1.

SITE PREPARATION WORKS

Clearing and grubbing and cutting of trees shall include handling, salvaging, piling and
disposing off the cleared materials with all leads and lifts. Trees shall be cut in sections from the
top downwards. All timber shall not be used by the Contractor for any purpose and shall remain
the property of the PNP.

Clearing shall consists of the cutting, removing and disposal of all trees, bushes, shrubs, grass,
weeds, other vegetation, anthills, rubbish, fences, top organic soil and rocks and boulders
exposed or lying on the surface.

The construction site shall be leveled according to the plans and cleared of rubbish, roots and
other perishable and objectionable matters to a suitable subgrade. All such unsuitable materials
shall be removed from the construction site and spread uniformly over the areas adjacent to the
proposed building, or otherwise disposed of as maybe directed by the Architect/Engineer in-
charge of the construction.

Materials obtained from clearing and grubbing shall be disposed off in borrow pits or other
suitable places and be covered up with soil or gravel as directed by the Engineer. The burning of
combustible materials shall not be permitted.

2. STAKING OUT THE BUILDING LINES

The building lines shall be staked out on the lines and grades shown in the drawings established
before any excavation is started. Batter boards and reference marks shall be erected at such
place where they will not be disturbed during the excavation of the building.

During the period of commencement of works, the Contractor shall survey the construction area
and confirm the levels. He shall immediately notify the Engineer of any discrepancies and shall
agree with the Engineer any amended values on the plan. All stations and reference points shall
be clearly marked and protected to the satisfaction of the Engineer. All working benchmarks
shall be near major/medium structure sites. Accurate establishment of the centerlines based on
the Drawing is required. The existing profile and cross-section shall be jointly taken with the
Engineer.

3. EXCAVATION

Foundation trench shall be dug to the exact width and depth and levels as indicated in the
drawings. Sides of the trenches shall be vertical. In case soil does not permit vertical sides, the
Contractor shall protect the sides with timber shoring. Excavated earth shall not be placed
within 1.5 meter of the edge of the trench. The Project Engineer may direct the Contractor to
place excavated earth at a particular site up to 30 meter away from the proposed building.
After completion of the foundation masonry, the remaining portion of the trench not filled by
masonry shall be filled up with earth in layers of 115 cm, watered and well-rammed.

No excavation or foundation work shall be filled in or covered up before the inspection and
approval of the Project Engineer.

4. BACKFILLS
The work shall consist of filling for construction of embankment for plinth of building and include
furnishing, placing, compacting and shaping suitable materials obtained from approved
sources in accordance to lines, levels, grades, dimensions shown on the drawings. The
preparation of surface is by layer. Each layer shall not exceed 300 mm in thickness before
compaction. Each layer of material shall then be watered and compacted to 95% dry density at
optimum moisture content.

5. MASONRY WORKS

Masonry works is a form of construction work equipped with stone, bricks, concrete, hollow clay
tile, concrete block or tile, or other similar building units or material or a combination of these
materials laid up unit and set in mortar. Concrete hollow blocks are classified as load bearing
and non-load bearing blocks. Installation of Concrete Hollow Blocks is done either block laying
after the concreting of tied columns or concreting of columns after block laying of walls.

Lintel beams to be provided at every 3000 mm on center lintels acting as stiffener columns to be
provided at every 5000 mm on center.

5.1 CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCK

All exterior concrete hollow blocks to be used for first floor walls shall be at least 150 mm thick,
while concrete hollow blocks for interior walls unless otherwise indicated, shall be 100 mm thick.
For interior CHB walls were plumbing pipes and fittings shall be located, the thickness shall be at
least 150 mm.

5.2 CEMENT MORTAR

The concrete hollow block walls shall be filled with cement mortar consisting of 1 part Portland
cement and 3 parts sand by the volume. They shall be reinforced with round deformed bars, 10
mm diameter spaced not more than 600mm on both vertical and horizontal bars.

