19053_Point_Five_VIMS_20160512

May 12, 2016 Ms. Susan Poissant
Director of Development
Hart Lyman Companies 7075 Manlius Center Road East Syracuse, New York 13057

RE: Vapor Intrusion Mitigation System (VIMS)
Design and Specifications – Vapor Block Plus 20
Berkeley Boulevard Retail Project
Goldsboro, North Carolina
SPEC-15380

Dear Ms. Poissant:
The John R. McAdams Company, Inc. (McAdams) is pleased to present the following design and specifications for a vapor intrusion mitigation system (VIMS) for the Berkeley Boulevard Retail Project site located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The VIMS consists of a VaporBlock® Plus™ 20 (VB+20) barrier with a passive sub-slab depressurization system will be incorporated into the construction of the commercial building. If you should have any questions or comments during your review of this design, please feel free to contact us at [phone] at your convenience. Sincerely,

THE JOHN R. McADAMS COMPANY, INC.

Jeffrey B. Tyburski, PG Michael Sanchez, PE
Director, Environmental Services Principal Engineer /Attachments
Berkeley Boulevard Retail Project
Goldsboro, North Carolina
May 12, 2016
Prepared For:
Ms. Susan Poissant
Hart Lyman Companies
7075 Manlius Center Road
East Syracuse, New York 13057
Prepared By: The John R. McAdams Co., Inc.
Project Number: SPEC-15380
Michael J.E. Sanchez, PE, LEED® AP
Principal Engineer
M CA DA M S
2905 MERIDIAN PARKWAY
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA 27713

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 VIMS Design Overview................................................................................................................ 2
2.0 DESIGN BASIS ................................................................................................................................ 2
3.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL ......................................................................... 4
4.0 POST-CONSTRUCTION/PRE-OCCUPANCY .............................................................................. 4
4.2 Reporting....................................................................................................................................... 4

DRAWINGS
VIMS-1.0 .......................................................................................... Foundation Plan with VIMS Layout
VIMS-1.1 ................................................................. Foundation Details and Sections with VIMS Design

APPENDICES
Appendix A Sub-Slab Vapor Barrier and Vapor Design Specification
- Vapor Block Plus 20
Appendix B Vapor Vent Riser Installation
Appendix C Perforated PVC Pipe – Slotted Well Screen, Example Supplier Literature
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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Introduction The subject site includes two parcels of land with the street addresses of 501 and 503 N. Berkeley Boulevard in Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina. The first parcel includes the former Cashwell/Hasty Mart #23 Exxon Station located at 501 N. Berkeley Boulevard at the northeast intersection of N. Berkeley Boulevard and Cashwell Drive. The second parcel includes the former Deacon Jones pre-owned car sales facility which was located at 503 N. Berkeley Boulevard. The subject site was certified into the North Carolina Brownfields Program (NCBP) on September 23, 2015 and is identified as Brownfields Project Number 19053-15-096.
The site is currently scheduled for redevelopment that includes a new slab-on grade commercial
building. There are on and off-site environmental concerns that create a potential vapor intrusion
(VI) risk for the proposed building. This Vapor Intrusion Mitigation System (VIMS) design and
specification provides the details for the installation of a passive sub-slab vent/depressurization
barrier system in the new building to address potential VI risk.

On-site concerns include the release of petroleum from the current Hasty Mart #23 gasoline station (North Carolina Division of Waste Management (NCDWM) UST Incident No. 38538). The UST system is owned and operated by the Wayne Oil Company. The most current site assessment information regarding the release of petroleum from the site is documented in the Limited Site Assessment (LSA) Report (Phase I) report dated June 4, 2015 prepared by Terraquest. Terraquest also prepared a Site Check Report, dated December 30, 2014. Based on this information, NCDWM provided a Notice of No Further Action in a letter dated July 8, 2015. A Notice of Residual Petroleum (NRP) has been filed with the Register of Deeds noting that residual soil contamination is present at the site in excess of residential maximum soil contaminant concentrations (MSCCs) and residual groundwater contamination meets the cleanup requirements for a low-risk site but exceeds the North Carolina groundwater quality standards. The residual petroleum contamination will be in close proximity to and underlie the proposed building which creates a potential VI risk.
Off-site concerns include a known release of dry-cleaning solvent from the former Penny Cleaners located at 433 N. Berkeley Boulevard (DSCA Site I.D. 96-0002). Previous assessment activities have been conducted by the North Carolina Dry-Cleaning Solvent Cleanup Act (DCSA) Program to assess a release of dry-cleaning solvent from this dry-cleaning release site. This information indicates that dry-cleaning solvent is present in groundwater beneath the site which creates a potential VI risk. In summary, both the residual petroleum as reported under the NRP and the residual chlorinated solvents from the former Penny Cleaners are potential vapor intrusion sources. As a proactive measure, a VIMS will be installed during construction of the new building to mitigate potential vapor intrusion (VI) risk. McAdams was contracted to prepare a design for the VIMS. This design package includes the following:
• A signature report, providing an introduction, background and an overview of the basis of design, and
• The design specification for the VIMS as detailed in Appendices A through C.

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1.2 VIMS Design Overview The VIMS includes a VaporBlock® Plus™ 20 (VB+20) barrier with a passive sub-slab vent/depressurization system. VB+20 is a 20-mil thickness multi-layered polyethylene and ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) resin barrier material that provides chemical resistance to the chemicals of concern (COCs) at the site. The barrier can be installed across the entire footprint of the building beneath the floor slab. The passive sub-slab depressurization system includes horizontal runs of sub-slab perforated 4-inch diameter Schedule 40 PVC or SDR 35 vent pipe within a gravel/crushed stone bed, which is connected to a vertical vent riser constructed of solid 6-inch diameter Schedule 40 PVC pipe. The VIMS consists of two zones leading to two vertical riser, extending from the sub-slab to the roof. The vent riser pipes, where visible and accessible, will be clearly marked to indicate that they are associated with a vapor barrier and venting system (e.g., Soil Vent Pipe). The VIMS also has the capability to mitigate potential sub-slab moisture and radon concerns.

The proposed system will initially be installed as a passive system. If necessary, the system can
be converted to an active system by connecting the vertical risers at the roof termination with in-
line blowers for active depressurization of the sub-slab. This will require 120-volt, 20-amp
electrical service connections in the vicinity of the vent risers at the roof location to accommodate
the blower fan. The type of blower fans can be specified after slab installation, based on diagnostic pilot testing.

