Barrier Bac Architects Binder

web site: www.barrierbac.com www.inteplast.com

tel: 877-535-0555

fax: 800-709-6002

address: 9 Peach Tree Hill Road Livingston NJ 07039

vaporretarderproduct

Barrier-Bac provides high quality moisture vapor retarder products to the construc-tion industry for application beneath concrete slab-on-grade. Barrier-Bac vapor retarder products are made with virgin polyolefin resins using a patented cross lamination process: this process creates membranes with high puncture strength, low water vapor transmis-sion rates, and high tensile strength.

Our primary products, VB-250 (11 mil) and VB-350 (16 mil) vapor retarder membranes are widely specified on projects across the USA. These vapor retarder materials are avail-able nationwide through a comprehensive network of concrete accessory distributors. Also, our regional sales representatives are well seasoned professionals each having extensive experience and backgrounds dealing with concrete systems and moisture protection.

The Inteplast Group, Ltd. is ISO 9001:2008 certified and manufactures all our vapor retarder products at our plant in Lolita, Texas. All our vapor retarder membranes are manufactured in the USA.

Barrier-Bac also offers a composite system vapor retarder, VBC-350. VBC-350 is made by laminating VB-350 (16 mil) vapor retarder membrane to polypropylene geo-textile. This composite is “state of the art” in vapor retarder technology, and offers the design professional a vapor retarder that has excellent peel adhesion to concrete. This exceptional peel adhesion eliminates the risk of under slab pocketing and is an attractive alternative to standard vapor retarder systems which have little or no peel adhesion to bottom of the concrete slab-on-grade.

Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape is a ribbed 30 mil tape providing high adhesive strength to seal all seams. Just like our Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder, the tape membrane is manu-factured from virgin resin to ensure long life expectancy under ground. This ribbed tape forms an interlocking mechanical bond with the ribbed Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder and tightly blocks moisture migration from entering the building. Compared to the 8 or 9 mil thickness of tapes offered by competitors, Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape is the most perma-nent solution to eliminate moisture intrusion through seams.

In summary, Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder products offer the following favorable attri-butes to the project owner, designer and contractor:

• Patented Cross Lamination Process• Exceeds ASTM E1745 Class A, B, C Requirements• Nationwide Distribution Network• ISO 9001:2008 Certified Quality Production• Made In USA, Certificate of Origin Provided• Composite Vapor Retarder with Excellent Peel Adhesion• 30 mil Ribbed Seam Tape Completely Blocks Moisture

Please consider using Barrier-Bac vapor retarder products on your next project: our proven materials will perform consistently and contribute to the success of your project.

Product Introduction

IntePlus® xf film

• Real solutions to prevent moisture migration into buildings.• Exceeds ASTM E 1745 “Class A, B, C” Requirements.• Made in the USA by vertically integrated manufacturer – Inteplast Group, Ltd.• ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturing facilities.• Ribbed film creates a non-slip surface in the field and a mechanical interface at the seam.• 30 mil ribbed tape forms interlocking mechanical bond with ribbed vapor retarder.• Reduces the amount of radon gas coming through the slab.• Reduces termite infestation.• National distribution network.• Offers AIA/CES registered Sustainable Design seminar.

Benefits of Using Barrier-Bac Products

IntePlus® xf film

1.0 PRODUCT NAME

VB-250 (11 mil)Class A Vapor RetarderExceeds ASTM E 1745 class A, B & CRetarder Specifications

2.0 MANUFACTURER

Inteplast Group9 Peach Tree Hill RoadLivingston, NJ 07039

Technical AssistanceTel: (877) 535-0555Fax: (800) 709-6002

3.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Uses: VB-250 (11 mil) Vapor Retarder is a high per-formance under slab vapor retarder developed for the construction industry to retard moisture migra-tion through concrete slabs. It may also be used to control radon, methane, sulphates and many other soil contaminants.

3.1 COMPOSITION

VB-250 (11 mil) Vapor Retarder is manufactured to the highest standards with only high-grade virgin polyolefin resins. The manufacturing process for the VB-250 (11 mil) Vapor Retarder is made by IntePlus® XF Film, a three layer, co-extruded, cross-laminated system.

VB-250 (11 mil) vapor retarder is manufactured in 12.75 ft × 200 ft rolls (2550 ft2).VB-250 (11 mil) vapor retarder weighs approximately 131 lbs. per roll.

4.0 TECHNICAL DATA

Applicable Standards:

ASTM, American Society for Testing & Materials

• ASTM E 1745 Standard Specification for Water Vapor Retarders used in Contact with Soil or Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs.• ASTM E 154 Standard Test Methods for Water

Vapor Retarders used in Contact with Earth Under Concrete Slabs, on Walls, or as a Ground cover.• ASTM D 1709 Standard Test Methods for Impact

Resistance of Plastic Films by the Free Falling Dart Method.• ASTM E 96 Standard Test Method for Water

Vapor Transmission of Materials.• ASTM D 882 Standard Test Method for Tensile

Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting. • ASTM E 1643 Standard Practice for installation

of Water Vapor Retarders used in Contact with Earth or Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs.

