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This paper will address the new requirements of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code for the building envelope, which requires careful design to limit uncontrolled air leakage into and out of buildings.
This paper will address the new requirements of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code for the building envelope, which requires careful design to limit uncontrolled air leakage into and out of buildings. The Code lists preapproved materials and assemblies that are "deemed to comply" and include the assembly of concrete masonry walls coated with one application of block filler and two applications of a paint or sealer coating. The Code calls for the assembly to be tested in accordance with ASTM E 2357, ASTM E 1677, ASTM E 283 or E 1680 and have a maximum air leakage rate of 0.04 cfm/ft2. But these tests only address air leakage. Many other properties must also be known and understood before a product can be deemed market ready. This paper will explain the properties and tests that are needed to evaluate thin film coatings on concrete masonry unit (CMU) assemblies both in the laboratory and in the field for Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
Often when a polymer coating failure occurs, the concrete quality and integrity are questioned. Core samples removed from the concrete slab are examined using petrographic techniques to help determine the cause of the coating failure. The basics of the petrographic examination, the equipment used and what information it can provide are presented.
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The moisture vapor emission rate (MVER) of concrete floors affects the selection of flooring materials for both new construction and remodel projects. The MVER is determined by exposing a 20” x 20” test area to calcium chloride for 60 to 72 hours.
Inspection has always been a hot topic when it comes to coatings projects. There are some substrates that can be harder to specify due to not knowing without knowing which testing is relevant to specify and properly inspect the substrate and surface after it is coated. Concrete is probably the number one substrate that is confusing. This paper will dive into the testing that is relevant when specifying coatings for concrete tanks and structures. Whether it is how to properly check film build or whether or not an ASTM test is relevant, this paper will clear the waters and make specifying coatings for concrete tanks and structures easier.