Note that this system design specification does not address waterproofing.
2.0 DESIGN BASIS This report documents the design basis, design, planned installation and quality assurance/quality control program, and a conceptual overview of post-construction/pre-occupancy testing and reporting for the VIMS. Elements of the VIMS design include the following: • Preparatory tasks
• VIMS installation • Vent riser and monitoring locations
• Roof top ducting
• Sealing requirements
• Drawings identifying the location and layout of the vapor barrier, sub-slab vent/depressurization system, and typical cross sections of the vapor barrier and tie-in’s to major foundation structural components;
• Specification details for VIMS installation procedures; • QA/QC oversight procedures; and
• System effectiveness testing.

This document was prepared as a summary narrative of the VIMS elements. Attached to this
summary document are McAdams’ design specifications for the vent system layout, installation
instructions, manufacturer literature detailing the VB+20 barrier product and supplemental
information regarding VIMS system components. Site design drawings prepared by Finley Design
PA and Stewart were modified by McAdams to provide the layout of the sub-slab piping system
and cross sectional details to provide typical tie-in of the VB+20 to the building foundation.
McAdams has prepared this design to incorporate current industry standards and the design will be consistent with others approved by the NCBP. The installation is to occur during construction
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activities involving the slab foundation. The proposed system will generally include the following, as detailed in the attached specifications: • The VIMS will encompass two (2) horizontal vent systems across the footprint of the building as shown in VIMS-1.0 and will be installed within an approximate six (6)-inch thick crushed (#57) stone layer surrounding the horizontal piping three feet each side. The stone layer will taper to four (4)-inch thick beginning approximately three (3)-feet away from each side of the horizontal piping to support the overlying floor slab. The horizontal piping will include 4-inch diameter perforated and solid Schedule 40 PVC or SDR 35 pipe.
• As shown in VIMS-1.0 and VIMS-1.1, and described in Appendix B and C, plenum boxes will also be installed within the six (6)-inch stone gravel layer to enhance air movement through the vent system. The six (6)-inch stone layer will extend three (3)-feet away from all four sides of the plenum boxes and taper to four (4)-inch thick stone. The plenum boxes consist of hollow (2- or 3-core) concrete blocks turned on their sides to make a soil gas collection plenum measuring approximately four feet square. The inside of the box is free of gravel and the top of the box is covered with metal or pressure treated wood decking (as approved by the structural engineer for the project). The horizontal 4-inch perforated pipe is inserted into the hollow cores of the cinder blocks, with open terminations approximately 3-inches inside the box. • Installation of an impermeable vapor barrier system employing VB+20 on top of the stone
layer and immediately beneath the building floor slabs. This will include taped seams
(white VaporBond Plus tape only) and vertical penetrations (i.e. plumbing and electrical)
in conjunction with the use of a Stego mastic (or equivalent) sealant.
• Caulking of floor slab expansion joints as an additional measure to seal off interior building space from sub-slab conditions.
• The horizontal vent piping will be connected to two six (6)-inch diameter solid Schedule
40 PVC vertical risers centrally located within each zone on the floor plan as shown in
VIMS-1.0. A typical 6-inch vertical riser is estimated to have a capacity to accommodate
sub-slab depressurization of up to 15,000 square feet of sub-slab area (i.e. under active
operation). Therefore, the two vertical risers will be more than sufficient to accommodate
the approximate 18,496 square foot floor plan (Note the SDR 35 pipe is not an option for
the vertical riser).
• The vent riser will extend from the sub-slab to the roof and will be exhausted at the roof.
• Active venting for sub-slab depressurization using radon-type blower/fans attached to the vertical risers on the roof of the building is an option but will not be installed unless pre-occupancy testing indicates the need for active VIMS operation. • Pending NCBP approval of a separate VIMS pre-occupancy testing work plan, each of the
two vent zones will be fitted with up to four (4) permanent brass vapor pins through the
concrete floor at floor slab locations that will be determined based on the final VIMS design
and installation oversight.
• The VIMS design provides conservatism and redundancy to effectively mitigate the vapor intrusion exposure pathway, while providing flexibility for potential changes that could occur over the life of the building.

The specifications for the VB+20 barrier and vent systems and their general installation methods
are included in Appendices A and B of this report. Also included are vendor specifications and
drawings showing the configuration and details of the barrier and vent installation methods in and
around penetrations, footings, terminations and other features of the building’s foundation and foot
print.

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3.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL Typically, the vent portion of the VIMS is installed by the plumbing contractor and the VB+20 barrier system is installed by the concrete contractor. Specialized contractors are not required to maintain product warranty; however, quality assurance measures are necessary to maintain system integrity during construction activities on the site. Oversight is usually conducted by qualified personnel under the supervision of the PE who designed the VIMS. Based on our experience, the VIMS will likely be installed in sections based on the layout of the grade foundation system and construction schedule. This will require two site visits for each section during construction. This will include one site visit for final inspection of the vent system and one site visit for final inspection of the vapor barrier immediately before the concrete pour for the floor slab. One additional site visit will also be required to inspect caulking at expansion joints, including along the walls-edge of the concrete floor slab as this is an integral portion of the VIMS system. It is our understanding that Daniels & Daniels will schedule VIMS oversight visits and McAdams will assist Daniels & Daniels to limit the number and duration of site visits to provide a cost savings while meeting the overall objective of reasonably documenting that the VIMS was installed in general accordance with the VIMS design. 4.0 POST-CONSTRUCTION/PRE-OCCUPANCY McAdams will conduct post construction/pre-occupancy testing. This protocol will be detailed in future separate correspondence as it is established through coordination with the NCBP under a separate approved work plan that will be based on comments from their review and approval of this VIMS design and specification. 4.2 Reporting Upon completion of post-construction/pre-occupancy testing of the VIMS, McAdams will provide a report summarizing the findings. We will use the data to provide an opinion of whether the VIMS was delivered in a condition consistent with the VIMS design. This report will be submitted to the NCBP for their review and approval. Note that review and approval of pre-occupancy testing results is required by the NCBP as a condition for building occupancy. The need for pre-occupancy testing and NCBP for building occupancy should be accounted for in the construction schedule.

