HERCULES
SEALCOAT MANUFACTURING, inc
APPLICATION DETAILS
STAR MACRO-DECK
CONCRETE
PROTECTOR
METHODS AND TOOLS FOR
VARIOUS BRIDGE STRUCTURES
& OTHER SUBSTRATES
General Comments
STAR
MACRO-DECK should be applied in the sequence noted below. The goal is to apply
STAR MACRO-DECK to the structures below the bridge deck and finish the project
with application on the bridge deck. This procedure will ensure efficiency and
the optimum use of material.
CONCRETE PREPARATION:
a.
New concrete installations shall be allowed to cure
according to the engineering specifications. Any curing compound (e.g. oil,
petroleum based shall be allowed to sufficiently weather and dissipate prior to
treatment with STAR MACRO-DECK.
Perform a water-break-free test to confirm that surface
oils have degraded and dissipated. Cast one gallon of clean water out over the
surface. The water should sheet out and wet the surface uniformly without
crawling or showing oil rings. If the concrete surface does not pass this test,
additional time shall be allowed for surface oil degradation and dissipation.
b.
Concrete must be clean, free of dust, grease,
grime, mold, mildew and debris. Additionally, the surface must have a profile
and a certain degree of porosity for STAR MACRO-DECK to penetrate swiftly and
effectively.
Smooth surfaces (including trowel finish) Etch
with muriatic acid according to the generally recommended practices. The etched
surface shall be washed thoroughly to remove traces of muriatic acid.
Oil, Grease, etc. Remove by degreasing and washing with a
detergent.
Mold, Mildew- Remove
with a bleach wash or any other suitable method.
The washings shall be
disposed of in accordance with the applicable regulations.
STAR
MACRO-DECK is suggested to be either without dilution or diluted with clean
potable water. The suggested dilution rates below are to serve as a guide only
and suitable for most applications. In special situations, the project engineer
will be assisted by STAR Technical Team to arrive at the right dilution rate
and other application details.
1. Columns:
Tools Use a small (C)
or large diaphragm (D) pump with a telescopic extension wand.
Pressure 40+
(more than) PSI
Rate of Application 4 Gallons/ minute
Coverage Rate, Sq. ft./ Gal. 300
Dilution rate (suggested) Use as supplied or mix
with 1:1 water.
Spray tips and spray pattern Cone (C), Vertical Fan (V),
Horizontal (H)
Drying Time, Minutes. 30+
2. Abutments (Solid support for the extremity of a bridge)
Tools A hand pump
sprayer (B) is preferred. Also a small diaphragm pump (C) may be used.
Pressure 0-40
PSI
Rate of Application 4- (less than)
Gallons/ minute
Coverage Rate, Sq. ft./ Gal. 200
Dilution rate (suggested) Use as supplied
Spray tips and spray pattern Cone (C), Vertical Fan (V),
Drying Time Minutes. 90
3. Under Deck Weep Holes
Tools A hand pump
sprayer (B) with a curved wand is preferred.
Pressure 40-
(less than) PSI
Rate of Application 2 Gallons/ minute
Coverage Rate, Sq. ft./ Gal. Apply 2 coats. Coverage rate
for
Each coat-200 sq. ft. Per gallon
Dilution rate (suggested) Use as supplied
Spray tips and spray pattern Cone (C)
Drying Time Minutes. 30-60
4. Top of the Side Walls
Tools For the very top
of the sidewalls, use a paint roller with heavy nap. For the rest of the area,
a hand pump sprayer (B) or a small diaphragm pump (C) may be used. Avoid
over-spraying on traffic below the bridge deck. Do not get the mist on
vehicles. Any overspray (mist) on the grass or ground is inconsequential.
Pressure 0-40
PSI
Rate of Application 2 Gallons/ minute
Coverage Rate, Sq. ft./ Gal. 200-250
Dilution rate (suggested) Use as supplied
Drying Time Minutes. 30
5. Vertical Walls
Tools A small diaphragm
(C) is the preferred tool. A roller (A), a hand sprayer (B) or a large
Diaphragm pump may also be used
Pressure 40
PSI
Rate of Application 4 Gallons/ minute
Coverage Rate, Sq. ft./ Gal. 250
Dilution rate (suggested) Use as supplied
Spray tips and spray pattern Vertical (V) nozzle tip
Drying Time Minutes. 30
6. Walkways
Tools A hand sprayer
(B) is preferred. A small Diaphragm pump (C) may also be used. A 30 squeegee
brush may be used to spread the material.
