TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS

1.1 SCOPE OF WORKS

The work to be performed under this Contract consists of the furnishing of all
materials, labor and equipment, transportation and other facilities necessary to complete the
project in accordance with these Specifications and Contract Drawings.

1.2 PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS

It shall be the duty of the Contractor to carefully examine, compare and verify the
data furnished by the Plans and Specifications. In case of obscurity or discrepancy, the
Contractor shall submit the matter to the Architect or his authorized representative for the
proper explanation or necessary correction, before any adjustment shall be made.

1.3 LAWS TO BE OBSERVED

The Contractor shall comply with all the laws, City/Municipal Ordinances and all
government regulations in so far as they are binding upon or affect the portion of the work
hereto. The contractor or those engaged thereon shall obtain all necessary licenses and
permits and be responsible for all damages to persons or property that may occur in
connection with the prosecution of the work.

1.4 MATERIALS

Unless otherwise specified, all materials shall be new. The quality of materials
shall be of the best grade of their respective kinds for the purpose. The work shall be
performed in the best and most acceptable manner in strict accordance with the requirements
of the Plans and Specifications.

1.5 SAMPLES & INFORMATION ON MATERIALS

When required by the Specifications, or when called for by the Architect, the
Contractor shall furnish, for approval, full information and satisfactory evidence as to the
kind and quality of materials or articles he will incorporate in the work. The Contractor shall
furnish, for Architect and Owner’s approval, all samples when so directed. The work shall be
in accordance with approved samples. Materials and articles installed or used without such
approval shall be at the risk of subsequent rejection. Any alteration or revision of material
usage without approval from the Architect shall make the Contractor responsible and liable
in terms of guarantee, workmanship and defects.

1.6 WORKMANSHIP
 All operation required under any and all parts of the Specification shall be
undertaken in a neat, workmanlike manner. Only skilled personnel with sufficient experience
in similar operations shall be allowed to undertake the same. Any alteration or revision on the
execution of Drawings without approval from the Architect shall be under subsequent
rejection and shall make the Contractor responsible and liable for any workmanship and
execution defects.

1.7 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

The Contractor shall provide and maintain adequate weather-tight temporary

facilities with water, light and toilet facilities. He shall keep such places clean and free from
files; remove all connections and appliances connected therewith prior to the completion of
the Contract; and leave the premises perfectly clean.

The Contractor shall have temporary lights and power and shall pay all expenses
in connection therewith. Furthermore, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all water
expenses for building purposes that are required by all trades.

1.8 PROTECTION OF WORK & OWNER’S PROPERTY

The Contractor shall put up and continuously maintain adequate protection of all
his work from damage and shall protect the Owner’s property, as well as all materials
furnished and delivered to him by the Owner. He shall make good any such damage, injury
or loss except such as may be caused by agents or employees of the Owner, or due to causes
considered as an Act of God.

1.9 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

Whenever the Contractor is not at the site, orders maybe given by the Owner to
his authorized representative and shall be accepted and complied to by the superintendent or
foreman of the Contractor.

1.10 INSPECTION OF WORK

The Architect or Owner shall, at all times have access to the work whenever it is
in preparation or progress and the Contractor shall provide facilities for such access for
inspection.

1.11 DISPUTES

The Architect shall, within a reasonable time, make decision on all claims of the
Owner or Contractor and on all matters relating to the execution and progress of the work or
the interpretation of the Contract Documents.
 Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Contract, all disputes concerning
questions of fact arising under this Contract shall be decided by the Architect, whose
decisions shall be final and conclusive upon the parties as to questions of fact.

1.12 CLEAN UP

The Contractor, prior to the turn-over of the work to the Owner, shall remove any
rubbish from the premises and all tools, scaffolding, equipment and all materials not the
property of the Owner.

2.0 SITEWORKS

Section 01 Soil Treatment

Part I General

.1.1 WORK INCLUDED

This section covers the furnishing of all materials, labor, and equipment
necessary to perform the completion of ground and soil treatment.

2.1.2 LAYING OF WORK

Lay all work to true lines and grade; establish staking fully.

