TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CONTENTS
PART A: BILL OF QUANTITIES

PART B: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 3 CONCRETE
03544 Cement-based Screeds

DIVISION 4 MASONRY
04810 Unit Masonry Assemblies

DIVISION 5 METALS
05500 Metal Fabrications
05521 Pipe and Tube Railing
05530 Gratings
05720 Ornamental Handrails and Railings
05811 Architectural Joint Systems

DIVISION 6 WOOD AND PLASTICS

06100 Rough Carpentry
06402 Interior Architectural Woodwork
06420 Paneling

DIVISION 7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07180 Traffic Coating
07210 Building Insulation
07460 Composite Wall Panel
07570 Coated Foamed Roofing
07620 Sheet Metal Flashing
07841 Through-Penetration Firestop Systems
07920 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 8 DOORS AND WINDOWS

08114 Custom Steel Doors and Frames
08164 Aluminum-Framed Glass Doors
08211 Flush Wood Doors
08311 Access Doors and Frames
08450 All-Glass Entrances and Storefronts
08461 Sliding Automatic Entrance Doors
08470 Revolving Door Entrance
08710 Door Hardware
08800 Glazing
08816 Decorative Glass
08830 Mirrored Glass
08912 Structural Sealant Glazed Curtain Walls

DIVISION 9 FINISHES
09220 Portland Cement Plaster
09260 Gypsum Board Assemblies
09310 Ceramic Tile
09512 Acoustical Tile Ceilings
09561 Gypsum Units Ceilings
09570 Wood Ceiling
09638 Stone Paving and Flooring
09751 Stone Facing
09911 Painting

DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES
10155 Toilet Compartments
10180 Stone Toilet Compartments
10445 Signage
10450 Pedestrian Control Devices
10505 Metal Lockers
10616 Site-Assembled Demountable Partitions
10801 Toilet and Bath Accessories
10900 Aluminium composite panels

DIVISION 11 EQUIPMENT
11010 Maintenance Equipment

DIVISION 12 FURNISHING
12484 Floor Mats and Frames

PART C: LIST OF MANUFACTURERS

 CONTENTS

SECTION 09570

WOOD CEILINGS

Page

PART 1 GENERAL 2
1.1 Related Documents 2
1.2 Summary 2
1.3 Submittals 2
1.4 Quality Assurance 3
1.5 Delivery, Storage, and Handling 4
1.6 Project Conditions 4
1.7 Coordination 4
1.8 Warranty 4

PART 2 PRODUCTS 5
2.1 Materials 5
2.2 Wood Ceiling Panel 5
2.3 Linear Wood Ceiling. 6
2.4 Massive Corniche: 6
2.5 SteelFramingComponentsforSuspendedandFurredCeilings 6
2.6 Fabrication, General 8
2.7 Shop Finishing 8

PART 3 EXECUTIONS 9
3.1 Preparation 9
3.2 Installation, General 9
3.3 Field Quality Control 10
3.4 Cleaning 10

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 SECTION 09570

WOOD CEILINGS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of

Contract and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

1.2.1 This Section covers the work of the following:

− Suspended wood ceiling panel and concealed suspension system.

− Suspended linear wood ceiling and concealed suspension system.
− Massive hardwood cornice.

1.2.2 Related Sections:

− Division 6 Section "Rough Carpentry" for wood furring, blocking, shims,

and hanging strips required for installing woodwork and concealed with-
in other construction before woodwork installation.
− Division 6 Section “Interior Architectural Wood Work“
− Division 15 and 16 Sections for Lighting Fixtures, Sprinklers and Air
Distribution Components.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.3.1 Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

1.3.2 Shop Drawings: Reflected ceiling plans drawn to scale and coordinating
penetrations and ceiling-mounted items. Show the following.

− Show locations and sizes of furring and blocking, including concealed

blocking specified in other Sections.
− Ceiling suspension members.
− Method of attaching hangers to building structure.
− Ceiling-mounted items including light fixtures, diffusers, grilles, speak-
ers, and access panels.
− Minimum Drawing Scale: 1:50.