ACI, American Concrete Institute

• ACI 302.1 R-04 Minimum Thickness (10 mil)

Table 1: Physical Properties of VB-250 (11 mil) Vapor Retarder

Classification ASTM E 1745 Exceed Class A, B and C

Water Vapor Permeance ASTM E 96 0.020 perms (US)

Tensile Strength ASTM E 154-93 (ASTM D 882) 50 lbf / in

Puncture Resistance ASTM D 1709 2400 grams

Life Expectancy ASTM E 154 indefinite

Chemical Resistance ASTM E 154 unaffected

Technical DataDivision: 07260, 03300

VB-250 (11mil) Vapor Retarder

OFFICE: 9 Peach Tree Hill Rd., Livingston, NJ 07039PLANT: 101 Inteplast Blvd., Lolita, TX 77971

TEL: 877-535-0555FAX: 800-709-6002 E-MAIL: [email protected] SITE: www.BarrierBac.com / www.inteplast.com

5.0 INSTALLATION

VB-250 (11 mil) Vapor Retarder shall be installed over tamped earth, sand or aggregate base by unroll-ing and completely covering area to receive build-ing slab or specified area. Overlap all seams a mini-mum of 6” and seal with Barrier-Bac Seam Tape or heat weld. All penetrations must be sealed with Barrier-Bac membrane and Barrier-Bac Seam Tape per manufacturer’s recommendations.Specific project details and recommendations can be provided by Inteplast Group upon request.

6.0 AVAILABILITY & COST

VB-250 (11 mil) Vapor Retarder is available nation-ally through our network of building supply com-panies. Please contact our corporate office for a distributor in your area. VB-250 (11 mil) Vapor Retarder is cost efficient. Pricing can be obtained by contacting your local Barrier-Bac distributors or sales representatives.

7.0 WARRANTY

We warrant and guarantee our specifications as pub-lished. Published test results are based upon accepted industry practice as well as the test methods called for and listed on our test documents. We believe, to

the best of our knowledge, that our published results are accurate and reliable and that they represent our vapor retarder membrane. Inteplast Group cannot control site conditions and improper installation practices. Therefore, no warranty, expressed or implied, is given, including those of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or any other matter with respect to the product.

8.0 MAINTENANCE

No maintenance is required.

9.0 TECHNICAL SERVICES

Technical services for all of our products can be obtained by calling our corporate office.

Corporate Office:(877)535-0555

10.0 FILING SYSTEMS

Barrier-Bac brochures are available from Barrier-Bac distributors, sales representatives, Inteplast Group and on our website:http://www.BarrierBac.com



1.0 PRODUCT NAME

VB-350 (16 mil)Class A Vapor RetarderExceeds astm e 1745 class a, b & cRetarder Specifications

2.0 MANUFACTURER




Uses: VB-350 (16 mil) Vapor Retarder is a high per-formance under slab vapor retarder developed for the construction industry to retard moisture migra-tion through concrete slabs. It may also be used to control radon, methane, sulphates and many other soil contaminants.

3.1 COMPOSITION

VB-350 (16 mil) Vapor Retarder is manufactured to the highest standards with only high-grade vir-gin polyolefin resins. The manufacturing process for the VB-350 (16 mil) Vapor Retarder is made by IntePlus® XF Film, a three-layer, co-extruded, cross-laminated system.

VB-350 (16 mil) Vapor Retarder is manufactured in 12.75 ft × 150 ft rolls (1913 ft2).

VB-350 (16 mil) Vapor Retarder weighs approxi-mately 137 lbs. per roll.

4.0 TECHNICAL DATA







Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting. • ASTM E 1643 Standard Practice for installation

of Water Vapor Retarders used in Contact with Earth or Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs.



Table 1: Physical Properties of VB-350 (16 mil) Vapor Retarder

Classification ASTM E 1745 Exceed Class A, B and CWater Vapor Permeance ASTM E 96 0.009 perms (US)Tensile Strength ASTM E 154-93 (ASTM D 882) 63 lbf / inPuncture Resistance ASTM D 1709 2750 gramsLife Expectancy ASTM E 154 indefiniteChemical Resistance ASTM E 154 unaffected


VB-350 (11mil) Vapor RetarderTechnical DataDivision: 07260, 03300




5.0 INSTALLATION

VB-350 (16 mil) Vapor Retarder shall be installed over tamped earth, sand or aggregate base by unroll-ing and completely covering area to receive building slab or specified area. Overlap all seams a mini-mum of 6” and seal with Barrier-Bac Seam Tape or heat weld. All penetrations must be sealed with Barrier-Bac membrane and Barrier-Bac Seam Tape per manufacturer’s recommendations.

Specific project details and recommendations can be provided by Inteplast Group upon request.


VB-350 (16 mil) Vapor Retarder is available nation-ally through our network of building supply com-panies. Please contact our corporate office for a distributor in your area. VB-350 (16 mil) Vapor Retarder is cost efficient. Pricing can be obtained by contacting your local Barrier-Bac distributors or sales representatives.

7.0 WARRANTY

We warrant and guarantee our specifications as pub-lished. Published test results are based upon accepted

industry practice as well as the test methods called for and listed on our test documents. We believe, to the best of our knowledge, that our published results are accurate and reliable and that they represent our vapor retarder membrane. Inteplast Group cannot control site conditions and improper installation practices. Therefore, no warranty, expressed or implied, is given, including those of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or any other matter with respect to the product.

8.0 MAINTENANCE



Technical services for all of our products can be obtained by calling our corporate office.