DRAWINGS

VIMS-1.0 Foundation Plan with VIMS Layout
VIMS-1.1 Foundation Details and Sections with VIMS Design

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PER SPECIFICATIONS.
VB+20
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SEAL VB+20
AROUND REBAR
SECURE VB+20 W/ 2-SIDED TAPE
AND FASTEN W/ EXPANSION JOINT.
CAULKING TO BE PROVIDED OVER
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SPECIFICATIONS.
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SECURE VB+20 W/ 2-SIDED TAPE AND FASTEN
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APPENDIX A
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APPENDIX A

SUB-SLAB VAPOR BARRIER AND VAPOR VENT
DESIGN SPECIFICATION – VAPOR BLOCK PLUS 20

SUB-SLAB VAPOR BARRIER AND VAPOR VENT (VAPOR BLOCK
PLUS 20)

PART 1 – GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY
A. Products Supplied Under This Section: 1. Vapor Barrier, Seam Tape, and Pipe Boots 2. Schedule 40 or SDR 35 PVC Piping for Vent System
3. Vapor Block Plus 20 (as described in following sections)
4. Collection Plenum Boxes
1.2 REFERENCES
A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 1. ASTM E 1745 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 1434 Standard Test Method for Determining Gas Permeability Characteristics of Plastic Film and Sheeting B. Radon Diffusion Coefficient K124/02/95
C. American Concrete Institute (ACI)
1. ACI 302.1R-6 & 7 Section 3.2.3 Vapor Retarder
D. Brodhead, Bill, “Proposed New Jersey Radon Resistant School Construction Code”, presented at 15th Annual International Radon Symposium in San Diego, California, 2005.
1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Testing/Specifications
1. Laboratory test results showing compliance with ASTM & ACI Standards.
2. Vapor barrier Manufacturer’s samples, literature. 3. Vapor barrier Manufacturer’s installation instructions for placement, seaming and penetration repair instructions.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS
A. Vapor barrier must have all of the following qualities:

Specification 2
Vapor Vent Riser Specification
Berkeley Boulevard – Goldsboro, North Carolina

1. Permeance of less than 0.01 Perms [grains/(ft2 · hr · inHg)] as tested in accordance with ASTM E 1745 Section 7.
2. Other performance criteria: a. Strength: ASTM E 1745 Class A.
b. Thickness: 20 mils
c. VOC resistant B. Vapor barrier products:
Basis of Design:
VaporBlock® Plus™ 20 by Raven Industries
www.ravenefd.com – 800-635-3456
C. Vent Pipe Materials – Sub-Slab/Horizontal Locations 1. 4-inch diameter perforated Schedule 40 or SDR 35 PVC piping for Vent
System beneath barrier at sub-slab horizontal locations (e.g., slotted well
screen – see attached Johnson PVC Well Screens and Accessories
specification as example)
2. 4-inch diameter solid Schedule 40 or SDR 35 PVC piping and fittings at subslab horizontal locations for Vent System across footings, at tees, couplings, elbows, and adapters to connect to 6-inch diameter solid Schedule 40 PVC piping at vertical vent riser locations (Note SDR pipe is not an option for the vertical riser)
3. Collection plenum boxes constructed of concrete blocks at vent
termination locations per plan drawings
4. For vertical vent riser details, see Appendix B.
2.2 ACCESSORIES A. Seam Tape
1. 4” VaporBond Plus Tape (White Tape only) by Raven Industries, 800-635-3456
2. 2” VaporBoot Tape by Raven Industries, 800-635-3456
3. 2” Butyl Seal Tape by Raven Industries, 800-635-3456 or other 2” wide double-sided reinforced butyl rubber seaming tape.
B. Pipe Boots
1. Raven VaporBoot Plus pipe boots or other manufacturer’s supplied pipe boot system.
C. Sealants, Cleaners
1. PVC cleaner and cement
2. Polyurethane elastometric sealant (caulk) 3. Stego Mastic (or equivalent)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION
A. Ensure that base material preparation is approved by Architect or Geotechnical Engineer.
1. Level and compact base material. 2. All concrete slabs that come in contact with the ground shall be laid over
a gas permeable material made up of a minimum 6-inch thick uniform

Specification 3
Vapor Vent Riser Specification
Berkeley Boulevard – Goldsboro, North Carolina

layer of clean #57 ¾-inch gravel aggregate1 that extends 3-feet on each side of the 4-inch horizontal piping. Stone layer more than 3-feet from each side of horizontal piping will taper to 4-inch thickness.
3. The gravel placement shall be phased so that that the 4-inch horizontal piping is roughly centered within the 6-inch stone layer. 4. Once the vent pipe is placed, the remaining gravel can be added so as to
completely cover the vent pipe layout with approximately one inch of
gas permeable material above the horizontal piping (i.e., minimum gravel
bed thickness for vent pipe system of 6 inches1)
5. Seal all joints or penetrations in slab or other floor systems and below-grade walls, which will not be accessible at time of final inspection.
6. Sealing of all pathways between the sub-slab soil and the building interior after the slab is poured is critical to the VIMS effectiveness and building energy/cost efficiency. This step is particularly important to a. avoid leakage of conditioned air within the building into the VIMS beneath the slab (e.g., energy loss), and conversely,
b. to avoid conditions in bathrooms and commercial spaces where exhaust fans can effect negative pressurization indoors (e.g., overcoming sub-slab depressurization that allows sub-surface contaminants to enter the building).

7. Stub-outs to be provided where indicated on drawings, so as to connect with vent system above and below slab.
8. All opening, gaps, and joints in floor and wall assemblies in contact soil or gaps around pipes, toilets, or drains penetrating these assemblies shall be filled or closed with materials that provide a permanent air-tight seal. 9. Seal large openings with non-shrink mortar, grouts, or expanding foam materials and smaller gaps with an elastomeric joint sealant.
3.2 SUB-SLAB PERFORATED VENT PIPE INSTALLATION
A. Perforated pipe utilized under the slab and vapor barrier to provide a passive
mitigation vent system and shall be installed as per the following:
1. Perforated 4-inch diameter Schedule 40 or SDR 35 PVC
2. Covered/sleeved with a geotextile cloth if fines not removed from surrounding gravel aggregate. 3. Shall be covered by a minimum of 1 inch of clean #57 ¾-inch gravel aggregate (for 6-inch minimum permeable vent layer).
4. Perforated 4-inch diameter pipe shall be solidly connected and sealed to through-slab risers via 4-inch to 6-inch diameter adapters/reducers connected to 6-inch diameter 90-degree elbows (Schedule 40 PVC).
5. Any through-slab riser stub-outs shall be solid 6-inch diameter Schedule
40 PVC.
6. Through-slab riser stub-outs to be labeled “SOIL VENT PIPE” or the like, and temporarily capped to keep out soil, concrete, etc.
7. Pipe sections shall pass through interior footings, grade-beams, or other barriers via solid, non-perforated 4-inch diameter Schedule 40 or SDR 35 PVC.