1.3.3 Samples for Initial Selection: Manufacturer's color charts consisting of

units or sections of units showing the full range of colors and patterning

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 available for each type of material indicated.

1.3.4 Samples for Verification: For each component indicated and for each ex-
posed finish required, prepared on Samples of size indicated below.

− Wood Panels: Set of full size Samples of each type, finish, color and
wood-grain patterning.
− Linear Wood Strips: Set of full size Samples of each type, finish, color
and wood-grain patterning.
− Exposed Moldings and Trim: Set of 300 mm long Samples of each type,
finish, and color.
− Suspension System Members: 300 mm long sample of each type.

1.3.5 Product Test Reports: Based on evaluation of comprehensive tests per-

formed by a qualified testing agency.

1.3.6 Product Certificates: Signed by manufacturers of wood ceiling panels cer-

tifying that products furnished comply with requirements.

1.3.7 Maintenance Data: For finishes to include in maintenance manuals.

1.3.8 Warranty: Sample of warranty.

− Provide manufacture’s written warranty covering materials and installa-

tion stating obligations, remedies, limitations and exclusions.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.4.1 Manufacture Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing wood pan-

els similar to that indicated for this Project and with a record of successful
in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce
required units.

1.4.2 Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who has completed wood

ceilings similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Pro-
ject and whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful
in-service performance.

1.4.3 Source Limitations: Obtain each wood ceiling panels and suspension sys-
tems from one source with resources to provide products of consistent quali-
ty in appearance, physical properties, and performance.

1.4.4 Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Provide ceilings that comply with the

following requirements:
Underwriters Laboratories
− Fire-response tests were performed by UL or another independent testing
and inspecting agency that is acceptable to Engineer and performs testing
and follow-up services.

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 − Surface-Burning Characteristics of wood ceiling comply with Class A
materials as determined by identical products per ASTM E84.

1.4.5 Seismic Standard: Provide wood tile ceilings designed and installed to
withstand the effects of earthquake motions according to the following:

− CISCA's Guidelines for Systems Requiring Seismic Restraint: Comply

with CISCA's "Guidelines for Seismic Restraint of Direct-Hung Sus-
pended Ceiling Assemblies--Seismic Zones 0 & 2."

1.4.6 Mockups: Build mockups to verify selections made under sample Submit-
tals and to demonstrate aesthetic effects and qualities of materials and exe-
cution.

− Approved mockups may become part of the completed Work if undis-

turbed at time of Substantial Completion.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1.5.1 Deliver wood ceiling panels, suspension system components, and accesso-
ries to Project site in original, unopened packages and store them in a fully
enclosed, conditioned space where they will be protected against damage
from moisture, humidity, temperature extremes, direct sunlight, surface con-
tamination, and other causes.

1.5.2 Handle and store materials in accordance with manufacture written recom-
mendations

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

1.6.1 Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install wood ceilings until

building is enclosed and weatherproof, wet work in space is completed and
dry, work above ceilings is complete, and HVAC system is operating and
will maintain temperature and relative humidity at occupancy levels during
the remainder of the construction period.

1.7 COORDINATION

1.7.1 Coordinate layout and installation of wood ceiling panels and suspension
system with other construction that penetrates ceilings or is supported by
them, including light fixtures, HVAC equipment, fire-suppression system,
and partition assemblies.

1.8 WARRANTY

1.8.1 Manufacturer’s Warranty: Furnish manufacture’s written material and

labor warranty signed by an authorized representative to repair or replace
work which exhibits material defects caused by manufacture or design and
installation of product. Defects is defined to include but not limited to dete-
rioration of failure to perform as required.

