DIVISION 1 CONCRETE WORKS

3A.1 Scope. This section includes cast-in-place concrete, complete.

3A.2 Materials.

3A.2.1 Cement. Cement shall be Union Portland Cement . Portland cement shall
conform to PNS 07, type 1. Cement for exposed concrete surfaces shall be from the same
mill.

3A.2.2 Reinforcement. Main reinforcement shall be 16mm diameter. Ties and

stirrups shall be 10mm diameter . All reinforcing steel bars, shall be deformed
conforming to PNS grade 227 Mpa (ASTM A615, grade 40, and 60 respectively).

3A.2.3 Fine aggregates shall be clean, hard natural sand or manufactured sand, or
combinations of both, and conforming to PNS 18, type 1.

3A.2.4 Coarse aggregate shall be hard, durable, uncoated gravel, crushed gravel, or
a combination thereof conforming to PNS 18, type 2.

3A.2.5 Water. Mixing water for concrete shall be fresh, clean, and potable.

3A.2.6 Curing materials. Materials shall conform to one of the following unless
otherwise designated:

3A.3 Forms. Forms shall be of wood, plywood, steel, or other suitable materials.
Wood forms for surfaces exposed to view in the finished structure and requiring a standard
finish, shall be plywood. For unexposed surface, undressed square-edged lumber may be
used. Forms for surfaces requiring special finishes shall be plywood or hard-pressed
fiberboard not less than 12 mm thick. Surfaces of steel forms shall be free from
irregularities, dents, and sags.

3A.4 Strength requirements . Concrete of the various classes, if not indicated in

the drawings and as specified under other sections, shall be proportioned and mixed for
the following strengths:

Specified com- Specified flex-

pressive strength ural strength
Class in 28 days Class in 28 days
psi mpa psi mpa
A 3,000 20.68

3A.5 Mixing. All concrete shall be machine-mixed. In emergencies, the mixing may
be done by hand if so authorized by the Construction Architect/ Engineer. Mixing shall
begin within 30 minutes after the cement has been added to the aggregates. The time of
mixing after all cement and aggregates are in the mixer drum shall be not less than one
minute for mixers having a capacity of one cubic yard or less; for mixers of larger
capacities, the minimum time shall be increased 15 second for each additional cubic yard
or fraction thereof of additional capacity for continuous mixers conforming to ASTM C685
as prescribed by the equipment manufacturer. A reduction in the aforementioned mixing
time shall be permitted in accordance with ASTM C94 if mixer performance tests made at
the contractor ’s option and at his expense, indicate adequate mixing with the reduced time.
All mixing water shall be introduced in the drum before one-fourth of the mixing time has
elapsed. The entire content of the mixer drum shall be discharged before re charging. The
time elapsing between the introduction of the mixing water to the cement and aggregates
or the cement to the aggregates and placing of the concrete in final position in the forms
shall not exceed 60 minutes, if the air temperature is less than 85 degrees F. and 45
minutes, if the air temperature is equal or greater than 85 degrees F. The re-tampering of
concrete, i.e., re-mixing with or without additional cement, aggregate or water, will not be
permitted.

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DIVISION 2 MASONRY WORKS

4A.1 Scope. This section includes concrete masonry unit work, complete.

4A.2 Materials. Cement and other cementitious materials shall be delivered to the
site and stored in unbroken bags, barrels, or other approved containers, plainly marked and
labeled with the manufacturer ’s name and brand. Mortar materials shall be stored in dry,
weather tight sheds or enclosures, and shall be stored and handled in a manner which will
prevent the inclusion of foreign material and damage by water or dampness. Concrete
masonry units shall be handled with care to avoid chipping and breakage, and shall be
stored as directed. Materials stored in newly constructed floors shall be stacked in such
manner that the uniformly distributed loading does not exceed 50 psi. Concrete masonry
materials shall be protected from contact with the earth and exposure to the weather, and
shall be kept dry until used.

4A.2.1 Concrete masonry units shall be 5inches, 3-core concrete hollow blocks.
Exterior and interior masonry units shall be load bearing and non-load-bearing units with
compressive strength of 800 psi and 400 psi respectively. However, load-bearing units
may be provided in lieu of non-load-bearing units. Surfaces of units that are to be
plastered shall be sufficiently rough to provide a suitable bond.

4A.2.2 Portland cement shall be type 1 conforming to PNS 07.

4A.2.3 Sand shall conform to PNS 18 type 1. Sand for mortar shall be crushed sand.
Plastering sand shall be of fine, river sand.

4A.2.4 Water for mixing shall be potable.

