2un20%6 Eating the Trouble out of Paint Specifications ~ TA UriversityKTA University HOME ARTICLE CATEGORIES DIGITALLEARNING SERIES ASKACONSULTANT FACULTY KTAJOBBOARD VISIT KTA.COM Previous Pst Next Pest Search KTA University 25 Popular Posts Se fms Editing the Trouble Out of Painting Specifications Portes by Ks aiming spectiatons ent the faelty or buldng wne’s requirements for the selection and use of coatings for both the protection of substrates and aesthetics, The specication ientiy the requirements for sur‘ace preparation and coating application; ‘he aterias tobe apple often by brand name: color schemes; and expectations for qualty contol and documentation (i. 3k {When specications are ler and unambiguous, the requirements shoul suppor only one interpretation by all partes, which rte:Machane fosteaby provides an excelent oadnap for conducting the work an achieving the desired end resuk. Su when specications are confusing contradictory, incomplete or techniealy norte they open the door ta jobsite disputes and change ards, xtra costs coating ‘allure an iegaton ‘As seen in Durability & Design In Depth- July 2016 ‘tera brie aseussion of specication spas, this arile cers a specticavon Que, followed by nine examples of actual language from bulling painting speciteations Ti language, i uncorrected has he potential ta create problems during construction Types of Specifiations speafiestions can be generally assited as ether prescriptive or performance-base. Prescriptive specications provide detailed instructions for perorming he work Arka me spt. fn could olow the detailed instrucions but sil allt achieve the desires end result For example 2 specication might require the removal lose coating ad chalking by pressure washing at 3000 000 ps wt) a 2ero-degre rotary nezle held 2-5 inches fom ‘the surface. The species expecting that ithese steps arefollmed al‘oose coating and chak willbe removed. the contactor cormlles with this procedure, but finds that scraping scrubbing higher deaning pressures andr detergents are needed who bears ipsthtariversiycomfedting rouble pait-specifiaions! ve2u20%6 Eating the Trouble out of Paint Speciiestions - TA UrivesityKTA University she resporsoiy? Prescriptive specications may as inhib creativity and eliminate opportunites to use a superior product ort bene rom new and ‘etter methods for achieving the end result. On the ocher hand, fa preserve specication has repeatedly resulted na succesful ‘uteome nthe past, ean bea lable approach Performance based specications are significant diferent, Rather than describing how to do the work, prformance-based specications define the end resu leaving the means and methods tate contractor. To continue the previous example, the specication might require pressure washing a minimum of 3,000 ps supplemented by scrubbing, the use af detergents ana hand) toal clearing to remove aloes cating an chakig. Inaction it cul establish that chalking be removes toa minimum rating of 8 In accordance wth ASTM Dé2'6, “Standard Tet Metnods fr Evaluating the Degree of Chang of Starr ain Fs” and that ‘coatings consderes lose i exhibits an adhesion value of2A o ss when tested in acordance with ASTM D335, “Sande Tes Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test ‘nie this performance-hased approach stil stipulates the methods of deaning pressure washing, scrubbing and hand ool leaning, "Rfocuses on heen result ather han the process, The contractor is responsible for selecting the specie methods, pressures ana ‘persing procedures te remove the loose coating and chalking 35 defined by the specication ttstiemost recent eine ate sepa forthe pre Cautions for Specifier and Contractors Regardless of te ype of specication, the language tmust be clear an ree of contractor or contusing requirements, Ws bastto say tings ony once to avoid speciyng conflicting requirements in iterent parts ofthe document. Another euon for spcties eto ensure that all reference standards contained inthe specication ate relevant the work, and— Since standard ae systematielly updsted, yp cally evry fe years—that the test revsions willbe aporepiate for thejab ig. 2) Dorit automaticaly assume that she mest recent changes toa stardard willbe acceptable to ou. ithe changes are unacceptable, the specication wil have einer * Inchae the date ofthe earlier version that apliesto the projet oF * Take exception to those problematic portions ofthe latest standard Both secters and contractors most ls carey review the standords referenced withithe primary standard, For example, SSPC- P19, Near White alas: leaning” references an ASTM standard for compressed ar earliness, a well as orherSSPC standards and ASTM test methods for the abrasives being sed fg, SSPC.ABI, ABZ an ABS). These standard require that very speci tests of the ‘compressed air and abrasva be performed when an SSPC-SP10 degree of clearing is spect ‘Another causion Ito make cera hat he current Pred Data sheets (PS) and Safety Data Sheets (S05) are being used. Dont assume that the manufacture’ datasheets from two years ago propery represent the material bing used today. Although the preductname may be the same, the POS and SDS could have changed, Specification Quiz, Following are three examples of specication language fr cleaning and paling commercial buildings Review them and decide Ubether the examples are Satisfactory (technically correc, ear and unambiguous) er Unsatisfactory (echnical incorrect. vague oF subject to iferencesninterpretation, 1. "The surface temperature/dew point temperature spr Satisfactory / Unsatstactory {for painting shall be 5°" (See Fig. 3.) ipsthtariversiycomfedting rouble pait-specifiaions!2u20%6 Eating the Trouble out of Paint Specifications - TA UriversityKTA University 2."The relative humidity during coating aplication shall be <90%" (See Fig. 3) Satisfactory / Unsastactory 3. "There shall bene runs, sags. rips, pinholes orange peel, overspray,dryspray or other objectionable properties as ‘determined by the Engineer (See Fig. 4) Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory Wate your answers down and set them aside, The questions ae repeated atthe end ofthe anti, followed by discussion. See your intial ansvars change ater reaing the exams. SPECIFICATION EXAMPLES Coating Storage xample"Store material aot muse n lant covered container na wellventlates ares at a minimum ambient temperature of 4S wor Discussion: This speciation addresses the minimum storage temperature, but net the maximum, which could also be aprbler. [Athough ventiated” suggests a controled indoor environment (which was tkely the intent) i doesnt special state thatthe pai must be stored indoors ar out of suniight On comercial projects, paints often stored ouside onthe ground, perhaps covered 2 tarpaulln. Adding "indoor storage” tothe specication wou help avoid arguments regarding pant storage, such 35:“Outdoor storage inthe summer is OK because the lemperalre does drop below 45 degrees Fatrenhel, Venttalion jul fr sa faint stored indoors. fits stored ouside, natural vention i platy goos enough” Lighting ‘rample“Perform panting under ligheng condtions ‘of not ess than 80 footcandles measured miei ofthe pantr at substrate surtace- (Ss Fig. 5) Discussion: This ging equim i wey high sintng projects, and cous lead to lsputes once he a orc begins. The specier was mos tkely unaware of a ntey the high level of ighting beng imposed. SSPC-Guide 12, "Guide for lamination of industrial Painting Projects prowdes both recommended and minimum lgnring requirement forthe general work are, for For surface preparation and paimting, Gude 12 recommends 50 fect-candles (wth a minimum of20 ‘eat-candles). 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