Cement and sand are mixed in specified proportion. The mixing shall be done in a mechanical
mixer or unless hand mixing is permitted by the Engineer. If hand mixing is allowed, the operation
shall be carried out on a clear watertight platform. In the required proportion, cement and sand
shall be first mixed dry to obtain a uniform color. Then required quantity of water shall be added
and the mortar shall be mixed to produce workable consistency. The mortar shall be mixed for
at least three minutes after addition of water in the case of mechanical mixing. In the case of
hand mixing, the mortar shall be hoed back and forth for about 10 minutes after addition of
water in order to obtain uniform consistency.

Any mortar that has become unworkable due to loss of water before elapsing the initial setting
time of cement shall be rewet to make it workable and shall be used in the works. On no
account, mortar shall be used after elapsing the initial setting of cement.

6. CONCRETE WORKS

6.1 PROPORTIONING OF CONCRETE

All concrete works shall be done in accordance with the standard specifications for plain and
reinforced concrete. Cement to be used shall be Portland cement, or other equivalent brands
more readily available on the locality. Alternative cement so selected must meet the
requirement of Portland and Pozzolan cements, and approved by the Architect/Engineer in-
charge of the construction.

The following proportion of concrete mixtures shall be used for the various parts of the building:

Columns, footing and

Hanging slab - Class A (1:2:4)
Concrete, Hollow block footings - Class B (1:2-1:2:5)
Reinf. Conc. Beams and slabs - Class A (1:2:4)
Concrete slabs floor on fill - Class C (1:3:6)
Septic vault cover - Class A (1:2:4)

Cement and aggregates shall be stored in such a manner as to prevent their deterioration or
the intrusion of foreign matter. Cement shall be stored immediately 6 upon arrival on the site of
the work, in substantial, waterproof bodegas. The floor must be sufficiently elevated to deter
dampness. Aggregates shall be stored separately from other foreign materials.

Water to be use for mixing the concrete shall be clean and free from injuries, amount of oil
acids, alkaline, salt and other organic materials. Mixers, which have been out of use for more
than 30 minutes, shall be thoroughly cleaned before fresh concrete is mixed. Mixers shall be
cleaned out before changing to another type of cement.

6.2 MIXING CONCRETE

All concrete shall be mixed thoroughly and should be deposited as nearly as practicable. Make
sure that the concrete is of the required workability at the point and time of placing. The mixing
time of concrete is not less than 60 seconds for 1.5 cu.m. mixer capacity and not less than 90
seconds for more than 1.5 cu.m. mixer capacity. Interval of placing the concrete shall not be so
long allowing the concrete in place to harden partially. The time elapsing between mixing,
transporting, placing and compaction altogether of a batch of concrete shall not be longer
than the initial setting time of the concrete. Retempering of concrete will not be permitted.

6.3 PLACING PROCEDURES

The concrete shall be deposited as nearly as possible in its final position. It shall be placed so as
to avoid segregation of the concrete and displacement of the reinforcement, other embedded
items or formworks. When placing on a nearly horizontal surface, placing shall start at the lower
end of the surface to avoid decompaction of concrete.

For pouring of concrete for columns, the Contractor shall use drop chute with a maximum drop
height of 1.50 meters or less. For pouring of concrete for slab, the Contractor shall execute the
placing direction with backward movement. Concrete slab on fill with 100 mm thick shall be
poured on gravel bed and shall be placed with the 10mm diameter Reinforcement Steel Bar
(RSB) spaced at 400mm both ways.

Layers shall not be placed so that they form featheredges nor shall they be placed on a
previous layer, which has taken its initial set. In order to comply with this requirement, another
layer may be started before initial set of the preceding layer.

Concrete shall not be placed during rain, which is sufficiently heavy or prolonged to wash
mortar from coarse aggregate on the exposed faces of fresh concrete. Means shall be provided
to remove any water accumulating on the surface of the placed concrete. Concrete shall not
be deposited into such accumulations of water.

In dry weather, covers shall be provided for all fresh concrete surfaces, which are not being
worked on. Water shall not be added to concrete for any reason.