1 Note: A gravel thickness of no less than 6 inches may be substituted, with a 1-inch layer of gravel
above and below the horizontal vent pipe, but only upon the written recommendation and approval
of the project architect and/or structural engineer that this will be acceptable for the slab support.

Specification 4
Vapor Vent Riser Specification
Berkeley Boulevard – Goldsboro, North Carolina

8. All pipe joints and connections to be permanently sealed with adhesives as specified by the manufacturer of the pipe material so as to be gas tight.
9. Threaded pipe is desirable, as an alternate, and may be substituted as applicable. 10. 3/8-inch dimeter holes shall be drilled through the bottom of the pipe at
(at least)10-foot intervals and at low spots to drain moisture from the
piping.
3.3 COLLECTION PLENUM BOX CONSTRUCTION
A. At locations specified in plans, construct soil gas collection plenum boxes for the horizontal vent pipe terminations and connections as follows: 1. Plenum boxes shall be fabricated by placing 8x8x16-inch concrete blocks (or equivalent) on their sides so that the hollow core sections are parallel to the slab and a square shape layout of 3 blocks by 2 blocks is formed.
2. The outside dimensions of each plenum box shall be approximately 48-inches by 48-inches, which will result in approximate inside dimensions of 32-inches by 32-inches. 3. The perforated 4-inch diameter vent pipe shall be cut to terminate inside
the plenum box approximately 3 inches inside of the inner block edge
(i.e., the pipe is not to be run continuous through the plenum box). The
face shell of the concrete block may be cut as needed to accommodate
the vent pipe connections.
4. The top of each plenum box shall be covered with a 4-foot square section of 1-inch plywood or metal siding as approved by the project design team/structural engineer.
3.4 VAPOR BARRIER INSTALLATION A. Install vapor barrier in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and ASTM E 1643.
1. Unroll VB+20 with the longest dimension parallel with the direction of the pour and pull open all folds to full width.
2. For a monolithic pour, lap VB+20 under/into footings, leaving sufficient
membrane to extend up to the exterior foundation wall.
3. Overlap joints a minimum of 12 inches and seal in-between overlap with 2-Sided Raven Butyl Seal tape.
4. Center the 4” wide Raven VaporBond Plus Tape (white tape only) over the seal overlap. 5. Seal around sewer pipes, support columns or any other penetration with Raven VaporBoot Plus pipe boots or at minimum a combination of VaporBlock Plus and VaporBond Plus Tape (white tape only) or VaporBoot Tape, creating a monolithic membrane between the surface of the slab and moisture sources below as well as at the slab perimeter.
6. Overlap barrier and seal with VaporBond Plus Tape (white tape only).
7. Seal all penetrations (including pipes) per manufacturer’s instructions.
8. No penetration of the vapor barrier is allowed except for reinforcing steel and permanent utilities.
9. Repair damaged areas by cutting patches of VaporBlock Plus 20, overlapping damaged area 12 inches and taping all four sides with 2-Sided Raven Butyl Seal tape and VaporBond Plus Tape (white tape only).

Specification 5
Vapor Vent Riser Specification
Berkeley Boulevard – Goldsboro, North Carolina