2.3.1.3 EXCAVATION & FILLING

Extent and elevations of excavation as shown on drawing; practice extra care

to protect adjoining properties and utility lines.

Part II Materials

2.2.1 FILL MATERIALS

Of approved materials placed in layers not exceeding 150 mm each in

thickness, compacted to 95% standard density at optimum moisture.

2.2.2 SOIL POISONING

Use Lentrek TC Termiticide concentrate as manufactured by DOW Chemical

Company or an approved ecologically safe product.

Materials shall be an organic phosphate insecticide which acts primarily by

contact activity and as a stomach poison. It shall be biologically active against
many species of insects and other anthropoids that are plant, animal, and human
health pests including termites.
 Part III Execution

2.3.1 APPLICATION

Pesticide application shall be done only by licensed and certified pesticide

applicators. Applicator shall be familiar with all the works involved and shall only
hire skilled personnel familiar with the soil and ground treatment. The applicator
shall give a certificate of guarantee for a minimum of 5 years to maximum of 20
years.

3.0 CONCRETE WORKS

Section 01 Concrete Reinforcement

Part I General

3.1.1 GENERAL

Refer to Structural Plans and Specifications; all works to be in accordance

with the ACI Building Code requirements.

Part II Materials

3.2.1 CEMENT

Should be Portland Cement in all areas

3.2.2 AGGREGATE

Well-graded, clean, hard particles of gravel or crushed rocks.

3.2.3 WATER

Clean, free from soils, acids, alkali, and other deleterious substances.

3.2.4 TEMPERATURE BARS

As specified by the structural engineer

3.2.5 FORMS

Commercial standard, moisture resistant, 3/8 ordinary plywood.

 Part III Execution

3.3.1 MIXING CONCRETE

All concrete shall be machine mixed for at least 1-1/2 minute after all
materials including water are in the mixing drum.

3.3.2 PLACING CONCRETE

Depositing shall be done without segregation, rehandling or flowing of

concrete. Placing of concrete with a free drop or fall of more than 5 feet is not
allowed.

4.0 MASONRY WORKS

Section 01 Unit Masonry

Part I General

4.1.1 GENERAL

Conform to requirements of Uniform Building Code and Structural Engineer’s

Drawing and Specifications.

Part II Materials

4.2.1 LOAD BEARING CHB

Minimum compression strength – 700 psi or as specified by structural

engineer.

4.2.2 MORTAR PROPORTION

1 part Portland cement, 2 part sand or as specified by the structural engineer.

4.2.3 CEMENT

Portland Cement should be Atlas, Island, or approved equivalent.

4.2.4 SAND

Clean, hard, natural, and free from deleterious substances.

4.2.5 WATER

Clean and potable

 4.2.6 REINFORCEMENT

Structural grade bars as specified by the structural engineer.

4.2.7 WIRE TIES

Gauge 16.

Part II Execution

4.3.1 CONCRETE UNIT MASONSRY

a. Lay all masonry units plumb, true to line, level, and with accurately spaced
course.

b. Built –in anchors, wall plugs and accessories to masonry as erection

progresses.

c. Bed solidity course in Portland cement mortar. Keep all units damp when
laid.

d. Wedge each terminating units tightly with mortar and reinforcement

properly secured to dowels.

e. Unless otherwise specified, make horizontal and vertical mortar joints, 3/8”
thick. With full mortar coverage on the face shells and on the webs. Fill
surrounding cells. Fill all joints solidity. Do not permit furrowing of mortar.

4.3.2 CLEANING

Wash finished surface in a manner most appropriate and satisfactory to the

Architect.

5.0 METALS

Section 01 Metal Materials

Part I General

5.1.1 SCOPE

Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor and services required to
complete fabrication and erection of all metal works.

5.1.2 RESPONSIBILITY

Contractor shall be responsible for the accurate location of all metal work
including items used to other parts of the work.
 Part II Materials

5.2.1 ANCHOR BOLTS, PLATES AND FASTENERS

Hot-dipped galvanized, bolts with expansion shields

5.2.2 STEEL

Shall be cold-rolled, of high tensile strength, with good surface finish

5.2.3 STAINLESS STEEL

Shall be of high chromium, high nickel steel

6.0 CARPENTRY AND JOINERY

Section 01 Carpentry

Part I General

6.1.1 WORK INCLUDED

This section covers the furnishing of all materials, labor, equipment and
everything listed and mentioned on the drawings and in performing all operations
necessary for the completion of all finish carpentry works in accordance with all
applicable drawings.