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 − Warranty Period: Manufacture shall warrant the products to be free from
material and labor Defects for a period of 5 years from date of Substan-
tial of completion

1.8.2 Installer’s Warranty: Furnish installer’s written workmanship warranty

signed by an authorized representative using installer’s standard form agree-
ing to provide labor required to repair or replace work which exhibits’
workmanship defects. “Defects” is defined to include but not limited to de-
terioration of failure to perform as required

− Warranty Period: Installer will warrant the installation to be from work-

manship Defects for a period of 2 years from date of Substantial Com-
pletion

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 General: Provide materials that comply with requirements of the AWI qual-
ity standard for quality grade specified, unless otherwise indicated.

2.1.2 Wood Products: Comply with the following:

− Medium-Density Fiberboard:
• Comply with ANSI A208.2, Grade MD-Exterior Glue.
• Density Rate: 785 kg/m³.
• Screw holding shall not be less than 1100 N for face and 900 N for
edge.
• Use boards of highly smooth exposed surfaces to increase resistance
to fungal growth.

− Particle Board:
• Comply with ANSI A208.1, Grade M-2-Exterior Glue.

2.2 WOOD CEILING PANEL

2.2.1 Construction: Medium density fiberboard veneer factory press-bonded to

face and edges as mentioned on Drawings Comply with panels with re-
quirements as specified on Division 6 Section “Paneling”.

2.2.2 Size: As indicated on Drawings.

2.2.3 Thickness: 12 mm.

2.2.4 Face Panel:

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 − Un-perforated.
− Extent of each type to be as indicted on Drawings.

2.2.5 Edge detail: regular, unless otherwise indicated.

2.2.6 Back surface of panel will be finished by clear sealer as recommended by

manufacture and specified in this Section

2.2.7 Suspension-System Installation Method: Concealed-fixed to suspension

system.

2.2.8 Lumber Trim and Edges: Trim and edges indicated as solid wood shall be
lumber compatible with grain and color of veneered panels.

2.2.9 Panel-Matching Method: Select and arrange panels for similarity of grain
pattern and color between adjacent panels.

2.2.10 Assemble by gluing and concealed fastening.

2.3 LINEAR WOOD CEILING.

2.3.1 Construction: Fire retardant Particle board with face cut veneer and facto-
ry applied black fleece on each plank to cover reveal as indicated on Draw-
ings.

2.3.2 Size: As indicated on Drawings.

2.3.3 Thickness: 20 mm.

2.3.4 Edge detail: Regular, unless otherwise indicated.

2.3.5 Suspension-System Installation Method: Concealed-fixed to suspension

system.

2.3.6 Lumber Trim and Edges: Trim and edges indicated as solid wood shall be
lumber compatible with grain and color of veneered panels.

2.4 MASSIVE CORNICHE:

2.4.1 To be constructed from hardwood of type as indicated On Drawings.

2.4.2 Fabricate to dimensions and details indicated. Furnish in length as long as

practice. Corners are to be mitered at 45 degrees.

2.4.3 Finish shall be transparent stained varnish as specified in Division 9, section

“Painting”.

2.5 STEEL FRAMING COMPONENTS FOR SUSPENDED AND

FURRED CEILINGS

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2.5.1 General: Provide components complying with ASTM C 754 for conditions
indicated.

2.5.2 Concealed system designed to support pans consisting of main runners sup-
ported by hangers attached directly to building structure with cross runners
attached to main runners, and complying with the following requirements:

− Angle Hangers: Angles with legs not less than 22 mm wide; formed from
1 mm thick, galvanized steel sheet complying with
ASTM A 653/A 653M, Z275 coating designation; with bolted connec-
tions and 8 mm diameter bolts.
− Main Runners: Formed from the following metal:

• Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel: ASTM A 653/A 653M, not less than Z180
zinc coating.
− Seismic Struts: Manufacturer's standard compression struts designed to
accommodate seismic forces.
− Seismic Clips: Manufacturer's standard seismic clips designed and
spaced to secure wood tile in place.

