Refer to relevant flooring section(s) for floor coverings.
Include cross references only to other work sections where they include directly related work.

Delete abbreviations or definitions that are not used.

Delete from the DOCUMENTS clause any document not cited.  List any additional cited documents.

List documents relating to this part of the work, i.e. technical product/system specifications, test reports, appraisals, certification, etc.  Normally they will be referred to in the text by the abbreviated title.

It is important to ensure that all personnel on site have access to accurate, up to date technical information on the many products, materials and equipment used on a project.  In most cases individual products are not used in isolation, but form part of a building process.  Also a particular manufacturer and/or supplier requirements for handling, storage, preparation, installation, finishing and protection of their product can vary from what might be considered the norm.  Access to technical information can help overcome this potential problem.

Modify or expand the clause to suit project or manufacturer/supplier requirements, options include:

• Modify the form to be used
• Commence the warranty from the date of purchase (check with the manufacturer/supplier)

Modify or expand the clause to suit project or installer/applicator requirements, options include:

• Modify the form to be used
• Commence the warranty from the date of installation (check with the installer/applicator)

This clause is used to nominate a supplier or suppliers to supply materials.  It is not intended for nominating subcontractors which must be done in the specific conditions of contract applying to the work.  Check with BCA for acceptability of multiple selection options.

Co-ordinate with COMPLETION - TESTS & CERTIFICATION and/or COMMISSIONING - TESTS & CERTIFICATION.
Use this clause for parts of the work where:

Special arrangements are required for notification for inspections.
These inspections may include 'Hold Points' or 'Notification Points'.  Refer to 1232 INTERPRETATION & DEFINITIONS for complete definitions.

or
the manufacturer/supplier is required to carry out inspections outside their normal activities and provide reports or other documents in support of the work carried out.
or
the Contractor is required to carry out or engage consultants to carry out inspections of parts of the work.  It will typically be expected that the person carrying out the inspections will be required to provide producer statements in support of the work carried out.

Acoustic underlay for carpet, carpet tiles, ceramic tiles, vinyl plank flooring, vinyl sheet flooring and engineered timber flooring on concrete, plywood, particleboard and fibre-cement board substrates.  Suitable for commercial, retail, institutional, residential and multi-unit dwelling applications.  Can be used in wet areas in conjunction with a suitable waterproof membrane system.

Required when using ARDEX AF 480 MS to adhere acoustic underlay to substrate.

Use when specifying engineered timber flooring, for adhering acoustic underlay to substrate and adhering flooring to acoustic underlay.

Use when specifying vinyl and carpet tile flooring, for adhering acoustic underlay to substrate and adhering flooring to acoustic underlay.

Use when specifying ceramic tile flooring, for adhering acoustic underlay to substrate.

Use when specifying ceramic tile flooring, for adhering tiles to acoustic underlay when there are no waterproofing requirements.  Refer to Woodland Lifestyle for guidance if waterproofing is required.

For underlay installation with a floating floor.

Use this standard generic clause and if appropriate add additional special requirements.

Use these standard generic clauses and if appropriate add additional special requirements.

Amend this clause to describe specific standards and tolerances to be achieved in carrying out this part of the work.  Although such tolerances are typically included in standards (NZS, AS/NZS etc) in certain circumstances it is worth restating these in this clause.

LOSP treated plywood is not suitable for use with ARDEX adhesives.  Co-ordinate with 6192 FLOORING SUBSTRATE PREPARATION.

Required when using ARDEX AF 480 MS to adhere GenieMat® RST to substrate.

The perimeter isolation strip is concealed by the skirting board.  ARDEX adhesive used will be dependent on floor covering specified:

ARDEX AF 145 when used with vinyl plank flooring, vinyl sheet flooring, carpet tiles and loose laid carpet.

ARDEX AF 180 MS when used with ceramic tile flooring.

ARDEX AF 480 MS when used with engineered timber flooring.

Modify clause as required.

Where floor finishes are square format such as carpet ties or ceramic tiles, direction of floor finish installation in relation to underlay is not relevant.

For floating floor applications, to prevent underlay from moving.

Underlay adhered to substrate using ARDEX AF 145 when used with vinyl plank flooring, vinyl sheet flooring, carpet tiles and loose laid carpet.

Underlay adhered to substrate using ARDEX AF 180 MS when used with ceramic tile flooring.  Underlay can be used in wet areas in conjunction with a suitable waterproof membrane system applied to substrate prior to installing underlay.  Refer to Woodland Lifestyle for guidance if waterproofing is required.

Underlay adhered to substrate using ARDEX AF 480 MS when used with engineered timber flooring over.

Co-ordinate with relevant carpet section(s).

Co-ordinate with relevant carpet tile section(s).

Co-ordinate with relevant ceramic tile flooring section(s).  ARDEX X 18 is used for adhering tiles to acoustic underlay when there are no waterproofing requirements.  Refer to Woodland Lifestyle for guidance if waterproofing is required.

Co-ordinate with relevant engineered timber flooring section(s).

Co-ordinate with relevant vinyl flooring section(s).

Co-ordinate with relevant vinyl flooring section(s).

Floating floor planks require interlocking or gluing together without adhering the planks to the underlay.  If flooring manufacturer recommends installation of plywood or cementitious board between the underlay and the flooring, the board should be adhered to the underlay.  Modify clause if required and co-ordinate with relevant flooring section(s).

Use this standard generic clause and if appropriate add additional special requirements.

NZBC G6/VM1 requires field test results within 5dB of the performance requirement.  On large projects tests are sometimes carried out on a staged basis as areas are completed, modify the clause if this is required.  Delete this clause if there are no testing / certification requirements.

Co-ordinate with relevant floor/ceiling section(s).  GenieMat® RST acoustic underlay contributes to the overall acoustic performance of the floor/ceiling system.  Woodland Lifestyle can provide IIC & STC test results for specific build ups for guidance.  Floor/ceiling systems constructed to NZBC G6/AS1, Figures 3 & 5 are an acceptable solution between a household unit and the habitable spaces of an adjoining household unit.

Co-ordinate with relevant flooring section(s).

GenieMat® RST acoustic underlay is only contributing to the overall acoustic performance of the floor/ceiling system.  Floor/ceiling systems constructed to NZBC G6/AS1, Figures 3 & 5 are an acceptable solution and site testing is not required.  Woodland Lifestyle can provide IIC & STC test results for specific build ups for guidance.  Compliance with NZBC G6/VM1 will require site testing to measure actual performance.

Note: ARDEX X 18 is used for adhering tiles to acoustic underlay when there are no waterproofing requirements.  Refer to Woodland Lifestyle for guidance if waterproofing is required.