4A.2.5 Reinforcing steel bars shall be 10mm deformed bars with grade 227
Mpa. Horizontal distance shall be 600mm on center, vertical distance shall be 400mm
on center (or on every 2 concrete hollow blocks). Reinforcing shall be positioned
accurately as indicated. As masonry work progresses, vertical reinforcing shall be rigidly
secured in place at vertical intervals as indicated. Reinforcing shall be embedded in grout
as grouting proceeds. The minimum clear distance between masonry and vertical
reinforcement shall be not less than 12 mm. Unless indicated or specified otherwise,
splices shall be formed by lapping bars not less than 20 bar diameters and wire tying them
together.

4A.2.6 Mortar shall be of 1 : 3 mixture.

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DIVISION 3: STRUCTURAL STEEL WORKS
3A. Materials

3A.1 Roof Framing shall be of 2x4 Guage 1.0mm Channel framing.

3A.2 Steel Window

3A.2.1 Materials for steel window shall be ¾ Z – bar, T-bar, I – bar. Grilles are of 12mm
diameter square bar (orange yellow) combined with 3/16 x ½ flat bar. Glazing shall be ¼”
thick sealed with glass putty.

3A.3 Steel Railings

3A.3.1 Materials for steel railings shall be 3” dia. tubular G.I. pipe schedule 20 for hand
rail. Vertical grilles shall be 16mm diameter square bar with 3/16 x ½ flat bar.

3A.4 Connections shall be fully welded at all sides.

3A.5 Priming . Treated surfaces shall be primed as soon as practicable after the pre-
treatment coating has dried. Except as modified herein, the primer shall be two coats of
epoxy type or red oxide primer by Boysen.: Field Painting applied to a minimum dry film
thickness of 3 mils. Surfaces that will be concealed after construction and will require no
over-painting may be primed. Damage to primed surfaces shall be repaired with primer.

3A.6 Assembly. The frame of steel structures shall be carried up true as shown and all
match markings shall be followed. Temporary bracing shall be used wherever necessary to
support all loads to which the structure may be subjected, including equipment and
operation thereof and piles of materials. Such bracing shall be left in a place as long as
may be required for safety. The various members forming parts of a completed frame after
being assembled shall be aligned and adjusted accurately before being fastened. Fastening
of splices of compression members shall be done after the abutting surfaces have been
brought completely into contact. No riveting, welding, or bolting shall be done until much
of the structure will be stiffened and has been aligned properly. Bearing surfaces and
surfaces which will be in permanent contact shall be cleaned before the members are
assembled. As erection progresses, the work shall be bolted or welded sufficiently to take
care of all dead load, wind, and erection stresses. Splices will be permitted only where
indicated. Erection bolts used in welded construction may be tightened securely and left
in place; if removed, the holes shall be filled with plug welds.

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DIVISION 4 CARPENTRY WORKS
4A.1 Scope . This section includes carpentry work, complete.

4A.2 General. Lumber and woodwork shall be covered and protected from the elements until
used. Building shall be thoroughly dry before the finish is placed in them. As far as practicable, nailing
shall be done in concealed places, and all nails in exposed work shall be set. Exterior and interior finish
shall be dressed and smooth. Finishing woodwork shall be hand-smoothed and sanded at the site as
necessary to produce the proper finish. When practicable, millwork shall be fabricated in the shop,
doweled, mortised and tensioned together, backed up and glued, machine and hand-sanded to a smooth
surface, and delivered to the site, ready to be secured in place. All lumber shall be surfaced four sides.
All cutting, framing and fitting necessary for the accommodation of other work shall be provided. All
nails, spikes, screws, bolts, clips, anchors, shapes, and any other rough hardware necessary for the
completion of the work shall be provided. All lumber surfaces in contact with concrete and masonry shall
receive one brush of bituminous paint.

4A.3 Moisture content . Except where otherwise specified, lumber shall be sun-
dried or kiln dried.

4A.4 Lumber .

4A.4.1 Lumber for wood jambs, stair framing, girders, girt and all lumber in
contact with concrete shall be hardwood: Yakal, Guijo or Paitan, good grade.

4A.4.2 Wood framing, base boards, planks and trims exposed to view shall be
Narra or Tanguile, kiln dried as indicated, good grade.

4A.4.3 Wood preservatives shall be applied on all wood members, ceiling joist,
door and window jambs, base board, underneath of planks and trims and other surfaces
where necessary as directed. Preservative shall be clear for exposed surfaces and/or tinted
on hidden surfaces, conforming to the best commercial standard.

4A.4.4 Plywood for wall sheeting or others shall be ¼” thick Hardiflex for exterior
and at attic ceilin. , ¼” thick Ordinary Plywood for interior sheating only.