2.5.3 Post-installed Anchors in Concrete: Anchors of type indicated below, fab-

ricated from corrosion-resistant materials, with holes or loops for attaching
hanger wires, and with capability to sustain, without failure, a load equal to
5 times that imposed by ceiling construction, as determined by testing ac-
cording to ASTM E 488 conducted by a qualified independent testing agen-
cy.

− Type: Expansion anchor.

− Corrosion Protection: Stainless-steel components complying with
ASTM F 593 and ASTM F 594, Group 1 Alloy 304 or 316 for bolts; Al-
loy 304 or 316 for anchors.

2.5.4 Wire Hangers, Braces, and Ties: Provide wires complying with the fol-
lowing requirements:

− Zinc-Coated Carbon-Steel Wire: ASTM A 641/A 641M, Class 1 zinc

coating, soft temper.
− Size: Select wire diameter so that its stress at three times hanger design
load (ASTM C 635, Table 1, "Direct Hung") will be less than yield stress
of wire, but provide not less than 3.5 mm diameter wire.

2.5.5 Hanger Rods and Flat Hangers: Mild steel, zinc coated or protected with
rust-inhibitive paint.

2.5.6 Hold-Down Clips: Where indicated or required by authorities having juris-

diction, provide manufacturer's standard hold-down clips spaced 610 mm
o.c. on all cross tees.

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2.5.7 Impact Clips: Where indicated or recommended by manufacturer, provide
manufacturer's standard impact-clip system designed to absorb impact forc-
es against wood tile.

2.5.8 Exposed Metal Edge Moldings and Trim: Provide exposed members to
conceal edges of and penetrations through ceiling, for fixture trim and
adapters, for fasciae at changes in ceiling height, and for other conditions; of
lumber and finish matching wood ceiling panels unless otherwise indicated
or directed by the Engineer.

2.6 FABRICATION, GENERAL

2.6.1 Panel Grade: Provide Premium grade wood ceiling panels complying with
the referenced quality standard.

2.6.2 Wood Moisture Content: Comply with requirements of the referenced

quality standard for wood moisture content in relation to ambient relative
humidity during fabrication and in installation areas.

2.6.3 Sand fire-retardant-treated wood lightly to remove raised grain on exposed

surfaces before fabrication.

2.6.4 Complete fabrication, including assembly and finishing, to maximum extent

possible, before shipment to Project site. Disassemble components only as
necessary for shipment and installation. Where necessary for fitting at site,
provide ample allowance for scribing, trimming, and fitting.

− Notify Engineer seven days in advance of the dates and times paneling
fabrication will be complete.

2.6.5 Shop cut openings, to maximum extent possible, to receive, appliances,

electrical work, and similar items. Locate openings accurately and use tem-
plates or roughing-in diagrams to produce accurately sized and shaped open-
ings. Sand edges of cutouts to remove splinters and burrs.

2.7 SHOP FINISHING

2.7.1 Quality Standard: Comply with AWI Section 1500, unless otherwise indi-
cated.

− Grade: Provide finishes of same grades as wood ceiling panels to be fin-

ished.

2.7.2 General: Finish transparent finished wood ceiling panels at fabrication shop
as specified in this Section. .

2.7.3 Preparations for Finishing: Comply with referenced quality standard for
sanding, filling countersunk fasteners, sealing concealed surfaces, and simi-
lar preparations for finishing panels, as applicable to each unit of work.

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 − Back priming: Apply two coats of sealer or primer, compatible with fin-
ish coats, to concealed surfaces of wood ceiling panels.

2.7.4 Transparent Finish: Comply with requirements indicated below for grade,
finish system, staining, and sheen, with sheen measured on 60-degree gloss
meter per ASTM D 523:

− Grade: Premium.
− AWI Finish System TR-6: Catalyzed polyurethane.
− Staining: As selected by Engineer.
− Sheen: As selected by Engineer.