10.0 FILING SYSTEMS



VB-350 (11mil) Vapor RetarderTechnical DataDivision: 07260, 03300


1.0 PRODUCT NAME

VBC-350 (31 mil) Composite Vapor RetarderClass A Vapor RetarderExceeds ASTM E 1745 class A, B & CVapor Retarder Specifications

2.0 MANUFACTURER




Uses: Barrier-Bac VBC-350 (31 mil) Composite is a high performance under slab vapor retarder devel-oped for the construction industry to retard mois-ture migration through concrete slabs. It may also be used to control radon, methane, sulphates and many other soil contaminants. Barrier-Bac VBC-350 (31 mil) Composite Vapor Retarder provides a mechanical bond with concrete when placed with geotextile facing concrete pour. This bond greatly improves slab protection from moisture migration by maintaining intimate contact with the slab. Typical uses include projects with expansive soil conditions, void formed slabs and high water tables.

3.1 COMPOSITION

Barrier-Bac VBC-350 (31 mil) Composite is manufac-tured to the highest standards with only high-grade, virgin polyolefin resins. The manufacturing process for the Barrier-Bac VBC-350 (31 mil) Composite is an 16 mil, three layer, co-extruded, cross-laminated system. The membrane is then laminated with a 15 mil non-woven polypropylene geotextile.Barrier-Bac VBC-350 (31 mil) Composite is manu-factured in 12 ft × 150 ft rolls (1800 ft2) and weighs approximately 188 lbs per roll.

4.0 TECHNICAL DATA







Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting.

Table 1: Physical Properties of VBC-350 (31 mil) Composite Vapor Retarder

Thickness — 31 milPeel Adhesion to Concrete ASTM D 903 8 lbs / inTensile Strength ASTM D 882 136 lbf / inPuncture Resistance ASTM D 1709 5210 gramsVapor Barrier Classification ASTM D 1745 Class AWater Vapor Permeance ASTM E 96 0.009 perms (US)Life Expectancy ASTM E 154 IndefiniteChemical Resistance ASTM E 154 UnaffectedRandon Transmission Rate ASTM D 1434 0.062


VBC-350 (31 mil) Composite Vapor Retarder



4.0 TECHNICAL DATA (continued)

• ASTM E 1643 Standard Practice for installation of Water Vapor Retarders used in Contact with Earth or Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs.



5.0 INSTALLATION

Barrier-Bac VBC-350 (31 mil) Composite shall be installed with non-woven geo-textile facing up over tamped earth, sand or aggregate base by unrolling and completely covering area to receive building slab or specified area. Overlap all seams a mini-mum of 6 inches and seal with Barrier-Bac Seam Tape or heat weld. All penetrations must be sealed with Barrier-Bac membrane and Barrier-Bac Seam Tape per manufacturer’s recommendations. Project specific details and recommendations provided by Inteplast Group upon request.


Barrier-Bac VBC-350 (31 mil) Composite is available nationally through our network of building supply companies. Please contact our corporate office for a distributor in your area. Barrier-Bac VBC-350 (31 mil) Composite is cost efficient. Pricing is obtained by contacting your local Barrier-Bac distributor or sales representative.

7.0 WARRANTY

We warrant and guarantee our specifications as published. Published test results are based upon accepted industry practice as well as the test meth-ods called for and listed on our test documents. We believe, to the best of our knowledge, that our pub-lished results are accurate and reliable and that they represent our vapor retarder membrane. Inteplast Group cannot control site conditions and improp-er installation practices. Therefore, no warranty, expressed or implied, is given, including those of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or any other matter with respect to the product.

8.0 MAINTENANCE



Technical services for all of our products are obtained by calling our corporate office.


10.0 FILING SYSTEMS

Barrier-Bac brochures are available from Barrier-Bac distributors, sales representatives, Inteplast Group, and on our web site: www.BarrierBac.com


VBC-350 (31 mil) Composite Vapor Retarder

1.0 PRODUCT NAME

Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape

2.0 MANUFACTURER




Uses: Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape is a proprietary, self adhesive composite membrane, uniquely combining high strength and low temperature adhesion into a superior barrier to limit moisture transmission.

As part of the Barrier-Bac Vapor Barrier systems, Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape is formulated to be installed in ambient temperatures of 25°F and above to provide a strong bond to overlap seams, penetra-tions and repairs.

3.1 COMPOSITION

Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape is a ribbed 30 mil thick tape providing a very high adhesive strength to seal all seams. The tough outer layer is a 5 mil multi-ply, textured, cross laminated membrane manufac-tured from virgin Polyethylene resin and has long life expectancy under ground. The adhesive coating is a 25 mil proprietary modified asphalt that offers superior adhesive strength in low temperature.

This ribbed Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape works per-fectly with Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder products to form an interlocking mechanical bond and tightly blocks moisture migration from entering through seams.

3.2 SIZE & PACKAGING

Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape is available in standard size of 4˝ ≈ 150 ft roll.Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape weighs approximately 10 pounds per roll.9 rolls of Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape are packed in a white carton.180 rolls Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape are on a pallet.

4.0 TECHNICAL DATA



• ASTM D412 - 06 Standard Test Methods for Vul-canized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension• ASTM D 1970 Standard Specification for Self-

Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection• ASTM C 794 Standard Test Method for Adhesion-

in-Peel of Elastomeric Joint Sealants• ASTM E 96B Standard Test Method for Water

Vapor Transmission of Materials.

