paci f ica
technical product info
1. the material slabs are through-body concrete terrazzo. slab edges are supplied unfinished / raw and require fabrication. slabs feature aggregate concentration to the finished surface compared to the underside. slab surface is factory polished but requires finishing and sealing post fabrication. the underside of the slab is unfinished / raw. our slabs are hand-cast concrete terrazzo and are not fully calibrated. slabs are not reinforced. a stone fabricator is required for fabrication using the same tooling ma- chinery as natural stone. slabs must be continually braced to avoid bowing. variation in aggregate, density and tonality is expected. 2. receiving your order slabs must be inspected upon delivery. any damage recorded and reported to the manufacturer immediately. set aside any slabs that are cracked, damaged or have any quality concerns and do not fabricate. remember to brace even with a pending claim. store slabs indoors, covered, protected and braced. slabs must remain braced on original a-frame as received until fabrication. do not store slabs unsupported in slab racks. brace slabs 20” from each end or sandwiched between slabs of granite. slabs should remain properly braced until installation. if stored improperly, slab bowing can occur.
shop drawing or submittals should include review of slabs for tonality and seaming. measure slab bow with spacers and an uninfluenced level across the center. a measurement greater than ⅛” from level to top surface may require slab to be relaxed. slabs can be relaxed with a simple rewetting process. re-wetting process: -
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lay moving blankets onto the floor or table and fully saturate blankets with water. lay slab down carefully face-up and build-up blanket if the slab center is not in contact with a blanket. saturate the slab with constant water for 5-10 min. ensuring the top and bottom are wet completely. leave the slab to sit, uncovered, allowing the surface to dry first while the bottom remains wet to relax the bow. measure flatness again in a couple of hours and repeat steps as needed.
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3. fabrication slabs should be fabricated by a stone fabricator using natural stone tooling. handle slabs carefully using vacuum lift or slab lifters. ensure slabs are returned to proper bracing throughout the duration of fabrication. set slabs down on a tilted table to avoid stress. bridge-saw cut with continuous rim diamond blade or water jet-ample water and slow speed. slab edges should be mitered. minor surface pinholes or edge chips can be filled with color matched epoxy. back-rod any sections of slab less than 6” in width i.e. sink rail.
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