6.1.2 SAMPLES

Panels, moldings, baseboards, cornices, etc.

Part II Materials

6.2.1 LUMBER

Lumber shall be of the best grade available of the respective kinds

required for the various parts of the work, well-seasoned, thoroughly dry, and free
from loose or unsound knots, cup shakes or other imperfections impairing its
strength, durability or appearance. All exposed surfaces shall be smooth unless
otherwise specified.

6.2.2 TANGUILE
 Shall be kiln-dried, for window frames and louvers, baseboards, moldings,
cornices, paneling, cabinetry, and for wood parts of unspecified species. Refer to
plans for sizes of Tanguile wood.

6.2.3 PLYWOOD

6-19 mm thick plywood, marine exposed use and ordinary for interior and
ceiling requirements. Use ribbon-grained Tanguile plywood for varnished or
stained paneling, ceilings and doors.
6.2.4 WOOD TREATMENT

Unless otherwise specified, all finishing wood and lumber for framing and for
structural purposes shall be pressure treated. All wood nailers should be treated
with clear Solignum.

6.2.5 FASTENERS

Provide all items of rough hardware such as nails, bolts, wood, screws, straps,
clips necessary for the installation of work. Rough hardware items shall be
suitable type and of sufficient size and length top draw the work firmly together.
Anchor bolts for wood nailers shall be steel ½-inch diameter. All rough hardware
shall be hot-dipped galvanized

Part III Execution

6.3.1 CONDITIONS OF WORK-IN-PLACE

Examine work-in-place on which specified work is in any way dependent.

Report to the architect any defect which may influence satisfactory completion
and performance of specified work.

6.3.2 INSTALLATION

a. Install trim in as length as possible, with tight joints, coped where possible.
b. Secure work with finishing nails or screw and waterproofing glue. On surfaces
exposed to view, set all nail heads, and countersink all screw heads and cover
neatly fitted wood plugs to match grain.

7.0 THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION

Section 01 Membrane Waterproofing

Part I General

7.1.1 SCOPE
 This section deals with waterproofing works for all floor slabs of T&B at
second floor and balcony.

7.1.2 PRODUCT HANDLING

Membrane should be protected to avoid damages from other trades. All

materials should be protected from rain and direct sunlight. While stored on site,
rolls should be stored in a vertical position. In the event of damages, immediately
make all the necessary replacements. Patch tears and inadequately lapped seams
with water-proofing membrane. Inspect membrane thoroughly before covering
and make corrections immediately. All horizontal applications should be flood
tested with a minimum 2” head of water for 24 hours. Mark any leaks and repair
where the membrane is dry. Before flood testing, be sure the structure will with
stand the dead load of the water.

Part II Products

7.2.1 FLOOR SLABS

Water proofing membrane for Second Floor T&B’s shall be three layers
SCHULLER GLASPLY IV (Formerly MAN VILLE IV) membrane
waterproofing felt, as manufactured by the Manville Corporation.

Part III Execution

7.3.1 SURFACE PREPARATION

Waterproofing membrane should be applied on the outer side of wall before
backfilling work starts.
a. The surface should be clean and dry, correctly graded to drainage falls and
evenly finished.
b. Apply primer to the surface.
c. Allow the primer to evaporate fully, according to weather conditions
between 4 and 24 hours, and apply the membrane sheets.

7.3.2 APPLICATION

For Floor Slabs

a. Three layers SCHULLER GLASPLY IV

b. Waterproofing asphalt shall be used in between felt and for final topping.
c. Concrete primer shall be applied before waterproofing works shall be
started at the rate of 100 SF per gallon.