Table 1: Physical Properties of Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape

Total Thickness 30 mil

Elongation to Break (rubberized Asphalt) ASTM D 412 320%

Tensile Strength (lbf / in) ASTM D 1970MD 20.09TD 26.42

Peel Adhesion (lbf / in) ASTM C 794 5.55

Water Vapor Permeance ASTM E 96B 0.01 perms (Max)


XF Seam Tape



7.0 WARRANTY

We warrant and guarantee our specifications as published. Published test results are based upon accepted industry practices as well as the test meth-ods called for and listed on our test documents. We believe, to the best of our knowledge, that our pub-lished results are accurate, reliable and represent our seam tape. Inteplast Group Ltd. cannot control site conditions and improper installation practices. Therefore, no warranty, expressed or implied, is given, including those of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or any other matter with respect to the product.

8.0 MAINTENANCE



Technical services for all of our products are obtained by calling our corporate office.


10.0 FILING SYSTEMS


5.0 INSTALLATION

• All surfaces must be clean, dry and smooth.• Remove the release sheet. Roll Barrier-Bac XF

Seam Tape firmly to insure uniform contact with Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder.• Use of a 26 lbs. or heavier, rubber roller to roll

over the seam area is recommended to insure good initial adhesion.

Seam:

• Install Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder per manu-facturer’s recommendations and overlap seams a minimum of 6 .̋ Seal overlap seams with Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape.

Slab Penetration:

• Fabricate a pipe boot by cutting a section of Bar-rier-Bac Vapor Retarder a minimum of 12˝ wide and 1½ times the pipe circumference. Cut slits in Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder to ½ the width. Wrap the pipe penetration with slits extending out onto the Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder. Tape around pipe and at base with Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape.•When applying Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape in

ambient temperatures below 40°F, store Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape at room temperature (77°F) until use and prime the substrate with a polymer or solvent based primer to get good adhesion.• Pallets of Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape should not

be double stacked in storage or at job site, and always provide cover on top and all sides of pallets stored at job site.


Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape is available nationally through our network of concrete accessory distribu-tors. Please contact our corporate office for a dis-tributor in your area. Pricing may be obtained by contacting your local Barrier-Bac Products distribu-tor or sales representative.


XF Seam Tape

PART I – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Products Supplied Under This Section1. Vapor Retarder, Seam Tape & Accessories for installation under concrete slabs

B. Related Sections1. Section 03300 Cast-in-place Concrete2. Section 072600 Vapor Retarder

1.2 REFERENCES

A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)1. ASTM E 1745-09 Standard Specification for Plastic Water Vapor Retarders used in

Contact with Soil or Granular Fill under Concrete Slabs.2. ASTM E 154-99 (2005) Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Retarders used in

Contact with Earth under Concrete Slabs, on Walls, or as Ground Cover. 3. ASTM E 96-05 Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.4. ASTM E 1643-09 Selection, Design, Installation, and Inspection of Water Vapor

Retarders used in Contact with Earth or Granular Fill under Concrete Slabs.5. ASTM D 903 Standard Test Method for Peel or Stripping Strength of Adhesive Bonds.6. ASTM F 1249 Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and

Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor.B. American Concrete Institute (ACI)

1. ACI 302.2R-06 Guide for Concrete Slabs that Receive Moisture-Sensitive Flooring Materials. Vapor Retarder component is not less than 10 mils thick.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Quality Control / Assurance1. Summary of test results as per paragraph 8.3 of ASTM E 1745.2. Manufacturer’s samples, literature. 3. Manufacturer’s installation instructions for placement, seaming and penetration repair

instructions.

PART II – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Vapor Retarder1. Must Be 100% Virgin Resin High Density Polyethylene Vapor Retarder

a. Minimum 10 mil thick plastic geo-membraneb. Manufactured with prime high-grade 100% virgin polyolefin resinsc. Water Vapor Retarder ASTM E 1745 meet or exceed Class A (Plastics)d. Water Vapor Permeance ASTM E 96 0.006 Perms (g/hr/m2)e. Water Vapor Permeance ASTM E 96 0.020 Perms (US)f. Puncture Resistance ASTM E 1745 Class A minimum 2200 gramsg. Tensile Strength ASTM D 1745 Class A minimum 45.0 lbf/in

Guide SpecificationunDer-slab vapor retarDer (03300 & 07260)


B. Approved Manufacturers1. Barrier-Bac VB250 (11 mil) manufactured by Inteplast Group, 877-535-0555,

www.BarrierBac.com 2. Vapor Block 10 manufactured by Raven Industries, 800-635-3456, www.ravenind.com3. Griffolyn 10 mil manufactured by Reef Industries, 800-231-6074, www.reefindustries.com4. Moistop Ultra 10 manufactured by Fortifiber, 800-773-4777, www.fortifiber.com

2.2 ACCESSORIES

A. Seam Options1. Tape manufactured and/or supplied by the approved manufacturers listed in section 2.1

Materials (B.)a. Water Vapor Permeance ASTM E 96B 0.01 Perms(maximum)

B. Pipe Boots1. Construct Pipe Boots from Vapor Retarder material and pressure sensitive tape per manu-

facturer’s instructions.C. Mastic

1. Mastic must have the following qualities:a. Water Vapor Transmission ASTM E 96 0.3 perms or lower

PART III – EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Ensure that base material is approved by Architect or Geotechnical Engineer1. Level and compact base material

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install vapor retarder in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and ASTM E 1643:1. Unroll vapor retarder with the longest dimension parallel with the direction of

the concrete placement.2. Lap vapor retarder over footings and/or seal to foundation walls.3. Overlap joints 6 inches and seal with manufacturer’s tape.4. Seal all penetrations (including pipes) per manufacturer’s instructions.5. No penetration of the vapor retarder is allowed except for reinforcing steel and

permanent utilities.7. Repair damaged areas by cutting patches of vapor retarder, overlapping damaged area

6 inches and taping all sides with tape.



