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C. Edge stripping shall be tackless type. D. Provide other materials, not specifically described but required for a complete and proper installation, as selected by the Contractor subject to the approval of the Architect. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 SURFACE CONDITIONS A. Examine the areas and conditions under which work of this Section will be performed. Correct conditions detrimental to timely and proper completion of the Work. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected. 3.2 SURFACE PREPARATION A. Field measure each space to receive carpeting, as a basis of supplying, cutting and seaming the carpet. Do not scale the Drawings or calculate sizes from dimensions shown. The Contractor shall verify all dimensions of the carpeting at the building site before cutting and supplying carpet. B. Make substrata level and free from irregularities, assure one constant floor height after carpet is installed, filling low spots and grinding high spots as required. Vacuum substrate immediately prior to carpet installation. C. Do not proceed with carpet installation until work of all other trades, including painting, is completed and Architect's approval has been given. 3.3 INSTALLATION A. Comply with manufacturer's printed instructions and recommendations for the carpet selected. B. Install carpet wall to wall, using continuous lengths and as broad widths as possible to minimize the placement of seams in traffic areas. Cross seams should be held to an absolute minimum. Make all seams so the pile of the adjoining pieces have the same directional run and be practically invisible. C. Extend carpet under open -bottomed and raised -bottom obstructions, and under removable flanges of obstructions. Extend carpet into closets and alcoves of rooms indicated to be carpeted, unless another floor finish is indicated for such spaces. 09680-2