6.4 INTERRUPTIONS TO PLACING

If the concrete placing is interrupted for any reason and the duration of the interruption cannot
be forecast or is likely to be prolonged, the Contractor shall immediately take the necessary
action to form a construction joint so as to eliminate as far as possible

Feather edges and sloping top surfaces and shall thoroughly compact the concrete. All work on
the concrete shall be completed before elapse of initial setting time and it shall not thereafter
be disturbed until it is hard enough to resist damage.

Before concreting is resumed after such an interruption, the Contractor shall cut out and remedy
all damaged or un-compacted concrete featheredges or any undesirable features and shall
leave a clean sound surface against which the fresh concrete may be placed.

6.5 DIMENSIONS OF POUR

Pours shall not be more than two meters high and shall as far as possible have a uniform
thickness over the plan area of the pour. The Contractor shall plan the dimensions and
sequence of pours in such a way that cracking of the concrete does not take place due to
thermal or shrinkage stresses.

6.6 COMPACTION OF CONCRETE

Concrete shall be fully compacted throughout the full extent of the placed layer. It shall be
thoroughly worked against the formwork and around any reinforcement and other embedded
item, without displacing them. Care shall be taken at arises or other confined spaces. Successive
layers of the same pour shall be thoroughly worked together.

Concrete shall be compacted with the assistance of mechanical immersion vibrators. Immersion
and surface vibrators shall operate at a frequency of between 70 to 200 hertz. The Contractor
shall ensure that vibrators are operated at pressures and voltages not less than those
recommended by the manufacturer in order that the compaction effort is not reduced.

Vibrators shall be continued at each point until the concrete ceases to contract, air bubbles
have ceased to appear, and a thin layer of mortar has appeared on the surface. Vibrators shall
not be used to move concrete laterally and shall be withdrawn slowly to prevent the formation
of voids.

The vibrator shall be inserted vertically into the concrete to penetrate the layer underneath at
regular spacing, which shall not exceed the distance from the vibrator over which vibration is
visibly effective and some extent of vibration is overlapped.

Vibration shall not be applied by way of reinforcement nor shall the vibrators be allowed to
touch reinforcement, sheathing ducts or other embedded items.

The intensity of vibration shall be such as to visibly affect a mass of concrete with a 3 cm slump
over a radius of at least 50 cm. Regular slump test should be carried out to control the addition
of water and to maintain required consistency.
 6.7 CURING OF CONCRETE

Concrete shall be protected during the first stage of hardening from loss of moisture and from
the development of temperature differentials within the concrete sufficient to 8 cause cracking.
The methods used for curing shall not cause damage of any kind to the concrete.

Curing shall be continued for as long as may be necessary to achieve the above objectives but
not less than 7 days until the concrete is covered by successive construction whichever is the
shortest period. The curing process shall commence as soon as the concrete is hard enough to
resist damage from the process.

Exposed concrete surfaces shall be closely covered with impermeable sheeting, properly
secured to prevent its removal by wind and the development of air spaces beneath it. If it is not
possible to use impermeable sheeting, the Contractor shall keep the exposed surfaces
continuously wet by means of water spray or by covering with a water absorbent material,
which shall be kept wet.

The contractor shall provide a suitable form of shading to prevent the direct rays of the sun
reaching the concrete surfaces for at least the first four days of the curing period.

6.8 CONSTRUCTION JOINTS

Whenever concrete is to be bonded to other concrete which has hardened, the surface of
contact between the sections shall be deemed a construction joint. It shall be thoroughly
cleaned of foreign matter and laitance.

Construction joints shall be arranged as to reduce to a minimum the effects of shrinkage in the
concrete after placing, and shall be placed in the most advantageous positions with regard to
stresses in the structures and the desirability of staggering joints.

Featheredges of concrete at joints shall be avoided. Any featheredges of concrete, which may
have formed where reinforcing bars project through a joint shall be cut back until sound
concrete has been reached.