PART I – GENERAL

1-1 SUMMARY

A. Products Supplied Under This Section1. Vapor Retarder, Seam Tape & Accessories for installation under concrete slabs

B. Related Sections1. Section 03300 Cast-in-place Concrete2. Section 07260 Vapor Retarder

1.2 REFERENCES

A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)1. ASTM E 1745-09 Standard Specification for Plastic Water Vapor Retarders used in

Contact with Soil or Granular Fill under Concrete Slabs.2. ASTM E 154-99 (2005) Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Retarders used in Contact

with Earth under Concrete Slabs, on Walls, or as Ground Cover. 3. ASTM E 96-05 Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.4. ASTM E 1643-09 Selection, Design, Installation, and Inspection of Water Vapor Retarders

used in Contact with Earth or Granular Fill under Concrete Slabs.5. ASTM F 1249 Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and

Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor.6. ASTM D 903 Standard Test Method for Peel or Stripping Strength of Adhesive Bonds

B. American Concrete Institute (ACI)1. ACI 302.2R-06 Guide for Concrete Slabs that Receive Moisture-Sensitive Flooring

Materials. Vapor Retarder component is not less than 10 mils thick.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Quality Control / Assurance1. Summary of test results as per paragraph 8.3 of ASTM E 1745.2. Manufacturer’s samples, literature. 3. Manufacturer’s installation instructions for placement, seaming and penetration repair instructions.


2.1 MATERIALS

A. Vapor Retarder (Performance Based Specification)1. Vapor Retarder membrane must have the following properties:

a. Minimum 15 mil thick plastic geo-membraneb. Manufactured with prime high-grade 100% virgin polyolefin resinsc. Water Vapor Retarder ASTM E 1745 Meets Class A (Plastics)d. Water Vapor Permeance ASTM E 96 0.003 perms (g/hr/m2)e. Water Vapor Permeance ASTM E 96 0.009 perms (US) or lowerf. Puncture Resistance ASTM E 1745 Class A minimum 2200 gramsg. Tensile Strength ASTM E 1745 Class A minimum 45.0 lbf / in



2. Approved Manufacturera. Barrier-Bac VB-350 (16 mil) by Inteplast Group, 877-535-0555, www.BarrierBac.comb. Vapor Block 15 (mil) manufactured by Raven Industries, 800-635-3456,

www.ravenind.comc. Griffolyn 15 mil manufactured by Reef Industries, 800-231-6074,

www.reefindustries.comd. Moistop Ultra 15 (mil) manufactured by Fortifiber, 800-773-4777,

www.fortifiber.com

2.2 ACCESSORIES

A. Seam Tape1. 1. Tape manufactured and/or supplied by the approved manufacturers listed in

section 2.1 Materials (B.):a. Water Vapor Permeance ASTM E 96B <0.01 Perms

B. Pipe Boots1. Construct Pipe Boots from Vapor Retarder material and pressure sensitive tape per

manufacturer’s instructions.B. Pipe Boots

1. Mastic must have the following qualities:a. Water Vapor Transmission ASTM E 96 — 0.3 perms or lower


3.1 PREPARATION

A. Ensure that base material is approved by Architect or Geotechnical Engineer1. Level and compact base material.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install vapor retarder in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and ASTM E 1643:1. Unroll vapor retarder with the longest dimension parallel with the direction of

the concrete placement.2. Lap vapor retarder over footings and/or seal to foundation walls.3. Overlap joints 6 inches and seal with manufacturer’s tape.4. Seal all penetrations (including pipes) per manufacturer’s instructions.5. No penetration of the vapor retarder is allowed except for reinforcing steel and

permanent utilities.7. Repair damaged areas by cutting patches of vapor retarder, overlapping damaged area

6 inches and taping all sides with tape.



PART I – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Products Supplied Under This Section1. Vapor Retarder, Seam Tape & Accessories manufactured for installation under concrete

slabs. (Acceptable) Vapor Retarder must have the following physical properties, qualities, and performance characteristics:a. ISO Certified 100% high-grade virgin polyolefin resins – No recycled polyethylene.b. Minimum thickness of 15 mils for plastic membrane.c. Manufactured in the USA; marketed and sold by a true manufacturer; (No Imported,

Private Labeled, Outsourced, or Toll Manufactured products accepted)d. Products from ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturers.e. Products and accessories which are stocked, supplied and readily available as needed

in project locale.f. Manufactured for the following uses in protecting against – moisture, radon gas,

methane gas and sulphates. g. Water Vapor Permeance (WVP) equal to or less than 0.009 (US Perms) and Water

Vapor Transmission (WVT) equal to or less than 0.003 (g/hr/m2) - Products with WVP higher than 0.009 (US Perms) will NOT be accepted.

h. Manufacturer that will provide current independent third (3rd) party testing results; third (3rd) party testing to be provided by the manufacturer; and NOT a marketing, private label or out-sourcing entity. The ACTUAL manufacturer name and address must be identified to the requesting party.

i. Manufacturer providing current “Letters of ISO 9001 Certification”.j. Must provide a “Certificate of Origin” upon request.