7.3.3 GUARANTEE

The works specified in this section shall be free from defects of materials and
workmanship and leakage for a period of at least seven years from the date of
final acceptance. This obliges Contractor to make good the defective work at his
 expense during the said period. The following type of failure will be adjudged as
defective work:

a. Leakage
b. Peeling of waterproofing materials
c. Air Bubbles

8.0 DOORS, WINDOWS & GLASS

Section 01 Wood Doors and Windows

Part I General

8.1.1 GENERAL

Doors/windows shall be of the design, size and type indicated in the

Drawings. The Contractor shall guarantee the finished door/window against
twisting, cracking and such other defects due to construction and installation, for a
period of 60 days after the final acceptance of the surface.

All panels and parts shall be of select grade lumber and free from loose or
unsound knots and other imperfections that will impair its strength and
appearance. All lumber shall be kiln-dried with moisture content not to exceed 12
%.

Refer to Schedule where panel and flush doors shall be installed. Verify from
Plans for the design, type and details. Refer to Architect and Owner for finish of
such doors.

Part II Materials

8.2.1 SOLID CORE DOOR

A. Taguile Door- 44 mm thick door using 6 mm tanguile or narra plywood

veneer, ribbon grained where indicated, applied on horizontal cross-banding. For
flush doors of other moisture exposed doors, use marine plywood facing.

B. Frame- Provide wood frames trimmed 50 x 50 mm wood strips. Use

thoroughly seasoned, kiln-dried, non resinous soft wood cores for frames and
trim, milled true to form from solid stock, and free from defects that would impair
its strength or durability. Provide applied member at jambs and heads where
indicated.

8.2.2 PANEL DOORS/WOOD FRAMED DOORS AND WINDOWS

 Factory fabricated units based on custom-design by the architect. Verify from
plans the details/design for panel doors. Use Tanguile wood, unless otherwise
specified by the architect. Samples shall be submitted to the architect and owner
for approval. Refer to plans for construction details.

8.2.3 EXECUTION

A. Wood Framed Doors and Windows- Wood framed doors and windows
shall be conditioned to the average prevailing temperature and humidity at
building before hanging. Door should fit accurately in their respective frames,
with proper door clearances.

B. Construction- Stiles and rails shall be mortised and tenured and provided with
the necessary rabbles to receive the specified type of panel. All joints shall be
made with water resistant glue. The assembled door/window frames shall be held
in retainers until the glue has dried and attained its strength. Panels shall be true to
shape and profiles and shall be uniform throughout for doors/windows of the
same type. Mouldings shall be solid with sharp and clean cut profiles. All joints at
corners shall be mitered.

C. Finish- Upon completion of each door/window unit, the door/window shall be

sanded free of machine marks which will show through the finish.

Section 02 Sliding Doors and Windows

Part I General

8.1.1 ALUMINUM SLIDING DOORS AND WINDOWS

Provide all items and components forming any portion of the Aluminum
Doors. Windows and Frames including glass and glazing and all similar work to
install in place.

8.1.2 SUBMITTAL

Submit sample showing construction and finish. Fabrication of custom work

shall make measurements in the field to verify or supplement dimensions
indicated and be responsible for accurate fit of work.

8.1.3 DELIVERY, STORAGE & PROTECTION:

a. Inspect materials delivered to the site for damage.

b. Unload and store with minimum handling. Provide storage space in dry
location with adequate ventilation, free from dust or water and easily
accessible for inspection and handling. Store materials neatly on the floor,
properly stacked on non-absorptive strips of platforms.
Part II Products

8.2.1 MATERIALS

a. Alloy- Aluminum shall be commercial quality and proper alloy for door
and window construction, free from defects impairing strength and/or
durability.

b. Fasteners- Hard aluminum or stainless steel.

c. Framings- The framing members must be square and true and properly
designed to resist any load they will have to support. Any framing member
should not deflect more than 1/175 of its span, with a maximum of 30mm at
any point.

d. Rebate- The rebate must be dimensional according to the glazing type, size,
and tolerances and accommodate the glazing materials. The rebate will be
protected against corrosion. The sill member will have adequate weep.
e. Powder Coating- Submit sample of colors for approval of the
architect and owner.
Part III Execution

8.3.1 FABRICATION

a. Frames- Extruded aluminum shaped to contours approximately as indicated.

