CSI Three Part Specification

Construction Specifications Institute
Soff-Cut System Specification
SECTION 03300
CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

Part 1 - GENERAL SUMMARY
Section includes saw cut control joints

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
Equipment Control joint saw: "Soff-Cut System," early-entry dry-cut saw with Skid Plate, by Soff-Cut.
1112 Olympic Drive, Corona, CA 92881 USA
909-272-2330

PART 3 - EXECUTION CONTROL JOINT SAW CUT
Comply with the Soff-Cut instructions for the SOFF-CUT System
1. Hand-troweled, burnished finish
a) Install cuts 0 to 2 hours after final finish at each joint location.
2. Broom, burlap finish
a) Install cuts at each control joint location as soon as concrete will support weight of saw and operator without disturbing final finish.
3. Cut depth not less than 10 percent of slab thickness with a 1-inch minimum.
4. Remove debris in path of cut and under Skid Plate before cutting. Skid Plate must remain flat on surface.
5. Use Soff-Cut blades and Skid Plates, using a new Skid Plate with each new blade.
6. Install Soff-Cut joint protector at saw-cut intersection prior to cross-cut.
7. Remove dry powder without disturbing finish.
8. Avoid traffic across saw cut until sufficient strength is gained to protect joint edges.

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