2. Contact Inteplast Group for specific information on how Barrier-Bac contributes to project LEED rating, and/or ASTM E-2129 (Standard Practice for Data Collection for Sustainability Assessment of Building Products)

B. Related Sections1. Section 03300 Cast-in-place Structural Concrete2. Section 07260 Under-Slab Vapor Retarder

1.2 REFERENCES

A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)1. ASTM E 1745-09 Standard Specification for Plastic Water Vapor Retarders Used in

Contact with Soil or Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs.2. ASTM E 154 Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with

Earth Under Concrete Slabs. 3. ASTM E 96 Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.4. ASTM E 1643 Standard Practice for Installation of Water Vapor Retarders Used in

Contact with Earth or Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs.5. ASTM D 903 Standard Test Method for Peel or Stripping Strength of Adhesive Bonds.

B. American Concrete Institute (ACI)1. ACI 302.2R-06 Vapor Barrier Component (plastic membrane) is not less than 10 mils

thick.


VBC-350 (31mil) Composite Vapor Retarder

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Quality Control / Assurance1. Submit CURRENT Laboratory test results showing compliance with ASTM & ACI

Standards.2. Submit CURRENT Third Party test results.3. Submit Manufacturers Product Samples & Literature.4. Manufacturer’s installation instructions for placement, seaming and pipe boot

installation.5. Products that DO NOT MEET ALL criteria in section (1.1A -1.) will not be accepted.6. Provide all letters, certificates and documentation required in section (1.1A-1.) with

submittals.


2.1 MATERIALS

A. Vapor RetarderSpecifier Note: For greater concrete peel adhesion (more than 4 lbs / in) when required by Architect & Engineer (1.) such as, post tension concrete, fiber reinforced concrete applications, shifting soil or sub-grade settlement conditions; (2.) when critical f loor finish is needed (such as colored, stained or polished concrete); (3.) under gym floors, mechanical room or computer room floors; (4.) when being utilized in Brownfield Development Projects – Barrier-Bac VBC-350 (Composite) Membrane may be more suitable1. Must be ISO Certified 100% high-grade virgin polyolefin resin (High Density

Polyethylene - HDPE) vapor retarder film. Film thickness alone must be 15 mils or greater – reinforcing scrims or backing cannot be basis for minimum mil thickness.a. Water Vapor Permeance ASTM E 96 0.009 Perms (US)b. Water Vapor Permeance ASTM E 96 0.006 Perms (Metric)c. Water Vapor Retarder ASTM E 1745 Meets Class A (Plastics)d. Tensile Strength ASTM D 882 136 lbs / ine. Puncture Resistance ASTM D 1709 5210 gramsf. Life Expectancy ASTM E 154 Indefiniteg. Chemical Resistance ASTM E 154 Unaffectedh. Peel Adhesion to Concrete ASTM D 903 8 lbs / in

2. Vapor Retarder Productsa. Barrier-Bac VBC-350 by Inteplast Group – 877-535-0555 – www.barrierbac.comb. Underslab 2 by Polyguard Products – 800-541-4994 - www.polyguardproducts.comc. Florprufe 120 by Grace Construction Products – www.na.graceconstruction.com



2.2 ACCESSORIES

A. Seam Options1. Seam Tape must have the following qualities

a. Water Vapor Permeance ASTM E 96 0.01 Permsb. Tensile Strength (lbs/in) ASTM D 1970 MD-20.09/TD-26.42c. Peel Adhesion (lbs/in) ASTM C 794 5.55d. Elongation to Break ASTM D 412 320% (rubberized asphalt)e. Total Thickness 30 mil

2. Seam Tapea. Barrier-Bac Seam Tape by Inteplast Group – 877-535-0555 - www.barrierbac.com

3. Seam Weildinga. Seams may be heat welded if desiredb. Contact Inteplast at 877-535-0555 for heat welding assistance

B. Pipe Boots1. Construct pipe boots from vapor barrier material & seam tape per manufacturer details.

C. Multiple Penetrations (options based on specific jobsite conditions)1. Construct pipe boots from Barrier-Bac membrane material & seam tape per manufacturer

details.2. Seal penetrations with waterproof seam tape per manufacturer details.3. Seal penetrations with liquid detail sealant (1-part or 2-part).4. Seal penetrations with self-leveling detail sealant (2-part).


3.1 PREPARATION

A. Ensure that subsoil is approved by architect or geotechnical firm1. Level and tamp or roll aggregate, sand or tamped earth base

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install Vapor Retarder:1. Installation shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and ASTM E 1643-98

a. Unroll Vapor Retarder w/ the longest dimension parallel with the direction of the pour.b. Lap Vapor Retarder over footings and seal to foundation walls. c. Overlap joints 6 inches and seal with manufacturer’s tape.d. Seal all penetrations (including pipes) per manufacturer’s instructions.e. No penetration of the Vapor Retarder is allowed except for reinforcing steel and perma-

nent utilities.f. Repair damaged areas by cutting patches of Vapor Retarder, overlapping damaged area

6 inches and taping all four sides with tape.