4A.4.5 Nails, common and finishing, shall conform to the best commercial standard
size and type best suited for the purpose intended.

4A.5 Partition and wall framing. Unless otherwise shown, studs shall be spaced
0.40 m or 0.60 m on centers. Studs shall be doubled at openings. Unless otherwise
indicated, headers for openings shall be made of two pieces of stud material sets on edge,
or solid lumber of equivalent size. Corners shall be constructed of not less than three full
members. End studs of partitions abutting concrete or masonry shall be anchored thereto
with expansion bolts, one near each of studs and at intermediate intervals of not more than
1.20 meter. Plates of partitions resting on concrete floor shall be anchored in place with
expansion bolts, one near each end of each piece and at intermediate intervals of not more
than 1.80 m between bolts. Anchoring into concrete with power-driven threaded studs of
suitable type and size, and at 0.90 m on center in lieu of bolts. Walls and bearing
partitions shall be provided with double top plates with members lapped at least 0.60 m
and well-spiked together. Blocking for fire-stopping shall be provided so that the
maximum dimension of any concealed space is not over 1.80 meter. Corner bracing shall
be installed when required by the type of sheeting used or when siding other than panel
siding is applied directly to studs. Corner bracing shall be let into the exterior surfaces of
the studs at an angle approximately 45 degrees, and shall extend completely over wall
plates. It shall be secured at each bearing with two nails.

4A.6 Floor and ceiling framing . Except where otherwise indicated, joists shall
have bearings not less than 100 mm on concrete or masonry and 38 mm on wood or metal.
Joists, trimmers, headers, and beams framing into carrying members at the same relative
levels shall be carried on joists’ hangers. Joists shall be lapped and spiked together at
bearings or butted end-to end with scab and ties at the joint and spiked to plates.

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Openings in floors shall be framed with headers and trimmers. Headers carrying more
than two tail joists and trimmers supporting headers carrying more than one tail joist shall
be doubled, unless otherwise indicated. Joists shall be doubled under partitions parallel
with floor joists.

4A.7 Bridging. Wood bridging shall have ends accurately bevel-cut and shall be
nailed at each end with two nails. The lower ends of bridging shall be driven up tight and
secured after sub-flooring or roof sheeting has been laid and a partition framing has been
installed.

4A.8 Stair framing shall be well-spiked together. Rough carriages shall be cut to
exact shape required to finish treads and risers. Risers shall be of uniform height, and
treads shall be of uniform width except as otherwise shown. Trimmers, blocking, and
other framing necessary for the support of finish treads, newels, and railing shall be
provided.

4A.9 Interior finish carpentry.

4A.9.1 General . Finished woodwork shall be machined (flat) or hand (molded)

sanded. Grades and species of wood shall be as specified. Interior finish shall be set
plumb, level, square, and in true alignment. Joints shall be tight and formed to conceal
shrinkage. Where practicable, jointing and nailing shall be concealed. Face nailing in
trim and millwork and elsewhere as indicated, shall be set for putty stopping. Woodwork
specified to receive a natural finish shall be selected for uniformity in color and graining.

4A.10 Hardware. Items of finishing hardware specified under Section: Builders’

Hardware shall be fitted carefully and attached securely. Care shall be exercised so as not
to mar or injure the work.

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DIVISION 5: DOORS
5A.1 Scope. This section includes wood flush, panel doors, and frames, complete.

5A.2 General. Interior wood flush, panel doors shall conform to the best commercial
standard.or shall be Pateco Brand Doors shall have wood preservative treatment, insect-treated and kiln-
dried.

5A.3 Materials.

5A.3.1 Flush doors shall be hollow cores from Tanguile kiln-dried frames with 6mm thick
Tanguile plywood veneer or marine plywood as indicated.

5A.3.2 Panel doors shall be decorative or carving types, from Tanguile or narra configuration
and sizes as shown.

5A.3.4 Wood door frames. Frames shall be of the design, size and thickness indicated. This
shall be set plumb and true, and well-braced to prevent distortion. Frames in masonry or concrete walls
shall be secured as indicated, and shall be Guijo, Paitan or Yakal, good grade.

5A.4 Installation. Flush, panel and sliding doors shall be leveled, hung plumbed, and fitted
accurately allowing 2-mm clearance at the jambs and heads. Lock stiles of doors, 45 mm thick or thicker,
shall be beveled 3 mm in 50 mm. Knob locks and latches shall be installed 1 m from finished floors to
the center knobs.

5A.5 Designation. Main door shall be Panel Door with size of 900x2100mm., Interior Doors
shall be molded doors 800x2100mm. Doors at Toilet and Bath shall be of PVC 700mm or 600mm x
2100mm or otherwise specified by Architect.

