some conditions such as a saturated substrate, extremely cold
conditions and/or high humidity, the full adhesion of the membrane may be delayed. The length of delay may be subject
the membrane thickness and severity of conditions.

B. Take care to prevent contamination and damage during application stages and curing.

C. Clean spillage and soiling from adjacent construction using cleaning agents and procedures recommended by
manufacturer of affected construction.