Provide removable glass stops and glazing beads for the frames
accommodating fixed glass. Use countersunk mild steel Philips head screws
for the exposed fastenings and space more than 12 inches on the center. Mill
joint in frame members to a hairline watertight fir, reinforce and either weld
along concealed lines of contact or secure mechanically.

b. Provisions for Hardware- Hardware shall be manufacturer-supplied, submit

sample for approval. Cut, reinforce, drill, and tap doors and frames at factory
to receive template hardware. Provide hardware reinforcements of stainless
steel screws.

8.3.2 INSTALLATION

a. Method of Installation- Plumb, square, level, and align frames and framing
members to receive doors and windows. Anchor bottom of each frame to
rough floor construction with mild steel angle chips secured to back of floor
construction; use mild steel bolts and expansion rivets for fastening clip
anchors.

b. Protection- Protect doors, windows and frames from damage. Prior to

completion and acceptance of the work, restore damaged doors, windows and
frames to original condition or replace with new.
Section 03 Finish Hardware

Part I General

8.1.1 SCOPE

The work in this section include the furnishing of all items of finish hardware
as herein after specified, or necessary for completion of this project.

8.1.2 QUALITY

All specified materials furnished under this section shall be free from defects
and blemishes. The hardware supplier shall repair or replace any item of finish
hardware which may prove to be defective before final acceptance of work.

Part II Products

8.2.1 HARDWARE

Refer to Schedule of Hardware. All other hardware items not indicated in the
Schedule of Hardware shall be approved by the architect.

8.2.2 HINGES

For wood doors, use Stanley or Lawrence, 3-1/2” x 3-1/2” minimum size, non
ferrous hinge with stainless steel non-removable pin for door openings outside;
loose pin for average doors and doors equipped with closers. Provide 3 pieces per
leaf for doors 0.80 m wide or less an 4 pieces per leaf for doors wider than 0.80 m
wide.

8.2.3 LOCKSETS

All locksets and grip handles shall be approved by the architect. Approved
brands are Schlage, Ives, and Hafele.

8.2.4 DEADBOLT

Provide Schlage B160N deadbolt or approved equal for main door and service
door.

8.2.5 CABINET HARDWARE

Approved brands for cabinet hardwares are Ives, Hafele, Tajima or equal.

8.2.6 DOOR CLOSERS

 Provide LCN 1073H door closers for all doors where required by the owner.

Part 3 Execution

8.3.1 APPLICATION
All hardware shall be installed in a neat, workmanlike manner following the
manufacturer’s instructions

9.0 FINISHES

Section 01 Gypsum Board

Part I General

9.1.1 GENERAL

The work includes provision and installation of gypsum boards as ceiling.

Part II Products

9.2.1 GYPSUM BOARD

ASTM C 36-76a, 12 mm thickness and lengths are required to suit the

application, with tapered edge and paintable exposed face, Goldbond or Georgia
Pacific regular gypsum board as locally supplied by Union Pacific Ace Industrial.

9.2.2 CEILING BOARD ACCESSORIES

All metal accessories shall be hot-dipped galvanized.

9.2.3 CONCEALMENT TREATMENT MATERIALS

Provide joint tape, and embedding and finished types of joint compound.
Concealment treatment materials shall be the product of a single manufacturer.

Part III Execution

9.3.1 INSTALLATION

Shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s latest printed directions as

approved by the architect and as drawn in the plans.

9.3.2 CONCEALMENT OF JOINTS AND DEPRESIONS

 Joints between ceiling board panel shall be reinforced with joint tape and
embedding type joint compound, concealed with at least two (2) applications of
finishing type joint compound. Screw depression shall be filled with at least three
(3) coatings of joint compound.

Section 02 Ceramic Tiles

Part I General

9.1.1 SUBMITTALS

Submit samples of each type and color of Ceramic Tiles, grout and joint
fillers.

