BTQS3044

MEASUREMENT OF
EXTERNAL WORKS
Turfing Works
 a layer of matted earth formed by grass and plant roots

 help create a serene and beautiful landscape, turf grass provides a great
deal more than a lush outdoor carpet for your property.

Turf, consisting of a shallow rooting grass and the soil it is growing in, is
placed on the slope. A technique commonly used on gentle embankment
slopes. Its only engineering function is to armour.
Benefits Of Turfs - (Environmental Benefits)

 Turf and green spaces benefit our environment.

They filter pollutants and dust from the air, provide shade and
lower temperatures in urban areas, and reduce erosion of soils
and contamination of our waterways.

 They increase oxygen, act as carbon sinks, decrease pollution,

improve indoor air quality, and attract wildlife and other natural
attractions.
Method Statement of
Turfing Works
Installation Of Turfing
 Method Statement
of Turfing Works

Materials

v Flat shovel with a sharp edge to cut the

turf;
v Water to keep the turf moist;
v Wooden rammer ;
v If the slope to be turfed is greater than
about 25°, wooden pegs about 300
mm long and 30 mm in diameter will be
required.
EQUIPMENT

i. Back Pusher
ii. Water Pump and Pipe
iii. Drum / Water Tank
iv. Lorry
v. One Tonne Roller Compactor
Method Statement of Turfing Works

1. Site Preparation

The Main Contractor is required to grade the planting area to finish

grades and allowed for a smooth and uniform to the consultant approval.
The Main Contractor is required to roll, scarify, rake and level so to
obtain the even planting area. All loose stones, gravel, tree stumps in
which is not desirable is required to cart away from site to the approved
dumping area. To lay 50mm thick layer of approved black vegetable soil
/ top soil before turf.
 Method Statement of Turfing Works
Close Turfing
ü Turfing shall be carried out at all the terrace and slope area as specified (refer to the
construction drawing).
ü The grass sod used for close turfing shall be cut and supplied at approximate size of
300mm square and minimum thickness 50mm with original sod adhering to the roots.
ü The sods shall be 50% pure comprised of Axonupus Compressus.
ü Close turfing shall consist of approximately 300mm square turfing laid side by side with
gaps not exceeding 30mm.
ü If necessary, each sod shall be stack with 200mm peg through the sod into the soil
base, to prevent soil erosion.
 Method Statement of Turfing Works
Close Turfing (Cont’d)
ü The sods shall be laid onto the surface of the prepared ground with leaf turfs upwards,
but jointed as closed as possible to achieve a uniform cover.
ü The turf shall be laid off planks working over turns previously laid.
ü The whole area should present an even smooth surface when completed.
ü Top dressing of the turf area shall be carried out immediately after the turf is laid and
monthly intervals thereafter.
 Method Statement of Turfing Works
Spot Turfing
q Turfing shall be carried out to all the flat area as specified.
q The grass sod used for turfing shall be cut and supplied at approximate size of 300mm
square and minimum thickness 50mm with original sod adhering to the roots.
q The sods shall be 50% pure comprised of Axonupus Compressus.
q Spot turfing shall consists of approximately 300mm square turfing laid side by side
with gaps on all sides of the turfing not exceeding 300mm.
q If necessary, each sod shall be stack with 200mm peg through the sod into soil
base, to prevent soil erosion.
 Method Statement of Turfing Works
Spot Turfing (Cont’d)
q The sods shall be laid onto the surface of the prepared ground with leaf turfs upwards,
but jointed as closed as possible to achieve a uniform cover.
q The turf shall be laid off planks working over turns previously laid.
q The whole area should present an even smooth surface when completed.
q Top dressing of the turf area shall be carried out immediately after the turf is laid and
monthly intervals thereafter.
Method Statement of
Turfing Works
Method Statement of Turfing Works

Watering
 Watering shall be carried out immediately after the
completion of planting. The completed areas shall be
lightly sprayed with water and keep the areas moist.
Method Statement of Turfing Works
Watering - Cow Grass

 Watering is required to soak and penetrate the soil at a rate

that will prevent saturation of the soil.

 The rate of application shall be not less than 2.7 litre per
square meter and on no account shall turf be watered sparingly.

 During dry weather, shall be watered within 2 days of laying and

subsequently once a week.
Method Statement of Turfing Works
Weeding - Cow Grass

 Keep all planting area free from weed and undesirable

grasses, by a method and by materials approved by

client / E.R / Consultant.

Method Statement of Turfing Works

Mowing - Cow Grass

 Mowing on newly established turfed areas should be delayed until it

is obvious that the grass is growing strongly.

 The grass should be cut when they are about 50mm – 75mm in height
can be gradually lowered at subsequent mowing until the height of
25mm to 40mm is achieved.

