MATERIAL

SPECIFICATION
PROJECT TITLE:
PROPOSED BUNGALOW
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

LOCATION:
BRGY. VILLA, SANTA TERESITA, CAGAYAN

OWNER:
REMEDIOS FERMIN

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1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
a) Compatibility of Materials Ensure materials which are used are compatible with all other materials which may be
affected. For example: floor covering adhesives must be compatible with the substrate sealing system used.
b) Making Good Repair any damages caused during the execution of the works. Leave the works and the site of the
works in a neat and clean state on completion of the works.
c) Manufacturers or suppliers’ recommendations select, if no selection is given, and provide, transport, deliver,
store, handle, protect, install, finish, adjust and prepare for use the manufactured items in accordance with the
current written recommendations and instructions of the manufacturer or supplier.
d) If materials or products are supplied by the manufacturer in closed or sealed containers or packages, bring the
material or products to the place of use or installation in the original containers or packages.
e) Proprietary Items Identification of a proprietary item does not necessarily imply exclusive preference for the
item so identified, but indicates the necessary properties of the item.
f) If alternatives are proposed, submit sufficient information to the Superintendent to enable evaluation of the
proposed alternatives.

2. SITE PREPARATION
SITE CLEARING
a) Extent Limit clearing to areas of cut and fill and areas to be occupied by works, such as structures paving,
excavation, regrading, and landscape work or to other designated areas to be cleared.
b) Clearing operations. Remove everything on or above the site surface, including rubbish, scrap, grass, vegetable
matter and organic debris, scrub, trees, timber, stumps, boulders and rubble. Remove grassed soil to a depth just
sufficient to include the root zone.
c) Mulching Mulch all demolished above ground vegetation and reduce to pieces not larger than 75 x 50 x 15 mm
and stockpile for reuse or remove from site.
d) Grubbing. Grub out or grind stumps and roots over 75 mm diameter to a minimum depth of 500 mm below
subgrade under construction, buildings, embankments and paving, and 300 mm below the finished surface in
unpaved areas. Backfill holes remaining after grubbing out or grinding with sand material to prevent ponding of
water. Compact the fill material to the relative density of the existing adjacent ground material.

3. EXCAVATION
a) Extent Site surface:
- Excavate the site to give correct levels and profiles required for construction, site services, paving, and
landscaping. Allow for compaction or settlement or heaving. Footings: Excavate for footings to the required
sizes and depths.
b) Crawl space
- Provide a clear space under timber or steel bearers. Minimum clearance 400 mm.
c) Marking
- Before commencing excavation, locate and mark existing underground services in the areas which will be
affected by the ground works operations including clearing, excavating and trenching.
d) Foundations
- After excavation, confirm that the foundation conditions meet the design bearing capacity.
e) Bearing surfaces
- Provide even plane bearing surfaces for loadbearing elements including footings. Step to accommodate level
changes. Make the steps to the appropriate courses if supporting masonry.
f) Reinstatement of excavation
- If excavation exceeds the required depth, or deteriorates, reinstate with fill to the correct depth, level and
bearing value
g) Grading External areas:
- Grade to give falls away from buildings, minimum 1:100.
h) Sub floor areas
- Grade the ground surface under suspended floors and externally to drain ground or surface water away
from buildings without ponding.
i) Rock
- Do not use explosives.

4. CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
a) Masonry Units (CHB): 100mm thick for all interior walls unless otherwise indicated. Use 400 psi for non-load
bearing blocks and 700 psi for load bearing blocks where required. a. Supplier: Allied Concrete, Rock built or Jack
built b. Where full height walls are constructed with concrete hollow blocks, these shall extend up to the bottom
of beam or slab unless otherwise indicated on plans. Provide stiffener columns & lintel beams as specified in the
structural drawings or as specified or as deemed required to assure a stabilized wall due to height & other
considerations.
b) Sand: S-1, washed, clean and greenish in color.
 c) Mortar: One part “Portland” cement and two parts sand and water but not more than three parts sand and
water.
d) Plaster bond: N and H Plaster bond - Apply to all wall areas prior to plastering.

5. WATERPROOFING
a) Waterproofing: Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, plant and other facilities required to complete all
waterproofing work as shown on the drawings and herein specified. All applications shall be strictly performed
by an approved waterproofing Contractor.
b) All materials shall be Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified and approved. Testing: Test waterproofed
area by seventy-two (72) hours and check for any seepages
Note: Areas not stated above but requiring waterproofing by Procuring Entity shall be included in the scope of work.
Thickness should be as per Manufacturers Specifications and Installation depending on the Areas to be applied with.

6. DOORS AND INTERIOR VIEWING WINDOWS :

a) Wood Louver Door: 50mm thick x 600mm wide Philippine mahogany wood frame with 8mm thick glass, frame
painted with quick dry enamel finish.
b) Aluminum Powder Coated Door with Viewing Glass: 45mm x 600mm x 1.5mm thick Powder Coated aluminum
door tubular frame with 6mm thick clear viewing panel glass, champagne shade, powder coat finish.
c) Aluminum Framed Glass Door: : 45mm x 600mm x 1.5mm thick Powder Coated aluminum door tubular frame
with 10mm thick clear full glass, champagne shade, powder coat finish.
d) MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR – Heavy Duty Floor Hinge Glass door, 12mm thick tempered, frameless glass door.
e) Aluminum Framed Fixed interior Viewing Windows 1. 10 mm thick clear tempered glass for aluminum fixed
windows on building interiors. 2. 8 mm thick tempered for door and big window glass areas with sill height less
than 800 mm from floor finish.