9.1.2 PROTECTION AND DAMAGED WORK

Product specified work and adjacent and materials against damage during
progress of specified work until completion. Spaces in which tile work is being
set shall be closed to traffic and Other Work until tile has firmly set. Post suitable
notices or make other provisions to the effect that no one shall work around
freshly-tiled walls not walk upon freshly tiled floor for not less than seven (7)
days after the tile has set. Damaged or defective work shall be repaired or
replaced to the Architect’s satisfaction. Cracked, chipped or otherwise defective
tile will not be accepted.

Part II Products

9.2.1 CERAMIC TILE

Sizes and designs shall be verified with the Architect.

9.2.2 MORTAR
All mortar setting bed (cement-sand screeding) for use on floors and walls
shall be approximately one part Portland cement to three parts clean sand, or ABC
Adhesive Mortar.
9.2.3 GROUT
ABC Grout as manufactured by Allgemeine-Bau-Chemie Phil., Inc.. Grouting
shall be in colors selected by the Architect from the Manufacturer’s standard
range of colors.

Part III Execution

9.3.1 CERAMIC TILE FLOORS AND WALLS

Install wall tile with adhesive and install floor tile with Dry-Set Mortar Slope
floor tile for drain; conventional set at all floor slabs.
 Mix and use propriety or trade marked materials in strict accordance with
Manufacturer’s instructions. Cut and drill tile for proper fitting around all
equipment-in-place without damaging work. Rub down exposed sharp edges of
cuts with an abrasive stone. Grind and fit carefully at intersection, against trim,
finish, and built-in items. Fit tile closely around outlets, pipes, fixtures, and
fittings, so that plates, collars, and escutcheons will overlap cuts. Before applying
mortar setting bed, establish border lines, if any,; center field work in both
direction to permit laying pattern with maximum of cut tiles. Lay floor without
borders from center lines outwards. Make necessary adjustments at walls.

9.3.2 SETTING

a. Set ceramic floor tile firmly in setting bed, for a true surface. Joint shall be
straight, level perpendicular, and of even width not exceeding 1/16 inch. Joints in
floor and wall tile work shall be level.

b. Setting bed for mortar-set floor tile shall be placed to a thickness of 19 mm

(3/4”) minimum to 1- ¼” maximum, uniformly slope to floor drains. Setting bed
for wall tiles shall be a minimum of 12 mm ( ½”) or as necessary to set the tile in
true plane. Setting bed for thin-set tile shall be 3 mm (1/8”) thick minimum.

9.3.3 FINAL CLEANING

Sponge and wash specified work thoroughly diagonally across joints. Use
clean clothes for final polishing. Do not use acid cleaners to clean glazed tile. If
acid cleaning is required for unglazed tile, this shall be done before ten (10) days
after setting. Wet it with water before cleaning with 10% Muriatic Acid Solution.
Take extreme care to protect all metal with grease. After acid cleaning, flush tile
surface with clean water.

Section 03 Marble for Kitchen Countertop

Part I General

9.1.1 SUBMITTALS

Submit sample of marble tiles to be installed.

Part II Products

9.2.1 MATERIALS

a. Marble Countertop- Pre-finished, factory sided on one side and rough on the
other, 19 mm thick cut-to-desired size marble. Verify color with the Architect.

9.2.2 SETTING MATERIALS/ADHESIVE

 a. Grout/Adhesive- ABC Grout or approved equal. Use “Tenax” adhesive.

b. Setting Bed-It shall have a minimum of 25 mm to a maximum of 30 mm.

Section 04 Vinyl Tiles

Part I GENERAL

9.1.1 MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Submit current copies of the manufacturer’s recommended standard

installation procedure.

Part II Products

9.2.1 MATERIALS

a. Vinyl Tile-2 mm x 300 mm. Armstrong Vinyl Tiles in Architect’s approved

color.

b. Crack Filler- Crack filler for concrete floor slab shall be non-shrinking
cement mortar.

