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David Axt, AIA, CCS, CSI
Senior Member
Username: david_axt

Post Number: 630
Registered: 03-2002
Posted on Thursday, March 02, 2006 - 04:26 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Currently on my project I have a Contractor that is installing dirty/muddy studs and leaving a mess inside the wall cavities. He claims that this is standard construction practice and who cares since the gypsum board will enclose the mess anyway.

I can find anything in my specs that require the contractor to clean enclosed spaces.

What should I do?
Anonymous
 
Posted on Thursday, March 02, 2006 - 05:03 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

From MasterSpec Section 017300

Article 3.7 Progress Cleaning
D. Installed Work: Keep installed work clean. Clean installed surfaces according to written instructions of manufacturer or fabricator of product installed, using only cleaning materi-als specifically recommended. If specific cleaning materials are not recommended, use cleaning materials that are not hazardous to health or property and that will not damage exposed surfaces.

E. Concealed Spaces: Remove debris from concealed spaces before enclosing the space.

H. During handling and installation, clean and protect construction in progress and adjoining materials already in place. Apply protective covering where required to ensure protection from damage or deterioration at Substantial Completion.
Nathan Woods, CCCA
Senior Member
Username: nwoods

Post Number: 71
Registered: 08-2005
Posted on Thursday, March 02, 2006 - 05:05 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

You mean beyond the fact that the Architect establishes the required quality of the work?

My Division 01600 section "Product Requirements" discusses in brief the requirements for New materials, weather protection of materials, etc...

My section 01700, item 3.6 "progress cleaning" goes more into specifics about installed work, concealed spaces, and handling and installation protection.

You might also try various lumber associtations, if they have any langauge about the condition of the material being installed (usually dryness).

West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau (WCLIB)
Western Wood Prodcuts Association (WWPA)
NBS PS20 - American Softwood Lumber Standard
Northeastern Lumber Mafr Assoc (NELMA)

and so forth
David Axt, AIA, CCS, CSI
Senior Member
Username: david_axt

Post Number: 631
Registered: 03-2002
Posted on Thursday, March 02, 2006 - 05:19 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

I neglected to mention that it is metal studs.

How clean is clean?
George A. Everding, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA
Senior Member
Username: geverding

Post Number: 125
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Thursday, March 02, 2006 - 06:08 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

David-

It's not a progress cleaning issue but rather a storage and handling issue. Why are the studs muddy to begin with? Sounds like your contractor is violating something in 01600 "Product Requirements" (as Nathan suggests) or your "Delivery, Storage and Handling" article in the section where you specified the studs, 05400 or 091xxx.

Interesting to note that Dietrich, for example, says "Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation". I'll bet whoever made these particular studs has similar language.

Given that, I would say "clean" is as clean as they were when they left the manufacturer, and the contractor is responsible for anything else that got on them before they got installed.

Your contractor says he is following industry standard? I suggest you ask HIM to show you the reference that says he can install muddy studs. Let us know when he finds it.

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