(Technical Specifications)

Norm M.T.Q. No.31001

SUBLICENCE PATENT # 2250606

Act for the Environment Agir pour lenvironnement

Made of natural fiber Fabriqu de fibre naturelle Reduced CO2 Diminution de CO2 Sustainable construction Construction durable

FORMWORK LINER AESTHETIC DURABLE RELIABLE

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Description Textaforme is a product sold in rolls measuring 1.6 meters wide by 50 linear meters long for a total of 80 m2. Use (installation) Textaforme is a simple product thats easy to install. It can be used according to two methods. For wood formwork it can be attached using staples or adhesive glue such as 3M Super 77 or the equivalent. For steel formwork, it can be attached using an adhesive such as 3M 77 or the equivalent.
NOTE: SCRAPE ALL DEBRIS FROM THE SURFACE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND MAKE SURE IT IS CLEAN AND FREE FROM ALL SUBSTANCES SUCH AS FORMWORK OIL. THE LINER MUST BE HELD TAUGHT TO PREVENT CREASING WHEN CONCRETE IS POURED.

Concrete pouring Prevent splashing on prepared liner to maintain the desired aesthetic appearance. Curing Textaforme can be also used as a liner for water-cured concrete. Water curing must be carried out according to instructions provided by the engineer or project representative. DO NOT APPLY CHEMICAL PRODUCTS TO THE LINER. Protection If necessary, protect the liner from bad weather following installation.

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The following characteristics were compared: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) hardness of the surface tested by sclerometer (ASTM C 805) surface bubbling measured by an image analyzer direct traction resistance (CAN//CSA A2.2 -6B) resistance to peeling (ASTM C672) sealed against chloride ions (ASTM C1202) resistance from penetration by chloride ions (AASHTO T259)

The results obtained were: Test Surface without liner Surface with TEXTAFORME liner 31.8 0.0

Hardness of surface by rebound measured by Schmidt hammer. Average of 20 readings. Surface bubbling in terms of percentage of total surface. Direct traction resistance in Mpa. We note that beaks always occurred directly behind the cased surfaces (average 2 samples) Resistant to peeling. Loss in kg/m2 (average 2 samples), 50 cycles. Sealed against chloride ions in Coulombs (average 2 samples) Penetration by chloride ions, in mg/kg (average 2 samples) at a depth of 0 to 12 mm 13 to 25 mm 26 to 28 mm 39 to 51 mm

30.4 1.0

2.12

2.19

4491

4297

8606 2000 280 158

5790 724 270 214

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Results obtained so far indicate that: a) b) c) the presence of the liner eliminated bubbling. the liner helped significantly reduce penetration by chloride ions. the liner had no effect on the other characteristics that were evaluated.

Conclusions: Use of the TEXTAFORME liner provides an aesthetic benefit as well as added resistance to penetration by chloride ions.

Laboratory: Terratech Division of SNC Lavalin Environnement Inc. 275 rue Benjamin-Hudon Saint-Laurent, Qubec Canada H4N 1J1

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ANALYSIS & PROPERTIES OF TEXTAFORME FORMWORKLINER THE RESULTS OBTAINED ARE:

Test

Results

Weave

Twill 3/1 Performed at 125 Pa (0,5HO) Maximum value, cm/cm.s-1:16,0 Minimum value, cm/cm.s-1:11,6 Average, cm/cm.s-1: 13,6 C.V., %: 10,4 100% cotton Average, mm: 0,47 C.V., %: 1,8 Average g/m: 217,7 0z/yd: 6,4 C.V., %: 0,7 Warp 545,5 122,6 4,0 Weft 256,0 57,5 6,4

Air permeability CAN/CGSB-4.2 No.36-M89

Quantitative analysis of fiber mixture CAN/CGSB-4.2 No.14.18-M91 Fabric thickness CAN/CGSB-4.2 No.37-2002 Mass of fabrics CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 5.1-M90 Breaking strength of fabrics Strip Method Constant-time-to-break-Principle CAN/CGSB-4.2 No.9.1-M90

Average, N: Lbf: C.V., %:

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Test Tearing strength Trapezoid Method CAN/CGSB-4.2 No.12.2-95 Average, N: Lb: C.V., %: Average, N: Lb: C.V., %: Test No. Water-drainage capacity 1 2 Average

Results Warp 67,8 15,3 3,3 Warp 36,0 8,1 5,2 Weft 27,1 6,1 5,0 Weft 27,6 6,2 2,3 Flow rate 146mL/m/s 176mL/m/s 161mL/m/s

Tearing strength Single-Rip Method CAN/CGSB-4.2 No.12.2-95

NOTE:

The formwork liner TEXTAFORME can be used on either sides of the liner. The formwork liner TEXTAFORME is a single use.

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(Installation Instructions)

Act for the Environment Agir pour lenvironnement Made of natural fiber Fabriqu de fibre naturelle Reduced CO2 Diminution de CO2 Sustainable construction Construction durable

Norm M.TQ. No. 31001

SUBLICENCE PATENT # 2250606

Recommendations:
Prior to installation, scrape all debris from surface (concrete, sawdust, etc.) and substances (formwork oil, etc.). The TEXTAFORME liner must be clean and dry before installation. Protect the TEXTAFORME liner from bad weather until concrete is poured, pour concrete as soon as possible following liner installation. The TEXTAFORME liner must be held taught to prevent creasing when concrete is poured. Avoid splashing concrete onto prepared liner in order to maintain the desired aesthetic appearance. TEXTAFORME can be used as a liner for water-cured concrete. Follow engineers or project managers instructions for timeframe required for water curing procedure. Do not apply any chemical product to the liner (curing or other).

Wood formwork Materials required: Step 1: Staples or 3-M Super 77 or equivalent adhesive Scrape concrete or other debris including substances such as formwork oil, etc. from surface. Begin by using staples or 3-M Super 77 adhesive or the equivalent to attach the liner to one end of the back or edge of the formwork. Stretch the liner to ensure that it is taught.

Step 2:

Step 3:

Step 4: Apply sufficient staples or 3-M super 77 adhesive or its equivalent while working towards the end opposite the end that was attached first. Note: the distance between staples or the application of 3-M super 77 adhesive or its equivalent can vary between 100 and 300 mm . Page 7 of 8

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Run one hand over the surface to maintain uniformity and prevent creasing.

Step 6:

To change angles, (e.g. track guides or other), staple or glue the liner along the entire variation. Protect the TEXTAFORME liner from bad weather or chemical substances. When pouring concrete avoid splashing onto prepared liner. Pour concrete as soon as possible after installing the liner. The TEXTAFORME liner can be removed by hand.

Step 7:

Step 8:

Steel formwork: Materials required: 3-M Super 77 adhesive or its equivalent

Step 1:

Scrape concrete to remove all debris from the surface including substances such as formwork oil, etc. Apply sufficient 3-M Super 77 Adhesive or the equivalent to all ends and to any angle variations in the formwork. Begin by attaching the liner to one end of the formwork and spraying the 3-M Super 77 Adhesive or its equivalent while working towards the opposite end. Run one hand over the liner to prevent creasing. Note: spray sufficient adhesive to ensure proper adhesion. Protect the TEXTAFORME liner from bad weather and chemical substances. To prevent creasing, run one hand over the surface to maintain uniformity. When pouring concrete avoid splashing onto prepared liner. Pour concrete as soon as possible after installing the liner. The TEXTAFORME liner can be removed by hand.

Step 2:

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MONTRAL T: 514.327.7175 F: 514.329.3676

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CHICOUTIMI T : 418.545.1945 F : 418.543.4649

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