10. Attachment of VB+20 to waterproofed walls follows the same methodology as for attachment to foundation walls, using 2-Sided Raven Butyl Seal tape to form a complete seal at the footing wall connection. Prime concrete surfaces and assure they are dry and clean prior to applying Raven Butyl Seal Tape. Apply even and firm pressure with a rubber roller. Overlap joints a minimum of 12” and seal the overlap with Raven VaporBond Tape (white tape only).
Product Part #
VaporBlock Plus 20 .............................................................. VBP 20
Product Description
VaporBlock® Plus™ 20 is a seven-layer co-extruded barrier made from state-of-the-art polyethylene and EVOH resins to provide unmatched impact strength as well as superior resistance to gas and moisture transmission. VaporBlock® Plus™ 20 is a highly resilient underslab / vertical wall barrier designed to restrict naturally occurring gases such as radon and/or methane from migrating through the ground and concrete slab. VaporBlock® Plus™ 20 is more than 100 times less permeable than typical high-performance polyethylene vapor retarders against Methane, Radon and other harmful VOCs.
VaporBlock® Plus™ 20 is one of the most effective underslab
gas barriers in the building industry today far exceeding ASTM
E-1745 (Plastic Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Soil or
Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs) Class A, B and C requirements.
Available in a 20 (Class A) mil thicknesses designed to meet the
most stringent requirements. VaporBlock® Plus™ 20 is produced
within the strict guidelines of our ISO 9001:2008 Certified
Management System.
Product Use
VaporBlock® Plus™ 20 resists gas and moisture migration into the
building envelop when properly installed to provide protection
from toxic/harmful chemicals. It can be installed as part of a
passive or active control system extending across the entire
building including floors, walls and crawl spaces. When installed
as a passive system it is recommended to also include a ventilated
system with sump(s) that could be converted to an active control
system with properly designed ventilation fans.
VaporBlock® Plus™ 20 works to protect your flooring and
other moisture-sensitive furnishings in the building’s interior
from moisture and water vapor migration, greatly reducing
condensation, mold and degradation.
Size & Packaging
VaporBlock® Plus™ 20 is available in 10’ x 150’ rolls to maximize
coverage. All rolls are folded on heavy-duty cores for ease in
handling and installation. Other custom sizes with factory welded
seams are available based on minimum volume requirements.
Installation instructions and ASTM E-1745 classifications
accompany each roll.
VaporBlock® plus™VBp20
APPlICATIOnS
Radon Barrier
Methane Barrier
VOC Barrier
Under-Slab Vapor Retarder
Foundation Wall Vapor Retarder
Under-Slab Vapor / Gas Barrier
Under-Slab Vapor/Gas Retarder
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VBp20
VaporBlock® Plus™ is a seven-layer co-extruded barrier made using high
quality virgin-grade polyethylene and EVOH resins to provide unmatched
impact strength as well as superior resistance to gas and moisture
transmission.
VaporBlock® plus™ placement
All instructions on architectural or structural drawings should be reviewed and followed.
Detailed installation instructions accompany each roll of VaporBlock® Plus™ and can also be located on our website.
ASTM E-1643 also provides general installation information for vapor retarders.
VAPORBLOCK PLUS 20
PROPERTIES TEST METHOD IMPERIAL METRIC
AppeArAnce White/Gold
Thickness, nominAl 20 mil 0.51 mm
WeighT 102 lbs/MSF 498 g/m²
clAssificATion ASTM E 1745 CLASS A, B & C
Tensile sTrengTh
lbf/in (n/cm)
AverAge md & Td (neW mATeriAl)
ASTM E 154
Section 9
(D-882)
58 lbf 102 N
impAcT resisTAnce ASTM D 1709 2600 g
mAximum use TemperATure 180° F 82° C
minimum use TemperATure -70° F -57° C
permeAnce
(neW mATeriAl)
ASTM E 154
Section 7
ASTM E 96
Procedure B
0.0098 Perms
grains/(ft²·hr·in·Hg)
0.0064 Perms
g/(24hr·m²·mm Hg)
(AfTer condiTioning)
perms
(sAme meAsuremenT As Above permeAnce)
ASTM E 154
Section 8, E96
Section 11, E96
Section 12, E96
Section 13, E96
0.0079
0.0079
0.0097
0.0113
0.0052
0.0052
0.0064
0.0074
WvTr ASTM E 96
Procedure B
0.0040
grains/hr-ft²
0.0028
gm/hr-m²
rAdon diffusion coeffiecienT K124/02/95 < 1.1 x 10-13 m2/s
meThAne permeAnce ASTM D 1434
< 1.7 x 10-10 m2/d• atm
0.32 GTR (Gas Transmission Rate)
ml/m²•D•ATM
Under-Slab Vapor / Gas Barrier
VaporBlock® plus™
Engineered Films DivisionP.O. Box 5107Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5107Ph: [phone] • Fx: [phone]
Toll Free: 800-635-3456Email: [e-mail]1/11 EFD 1125
Note: To the best of our knowledge, unless otherwise stated, these are typical property values and are intended as guides only, not as specification limits. Chemical resistance, odor transmission, longevity as well as other performance criteria is not implied or given and actual testing must be performed for applicability in specific applications and/or conditions. RAVEN INDUSTRIES MAKES NO WARRANTIES AS TO THE FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC USE OR MERCHANTABILITY OF PRODUCTS REFERRED TO, no guarantee of satisfactory results from reliance upon contained information or recommendations and disclaims all liability for resulting loss or damage. Limited Warranty available at www.RavenEFD.com
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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Elements of a moisture/gas-resistant floor system. General illustration only.(Note: This example shows multiple options for waterstop placement.
Fig. 2: VaporBlock Plus Overlap Joint Sealing Methods
Fig. 1: VaporBlock Plus Overlaping Roll-out Method
Please Note: Read these instructions thoroughly
before installation to ensure proper use of
VaporBlock® Plus™. ASTM E 1465, ASTM E 2121
and, ASTM E 1643 also provide valuable information
regarding the installation of vapor / gas barriers.
When installing this product, contractors shall
conform to all applicable local, state and federal
regulations and laws pertaining to residential and
commercial building construction.
• When VaporBlock Plus gas barrier is used
as part of an active control system for
radon or other gas, a ventilation system
will be required.
• If designed as a passive system, it is
recommended to install a ventilation
system that could be converted to an
active system if needed.
Materials List:
VaporBlock® Plus™ Vapor / Gas Barrier
VaporBond Plus 4” Foil Seaming Tape
Butyl Seal 2-Sided Tape
VaporBoot Plus Pipe Boots 12/Box (recommended)
VaporBoot Tape (optional)
VAPORBLOCK® PLUS™ PLACEMENT
1.1. Level and tamp or roll granular base as specified. A base
for a gas-reduction system may require a 4” to 6” gas
permeable layer of clean coarse aggregate as specified by
your architectural or structural drawings after installation of
the recommended gas collection system. In this situation,
a cushion layer consisting of a non-woven geotextile fabric
placed directly under VaporBlock® Plus™ will help protect the barrier from damage due to possible sharp coarse aggregate.
1.2. Unroll VaporBlock Plus running the longest dimension parallel with the direction of the pour and pull open all folds to full width. (Fig. 1)
1.3. Lap VaporBlock Plus over the footings and seal with Raven Butyl Seal tape at the footing-wall connection. Prime concrete surfaces and assure they are dry and clean prior to applying Raven Butyl Seal Tape. Apply even and firm pressure with a rubber roller. Overlap joints a minimum of 6” and seal overlap with Raven VaporBond Tape. When used as a gas
