Metric: The Systeme Internationale (SI), the standard international system of measurement. %%EOF 0000001176 00000 n Moisture content: The amount of water contained within a unit at the time of sampling expressed as a percentage of the total amount of water in the unit when saturated. (See also Coping block.), Cavity: A continuous air space between wythes of masonry or between masonry and its backup system. Grout, self-consolidating: Highly fluid and stable grout used in high lift and low lift grouting that does not require consolidation or reconsolidation. 0000068883 00000 n %PDF-1.7 % Cantilever: A member structurally supported at only one end through a fixed connection. Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures, ACI 530-02/ASCE 5-02/TMS 402-02. PERMINATOR TAPE is a self-adhesive tape for use in sealing vapor barrier seams and attachment to footings, protrusions, etc. Height-to-thickness ratio: The height of a masonry wall divided by its nominal thickness. [4]. 0000002905 00000 n Area, gross cross-sectional: The area delineated by the out-to- out dimensions of masonry in the plane under consideration. Some admixtures act as air entraining agents. Comprised of a polyethylene film and acrylic, pressure-sensitive adhesive, Made in the USA with US and global materials, Strong initial tack and long-term adhesion, Use in applications where a highly conformable material is required, Stego has the accessories you need to complete an ASTM E1643-compliant installation. This project earned LEED Silver certification. Concrete brick: A concrete hollow or solid unit smaller in size than a concrete block. 0000009872 00000 n A grout pour consists of one or more grout lifts. 0000001623 00000 n Web: The portion of a hollow concrete masonry unit connecting the face shells. Before placing concrete slab, make sure all penetrations, block outs, and damaged areas are repaired/addressed. Ribbed block: A block with projecting ribs (with either a rectangular or circular profile) on the face for aesthetic purposes. [4]. %xX\@^LN ON(|!cE&C.9A# jXgK)UQv",' b. Axial loads typically act in a vertical direction, but may be otherwise depending on the type and orientation of the element. Face shell: The outer wall of a hollow concrete masonry unit. Cap block: A solid slab used as a coping unit. If damage occurs, patch using the techniques outlined previously. All joints/seams, both side and end, should be overlapped 6 (152.4 mm) and taped using 4 (101.6 mm) wide PERMINATOR TAPE. This chapter also contains requirements for the use of vapor retarders for moisture control in walls; wind resistance and water-resistive barriers for exterior wall coverings; and the water-resistive barrier required beneath exterior materials. [4], Open end block: A hollow unit, with one or both ends open. Drip: A groove or slot cut beneath and slightly behind the forward edge of a projecting unit or element, such as a sill, lintel or coping, to cause rainwater to drip off and prevent it from penetrating the wall. 0000005000 00000 n PERMINATOR HP should completely cover the pour area. It is, North America: 800.342.5976 [1]. High lift grouting: (See Grouting, high lift.), Hollow masonry unit: A unit whose net cross-sectional area in any plane parallel to the bearing surface is less than 75 % of its gross cross-sectional area measured in the same plane. Fire resistance: A rating assigned to walls indicating the length of time a wall performs as a barrier to the passage offlame, hot gases and heat when subjected to a standardized fire and hose stream test. Its patent-pending one millimeter spacers allow at least 100X more bulk water to drain from a wall versus standard housewraps. Coping block: A solid concrete masonry unit intended for use as the top finished course in wall construction. 0000035056 00000 n Spall: To flake or split away due to internal or external forces such as frost action, pressure, dimensional changes after installation, vibration, impact, or some combination. 588 29 Typically located in the first course of masonry. Prism: A small assemblage made with masonry units and mortar and sometimes grout. (Note: The PERMINATOR TAPE area of adhesion should be free from dust, dirt, and moisture to allow maximum adhesion of the pressure-sensitive tape.). By code, a wall carrying vertical loads greater than 200 lb/ft (2.9 kN/m) in addition to its own weight. 