The surface of the concrete shall be thoroughly brushed with a thin layer of mortar composed of
one part of cement and two parts of sand by weight immediately prior to the deposition of fresh
concrete. The mortar shall be kept just ahead of the fresh concrete being placed and the fresh
layer of concrete shall be thoroughly and systematically vibrated to full depth to ensure
complete bond with the adjacent layer. No mortar or concrete shall be placed until the joint
has been inspected and approved by the Engineer.

7. STEEL REINFORCING BARS

Steel is considered as an excellent partner of concrete in resisting tension and compression. The
design of reinforced concrete assumes that concrete and steel acts together in carrying load in
the state of simultaneous deformation.

The Contractor shall furnish all information as manufacturer’s certificate, invoice and other
related details of all reinforcing steel bars to be used and shall be of round 9 deformed bars with
lugs or projection on their sides. The reinforcements shall have no crack, scale or rust or foreign
particles that will destroy or reduce the bond.
All reinforcing steel bars shall be accurately bent and formed to the dimension indicated in the
Drawings. Binding wire used to bind reinforcements shall be annealed galvanized binding wire of
Gauge #16.

Reinforcement shall not be welded except where required by the contract or agreed by the
Engineer.

7.1 STORAGE OF REINFORCEMENT

All reinforcement shall be delivered to site either in straight lengths or cut and bent. No
reinforcement shall be accepted in long lengths, which have been transported bent over
double.

Any reinforcement, which is likely to remain in storage for a long period, shall be protected from
the weather so as to avoid corrosion and pitting. All reinforcement which has become corroded
or pitted to an extent which, in the opinion of the Engineer, will affect its properties, shall either
be removed from site or may be tested for compliance at the Contractor’s expense.

Reinforcement shall be stored at least 150 mm above the ground on a clean area free of mud
and dirt and sorted according to category, quality and diameter.

7.2 BENDING REINFORCEMENT

Unless otherwise shown on the Drawing, bending and cutting shall comply with ASTM Standards.

The Contractor shall satisfy himself as to the accuracy of any bar bending schedules supplied
and shall be responsible for cutting, bending and fixing reinforcement in accordance with the
Drawing. Bars shall be bent mechanically using appropriate bar benders. Bars shall be bent cold
by the application of slow steady pressure. At temperatures below 5 degrees Celsius the rate of
bending shall be reduced if necessary to prevent fracture in the steel.

The minimum bending of bars for 10mm to 25 mm is bend plus 5 times the bar diameter, for 180
degrees bend and bend plus 6 times the bar diameter, and for 90 degrees bend extended up
to 12 times bar diameter. For stirrups and tie hooks, the minimum bending of bars is bend plus 10
times the bar diameter.

Bending reinforcement inside the forms shall not be permitted except for mild steel bars of
diameter less or equal to 12 mm, when it is absolutely necessary. After bending, bars shall be
securely tied together in bundles or groups.

The Contractor shall ensure that reinforcement left exposed in the works shall not suffer distortion,
displacement or other damage. When it is necessary to bend protruding reinforcement aside
temporarily, the radius of the bend shall not be less than four times the bar diameter for mild
steel bars or six times the bar diameter for 10 high yield bars. Such bends shall be carefully
straightened without leaving residual kinks or damaging the concrete round them before
concrete placing.

7.3 BAR SPLICING

No splices shall be made in the reinforcement except where shown on the Drawing or agreed
by the Engineer. For suspended slab and continuous beams, bottom bar splices shall be located
at supports while top bar splices shall be located at mid span. For cantilever beams, bottom bar
splices shall be located at support while top bar splices away from support. Splices for columns,
shall be located within middle thirds but preferably not to terminate all reinforcing bars for
splicing at the same location.

Lap splice shall be 40 times the bar diameter but not less than 600 mm in length.

7.4 BAR SPACING

Bar spacing shall not be less than the normal diameter of bars or 40mm for column, or as
specified in the structural design notes.