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barrier, overlap joints a minimum of 12” and seal in-between
overlap with 2-sided Raven Butyl Seal Tape. Then seal with
VaporBond Plus Tape centered on the overlap seam. (Fig. 2)
1.4. Seal around all plumbing, conduit, support columns or other penetrations that come through the VaporBlock Plus membrane. Pipes four inches or smaller can be sealed with Raven VaporBoot Plus preformed pipe boots. VaporBoot Plus preformed pipe boots are formed in steps for 1”, 2”, 3” and 4” PVC pipe or IPS size and are sold in units of 12 per box (Fig. 3 & 5).
Pipe boots may also be fabricated from excess VaporBlock Plus membrane (Fig. 4 & 6) and sealed with VaporBoot Tape or VaporBond Plus Tape (sold separately).
Reminder Note: All holes or penetrations through the membrane will need a patch cut to a minimum of 12” from the opening in all directions.
To fabricate pipe boots from VaporBlock Plus excess material
(see Fig. 4 & 6 for A-F):
A) Cut a square large enough to overlap 12” in all directions.
B) Mark where to cut opening on the center of the square and cut four to eight slices about 3/8” less than the diameter of the pipe.
C) Force the square over the pipe leaving the tightly stretched cut area around the bottom of the pipe with approximately a 1/2” of the boot material running vertically up the pipe. (no more than a 1/2” of stretched boot material is recommended)
D) Once boot is positioned, seal the perimeter to the
membrane by applying 2-sided Raven Butyl Seal Tape in
between the two layers. Secure boot down firmly over
the membrane taking care not to have any large folds or
creases.
E) Use VaporBoot Tape or VaporBond Plus Tape to secure the
boot to the pipe.
VaporBoot Tape (option) – fold tape in half lengthwise, remove half of the release liner and wrap around the pipe allowing 1” extra for overlap sealing. Peel off the second half of the release liner and work the tape outward gradually forming a complete seal.
VaporBond Plus Tape (option) - Tape completely around pipe overlapping the to get a tight seal against the pipe.
F) Complete the process by taping over the boot perimeter
edge with VaporBond Plus Tape to create a monolithic
membrane between the surface of the slab and gas/
moisture sources below and at the slab perimeter.
(Fig. 4 & 6)
Preformed Pipe Boot Square Material Pipe Boot
Fig. 3
SINGLE PENETRATION PIPE BOOT INSTALLATION
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
1. Cut a square of VaporBlock Plus barrier to extend at least 12” from the pipe in all directions.
2. Cut four to eight slices about 3/8” less than the diameter of the pipe.
5. Use Raven VaporBoot or VaporBond Plus Tape and overlap 1” at the seam.
4. Tape over the boot perimeter edge with VaporBond Plus Tape.
1. Cut out one of the preformed boot steps (1” to 4”).
2. Tape the underside boot perimeter with 2-sided Butyl Seal Tape.
3. Force the boot over pipe and press tape firmly in place.
4. Use VaporBond Plus Tape to secure boot to the pipe.5. Tape around entire boot edge with VaporBond Plus Tape.
VaporBoot Flexible Tapeor VaporBond Plus 4” TapeVaporBond Plus 4” Tape
Raven Butyl Seal2-Sided Tape Raven Butyl Seal2-Sided Tape
VaporBlock PlusMaterial
VaporBond Plus 4” Tape
Raven Butyl Seal2-Sided Tape Raven Butyl Seal2-Sided Tape
VaporBoot PlusPreformed Boot 12”(minimum)
3. Force over pipe and tape the underside boot perimeter to existing barrier with 2-sided Butyl Seal Tape.
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1.5. For side-by-side multiple penetrations;
A) Cut a patch large enough to overlap 12” in all directions
(Fig. 7) of penetrations.
B) Mark where to cut openings and cut four to eight slices
about 3/8” less than the diameter of the penetration for
each.
C) Slide patch material over penetration to achieve a tight fit.
D) Once patch is positioned, seal the perimeter to the
membrane by applying 2-sided Raven Butyl Seal Tape
in-between the two layers. (Fig. 8)
E) After applying Raven Butyl Seal Tape between the patch
and membrane, tape around each of the penetrations and
the patch with VaporBond Plus 4” foil tape. (Fig. 9) For
additional protection apply an acceptable polyurethane
elastomeric sealant around the penetrations. (Fig. 10)
1.6. Holes or openings through VaporBlock Plus are to be
repaired by cutting a piece of VaporBlock Plus 12” larger in
all directions from the opening. Seal the patch to the barrier
with 2-sided Raven Butyl Seal Tape and seal the edges of the
patch with VaporBond Plus Tape.
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
Fig. 9 Fig. 10
MULTIPLE PENETRATION PIPE BOOT INSTALLATION
Fig. 6
Cut a patch large enough to overlap 12” in all directions and slide over penetrations (Make openings as tight as possible.)
Once the overlay patch is positioned, seal the perimeter to the membrane by applying 2-sided Raven Butyl Seal Tape in-between the two layers.
After applying Raven Butyl Seal Tapebetween the patch and membrane, tape around the perimeter of the penetration and the patch with VaporBond Plus 4” foil Tape
For additional protection apply an acceptable polyurethane elastomeric sealant around the penetrations.
VaporBond Plus 4” Tape VaporBond Plus 4” Tape
Raven Butyl Seal 2-Sided Tape Raven Butyl Seal 2-Sided Tape
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Engineered Films DivisionP.O. Box 5107Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5107Ph: [phone] • Fx: [phone]
Toll Free: 800-635-3456Email: [e-mail]8/13 EFD 1127
Note: To the best of our knowledge, these are typical installation procedures and are intended as guidelines only. Architectural or structural
drawings must be reviewed and followed as well as on a project basis. NO WARRANTIES ARE MADE AS TO THE FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC USE OR
MERCHANTABILITY OF PRODUCTS OR GUIDELINES REFERRED TO, no guarantee of satisfactory results from reliance upon contained information
or recommendations and we disclaim all liability for resulting loss or damage.
© 2013 RAVEN INDUSTRIES INC. All rights reserved.
VAPORBLOCK® PLUS™ PROTECTION
2.1. When installing reinforcing steel and utilities, in addition
to the placement of concrete, take precaution to protect
VaporBlock Plus. Carelessness during installation can
damage the most puncture–resistant membrane. Sheets of
plywood cushioned with geotextile fabric temporarily placed
on VaporBlock Plus provide for additional protection in high
traffic areas including concrete buggies.
2.2. Use only brick-type or chair-type reinforcing bar supports to
protect VaporBlock Plus from puncture.
2.3. Avoid driving stakes through VaporBlock Plus. If this cannot
be avoided, each individual hole must be repaired per
section 1.6.
2.4. If a cushion or blotter layer is required in the design between
VaporBlock Plus and the slab, additional care should be
given if sharp crushed rock is used. Washed rock will provide
less chance of damage during placement. Care must be taken
to protect blotter layer from precipitation before concrete is
placed.
VaporBlock® Plus™ Gas & Moisture Barrier can be identified
on site as gold/white in color printed in black ink with the
following logo and classification listing:
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VaporBlock® Plus™
Gas & Moisture Barrier
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APPENDIX B
APPENDIX B