PART 3 EXECUTIONS

3.1 PREPARATION

3.1.1 Condition wood ceiling tiles to average prevailing humidity conditions in

installation areas before installation.

3.1.2 Before installing wood ceiling panels, examine shop-fabricated work for
completion and complete work as required, including removal of packing
and application of back priming.

3.2 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

3.2.1 General: Install wood tile ceilings to comply with ASTM C 636 and seis-
mic requirements indicated, per manufacturer's written instructions and
CISCA's "Ceiling Systems Handbook."

3.2.2 Suspend ceiling hangers from building's structural members and as follows:

− Install hangers plumb and free from contact with insulation or other ob-
jects within ceiling plenum that are not part of supporting structure or of
ceiling suspension system.
− Splay hangers only where required to miss obstructions; offset resulting
horizontal forces by bracing, counter splaying, or other equally effective
means.
− Where width of ducts and other construction within ceiling plenum pro-
duces hanger spacing that interfere with location of hangers at spacing
required to support standard suspension system members, install supple-
mental suspension members and hangers in form of trapezes or equiva-
lent devices. Size supplemental suspension members and hangers to
support ceiling loads within performance limits established by referenced
standards and publications.
− Secure wire hangers to ceiling suspension members and to supports
above with a minimum of three tight turns. Connect hangers directly ei-

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 ther to structures or to inserts, eye screws, or other devices that are secure
and appropriate for substrate and that will not deteriorate or otherwise
fail due to age, corrosion, or elevated temperatures.
− Secure flat, angle, channel, and rod hangers to structure, including inter-
mediate framing members, by attaching to inserts, eye screws, or other
devices that are secure and appropriate for both structure to which hang-
ers are attached and type of hanger involved. Install hangers in a manner
that will not cause them to deteriorate or fail due to age, corrosion, or el-
evated temperatures.
− Do not support ceilings directly from permanent metal forms or floor
deck. Fasten hangers to cast-in-place hanger inserts, post-installed me-
chanical or adhesive anchors, which extend through forms into concrete.
− Do not attach hangers to steel deck tabs.
− Do not attach hangers to steel roof deck. Attach hangers to structural
members.
− Space hangers not more than 1200 mm o.c. along each member support-
ed directly from hangers, unless otherwise indicated; provide hangers not
more than 200 mm from ends of each member.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.3.1 Manufacture/Fabricator’s Field Service: Manufacture/fabricator’s quali-
fied technical representative, not a sales representative, shall inspect first
day work and periodically inspect work of this Section to insure installation
is proceeding in accordance with manufacture/fabricator’s recommendations
and warranty requirements. Representative shall submit written reports of
each visit indicating observations, findings and conclusion of inspection

3.3.2 Contractor shall engage and pay an approved qualified independent testing
laboratory to perform field quality control. Materials and installation failing
to meet specified requirements shall be replaced at Contractor’s expenses.

− The Ceiling systems shall be unresponsive to noise and vibration excita-

tion, including building movement, footfalls and above, door closure,
noise and vibration from mechanical or public health plant and occupa-
tional noise.
− The ceiling systems shall not produce any audible “rattling”, “ringing” or
other extraneous noise when excited by any of the sources listed above.
− Contractor shall include the cost for replacement or remedial work to any
ceiling elements deemed by the Acoustic consultant to be non-compliant

3.4 CLEANING
3.4.1 Clean panels on exposed surfaces. Touch up shop-applied finishes to re-
store damaged or soiled areas.

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 PART C
LIST OF MANUFACTURERS
 LIST OF MANUFACTURERS

The Contractor should abide by the manufacturers mentioned in the following list OR
equivalent, subject to the main consultant’s approval.