Pressure 40-
(less than) PSI
Rate of Application 4 Gallons/ minute
Coverage Rate, Sq. ft./ Gal. 200-300
Dilution rate (suggested) Use as supplied or mix
with 1:1 water.
Spray tips and spray pattern Nozzle with Cone (C) in
Vertical (V) spray pattern.
Drying Time Minutes. 45
7. Bridge Decks
Tools A large Diaphragm
pump (D) is preferred. A hand pump sprayer (B), a small Diaphragm pump (C) may
also be used. A 30 squeegee brush may be used to spread the material.
Pressure 40
PSI
Rate of Application 4+ (more than)
Gallons/ minute
Coverage Rate, Sq. ft./ Gal. 200-300
Dilution rate (suggested) Use as supplied or mix
with 1:1 water.
Sprays tips and spray
pattern Nozzle with 20 Ί
Horizontal (H) spray pattern.
Drying Time Minutes. 60+
a. Saw-cut
Groove Finish
Tools A small Diaphragm
pump (C) is preferred. A hand pump sprayer (B), a large Diaphragm pump (D) may
also be used. A 30 squeegee brush may be used to spread the material.
Pressure 40
PSI
Rate of Application 4+ (more than)
Gallons/ minute
Coverage Rate, Sq. ft./ Gal. 200-250
Dilution rate (suggested) Use as supplied or mix
with 1:1 water.
Spray tips and spray pattern Nozzle with Horizontal (H)
spray pattern.
Drying Time Minutes. 90+
b. Raked
Concrete Finish
Tools A large Diaphragm
pump (D) is preferred. A hand pump sprayer (B), a small Diaphragm pump (C) may
also be used. A 30 squeegee brush may be used to spread the material.
Pressure 40
PSI
Rate of Application 4+ (more than)
Gallons/ minute
Coverage Rate, Sq. ft./ Gal. 250-300
Dilution rate (suggested) Use as supplied or mix
with 1:1 water.
Spray tips and spray pattern Nozzle with Horizontal (H)
spray pattern.
Drying Time Minutes. 90+
c. Broom
Concrete Finish
Tools A large Diaphragm
pump (D) is preferred. A hand pump sprayer (B), a small Diaphragm pump (C) may
also be used. A 30 squeegee brush (E)
may be used to spread the material. A 30 rubber squeegee (F) may also
be used.
Pressure 40
PSI.
Rate of Application 4+ (more than)
Gallons/ minute
Coverage Rate, Sq. ft./ Gal. 200-300
Dilution rate (suggested) Use
as supplied or mix with 1:1 water.
Spray tips and spray pattern Nozzle with Horizontal (H)
spray pattern.
Drying Time Minutes. 60+
OTHER STRUCTURES & SUBSTRATES.
1. Curbs, Islands
Tools A small diaphragm
(C) is the preferred tool. A small hand sprayer may also be used. Avoid
overspray on the adjacent areas
Pressure 40
PSI
Rate of Application 4 Gallons/ minute
Coverage Rate, Sq. ft./ Gal. 200-300
Dilution rate (suggested) Use as supplied or mix
with 1:1 water.
Spray tips and spray pattern Vertical (V) spray patterns
Drying Time Minutes. 60
2. Concrete Deck around a Swimming Pool
Tools A paint roller
with heavy nap (A) and small diaphragm (C) pump are the preferred tools. A
small hand sprayer (B), a large diaphragm pump (D),30 brush, 30 squeegee even
a paint brush (G) may be used.
Pressure 40
PSI
Rate of Application 4+ (more than)
Gallons/ minute
Coverage Rate, Sq. ft./ Gal. 200-300
Dilution rate (suggested) Use as supplied or mix
with 1:1 water.
Spray tips and spray pattern Vertical (V) spray patterns
Drying Time Minutes. 45
3. Concrete blocks, Brick and rough surfaces
Tools A paint roller
with heavy nap (A) is the preferred tool. A small hand sprayer (B), a small
diaphragm pump (C), even a paint brush (G) may be used.
Pressure 40
PSI
Rate of Application 4- (less than)
Gallons/ minute
Coverage Rate, Sq. ft./ Gal. 200
Dilution rate (suggested) Use as supplied or mix
with max.1:1 water.
Spray tips and spray pattern Cone (C), Vertical (V) spray
patterns
Drying Time Minutes. 90
WOOD SUBSTRATES
General Comments:
1.
Use
only on wood substrates that have weathered sufficiently to allow the
penetration of STAR MACRO-DECK. Freshly treated (linseed oil, preservatives,
commercial treatments, etc.) wood will not allow the penetration of the STAR
MACRO-DECK into the wood substrate.