7.5 FIXING REINFORCEMENT

The minimum concrete cover to protect all reinforcements for each different structure is as
follows:

1. Footing, footing tie beams - 75mm

2. Beams and columns (to stirrups & ties) - 40mm
3. Suspended slab - 20mm

Spacer blocks shall be used for ensuring that the correct cover is maintained on the
reinforcement. Blocks shall be as small as practicable and of a shape agreed by the Engineer.
They shall be made of mortar mixed in the proportions of one part of cement to two parts of
sand by weight. Wires cast into the block for tying in to the reinforcement shall have not less than
50mm or any length enough to attached and fix spacer block on the reinforcing bars and shall
be soft annealed iron.

All reinforcement shall be checked of shape, size, diameter and number where necessary.
Reinforcement shall be rigidly fixed so that it remains intact during placing of concrete. Any fixers
made to the formwork shall not remain within the space to be occupied by the concrete being
placed.

8. FORMS FOR CONCRETE WORKS

Formworks shall include all temporary or permanent forms required for forming the concrete
together with all temporary construction for their support. It shall be as specified in the plan.

8.1 CONSTRUCTION OF FORMWORKS

All forms for concrete works shall be properly braced or tied together so as to have the sufficient
strength, rigidity, shape and surface smoothness. Concrete forms shall be mortar-tight or
sufficiently tight to prevent seepage of water.

All joints in formwork shall be water-tight. Where reinforcement projects through formworks, the
form shall fit closely round the bars. Formwork shall be so designed that it may be easily removed
from the work without damage to the faces of the concrete.

Form fasteners consisting of form bolts, clamps or other devices shall be used as necessary to
prevent wrecking the forms during concrete placement. The use of ties consisting of twisted wire
loops to hold forms in position will not be permitted.

Formworks shall not be reused after it has suffered damage, which is sufficient to impair the
finished surfaces of the concrete.

8.2 PREPARATION OF FORMWORKS

Before each concrete operation commences, formworks shall be cleaned of all rubbish and
other foreign particles. The Contractor shall not use an emulsion of oil suspended in water nor
any release agent, which causes staining or discoloration of the concrete or affect the strength
of the concrete.

In cases, where it is necessary to fix reinforcement before placing formwork, all surface
preparation of formworks shall be carried out before it is placed into position.

Special care shall be taken to maintain the stability of the form works and the tightness of the
joints particularly during concrete vibrating operations. The Contractor shall maintain a watch on
the formworks during placing to ensure that no movement occurs. If any movement noticed, the
formwork shall be set right immediately.

8.3 REMOVAL OF FORMWORKS

Formworks shall be carefully removed without shock or disturbance to the concrete. No

formworks shall be removed until the concrete has attained sufficient strength to support its own
weight and any loads that maybe placed on it. Side forms of beams and girder maybe
removed earlier than the bottom forms but the additional posts or shoring must be placed under
the beam or girder until its attains the sufficient strength.

The minimum periods, which shall elapse between completion of placing concrete and removal
of forms, are given below:

Minimum Time Minimum % Design Strength

Beams 14 days 80%

Slab 14 days 70%
Walls 1 day 70%
Columns 2 days 70%
Sides of beams 1 day 70%

9. ROOFING WORKS

9.1 ROOF FRAMING WORKS

Steel frames are attached together by means of a rivet, a bolt or by welding. Before assembling,
a sample of all the steel members shall be tested if they conform to the desired strength
specified in the plans and specifications.

When punching and drilling steel, make sure that the hole drilled or punched is 1.5 to 3 mm
greater than the diameter of the bolt to make it easy in inserting the bolts through it.

Verify if the welding work needs a partial or complete penetration. The metal surface is set in
accordance with the shape needed in welding. Be sure that the metals are in their proper
position before welding.

When the work is completed, inspect if it is welded in accordance with the penetration length
and thickness needed in the construction.

Purlins are then placed equidistantly as specified in the plans. Purlins should have an angle strap
and a sag rod to prevent lateral buckling. It should be placed properly to fit the length o the
roofing sheets. The top of the purlins should be at the same plane.
If all works are done in accordance with plans and specifications, paint all metals with metallic
paint for rust protection.