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DIVISION 6 THERMAL AND MOISTURE
CONTROL
6A. ELASTOMERIC WATERPROOFING

6A.1 Scope. This section includes elastomeric membrane waterproofing system, complete.

6A.2 Materials. Manufactured coating materials shall be delivered to the site in the
original sealed containers or package bearing the manufacturer ’s name and brand designation.
Acceptable product is “ LARADEK” by " The Elastomark Corporation" or any equivalent brand as
approved by Architect.
6A.2.1 Elastomeric waterproofing coating shall be from heavy-duty high solid contents
polyvinyl acetate elastomeric, water-based, high elasticity, abrasion resistant and chemical resistant to
most acid. The elastomeric coatings shall have a world-class quality distinction. It shall have been in use
for a period of 20 years to prove its adaptability, reliability and dependability.

6A.3 Surface preparation. All surfaces to which coating is to be applied shall be dry, clean,
smooth, and free from oil or grease and from projections that might puncture the coatings. Final cleaning
method, if necessary, shall be treating the concrete surfaces with 10% to 15% solution of muriatic acid to
remove laitance and impurities. After acid has stopped foaming or boiling, immediately rinse thoroughly
with water. Keep the surfaces that will receive application completely dry prior to and during installation.
Concrete surfaces and all surfaces that slope to drain shall be checked and approved before installation of
any coating is started. All defects or inaccuracies in the surfaces shall be corrected in a satisfactory
manner to eliminate poor drainage, hollows, and low spots.

6A.3.1. That the concrete slab surface has sloped to the drainage system and is free of ridges or
sharp projections.
6A.3.2. That the concrete be finished by a wood or hand steel trowel followed by soft hair
broom to obtain light textured finish.
6A.4 Application shall be 3 coat painting.
6A.5 Waterproofed area shall be given a 24-hour flood test upon complete installation of the
waterproofing system. Allow system to cure 48 hours prior to flood test.

6B. CEMENTITIOUS WATERPROOFING

6B.1 Scope. This section includes cementitious waterproofing system, complete.

6B.2 Materials. Acceptable materials are Sahara Waterproofing or approved equivalent as

specified by Architect and shall be delivered to the site in the original sealed containers or packages

6C LONG SPAN PRE-PAINTED ROOFING

6C.1 Scope. This section includes long span pre-painted roofing, complete.

6C.2 General. The work includes furnishing all materials and performing all operations to
provide roofing and miscellaneous sheet metal items as required providing a watertight installation.
Surfaces to which roofing is to be applied shall be thoroughly clean and dry and free from any defect that
might affect the application. Specific installation details shall be in accordance with recognized sheet-
metal installation practice.

6C.3 Materials

6C.3.1 Roofing system shall be provided with gauge 0.40mm APO Tiles span pre-painted
roofing sheets.
6C.3.2 Ridge roll and flashing shall be flat sheets, gauge 0.40mm or as shown, same as the
roofing.
6C.3.3 Gutter shall be Spanish type, 24” guage 0.40mm.
6C.3.4 Aluminum Insulation shall be 5” thk., 1 sided.

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7L.3.3.3 Tekscrew shall be 2” length. Silicon sealant shall be clear, applied only at inner side of
the gutter or flashing.

DIVISION 7 FINISHES
7A PLASTERING
7A.1 Scope. This section includes plastering, complete.

7A.2 Materials.

7A.2.1 Portland cement shall conform to PNS 07-1992, type 1.

7A.2.2 Sand shall be clean natural sand or manufactured sand passing a 3 mm

screen and retained in a No. 100 mesh sieve.

7A.3 Water for mixing shall be potable.

7A.4 Mixing of plaster. Except where hand mixing of small patches is

approved, mechanical mixers of an approved type shall be used for the mixing of
plaster. Materials shall be accurately measured in a device that will maintain the
specified proportions within a plus or minus tolerance not in excess of 5 percent by
volume. Caked or lumped materials shall not be used. Mechanical mixers, mixing
boxes, and tools shall be cleaned after mixing each batch and kept freely of plaster
from previous mixes. Plaster shall be thoroughly mixed with the proper amount of
water, until uniform in color and consistency. Re-tempering will not be permitted,
and all plaster that has begun to stiffen shall be discarded.

7A.5 Proportioning of plaster. Ratio shall be 1:3 mixture.

7B FIELD PAINTING
7B.1 Scope . This section includes field painting, complete.