SECTION No. PRODUCT MANUFACTURER

03544 Cement-based Screeds BASF
Sika
Eamic
Huntsman
04810 Unit Masonry Assemblies Cimenta
Hassan Aalam Sons
Archirodon
Misrcrete
Masonry Accessories Metal X
05500 Metal Fabrications Valley of the Kings
Basco
05521 Pipe and Tube Railing Valley of the Kings
Basco Industrial
Mobica
05530 Gratings Tawakol
Meiser
Alpha
05720 Ornamental Handrails and Railings Valley of the Kings
Basco Industrial
Mobica
05811 Architectural Joint Systems Wabo-BASF
06402 Interior Architectural Woodwork Mobica
Living In
06420 Paneling Mobica
Style Design
Living In
07180 Traffic Coating BASF
Sika
Jotun
07460 Composite Wall Panel Egybond
07570 Coated Foamed Roofing Huntsman
07841 Through-Penetration Firestop Systems Comag
Hilti
Fire Service
07920 Joint Sealants BASF
 Sika
Eamic
08114 Custom Steel Doors and Frames France Metal
08164 Aluminum-Framed Glass Doors Alico
Alu-Nile
Egybel
08211 Flush Wood Doors Mobica
Al Badry
Misr-Italy
Living In
08311 Access Doors and Frames Basco
08450 All-Glass Entrances and Storefronts Alico
Alu-Nile
Egybel
08461 Sliding Automatic Entrance Doors Besam (UK)
Dorma (USA)
08470 Revolving Door Entrance Besam (UK)
Boon Edam (Netherlands)
08710 Door Hardware Dorma (USA)
Hager (USA)
PDQ (USA)
08800 Glazing Saint-Gobain (France)
AGC (USA)
08816 Decorative Glass Dr/Greich
08830 Mirrored Glass Saint-Gobain (France)
AGC (USA)
08912 Structural Sealant Glazed Curtain Walls Alico
Alu-Nile
Egybel
Reynaers
09220 Portland Cement Plaster Metal X
09260 Gypsum Board Assemblies Knauf (Germany)
09310 Ceramic Tile Gemma
Cleopatra
Cementious Waterproofing for Wet Area BASF
Henkel
Sika
Eamic
09421 Precast Terrazzo ElNile
Toblat
Elsoufi
Panar Kham
09512 Acoustical Tile Ceilings AMF (Germany)
 Armstrong (USA)
USG (USA)
09570 Wood Ceiling Mobica
Armstrong (USA)
09638 Stone Paving and Flooring Marmonil
Kiro Marbel
UMG
Grable
Al Safwa
Stone Grouts BASF
Sika
Eamic
09645 Laminate Flooring (HDF) Pergo (Sweden)
Alloc (Norway)
09652 Resilient Sheet Flooring Forbo (Sweden)
Polyfloor (UK)
Gerfloor (France)
09653 Rubber Sheet Flooring Forbo (Sweden)
Polyfloor (UK)
Gerfloor (France)
09681 Carpet Tile Desso (Netherlands)
Forbo (Sweden)
Milliken (USA)
09751 Stone Facing Marmonil
Kiro Marbel
UMG
Grable
Al Safwa
Stone Grouts BASF
Sika
Eamic
09911 Painting Scib
Sigma
Pachin
10155 Toilet Compartments Gibca (UAE)
Bradley (USA)
10180 Stone Toilet Compartments Marmonil
Grable (UAE)
10200 Louvers and Vents Alico
Egybel
Alu-Nile
10265 Impact Resistant Wall Surface Protection BASF
10270 Access Flooring CBI (Italy)
 Nesite (Italy)
Lindner (Germany)
10445 Signage Unilex
Graphilex
Graphia
10450 Pedestrian Control Devices Boon Edam (Netherlands)
Kaba (UK)
10505 Metal Lockers Mohm Link
Misr
Technometal
10616 Site-Assembled Demountable Partitions Mobica
10801 Toilet and Bath Accessories Jofel (Spain) Diva
(Italy) Smedbo
(Sweden)
11010 Maintenance Equipment Sky-Steel Systems (UAE)
Tracktel (USA)
12484 Floor Mats and Frames C/S (USA)
Pawling (USA)
Bonar (France)