Intro Installing Under Concrete Slab

VB Products

Step 1A - Ground Surface Preparation : Earth Base Step 1B - Ground Surface Preparation : Aggregate BaseStep 2 - Unroll and overlapStep 3 - On Top of the FootingStep 4A - Seal Penetrations : Round PenetrationsStep 4B - Seal Penetrations : Square PenetrationsStep 5 - Patch Damages and Pour ConcreteOther Drawing - Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder under concrete slab to footing

with pipe penetration detailOther Drawing - Barrier-Bac crawl space detail

VBC Products

Step 1A - Ground Surface Preparation : Earth Base Step 1B - Ground Surface Preparation : Aggregate BaseStep 2 - Unroll and overlapStep 3 - On Top of the FootingStep 4A - Seal Penetrations : Round PenetrationsStep 4B - Seal Penetrations : Square PenetrationsStep 5 - Patch Damages and Pour ConcreteOther Drawing - Barrier-Bac Composite Vapor Retarder under concrete slab

to footing with pipe penetration detailOther Drawing - Barrier-Bac crawl space detail

The Applications of Barrier-Bac Seam Tape

Step 1 - When To Use Seam TapeStep 2 - Joint Barrier-BacStep 3A - Seal Penetrations: Round PenetrationsStep 3B - Seal Penetrations : Square PenetrationsStep 4 - Patch Damages and Pour Concrete

Installation Guidelines - Table of Content

1. Inspect base onto which Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder is to be installed to ensure a rela-tively smooth surface. Although Barrier-Bac products are extremely tough, installation is easier and more effective when done over a smooth base. Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder may be installed over tamped earth, sand or an aggregate base course.

2. The Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder should be unrolled to completely cover the pour area. Seams and /or joints can be joined using either Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape or with heat welding. Vapor Barrier film should be overlapped 6 inches including side-to-side and end-to-end taped seams.

3. For installation of Barrier-Bac Composite Vapor Retarder (VBC-350), the black geo-textile side has to be placed facing up. The geo-textile will form a mechanical bond with the concrete poured and generate excellent peel adhesion.

4. Place the film butt end on top of the footing and up against the vertical wall (See Step 3 On Top of the Footing). This placement method will provide the needed protection from outside moisture following construction completion.

5. Before using the Barrier-Bac XF Seam Tape, please make sure all surfaces must be clean dry and smooth. Then remove the release sheet of tape, roll tape firmly to insure uniform contact with Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder. Use of a 26 lbs. or heavier, rubber roller to roll over the seam area is recommended to insure good initial adhesion.

6. All penetrations must be sealed with a Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder and XF Seam Tape. This may be done traditionally, or through a pipe boot and block out seaming method, which also uses Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder and XF seam Tape (See Step 4A, 4B).

7. All damages to the Vapor Retarder must be sealed prior to pour. Patch all damaged areas with film and seam tape prior to concrete pour (Step 5).

Installing Under Concrete Slab

Installation GuidelinesVB Products

Concrete floor slab

Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder Membrane

Barrier-Bac Seam Tape at membrane joints

Coarse compacted earth base

Construction / Isolation joint

Steel (mesh, grid, or rod) reinforcement

Barrier-Bac should be unrolled to completely cover the pour area. Seams and/or joints can be joined using either BB20T Seam Tape or with heat welding. The film should be overlapped six inches side-to-side and end-to-end.

VB Installation Guidelines 26

Step 1A: Ground Surface Preparation : Earth Base

VB Products Installation Guidelines

Concrete Slab


Barrier-Bac Seam Tape

Select granular fill (optional)


Select the suitable Barrier-Bac product (VB-250, 11 mil or VB-350, 16 mil) and ensure the installation surface is relatively smooth. Although Barrier-Bac products are extremely tough, installation is easier and more effective when done over a smooth base. It is optional to have a layer of granular fill under the Barrier-Bac.


Step 1B: Ground Surface Preparation : Aggregate Base


2” 2”

6”

4”





Barrier-Bac should be unrolled to completely cover the pour area. Seams and/or joints can be joined using either BB20T Seam Tape or with heat welding. The film should be overlapped six inches side-to-side and end-to-end.


Step 2: Unroll and overlap


Poured Concrete Wall

Concrete Slab

Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder

Footing

Waterstops

Subgrade

Mastic

Grade

Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder and Protection Sheet

Waterproofing Membrane

Aggregate

Drainage system


When vertical wall is involved, please place the membrane butt end on top of the footing and up against the vertical wall. This placement method will provide the needed protection from outside moisture fol-lowing construction completion.


Step 3: On Top of the Footing


Tape

⅓ of width

2˝

2 times pipe circumference

18˝ – 1 –

– 2 –

– 3 –

– 4 –

Measure a piece of Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder membrane 18 inch-es in width and twice (two times) the circumference of the pipe.

Roll the measured piece of mem-brane in a roll form approximately the size of pipe.

Flatten sized roll and make vertical cuts to approximately one-third of the width and two inches apart.

Open boot and wrap snugly around pipe, spreading cuts around base so strips lay horizontal to base.Tape around pipe circumference at top of boot, down side seam of boot and all two inch horizontal strips. Cover all seams of membrane with seaming tape.

All penetrations must be sealed with the Barrier-Bac and BB20T Seam Tape. For round pipe or posts, please seal penetrations with Pipe Boot.


Step 4A: Seal Penetrations - Round Penetrations


Tape

Cut corners approximately half the height of Block Out

Vertical seam tape Block Out

- 1 -

- 2 -

All penetrations must be sealed with the Barrier-Bac and BB20T Seam Tape.For square posts, please seal penetrations with Block Out Seam-ing Methods.

Cut a piece of Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder Membrane twice the height and one and one-half the length of the perimeter of the Block Out. Wrap membrane around Block Out and temporarily tape vertical seam.

Make cuts in each of the four cor-ners approximately half the height of the Block Out. Remove formed Block Out membrane form, flip over and replace on Block Out spreading flaps to horizontal position.

Tape all flaps securely with Barrier-Bac Seam Tape.