In actual fabrication of steel trusses, members meeting at points shall have their gravity and
intersect as nearly as practicable at a common point. The Contractor shall provide temporary
erection bracings and shoring, and make actual measurements in the field prior to
fabrication/installation of all trusses.

The Contractor shall submit detailed shop drawings prior to fabrication of trusses for the approval
of the Engineer.

9.2 ROOFING WORKS

The Roofing Sheets shall be pre-painted long span Gauge #26. It shall be free from rust and the
zinc covering the time of fixing shall be on perfect condition. All roofing sheets adjacent to the
concrete hollow block and other masonry walls such as property line for walls, shall be provided
with Gauge #26 Plain GI flashing to extend up to the top and over to the other side of wall. All
rivets shall be placed at the top of corrugation of the roofing sheets.

The installation of roofing sheets with end laps shall start at the lower part of the roof. Each sheet
shall be laid on steel purlins with an end overlap of 150mm minimum or as per drawing and side
overlaps of 2 ½ corrugations. Succeeding upper rows of sheets shall be installed in the same
manner until the entire roof area is covered. Screw holes shall be drilled using a 5mm (13/64”)
diameter bit. Sheets should be handled carefully to prevent damage.

Ridge and hips shall be bolted with at least 250mm lap placed over the roofing sheets on either
side so as to prevent the rain driving under it and together shall be riveted at every second
corrugation.

Holes in sheets shall be made on the ground, the sheets shall be placed on trestles and holes
punched in the ridge of corrugations from below upward. Unnecessary holes made on the roof
shall be rejected.

Valley shall be bolted with at least 450 mm each way under the roofing sheets and shall be
secured to the framework with galvanized nails. The nails are placed below the roofing sheet.
Rivets along side of the valley shall be fastened at every second corrugation.

Flashing of Gauge #26 Plain GI Sheets shall be installed along intersections of roofs and concrete
or masonry walls. Flashing running parallel to sheet corrugations must have its edge turned
down. Flashing across sheet corrugations or at an angle thereto, shall lap at least 250 mm and
the edge of flashing turned down at each corrugation.

Gutters of Gauge #24 Plain GI Sheets, shall be fabricated to the shape and dimensions as
indicated in the plans. Gutter joints shall be flat seam folded in the direction of flow and
soldered evenly. Gutter shall be attached to fascia board with appropriate nails or screws
spaced of not more than 900 mm on centers. As additional support, gutter shall have Plain GI
Strap Hangers 25mm wide fastened to the roof nails and shall be spaced at not more than 900
mm on center. The gutter shall be installed with a pitch of 1 in 100 sloped toward the downspout.
Gutters of Gauge #24 Plain GI Sheets, shall be fabricated to the shape and dimensions as
indicated in the plans. Gutter joints shall be flat seam folded in the direction of flow and
soldered evenly. Gutter shall be attached to fascia board with appropriate nails or screws
spaced of not more than 900 mm on centers. As additional support, gutter shall have Plain GI
Strap Hangers 25mm wide fastened to the roof nails and shall be spaced at not more than 900
mm on center. The gutter shall be installed with a pitch of 1 in 100 sloped toward the downspout.

The ends of the sheets at junctions of pieces shall be hooked into each other and beaten flush
to avoid leakage.

10. FLOORING WORKS

10.1 WATERPROOFING WORKS

Waterproofing is the process of making a structure water-resistant, so that it remains relatively

unaffected by water or resisting the ingress of water under specified conditions. The purpose of
the application of waterproofing is to prevent the water to percolate or penetrate into any
underground concrete members. When the water penetrates into the concrete, the steel
reinforcement that embedded in the concrete would corrode due to chemical reaction
caused by water and the structure would eventually fail.