0000013430 00000 n 15 Mil Underslab Vapor Barrier (High Puncture Resistance). PERMINATOR provides the vapor barrier industry with a, PERMINATOR TAPE is a self-adhesive tape, used in conjunction with the application of PERMINATOR underslab vapor barrier. For your foundation or basement walls look for our ThermaDRY Insulating Drainage Panels, which insulate and protect your concrete walls while providing drainage to move ground water away. GLOSSARY OF CONCRETE MASONRY TERMS A block: Hollow masonry unit with one end closed by a cross web and the opposite end open or lacking an end cross web. Also called plumb joint bond, straight stack, jack bond, jack-on-jack and checkerboard bond. 0000008921 00000 n All joints/seams, both side and end, should be overlapped 6 (152.4 mm) and taped using 4 (101.6 mm) wide PERMINATOR TAPE from W. R. MEADOWS. Senses and adapts permeance to varying humidity throughout the year to keep the cavity dry. Most flooring companies recommend the placement of the concrete slab directly on the vapor barrier. The backing material may be concrete, masonry, steel framing or wood framing. Wythe: Each continuous vertical section of a wall, one masonry unit in thickness. (See also Open end block.), Header: A masonry unit that connects two or more adjacent wythes of masonry. Dry cup perm rating is expressed in grains/hr/ft 2, inches of Hg. [1]. National Concrete Masonry Association, 1999. 0000000016 00000 n Drainage gap. Concrete: A composite material that consists of a water reactive binding medium, water and aggregate (usually a combination of fine aggregate and coarse aggregate) with or without admixtures. Warranty. 2022 W. R. Meadows, Inc.All rights reserved. Split block: A concrete masonry unit with one or more faces purposely fractured to produce a rough texture for aesthetic purposes. 0000076627 00000 n By continuing to use this site, you are providing us with your consent to our use of cookies. Unreinforced masonry: Masonry in which the tensile resistance of the masonry is taken into consideration and the resistance of reinforcement, if present, is neglected. (See Collar joint.). This will sandwich PERMINATOR HP between the footing, vertical wall, and poured concrete floor. Collar joint: A vertical longitudinal space between wythes of masonry or between masonry wythe and backup construction, sometimes filled with mortar or grout. (2) The process of applying such a coating. [1]. PERMINATOR is an economical choice. 41 0 obj <> endobj xref Screen block: An open-faced masonry unit used for decorative purposes or to partially screen areas from the sun or from view. Standard Terminology of Masonry, ASTM C 1232-02. 0000005568 00000 n hb``g``g`a`de@ ^V6890` ,j4=!nA "&% d2b$ K(Cor_1bba`x4uQu3eotDr3|If#W8C*,v0aQXv2PqT6k0w 3 endstream endobj 42 0 obj <>>> endobj 43 0 obj >/PageUIDList<0 208>>/PageWidthList<0 612.0>>>>>>/Resources<>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Tabs/W/Thumb 36 0 R/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 44 0 obj <> endobj 45 0 obj [/ICCBased 75 0 R] endobj 46 0 obj <>stream Willamette Graystone, OR While the membrane is still tacky, install PERMINATOR HP as a protective course over the applied waterproofing membrane. A horizontal offset between head joints in successive courses of one-third and one-quarter the unit length is called third bond and quarter bond, respectively. A new innovation in the ZIP System product line of flashing solutions, it offers a higher perm rating than our standard flashing tape for teams seeking a specific permeability in their designs. 0000091925 00000 n 16 perms. The closer the dry cup perm rating approaches zero, the better the vapor retarder. Site Map Lintel block: A U-shaped masonry unit, placed with the open side up to accommodate horizontal reinforcement and grout to form a continuous beam. [1]. 0000002355 00000 n 0000002757 00000 n Primarily used for quality control purposes to assess the strength of full-scale masonry members. Impermeable vapor barriers are those with a rating of 0.1 perm or less while class II vapor retarders are those with a rating greater than 0.1 perm and less than 1.0 perm. Reinforcing steel: Steel embedded in masonry in such a manner that the two materials act together to resist forces. 