This reference guide, from the NFCA manual, covers the scope of work normally covered under Laminate flooring installations. The work included or excluded may vary due to local or Provincial Bid Depository rules or local trade practice.
1 • WORK INCLUDED
Laminate work shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
.01 Verification of moisture and alkalinity testing by others. This may mean conducting moisture indicator testing (not moisture testing) in accordance
with Part A11 - Substrate Testing.
.02 Minor preparation of substrate surfaces including filler and primer, to extent noted in the NFCA Reference Manual
.03 Acclimatization of all materials.
.04 Approved panel underlayment when specified prior to the installation of laminate flooring.
.05 Approved moisture barrier or sheathing membrane when specified.
.06 Approved resilient / acoustical underlayment when specified.
.07 All laminate flooring.
.08 Laminate flooring accessories, including:
.10 Site touch-up of factory applied finishes after installation as required.
.11 Removal of packaging material and remnants specifically pertaining to this trade.
.12 Provision and packaging of maintenance materials and excess stock as specified.
.13 Provision of care and maintenance instructions for Owner's Maintenance Manual.
.14 All laminate flooring cash allowance and/or contingency funds specifically called for in the Contract Documents (specifications).
Laminate work shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
.01 Verification of moisture and alkalinity testing by others. This may mean conducting moisture indicator testing (not moisture testing) in accordance
with Part A11 - Substrate Testing.
.02 Minor preparation of substrate surfaces including filler and primer, to extent noted in the NFCA Reference Manual
.03 Acclimatization of all materials.
.04 Approved panel underlayment when specified prior to the installation of laminate flooring.
.05 Approved moisture barrier or sheathing membrane when specified.
.06 Approved resilient / acoustical underlayment when specified.
.07 All laminate flooring.
.08 Laminate flooring accessories, including:
- mouldings and trims.
- reducing / transition strips.
- thresholds.
.10 Site touch-up of factory applied finishes after installation as required.
.11 Removal of packaging material and remnants specifically pertaining to this trade.
.12 Provision and packaging of maintenance materials and excess stock as specified.
.13 Provision of care and maintenance instructions for Owner's Maintenance Manual.
.14 All laminate flooring cash allowance and/or contingency funds specifically called for in the Contract Documents (specifications).
2 • WORK NOT INCLUDED
Laminate work shall not include the following:
1. Temporary heat, ventilation, light, and power facilities and services.
2. Water.
3. Hoarding and barricades.
4. Hoisting.
5. Secure, heated, on-site storage.
6. Substrate testing, including moisture and alkalinity tests.
7. Shop drawings.
8. Substrate testing including moisture (vapour emission) and alkalinity tests in accordance with requirements of Part A11 - Substrate Testing. Note that this work may be included in the work where flooring is the only contract (as in the installation of laminate flooring in existing rooms or areas) subject to prior agreement with the Owner.
9. All other preparation of surfaces required for installation of laminate flooring including supply and installation of self-levelling cementitious underlayments and poured latex toppings in accordance with requirements of Part A13 - Patching and Filling.
10. Final cleaning and vacuuming, except as noted in the Guide Study / Specification Guide.
11. Maintenance and protection of installed laminate flooring prior to Substantial Performance. Such protection shall be provided by others using materials and methods acceptable to the laminate floor covering manufacturer.
12. Repairs to damage by others during and after completion of work.
Laminate work shall not include the following:
1. Temporary heat, ventilation, light, and power facilities and services.
2. Water.
3. Hoarding and barricades.
4. Hoisting.
5. Secure, heated, on-site storage.
6. Substrate testing, including moisture and alkalinity tests.
7. Shop drawings.
8. Substrate testing including moisture (vapour emission) and alkalinity tests in accordance with requirements of Part A11 - Substrate Testing. Note that this work may be included in the work where flooring is the only contract (as in the installation of laminate flooring in existing rooms or areas) subject to prior agreement with the Owner.
9. All other preparation of surfaces required for installation of laminate flooring including supply and installation of self-levelling cementitious underlayments and poured latex toppings in accordance with requirements of Part A13 - Patching and Filling.
10. Final cleaning and vacuuming, except as noted in the Guide Study / Specification Guide.
11. Maintenance and protection of installed laminate flooring prior to Substantial Performance. Such protection shall be provided by others using materials and methods acceptable to the laminate floor covering manufacturer.
12. Repairs to damage by others during and after completion of work.