Torch membrane waterproofing of all toilets must be applied following the procedures below:

 Any undulations or protrusions on the surface shall be removed in order to obtain smooth
surface. The surface must be thoroughly cleaned and free from dust, dirt loose materials,
oil or grease.
 A 50x50mm size fillet made of cement-sand (1:3) mix must be placed along corners of
walls and any other junctions.
 For horizontal waterproofing membrane application. Two layer of 4mm thick modified
bituminous membrane shall be laid fully torched on blinding concrete with minimum of
100m end laps and 150mm side laps.
 The blinding surface shall be primed with the primer recommended by the manufacturer
of the membrane prior to placing the membrane. Prior to succeeding works the applied
primer shall be inspected by the Engineer 24 hours after the placement.
 Waterproofing membrane installation shall be performed using cylinder fed propane gas
torch, trowel to seal the seams of the membrane and knife for cutting.
 The membrane is then placed in the correct torching on position then re-rolled for about
half of its length without changing its orientation.
 The membrane is then un-rolled again and torched on pressing the melted area against
the substrate.
 Repeat till the entire length of the membrane is bonded firmly onto the surface then the
second membrane is laid in the same way with an overlap of 150mm at the end and
100mm at the side.
 An extra length of minimum 300mm of the horizontal membrane shall be left to carry up
the vertical surface to maintain continuity of the membrane and be protected as
above.

10.2 SURFACE PREPARATION

The surface where the tile is laid must be leveled, true to elevation, dry ad free from dirt, oil and
other sediments. Allow at least 7 days curing of the scratch coat and setting bed.
On masonry or concrete surface, first apply a thin coat with pressure, then bring it out sufficiently
to a thickness not less than 10mm at any point to compensate for the major irregularities of the
surface.

Evenly rate the scratch coat to provide good mechanical key before the mortar mix has fully
hardened.

10.3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

All floor finishes shall be accordance with the plan. The wall of the toilets and bathrooms shall be
12” x 12” ceramic glazed tiles with 1.5m height or as approved by the Engineer. (Submit sample
of the tiles to the architect/engineer in-charge.)

Before the tile is applied, the floor surface shall be brushed cleaned and wetted. The surface
shall be tested for levelness or conformity of slope by flooding it with water.

Ceramic or glazed tiles shall be soaked, completely immersed in clean water prior to installation
for a maximum duration of 1 hour.

Tiles shall be installed by applying mortar or adhesive to backs of tile and firmly pressing tile into
the floating coat to true plane and position. Mortar to be used in setting the tiles and moldings
shall be mixed of 1 part cement or adhesive and 2 parts sand.

Determine and mark the lay-out of ceramic tiles, joint location and position of trims and fixtures
so as to minimize the incidence of a tile being cut less than one half of its size. Spread adhesive
evenly, then using notched edge make a raking motion. Do not twist tile, simply press the tile
down firmly yet softly. Set tile spacer and then continue with additional tiles. Use your level to
determine degree of level of the tiles as you go along.

Joints shall be maintained uniformly wide by aligning spacer lugs on tile edges. All lines shall be
kept straight and true to profiles, plumbed and internal corners rounded using the appropriate
trims. Pitch the floor to drain as shown in the plans.

All tile work finishing shall be adequately protected from damage during the progress of
construction. Chipped, cracked or broken tile shall not be used and all defective work shall be
replaced and repaired to the satisfaction of the Engineer at the Contractor’s expense.

10.4 GROUTING AND POINTING

Tiles shall be dampened and joints grouted full with plastic mix of neat cement by trowel, brush
or finger application. The tiles shall have been laid in place for at least 24 hours before grouting
of the joints is started. During grouting, all excess grout shall be cleaned off the tile surface with
damp cloth sponges.

11. CARPENTRY & JOINERY WORKS

11.1 STORAGE AND PROTECTION OF MATERIALS

All materials shall be protected from dampness or bad weather conditions during and after
delivery at the site. Materials shall be delivered in advance of actual use an in adequate
quantity to preclude delay in the work. It shall be piled in orderly stack at least 150 mm above
the ground and at a sheltered place where it will be of least obstruction to the work.
 11.2 CEILING AND CABINETRY WORKS

If lumber is to be used, it shall be well seasoned, thoroughly dry and free from loose or unsound
knots, shakes or other imperfections impairing its strength or appearance.