Step 4B: Seal Penetrations - Square Penetrations


Seaming Tape

Membrane Patch

8˝

8˝

Puncture in membrane

Membrane Patch

- 1 -

- 2 -

Cut a piece of Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder in a square large enough so sides of patch extend eight inches from side of puncture.

Cover damaged portion with mem-brane patch and secure all patch seams with Barrier-Bac Seam Tape.

All damages to the film must be sealed prior to pouring. Patch all dam-aged areas with Barrier-Bac and Seam Tape prior to concrete pouring. Concrete may be poured directly onto Barrier-Bac VB-250 (11 mil) and VB-350(16 mil). However, a sand or gravel cover is preferred. It is used at the discretion of the architect or in compliance with local building and regulatory codes.


Step 5: Patch Damages and Pour Concrete


Concrete floor slab







* See details at pipe penetration


Other Drawings: Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder under concrete slab to footing with pipe penetration detail


Subgrade (Earth Base)

Footing


2˝ fillet urethane mastic

Termination Bar


Other Drawings: Barrier-Bac crawl space detail


Installation GuidelinesVBC Products

Concrete floor slab

Barrier-Bac Composite Vapor Retarder (geotextile placed facing up)

Barrier-Bac Seam Tape at membrane joints




Select the suitable Barrier-Bac Composite product (VBC-250, 31 mil or VBC-350, 26 mil) and ensure the installation surface is relatively smooth. Although Barrier-Bac Composite products are extremely tough, installation is easier and more effective when done over a smooth base. However, Barrier-Bac composite may be installed directly over coarse compacted earth or sand base.

VBC Installation Guidelines 36

Step 1A: Ground Surface Preparation : Earth Base

VBC Products Installation Guidelines

Concrete Slab

Barrier-Bac Composite Vapor Retarder (geotextile placed facing up)


Select granular fill (optional)


Select the suitable Barrier-Bac Composite product (VBC-250, 31 mil or VBC-350, 26 mil) and ensure the installation surface is relatively smooth. Although Barrier-Bac Composite products are extremely tough, instal-lation is easier and more effective when done over a smooth base. It is optional to have a layer of granular fill under the Barrier-Bac Composite product.


Step 1B: Ground Surface Preparation : Aggregate Base


2” 2”

6”

4”





Barrier-Bac Composite Products should be unrolled to completely cover the pour area. Please place the geo-textile (black color) side facing up. Seams and/or joints can be joined using BB20T Seam Tape. The film should be overlapped six inches side-to-side and end-to-end.


Step 2: Unroll and overlap


Poured Concrete Wall

Concrete Slab


Footing

Waterstops

Subgrade

Mastic

Grade

Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder and Protection Sheet

Waterproofing Membrane

Aggregate

Drainage system


When vertical wall is involved, please place the membrane butt end on top of the footing and up against the vertical wall. This placement method will provide the needed protection from outside moisture fol-lowing construction completion.


Step 3: On Top of the Footing


Tape

⅓ of width

2˝


18˝ – 1 –

– 2 –

– 3 –

– 4 –





All penetrations must be sealed with the Barrier-Bac Composite and BB20T Seam Tape. For round pipe or posts, please seal penetrations with Pipe Boot.




Tape



- 1 -

- 2 -

All penetrations must be sealed with the Barrier-Bac Composite and BB20T Seam Tape. For square posts, please seal penetrations with Block Out Seaming Methods.







Seaming Tape

Membrane Patch

8˝

8˝


Membrane Patch

- 1 -

- 2 -



All damages to the film must be sealed prior to pouring. Patch all dam-aged areas with Barrier-Bac Composite products and Seam Tape prior to concrete pouring. Concrete may be poured directly onto Barrier-Bac Composite Products VBC-250(26 mil) and VBC-350(31 mil).




Concrete floor slab

Barrier-Bac Vapor Retarder Membrane (geotextile placed facing up)






* See details at pipe penetration


Other Drawings: Barrier-Bac Composite Vapor Retarder under con-crete slab to footing with pipe penetration detail


Subgrade (Earth Base)

Footing


2˝ fillet urethane mastic

Termination Bar


Other Drawings: Barrier-Bac crawl space detail


The Applications of Barrier-Bac Seam Tape

Barrier-Bac Seam Tape is a high performance, low permeance sealing tape designed to provide a strong bond to seal overlap seams, penetration and repairs. It is also used to join two sheets of Barrier-Bac membrane.

The Application of Barrier-Bac Seam Tape 46

Step 1: When To Use Seam Tape

The Application of Seam Tape

2” 2”

6”

4”





Barrier-Bac should be unrolled to completely cover the pour area. Seams and/or joints can be joined using BB20T Seam Tape. The film should be overlapped six inches side-to-side and end-to-end.


Step 2: Joint Barrier-Bac


Tape

⅓ of width

2˝


18˝ – 1 –

– 2 –

– 3 –

– 4 –





All penetrations must be sealed with the Barrier-Bac and BB20T Seam Tape. For round pipe or posts, please seal penetrations with Pipe Boot.




Tape



- 1 -

- 2 -

All penetrations must be sealed with the Barrier-Bac and BB20T Seam Tape. For square posts, please seal penetrations with Block Out Seam-ing Methods.







Seaming Tape

Membrane Patch

8˝

8˝


Membrane Patch

- 1 -

- 2 -



All damages to the film must be sealed prior to pouring. Patch all dam-aged areas with Barrier-Bac and Seam Tape prior to concrete pouring.




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