Part III Execution

9.3.1 CONDITIONS OF THE SURFACES

a. Preparation of Surfaces-Grid all uneven surfaces smooth. Fill cracks 1.6 mm

or wider with a crack filler. Provide latex underlayment to fill the remaining
holes, cracks and depressions and foe smoothing, leveling or feather edging the
concrete. Remote loose particles, vacuum chalky, dusty surfaces and prime the
cleaned surfaces.

b. Moisture Test- After concrete floor surfaces have been cleaned, spread
small patches of adhesive to be used in several locations in each room and allow
to dry overnight. If the “set” adhesive can be peeled easily from the floor surfaces,
the floor is not sufficiently dry. Repeat the test until the adhesive adheres
properly. When the adhesive adheres tightly to the floor surface, apply the tile.

9.3.2 APPLICATION

a. Smoking, the use of open flames and other immediately sources of ignition are
strictly prohibited in the area where adhesives are being used or spread.
 Conspicuous signs regarding “NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAME” must be
posted in the area of spread adhesives.

b. Apply flooring in the patterns indicated in the drawings. Start work from the
center of the room or area towards the edges. Keep tile lines and joints square,
symmetrical, tight and even; and keep each floor in a true, level plane except
where indicated as sloped. Vary edge width as necessary to maintain full-size tiles
in the field, but no edge tile shall less than ½ the field tile size, except where
irregular shaped rooms make it impossible.

9.3.3 CLEANING

Immediately upon completion of the installation in an area, dry-clean flooring

and adjacent surfaces with a cleaner to remove surplus adhesive. No sooner than 5
days after installation, wash a non-alkaline cleaning solution, rinse thoroughly
with clear cold water and finish as specified below.

9.3.4 FINISHING

All flooring, except pre-waxed flooring, shall be buffed to a sheen without

polishing. For polished flooring, two coats of polish shall be applied and each
coat buffed to an even luster with an electric polishing machine. Clean bases and
stair treads but do not polish.

Section 05 Wood Parquet

Part I General

9.1.1 DESCRIPTION

Work included in this section includes furnishing of all materials and labor
necessary to install all wood parquet floors.

Part II Products

9.2.1 MATERIALS

Parquet shall be 19 mm thick kiln-dried Tanguile in sizes and design approved

by the Architect.

9.2.2 FINISH

Stained and finished with wax or polyurethane (as approved by the Architect)

Part III Execution

9.3.1 Installation shall not start until all overhead trades have finished and plastering,
masonry, electrical and tile work in adjacent areas are completed.
 9.3.2 If base is concrete, (s minimum of 19 mm thick steel trowel finish), it shall be
thoroughly broom cleaned of dirt and debris by the General Contractor prior to
commencement of floor installation.

9.3.3 Apply paste filler before sanding. Sanding may be specified of a smooth and more
level surface is desired. The sanding should commence two or more days after the
wood floorings have been laid. Surface shall be machine sanded smooth and level
with coarse, medium and fine sandpaper and the edges shall be sanded to match.

9.3.4 Apply wax or polyurethane then clean and buff to a shiny finish.

Section 06 Painting

Part II Products

9.2.1 PAINTING SCHEDULE

All color samples shall be submitted for approval

a. Masonry and concrete: Interior and Exterior Surfaces

1. Plain or textured finish (semi-gloss latex type). Treat with Boysen

masonry neutralizer.

b. Wood Surfaces: Interior

1. Painted Surfaces (wall & partitions): Semi-gloss finish (alkyd type).

c. Painted doors, jambs, cabinets, cornices

1. Semi-gloss finish (duco)

d. Varnishing on doors, jambs, cabinets, paneling, cornices

e. Metal surfaces: gloss finish (Alkyd type) for GI pipes, grilles, structural steel,
etc.

10.0 ELECTRICAL ROUGH-INS

10.1 All electrical works shall be done in accordance with the rules and regulations of
the latest edition of the Philippine Electric Code, applicable ordinances of the
local government and with the requirements of the local power company.

10.2 Metallic enclosures, raceway and electrical equipment shall be grounded.

 10.3 All revision or additional works on electrical plans should be consulted to the
designer (P.E.E.)

DIVISION12.0 PLUMBING ROUGH-INS

10.1 All plumbing works shall be done in accordance with the rules and regulations of
the latest edition of the Philippine Plumbing Code, applicable ordinances of the
local government and with the requirements of the local power company.

10.2 All revision or additional works on electrical plans should be consulted to the
designer.