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About Your SpecLink & PerSpective Updates

SpecLink+ Statistics:

• 594 sections total, 188 updated or new (32%)
• 1 new non-proprietary section
• 519 non-proprietary sections, 177 updated or new (34%)
• 75 proprietary sections, 11 updated (15%)
• 37 sections with built-in checklists
• 98,071 paragraphs
• 107,903 internal links (targets and consequences)
• 23,343 notes to specifier
• 10,042 notes with live hyperlinks to Internet web pages
• 2,122 external documents referenced, with live hyperlinks to order information
• 955 ASTMs referenced, 6 new this quarter
• 1,167 other documents referenced, 86% verified last quarter*
• 183 standards organizations referenced
• 2,335 manufacturer listings, with live hyperlinks to their web sites.
• 932 unique manufacturers listed in 365 non-proprietary sections

PerSpective Short Form Statistics:

• 16 sections corresponding to MasterFormat 1995 divisions
• 10 sections updated (63%)
• 8,304 paragraphs
• 8,852 internal links (targets and consequences)
• 821 notes to specifier
• 363 external documents referenced, 38% verified
• 225 ASTMs referenced
• 138 other documents referenced, 86% verified this quarter*
• 43 standards organizations referenced

PerSpective Performance Statistics:

• 161 sections, 18 updated (14%)
• 17,377 paragraphs
• 21,866 internal links (targets and consequences)
• 3,879 notes to specifier, 604 with live hyperlinks
• 187 external documents referenced, 74% verified, with live hyperlinks to order information
• 49 ASTMs referenced
• 138 other documents referenced, 89% verified this quarter*
• 39 standards organizations referenced

*Documents issued more than two years ago are verified quarterly, as are annual or semi-annual publications. The documents not verified this quarter were updated within the past two years.

New SpecLink Section

32 1125 (02725) - Turf Surfaced Roadways:

Turf surfaced roadways are one variety of “permeable” or “porous” paving. The construction is not actually paving but rather a gravel roadway with grass on the top. The plastic grid reinforcement transfers the vehicular loads to the gravel base, avoiding ruts and keeping the grass alive.

Turf surfaced roadways can be used for permanent and overspill car parks; fire and service access roads; and drives, paths, and cycle routes. The grids create a structural bridge system that supports and distributes concentrated loads.

They also benefit landscape by providing vegetation support; slope and channel protection; load support; and earth retention as well as reducing area stormwater runoff. The FHWA also notes that for runoff applications, it is important to ensure that the surface infiltration rate is greater than the peak design rainfall intensity.

This section must be used with two other sections: 32 1123 (02721) - Aggregate Base Courses (for the gravel roadway), and either 32 9219 (02921) - Seeding, or 32 9223 (02923) - Sodding.

Substantially Revised SpeckLink Section Updates

07 3133 (07313) - Wood Shingles and Shakes:

The species and grades available have been revised.

07 2400 (07240) - Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems:

Obsolete EIMA standards have been replaced with explicit text. Water-resistive barriers, drainage layers, and installation methods have been updated.

22 4000 (15410) - Plumbing Fixtures:

Water conserving dual-flush toilets and sensor-operated faucets have been added.