0000014795 00000 n Grouting, low lift: The technique of grouting as the wall is constructed, usually to scaffold or bond beam height, but not greater than 4 to 6 ft (1,219 to 1,829 mm), depending on code limitations. Recommended for exterior walls because it easily sheds water. MEL-ROL LM or POINTING MASTIC may be used for stakes, small pipe, and rebar penetrations. PERMINATOR HP is tough enough to withstand normal construction abuse and traffic. In new construction, sometimes referred to as new building bloom. Diaphragm: A roof or floor system designed to transmit lateral forces to shear walls or other lateral load resisting elements. Scored block: A block with grooves on the face for aesthetic purposes. Y-!v=]~p nvm8'/^mMt?cp}Ifhmj^kW:}}+xtn~1 (2) A wall containing reinforcement used to resist shear and tensile stresses. Resources for Home Builders for Stego Vapor Barrier Products. 0000092201 00000 n [4]. [1], Mortar joint, head: The vertical mortar joint placed between masonry units within the wythe. Also called sash block. Also called channel block. Lightweight concrete masonry unit: A unit whose oven-dry density is less than 105 lb/ft3 (1,680 kg/m3). 0000009174 00000 n Also called prefaced block. DESCRIPTION This pressure-sensitive tape is engineered to bond specifically to Stego Wrap, making it ideal for sealing Stego Wrap seams and penetrations. Wall, bonded: A masonry wall in which two or more wythes are bonded to act as a composite structural unit. [3], Aggregate: An inert granular or powdered material such as natural sand, manufactured sand, gravel, crushed stone, slag, fines and lightweight aggregate, which, when bound together by a cementitious matrix forms concrete, grout or mortar. Modular design: Construction with standardized units or dimensions for flexibility and variety in use. [1]. Crack control: Methods used to control the extent, size and location of cracking in masonry including reinforcing steel, control joints and dimensional stability of masonry materials. Fastener: A device used to attach components to masonry, typically nonstructural in nature. 0000052850 00000 n Bonds to a variety of surfaces to tackle your toughest flashing jobs. PERMINATOR HP underslab vapor barrier is a new generation of polyolefin-based resin/chemical technology. The thickness of cavity walls is taken as the overall thickness minus the width of the cavity. 0000077551 00000 n 0000003819 00000 n Reference American Concrete Institute (ACI) 302.1R-04: Chapter 4, Section 4.1.4 Base Material for sub-grade preparation prior to placement of PERMINATOR HP. Soft metric refers to products or materials manufactured to English specified dimensions, then converted into metric dimensions. Oberfields, OH, A block: Hollow masonry unit with one end closed by a cross web and the opposite end open or lacking an end cross web. Installation is quick and easy. We agree, since this eliminates the potential for trapping moisture in a blotter-effect, causing it to resurface through the slab into the flooring systems. This includes the total area of a section perpendicular to thedirection of the load, including areas within cells and voids. Backing: The wall or surface to which veneer is secured. Resources for Building Owners for Stego Vapor Barrier Products. It has a uniform cross section throughout its height and serves as a vertical beam, a column or both. Limitations and restrictions apply. (See also Composite action.), Wall, curtain: (1) A nonloadbearing wall between columns or piers. Water Vapor Permeance: 0.011 Perms (Impermeable) ASTM E 96-05: Temperature and Humidity Resistance: No corrosion, no delamination, no loss of metalization - ASTM C-1258-08: Cell Structure - Closed. Facing: Any material forming a part of a wall and used as a finished surface. 0000053031 00000 n PERMINATOR HP provides the vapor barrier industry with a highly effective, economical choice for helping to reduce the penetration of moisture and water vapor through the slab into the structure, thereby helping to reduce fungus, mildew, and mold growth. 0000042604 00000 n Vapor Barrier Installation Instructions PERMINATOR, Everything Youve Ever Wanted to Know About Crawl Space Vapor Barriers, Under Slab Vapor Retarders/Barriers (White Paper), Self-Adhered Sheet Membrane (SASM) Waterproofing, PREMOULDED MEMBRANE VAPOR SEAL WITH PLASMATIC CORE (PMPC), Solvent-Based Curing and Sealing Compounds. Reported by the Masonry Standards Joint Committee, 2002. PERMINATOR HP also helps reduce radon gas from entering the structure. Slump block: A concrete masonry unit produced so that it slumps or sags in irregular fashion before it hardens. (See also Full mortar bedding.). The length should be 1.5 times the pipe circumference.