7. FLOOR FINISHES
a) Supply and installation of 2100mm width x 2mm thick Static Control Homogenous Vinyl Floor Covering Roll Type
by Gerflor. Offices, Hallway and other Areas, See floor plan for Legend & Call Out Specifications as to where to be
applied. Submit sample for Procuring entity’s approval.
b) Supply and installation of 500mm x 500 x 5mm thick Flotex Floor Covering Carpet tile Type. For Conference
Rooms as shown in Floor Key Plan Finish with Codes. Submit sample for Procuring entity’s approval.
c) Vinyl Tiles: Supply and installation of 2.0 mm thk. x 300 mm x 300 mm homogenous vinyl tiles. Color: beige.
Contractor shall submit samples for Procuring entity’s approval. After work completion, vinyl tiles shall be
cleaned, free from all cement, dirt, or other substances, with two coats of water emulsion wax, each coat
polished to produce a well-polished finish.
d) Fully Vitrified Tiles: Supply and installation of 600 mm x 600 mm or 800mm x 800mm 3 - 5 mm spacing between
tile. For Reception / Lobby Area. See Design. Submit Samples for approval.
e) Vitrified Glazed &Unglazed Tiles: Supply and installation of 9 to 10 mm x 600 mm x 600 mm premium series for
Toilet Wall & Floor Tiles. Refer to Schedule of finishes. Submit sample for Procuring Entity’s approval.
f) Raised Flooring. Supply of materials and installation of Raised Flooring for DATA room.

8. WALL FINISHES
a) Plain Cement Plaster Finish: 10 mm. thick. on vertical, on masonry and for all concrete hollow block surfaces,
painted finish as indicated in the Drawings and for all areas not otherwise noted with other finishes.
b) Fully Vitrified Homogeneous Tiles: Supply and installation of 600 mm x 600 mm homogeneous tiles complete
with all PVC trims; 20 - 30 mm thick mortar setting bed with tile grout spacing of 5 mm. Wall tiles for Toilet shall
extend up to the ceiling or as indicated on plans. Submit samples for approval
c) 3. Supply and installation of MDF ply-panel accents
d) 4. Wall Base: a. Vinyl Cove Base: 150 mm high vinyl straight profile. On Areas With Synthetic Floor Tile, Carpet
Tile , Vinyl Tile Finish Manufacturer: Atlanta b. Roll Type Floor Finish: Extend Vinyl Floor up to 150 mm high as
Baseboard with Corner Bead, P Bead Fittings.
e) 5. Fiber Cement Board: 6-mm thick for all Dry Interior Walls. a. Use standard G.I. metal Studs framing at every
600-mm on center both ways. Provide standard construction system complete with seismic bracing

9. CEILING FINISHES
a) Dismantling & Demolition Works: Removal of some parts of existing ceiling as affected by the new ceiling
layout and finish.
b) Acoustic Mineral Ceiling Boards: Installation of 15 mm x 600 mm x 600 mm, with 5-year warranty to
withstand humidity conditions up to at least 90F/ 90% RH without visible sag; in white color.
c) Ceiling Suspension System: ASTM C 635 (Intermediate duty) main beam and cross tee classification,
commercial quality dipped galvanized steel. All exposed surfaces to be chemically cleansed with capping in
baked polyester and/or treated with powder coat white finish. Provide seismic bracing.
 d) Gypsum Board: Supply and installation of Gypsum ceiling on a 400mm x 400mm G.I. Framing Suspended
Ceiling System complete with all accessories and acrylic diffuser lighting system. Please see ceiling details in
all conference rooms and library.
e) Supply and installation of decorated ceiling using moisture resistant 12mm thick Boral gypsum board panels
and metal furring and hanger rods as per design.
f) Supply and installation of 6mm thick MDF decorative wood panel as ceiling design.

10. PAINTING WORKS

All materials shall be Environmental protection Agency (EPA) certified and approved. Painting Materials:
a) Submit various painting materials specification data and sample to be used for Procuring Entity’s approval.
b) All primers, thinners and putty, also waterproofing for internal and external application shall be the same brand
as the specified material.
c) Painting materials including its application must be covered with minimum of five- (5) year guarantee to be
rendered by the painting manufacturer.
d) Use BOYSEN or DAVIES only for all painted works.
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11. PLUMBING / SANITARY WORKS
The work to be undertaken under this section shall consist of the furnishing of all materials, labor tools, equipment and
other facilities and the satisfactory performance of all work necessary for the complete installation, testing and operation
of the plumbing system accordance with the applicable drawing and this section of that specifications consisting of, but not
necessarily limited to the following:
a. Soil, waste and vents pipe system, within the building up to sewer line.
b. Interior fire protection system consisting of combination standpipes, valves, fire hose cabinets, inlets, connectors
and portable fire extinguishers.
c. Water service connection from main building distribution system.
d. Furnishing, installation and testing of water closets, lavatories, accessories including controls & piping works.
e. Furnishing and installation of all plumbing fixtures, fittings, trims and accessories. l. All work shall be performed in
accordance with the requirements of all applicable laws of the Republic of the Philippines and all local codes and
ordinances.

12. ROOFING
a) Protection Keep the roofing and rainwater system free of debris and lose material during construction, and leave
them clean and unobstructed on completion. Repair damage to the roofing and rainwater system.
b) Thermal movement Requirement: provide for thermal movement in the roof installation and the structure,
including movement in joints and fastenings.
c) Metal separation Requirement: Prevent direct contact between incompatible metals, and between green
hardwood chemically treated timber and aluminum or coated steel, by either: - Applying an anti-corrosion, low
moisture transmission coating to contact surfaces. - Inserting a separation layer.

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