Prior to enclosure of ceiling, all dimension, alignment of nailers/metal frames , material

specifications, complete installation of sanitary/plumbing and electro-mechanical rough-ins and
properly anchored to the carrying metal channel/wood runner are complied,

The ceiling boards shall be ¼” thk plywood or 3.5mm thk hardiflex, free of damages and to be
fixed to the framing in perfect line and level. The joints are sealed with 16 plaster of Paris and
non-woven paper tapes without forming any bubble the joints shall be finished flush to make the
ceiling in one piece. The finished surface shall be smooth and true to plane and curved as
required. Once laying of ceiling is completed, the dust and floors are cleaned for the painting
works.

Use 3/4” thick plyboard for cabinets with edging, 1” x 3” wood cornice and 1” x 4” baseboard.

12. DOORS AND WINDOWS

12.1 DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES

Doors and door frames shall conformed to the size, designs and kind of materials in the details of
doors, solid panel door, flush door, hollow core, PVC flush door, flush louver door, schedule of
doors or as specified the bill of materials.

Lumber doors, jambs and panels shall be kiln dried with moisture content of not less than 14%
and shall be of the specie indicated in the plans. The fabricated products shall be finished
square, smoothly sanded and free from damage.

The frames shall be plumb-set and squared in the frame working of walls or building partitions.
Locks of doors shall be fitted at the lock block, 1,000 mm above the finished floor level. Locks
shall be installed in conformity with the templates and instructions supplied with the locksets.

Steel Grille Door shall be 25 mm diameter plain round bar with ¼” thick flat bar. Steel Door shall
have steel door, louver and glass.

Entrance and Exit Aluminum Swing Doors shall be powdered coated blue with tinted glass.

All Office Rooms shall be installed with Panel Door having a slight carving hinge in a 2”x5” door
jamb and door closer.

All toilets shall be installed with PVC Door hinge in a 2”x5” door jamb and door closer.

12.2 WINDOWS

Steel casement and steel awning windows to be used in this project shall conform to the size
and designs shown in the detail drawings and schedule of windows, or as per bill of materials.

Steel windows shall be plumb-set and true in the openings. The joints between the window
frames and masonry shall be carefully caulked. Windows shall be designed for glazing from the
outside with spring wire glazing clips and glazing putty.
Fixed Glass Blocks shall be installed at landing area. Aluminum fixed glass shall be installed at the
holding area with 25mm diameter square bar steel grilles and one-way tinted mirror glass.

12.3 STEEL WORKS

Provide Steel Hand Railings shall be 2” diameter x 1.2mm thk Stainless Tubes #304 on porch and
stairs. Provide1”x1” square bar vertical railing as specified in the plans.

Provide brass stair nosing on edges of tread and riser.

13. PAINTING
13.1 GENERAL

 Surface Examination – No painting shall be done under conditions, which will

jeopardize the quality or appearance of painting or finishing.
 Preparation – All surfaces shall be in proper condition to receive the finish. All
woodwork shall be sandpapered to smooth and finished dusted clean; all
knotholes, pitch pockets, or sappy portions shall be shellacked or sealed with wood
filler. Nail holes cracks or defects shall be carefully puttied after the first coat.
Matching the color paint or stain, all imperfection in plaster shall be filled with
patching. Compound and smoothened off to match adjoining surfaces.

NOTES:

All painting and finishes shall have at least two (2) coats of Boysen paints or stain.
No work shall be left without approval of the supervising Architect.

13.2 CHOICE OF COLOR

The owner must first be consulted after he has given the color scheme. No painting job
shall be done unless it has met the approval of the owner regarding the color.

14. MISCELLANEOUS

All licenses and permits necessary for the proper construction including light connection and other
miscellaneous fees incidental to complete the construction of the building shall be done by the
owner. The building permit shall be at the expense of the owner.

Civil Engineer: ROIDIANNE M. EUGENIO

Reg. No.: 0144426
TIN: 330-857-761-000
PTR No.: 5229619
Date Issued: January 9, 2019
Issued On: Pasig City