2.
Wood
brightners (specialty products to restore the natural color of wood) shall be
used, if specified, prior to treatment with STAR MACRO-DECK.
1. Wood fences
Tools A small hand
sprayer (B) is the preferred tool. A paint roller with heavy nap (A), a small
diaphragm pump (C), even a paint brush (G) may be used.
Pressure 40-
(less than) PSI
Rate of Application 4 Gallons/ minute
Coverage Rate, Sq. ft./ Gal. Less than 200
Dilution rate (suggested) Use as supplied or mix
with max.1:1 water.
Spray tips and spray pattern Cone (C) spray patterns
Drying Time Minutes. 30
2. Wood decks
Tools A paint roller with
heavy nap (A) is preferred tool. A small hand sprayer (B) and even a paint
brush (G) may be used.
Pressure 40-
(less than) PSI
Rate of Application 2+ (more than)
Gallons/ minute
Coverage Rate, Sq. ft./ Gal. More than 200
Dilution rate (suggested) Use as supplied or mix
with max.1:1 water.
Spray tips and spray pattern Cone (C), Vertical (V) spray
pattern.
Drying Time Minutes. 90
NOTES (for the
tabulation below)
* Nozzle tip C=
Cone, V= Vertical, H= Horizontal spray patterns.
** Drying time is noted for drying under average drying
conditions, 70-80 Ί F and approx. 50-60% Relative Humidity.
*** Pending areas are the areas in the vicinity of the
structure being treated. These areas are to be protected from over sprays on
vehicles/traffic.
Other comments:
1.
Optimize nozzle spray pattern/ increase droplet size to
reduce over spray.
2.
May not significantly lower water permeability on
non-cracked Latex Modified or impregnated concrete structures.
STAR MACRO-DECK
APPLICATION ON VARIOUS
SUBSTRATES.
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RED, BOLD:
Preferred application tool |
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BLUE BOLD: Alternate tool for application. |
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Example- Item 7 -Saw cut groove, the preferred
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APPLICATION DETAILS BY SUBSTRTATE AND METHODS |
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Pressure |
Rate
of Appl. |
Coverage
Rate |
Macro-Deck |
Spray
pattern |
Drying
time |
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Area
Uses BRIDGE
DECKS (in
order of sequence) |
Application |
PSI
(+/-) |
GPM
(+/-) |
Sq.Ft./Gal.
(+/-) |
Solids
(+/-) |
Tip
Type * |
Minutes** |
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1 |
Columns |
C D telescope extension wand |
40
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4 |
300 |
10-20 |
CVH |
30 + |
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2 |
Abutments |
B C |
0-40 |
4- |
200 |
20 |
C V |
90 |
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3 |
Under Deck Weep holes |
B Curved wand |
-40 |
2 |
2
coats 200 sq. ft. Per coat. |
20 |
C |
30/60 |
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4 |
Top of Side Wall |
B C A
Pending *** Area Below
Bridge |
0-40 |
2 |
200-250 |
20 |
Roll |
30 |
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Vertical Wall |
A B C D |
40 |
4 |
250 |
20 |
V |
30 |
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Walkways |
B C
E |
-40 |
4 |
200-300 |
10-20 |
C V |
45 |
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Bridge Deck |
B C D E |
40 |
4+ |
200-300 |
10-20* |
20* H |
60+ |
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Saw Cut Groove |
B C D E
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40 |
4-+ |
200-250 |
10-20 |
H |
90+ |
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Raked Conc. |
B C D E |
40 |
4+ |
250-300 |
10-20 |
H |
90+ |
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Broom Finish OTHER
APPLICATIONS |
B C D E F |
40 |
4+ |
200-300 |
10-20 |
H |
60+ |
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Curb/Island |
B C PENDING
WIDTH & AMOUNT |
40 |
4 |
200-300 |
10-20 |
V |
60 |
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Swimming Pool
Conc. Deck |
A B C D E F G |
40 |
4+ |
200-300 |
10-20 |
V |
45 |
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Brick/Block
Rough Surface |
A B
C G |
40 |
4- |
200 |
10+ |
C V |
90 |
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Wood Fence |
A B C G |
-40 |
4 |
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10+ |
C |
30 |
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Wood Deck |
A B G |
-40 |
2+ |
+200 |
10+ |
C V |
90 |
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APPLICATION TOOLS
BRUSH ROLLER
DIAPHRAGM PUMP
30 BRUSH 30 SQUEEGEE