VAPOR VENT RISER INSTALLATION
PART 1 – GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY
A. Products Supplied Under This Section: 1. Schedule 40 PVC Piping for Vent System (6-inch diameter Solid) 2. PVC piping cleaner and cement

2.1 VENT RISER INSTALLATION A. Multiple continuous, sealed vent riser pipes shall run from sealed connections to the sub-slab perforated piping within the aggregate to a point outside the building at the roof, and be installed as follows: 1. Vent riser pipes shall be installed so that any rainwater or condensation drains downward into the ground beneath the slab and soil-gas-retarder membrane.
2. Vent riser piping to be 6-inch diameter solid schedule 40 PVC.
3. All pipe joints and connections to be permanently sealed with adhesives as
specified by the manufacturer of the pipe material so as to be gas tight.
4. Pipe cleaners, solvents and cements shall not contain site contaminants of concern (COCs, i.e., not petroleum and/or chlorinated solvent-based), as approved by the engineer.
5. Point of exhaust venting discharge shall meet all of the following requirements: a. Be a minimum of 12 inches above the roofline to bottom of fan unit, (if a fan is to be installed).
b. Be 10 feet or more above ground level, if horizontally discharged
from side of building.
c. Be 10 feet or more from any operable window, chimney, door, or
other openings into conditioned spaces of building that is less than 2
feet below the exhaust point.
d. The riser rooftop exhausts shall be located as far as practical from
fresh air intakes and no closer than allowed by code.
e. Wherever possible, the exhaust point should be positioned above the
highest eave of the building and as close to the roof ridge-line as
possible.
f. Vent riser pipe terminations shall be capped with a 6 inch diameter
rain cap.
6. Where installation requires pipes or ducts to penetrate a firewall or other
fire resistance rated wall or floor, penetrations shall be protected in
accordance with applicable building, mechanical, and electrical codes.
7. Vent riser pipes shall be fastened to the structure of the building with hangers, strapping, or other supports that will adequately secure the vent pipe material. To prevent blockage of air flow into the bottom of vent pipes, these pipes shall be supported or secured in a permanent manner that prevents their downward movement into the soil beneath aggregate layer under the slab that deforms and/or blocks any sub-slab vent piping.
8. Vent riser piping shall be within the buildings thermal envelope as much
as is reasonably possible.
Specification 2
Vapor Vent Riser Installation
Berkeley Boulevard – Goldsboro, North Carolina

