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Jerome J. Lazar, CDT, CCS, CSI, SCIP
Senior Member
Username: lazarcitec
Post Number: 2048
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 - 03:15 pm: |    |
Writing specs for a senior living project, no ID on team, need to specify odor control for carpet and concrete from urinating. Thanks |
Greta Eckhardt
Senior Member
Username: gretaeckhardt
Post Number: 107
Registered: 08-2013
| | Posted on Monday, August 26, 2019 - 05:01 pm: | |
Seeing that no suggestions have been posted yet, it would appear that the wealth of knowledge represented by this forum community does not contain an answer if porous flooring materials are used. Can the architect be encouraged to select a non-porous, non-plastic flooring finish such as porcelain tile with epoxy grout, with the idea that the Owner will purchase washable area rugs to make it look homey and absorb some sound? |
Steven Bruneel, AIA, CSI-CDT, LEED-AP, EDAC
Senior Member
Username: redseca2
Post Number: 669
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 26, 2019 - 06:04 pm: | |
Perhaps carpet tiles with a large attic stock of replacements. |
Russ Hinkle, AIA, CDT, LEED BD+C
Senior Member
Username: rhinkle
Post Number: 144
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 - 10:17 am: | |
We provided a primer on a similar project over the concrete that kept it from penetrating the concrete/ topping and allowed for the easy removal of the glue down carpet. The carpet in the units is a cheap, basic carpet anticipated to be replaced often.
Russ Hinkle |
David G. Axt, CCS, CSI ,SCIP
Senior Member
Username: david_axt
Post Number: 1828
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 - 01:13 pm: | |
What I have specified in preschools and senior housing projects is Mannington broadloom carpet with Integra HP backing. This backing is chemically seamed to create a waterproof barrier. It is like having a roofing membrane on the floor. The carpet is cleaned with hot water extraction. Problem areas are presoaked. You can pour a bucket of water on the carpeting, go to lunch, then come back and vacuum it all up.
Since the carpeting is fully adhered, any seams that do happen to be open up will trap fluids. Fluids will not leak into the substrate and will not seep under the carpeting.
David G. Axt, CCS, CSI, SCIP
Specifications Consultant
Axt Consulting LLC |
Sheldon Wolfe
Senior Member
Username: sheldon_wolfe
Post Number: 1035
Registered: 01-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 14, 2019 - 01:15 am: | |
Include Depends in the specifications. |
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