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No. 320-A

Specification

FIBRE LITE™
Forming Material and Expansion Joint

DESCRIPTION
FIBRE LITE is a unique, light-duty forming material and expansion joint. Time tested across the United States and Canada, this all-natural product is perfect for forming walkways, patios, pool aprons and driveways. FIBRE LITE is compatibile with sealants, including polymerized sealants.

The basic raw material in FIBRE LITE is 100% post-consumer wastepaper (with weather and termite-resistant additives). FIBRE LITE is lightweight, splinter-free and easy to cut or shape. FIBRE LITE conforms to the performance requirements of ASTM D-1751 and AASHTO Designation M213-65.

USES
FIBRE LITE can be used in forming light duty applications, such as walkways, patios, pool aprons, driveways and more. FIBRE LITE may also be used as an expansion joint where masonry or concrete walls meet outside aprons, walks, patios or steps.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Weather-resistant Strong and flexible Easy to cut and shape Resilient and flexible in any temperature Non-extruded and non-bituminous 98% post-consumer paper content Will not split when nailed Sustainable and LEED™ eligible Compatible with sealants No harmful additives No asbestos 100% environmental Made to prevent rot and fungus Termite protected VOC compliant No bleeding or leaching into concrete Rigid enough to screed off Blends with colored concrete No formaldehyde additives Over 70% recovery after expansion

SPECIFICATIONS
Conforms to the Performance Requirements of:

ASTM D-1751 AASHTO Designation M213-65

SIZE INFORMATION

Thickness	Slab Widths	Standard Lengths	Weight
3/8" (9.5 mm) 1/2" (12.7 mm)	48" (1.2 M) Cut sizes: 3" (76.2 mm) and up	5' (1.5 M) or 10' (3.05 M)	Approx. 1 lb. per sq. ft.

APPLICATION
Clear the area and set form using FIBRE LITE and wooden stakes. Be sure to drive stakes below top edge of form. Fill with stone aggregate. Compress aggregate with a tamping tool for a good foundation. NOTE: Consult your local building code to determine the necessary depth of concrete and aggregate. Mix concrete to specification of manufacturer and pour into form. Using two pieces of FIBRE LITE fastened together, screed poured concrete to the top of FIBRE LITE form. Use one piece of FIBRE LITE as an expansion joint every 10 lineal feet for sidewalks to reduce future surface cracking. Trowel concrete smooth, allowing liquid concrete to float to the top, then finish to the preferred texture. Once concrete has completely dried, fill and landscape for a professional finish.

This material last updated January, 2005.