9. To provide power for the active venting system blowers, if they are to be installed, 120-volt, 20-amp circuits terminated in an approved electrical junction box shall be installed within five (5) feet of the location on the roof of each vent riser pipe.
10. All blowers or other positively pressurized portions of vent pipe shall be located outside habitable space of the building.
11. Blower type, size, selection, etc. will be based on diagnostic pilot testing
of the vent system following completion of the slab pour. These tasks will
be completed by the designer and/or his duly authorized representative.
APPENDIX C
PVC Well sCreens, droP PiPe,
Casing and aCCessories
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Johnson sCreens® PVC Well ProduCts -
Cost effeCtiVe, Versatile, enVironmentally
friendly and safe to handle
PVC Well sCreens, droP PiPe and Casing: an
eConomiCal solution
Johnson screens offers a full line of
PVC Vee-Wire® well screens, slotted
well screens, casings and accessories
that provide an economical, long-lasting
design option when compared to steel.
effiCient
Johnson Screens PVC screens, casings
and fittings are ideal for any PVC well.
The flexibility to specify and design a
wide variety of slot openings, instead
of choosing from two or three standard
sizes, ensures a more efficient well.
long Well life
Johnson Screens PVC well products are
carefully designed and manufactured
to required industry standards, with
tolerances that meet or exceed any other
supplier in the industry, resulting in a long
lasting well requiring less maintenance.
Better design
To ensure the most efficient use of time
and a quality well, Johnson Screens
offers the most experienced and
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professionals in the business, providing
customers with quick and accurate
information and support.
on time and under Budget
Johnson Screens extensive distributor
network means that rapid delivery is
available anywhere in the world, so that
wells can be completed on time and
under budget.
ProduCt sPeCifiCations
for additional information on
products seen in this catalog, such
as technical information, product use
and installation recommendations,
please contact us or visit our website at
www.johnsonscreens.com.
PVC handling and storage
PVC pipe should be handled properly
to ensure adequate performance. for
appropriate guidelines and procedures
for all Johnson screens PVC products,
please contact us directly.
Did You Know?
Johnson Screens provides more than just quality products; we back them
up with technical support that is like having your own in-house engineering
team. For screen or casing size recommendations, installation suggestions, lab
analysis and more, contact us today at www.johnsonscreens.com.
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PVC is the material of ChoiCe for a groWing
numBer of aPPliCations
PVC offers a combination of economy,
light-weight design and flexibility that
makes it a cost-effective solution for:
• Water wells
• Water monitoring wells
• environmental
• Soil vapor extraction
• Sparging - air or oxygen
• Bioremediation
• Free product recovery
• Groundwater extraction
• drainage and dewatering
• leachate collection
• mining
PVC is also used when sampling for
heavy metals, since it will not leach
metals or contaminate the samples. it
also has the advantage over steel when
encountering corrosive fluids.
Among Johnson Screens fabrication
options are:
• PVC casing and well screens
from 0.50 to 18 in. (13 to 400 mm)
diameter
• Plain end, flush joint, NPT or custom
threaded
• Threaded products supplied in laying
lengths
• screen openings from 0.005 to 0.50
in. (0.01 to 13 mm)
• standard and custom lengths up to
20 ft (6.1 m)
Johnson sCreens - enVironmentally friendly,
enVironmentally aWare
the environmental and remediation
markets require special manufacturing
techniques and processes.
Johnson screens manufactures a
complete line of PVC well products
suited for groundwater monitoring and
remediation.
With the same quality and reliability
that accompanies all Johnson screens
products, the environmental and
remediation product line includes well
screens, casings and accessories.
To meet industry requirements,
Johnson screens provides the following:
• no printing on screen or pipe
• Cleaned and bagged
• flush thread connections
• o-ring pre-installed
• Box or bulk package options
available
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the CritiCal differenCe
in Johnson sCreens® PVC
sCreens is oPen area
JohnSon ScreenS PVC Vee-Wire® Well sCreens
Commonly used in shallow wells,
Johnson Screens sonic welded PVC
Vee-Wire screens present higher open
area for given slot than any other non-
metallic screen available.
more economical than metal screens,
PVC Vee-Wire screens resist corrosion
from salts and gases commonly found
in either salt or fresh water, and are
resistant to acid treatments commonly
used to clean wells.
PVC screens are furnished with standard
flush threads or plain ends for connecting
to standard PVC fittings.
sizes range from 1.25 to 8 in. (32 to 203
mm), and screen slot size can be as
small as 0.005 in. (0.13 mm) and up, per
customer specifications.
end fittings
PVC screens are supplied with standard
flush threads or plain ends for connecting
to standard PVC fittings.
Better Well deVeloPment
It is important to remove fines from the
filter pack or formation to increase the
well’s porosity, which enhances well
efficiency. For this to be effectively done,
development energy must pass through
the screen with minimum interference.
this requires high open area.
more oPen area
Johnson Screens PVC Vee-Wire screens
have more open area per foot than any
other non-metallic screen available.
this allows more water to enter at lower
velocities, which reduces turbidity and
enables a more representative sample to
be collected.
JohnSon ScreenS PVC
Vee-PaCk™ Pre-PaCked sCreens
Some subsurface conditions, such
as heaving, caving, silty sand make
conventional gravel pack placement
difficult or impossible.
the solution is Johnson Screens
Vee-Pack screen. the Vee-Pack contains
an integral gravel pack that is held in
place between two concentric screens.
This assembly is then installed in a single
operation.
standard features of the Vee-Pack
include:
• Smaller borehole
• slot spacing as small as 0.008 in.
(0.203) mm
• standard 2 and 4 in. (51 and
102 mm) sizes available
• reduces cutting disposal
• Factory-installed re-sieved silica
sand filter pack is uniform, without
voids
• fine-grade pack allows sediment-
free sampling
• high screen open area
• sonic-welded construction
eliminates solvents which can affect
sample integrity
• Schedule 40 and 80 flush threads
available
• thread-on points ease installation
in heaving sands
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Johnson sCreens® PVC slotted Well sCreens
Johnson screens manufactures slotted
PVC well screens for a variety of
applications, in sizes ranging from 0.5 to
18 in. (13 to 400 mm), and lengths up to
20 ft (6.1 m). slot sizes can range from
0.006 to 0.500 in. (0.015 - 12.7 mm), in
multiple row patterns and spacings.
Slotted screens are available in standard
40 and 80 schedule PVC, as well as
special schedules upon request.
Johnson screens offers technical
support in screen design use and
installation. maintaining peak well
pumping efficiencies can be tricky;
Johnson screens support team can
provide recommendations to ensure the
slotted screen performs at full capacity.
applications for slotted screens include:
• Water well
• environmental
• dewatering
• suction header
• leachate
• air sparging
• Soil vapor extraction
• Other specialty applications
JohnSon ScreenS PVC fittings and aCCessories
Johnson screens offers a wide range of
fittings and accessories for use with PVC
well screens, casings and drop pipes.
items include:
• male plugs
• female caps
• male and female points
• Male and female lifting bails
• male nPt and female fJt adaptors
• slip points
• Slip bottoms
• slip caps
• slip couplings
• hdPe hollow stem auger plugs
• morrison locking plugs
• stainless steel centralizers
• PVC surge blocks
• grouting caps
• steel well protectors
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Johnson sCreens®
PVC droP PiPe
the JohnSon ScreenS shur-align® nPt droP
PiPe’s Patented design helPs you quiCkly and
safely install your next suBmersiBle PumP
the Shur-Align drop pipe has the longest
inlet bell in the industry, funneling and
aligning the pipe before the threads
engage. this eliminates cross threading
and speeds up the assembly process.
no coupling is required, reducing the
possibility of leaks and assembly time.
there is just one thread makeup versus
the two required with standard couplings.
Johnson screens is known around
the world for top quality products and
service; the Shur-Align drop pipe is no
exception, delivering clear and safe
drinking water.
The entire joint - not just the threaded bell
- is formed from schedule 120 PVC for
maximum strength and durability, making
installation of submersible pumps quicker
and simpler.
advantages of the Shur-Align drop pipe
include:
• no couplings
• simple alignment and engagement
• Beveled shoulder for easier pump
service
• quick makeup
• Watertight seal
• sizes range from 1 to 2 in. (25 to
51 mm)
JohnSon ScreenS male-x-male nPt droP PiPe
is an eConomiCal solution aVailaBle in more
sizes and PiPe sChedules
Johnson screens offers a low cost
alternative to corrosion sensitive steel
drop pipe in a variety of sizes. The male-
x-male PVC drop pipe with stainless steel
coupling eliminates corrosion issues and
provides longer well life.
Johnson Screens male-x-male drop
pipe is offered in schedule 80 and 120
to provide an economical solution to
most water well applications. larger size
couplings come with a lead in for ease
of assembly.
Manufactured to the same high quality
standards that Johnson screens is
globally known for, the male-x-male drop
pipe and couplings are durable, reliable
and easy to assemble.
Advantages of the male-x-male drop pipe
include:
• Stainless steel couplings for all sizes;
exclusive design for 3 to 8 in. (76 to
203 mm)
• simple alignment and engagement
• quick makeup
• Watertight seal
• sizes range from 1 to 8 in. (25 to
203 mm)
• Available in schedules 80 and 120
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JohnSon ScreenS Well Casing: designed for
fast, effiCient assemBly
Johnson screens offers multiple
innovative PVC casing styles and
connection mechanisms. They can
all be applied to a variety of PVC and
steel products with use in multiple
applications.
Fast, easy and efficient to assemble,
Johnson Screens PVC casing is
lightweight when compared to steel
casings.
All connection mechanisms assemble
quickly and easily with no glues or
primers, leading to reduced installation
time and costs.
features of all mechanical joint
connections include:
• Environmentally friendly
• Ideal for use in many climates
• Quick disassembly that eliminates
the need for joint cutting
• Can be used in both vertical and
horizontal applications
• Available as screen or casing
• Available in a variety of schedules or
pipe class
applications for Johnson screens casing
and connection mechanisms include:
• Water well
• irrigation
• mining
• dewatering
• Hybrid wells (steel and PVC
combination)
Johnson sCreens®
PVC Casing
quiCkloC™
Quickloc is an innovative, patent pending
joint mechanism for well casings that can
be applied on a variety of PVC and steel
products.
Currently the fastest connection
mechanism available, Quickloc is as
strong or stronger than other existing
flush thread or spline lock designs.
additional features include:
• A longer bell than other mechanical
joints for added strength
• Pre-installed o-ring
• Available in sizes 4.5 to 6 in. (114 to
152 mm)
shur-a-loCk™
Shur-A-lock is a proven, spline joint
mechanism used widely throughout
many industries. What separates
Johnson Screens Shur-A-lock from other
spline lock assemblies are:
• A longer bell than other mechanical
joints for added strength
• two o-rings and one spline for on-
site assembly
• Available in sizes 4 to 6.9 in. (102 to
175 mm)
flush thread ConneCtions
Johnson Screens provides a variety
of flush thread connections for PVC
casings. One of the flush thread options
is the shurgrip™ pipe with a holding
groove that encircles the female end for
trouble free installation.
features of the ShurGrip and other flush
thread connections include:
• Allows for use of a smaller borehole
• Available in many thread-per-inch
designs
• Pre-installed o-ring
• Pipe is specially cleaned and bagged
for environmental applications
• Available in sizes 0.5 to 18 in. (13 to
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