 Remove the grass clipping during or immediately after mowing.

Method Statement of Turfing Works

Top Dressing - Cow Grass

 After established turfed areas, determine the evenness of the

ground level and if any uneven ground level the top dressing shall
be applied.

 Mixed river sand and topsoil will be filled up to the uneven area
and also to any visible gap between sods.
Method Statement of Turfing Works

Protection - Cow Grass

 Maintenance shall include all temporary protection of all turfing

areas from trespassing and damage at all times.

 If any portion of turfed area is damaged, it shall be treated and

replace.
Method Statement of Turfing Works

Fertilizer Application - Cow Grass

 Fertilizer shall be Christmas Island Rock Phosphate or its

equivalent applies at the rate of 34gms per square meter with the
approval of Consultant after planted until 6 months.

 NPK 15:15:15 shall be used after 3 months planted at the rate of

100gms per square meter and continue the application every 3 months.
Turfing – SMM2
Sections
TURFING
SMM2 Section

Section W : Fencing, Turfing and Planting

u Turfing : Clauses W.15

TURFING - SMM2 Section
Section W : Fencing, Turfing and Planting
• Seeding and turfing ………… Clause W.15
• Generally
1. Particulars of the following shall be given:
a. Timing of operations.
b. Method of cultivating and degree of tilth.
c. Kind, quality, composition and mix of materials.
d. Method of application.
e. Method of securing turves.
TURFING - SMM2 Section
Section W : Fencing, Turfing and Planting
• Seeding and turfing ………… Clause W.15
• Generally
2. Soiling, cultivating treating top sunfaces, fertilizing for seeding and
turfing shall be given separately in square metres (m2) stating the
thickness of soil, depth of cultivation and the quantity per square metre
of the seed or fertilizer. Any requirement for watering, weeding, cutting
settlement, re-seeding, protective temporary fencing and the like shall be
stated.
TURFING - SMM2 Section
Section W : Fencing, Turfing and Planting
• Seeding and turfing ………… Clause W.15
• Generally
3. Mulching after planting to beds shall be given in square metres (M2)
stating the thickness.
Any requirements for the type of mulch, time and method of application
shall be given in the description
Sections
PLANTING
SMM2 Section

Section W : Fencing, Turfing and Planting

u Planting : Clauses W.16

PLANTING - SMM2 Section
Section W : Fencing, Turfing and Planting
• Planting ………… Clause W.16
• Generally
1. Particulars of the following shall be given:
a. Timing of operation.
b. Method of cultivating and degree of tilth.
c. Kind, quality, composition and mix of materials.
d. Size and type of pits, holes and trenches, excavated or formed.
e. Type of support and ties
f. Special materials for refilling.
g. Labelling.
PLANTING - SMM2 Section
Section W : Fencing, Turfing and Planting
• Planting ………… Clause W.16
• Generally
2. Trees, young nursery stock trees, shrubs, buibs, corms and tubers shall be
enumerated.
Each type of plant shall be given separately stating the botanical name, the size
and roof system, girth, height and clear stem Any requirement for watering,
weeding, cutting, supports and ties, temporary fencing the like shall be stated.
PLANTING - SMM2 Section
Section W : Fencing, Turfing and Planting
• Planting ………… Clause W.16
• Generally
3. Hedge plants shall be enumerated or alternatively given in metres. Each of
type of hedge shall be given separately stating the botanical name, height,
spacing, number of row and layout.
Any requirement for watering, weeding, cutting and temporary fencing and the
like shall be stated.
PLANTING - SMM2 Section
Section W : Fencing, Turfing and Planting
• Planting ………… Clause W.16
• Generally
4. Herbaceous plants shall be enumerated or alternatively given in square metre.
Each type of herbaceous plants shall be given separately stating the Botanical
name, size and number per square metre.
Any requirement for watering, weeding, cutting and temporary fencing and the
like shall be stated.
PLANTING - SMM2 Section
Section W : Fencing, Turfing and Planting
• Planting ………… Clause W.16
• Generally
5. Excavating or forming pits, holes or trenches, refilling, removing surplus
excavated material and labelling shall be given in the description.
6. Mulching after plants around individual plants shall be enumerated stating
the thickness and area. Any requirements for tree-spats, type of mulch, time and
method of application shall be given in the description
PLANTING - SMM2 Section
Section W : Fencing, Turfing and Planting
• Planting ………… Clause W.16
• Generally
7. Protection of plants (e.g. tree guards, anti-desiccant sprays and wrapping)
shall be enumerated stating the size, height and girth of tree or spread of plant,
height of wrapping.
Turfing & Planting –
Taking-Off
Sample
Soiling

Fertilising
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Works
Sample BQ
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Prepared By :
Sr Mieranie Watie Shaharudin