7B.2 General . Surfaces to be painted shall be thoroughly cleaned and except for
cement-emulsion filler, shall be dry when the paint is applied. Interior areas shall be
broom-cleaned and dust-free before and during the application of any painting materials.
Paint colors not specified shall be as approved. Paint finishes not specified shall be flat,
semi-gloss, or gloss as directed. Surfaces, which will be inaccessible after erection, shall
be treated and primed prior to erection, using two coats of the designated primer. Such
inaccessible surfaces are defined as those surfaces that are concealed after erection or
installation. Surfaces of steel to be embedded in concrete shall not be painted.
Succeeding coats of the same type and/or color of paint shall vary sufficiently from the
color of the preceding coat to permit ready identification. Damaged painting shall be
retouched before the succeeding coat is applied. Finish surfaces shall be smooth, even,
and free from defects. The number of paint coats specified shall be in addition to the shop
priming coats.

7B.3 Materials . All paints, thinners, linseed oils, and varnishes to be used shall be
“Boysen Permacoat Brand” high quality painting system, except as specified otherwise.
All paints shall contain an effective amount of fungicide and mildew-proofing agent that
shall prevent the paint from showing a mold growth or shall be inherently fungistatic by
the nature of their constituents and shall be non-toxic to person.

7B.4 Wood putty shall be oil-based type for alkyd enamel top coating and two-
component type for polyurethane top coating.

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7B.5 Patching compound powder for sealing concrete and plaster shall be white
Decalite type.

7B.6 Sandpaper shall be waterproof type.

7B.7 Acid etching for concrete and plaster surfaces shall be muriatic acid, best
commercial standard.

7B.8 DESIGNATION:

7B.8.1 Concrete surfaces shall be cured with Concrete Neutralizer, Sanded, 1 coat
Masonry Putty next with 2 Coat Flat Latex, Boysen No. 701, final coat with Boysen
Permacoat Flat Latex.

7B.8.2 Wood surfaces shall be treated with Solignum, Applied with Patching
Compound or Plazalux Glazing Putty, 2 Coat Flatwall Enamel, Final Coat with Gloss
Quick Drying Enamel.

7B.8.3 Metal Frames and Surfaces shall be treated with Red Oxide Primer, Finished
with 2 coat Laquer Paint (Polyurethane paint) mixed with catalyst.

7C CERAMIC TILE WORK

7C.1 Scope. This section includes provision of ceramic tile work, complete.

7C.2 General. The work shall be started until rough-in for plumbing and electrical work has been
completed and tested. The work of all other trades in the area where tile work is to be done shall be
protected from damage in a skillful manner and as directed.

7C.3 Materials.

7C.3.1 Ceramic tiles shall be of good quality grade; heavy duty or medium duty, gloss smooth finish,
same color and size code should be strictly followed. Color, design and texture shall be as approved by
Architect or owner.

7C.3.2 Listed or trim units shall be provided as required by the architect for a completely and neatly
finished installation. Trim units shall be of material identical to the tiles or of different material such as
plastic or other synthetic materials.

7C.3.3 Tile adhesive and grout shall be ABC as manufactured by Allgemeine-Bau-Chemie Phil.,
Inc. or as specified otherwise.

7C.3.3.1 Tile adhesive (tile bonding agent) shall be used as the dry-set mortar to install tiles on walls
and floors employing the thin-set method conforming to ANSI A108.1b. Use ABC-Redifix with Tile
Adhesive for combination of latex-dry set installation to conform to NASI A108.5.

7C.3.3.2 Tile grout shall be used as ceramic tile joint filler conforming to ANSI A118.6. Color shall
match the design of tiles.

7C.3.7 Hydrated lime shall be the same quality as that used for masonry work.

7C.3.8 Sand for screeding and plastering work shall conform to the requirements of ASTM
specifications C35.

7C.3.9 Water shall be potable.

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7C.3.9 Designation: Main Floor ( First Floor) shall be of 400x400mm Ceramic Tiles, Toilet Floor
shall be 200x200mm Unglazed Tiles, Toilet Wall shall be 200x300mm glazed ceramic combined with
100x200mm ceramic linings.

7C.4 Installation

7C.4.1 Mortar materials. For screeding and plastering shall be measured in approved containers, which
will insure that the specified proportions of materials will be controlled and accurately maintained during
the process of the work. Measuring materials with shovels, “shovel count,” will not be permitted. Unless
specified otherwise, mortar shall be mixed in proportions by volume, in approved mixing machines or
containers. The quantity of water shall be controlled accurately and uniformly throughout the mass. A
sufficient amount of water shall be added gradually and the mass further mixed until a mortar of the
plasticity necessary for the purposes intended is obtained. Mortar containers, pans, floor slabs and mixer
drums shall be kept clean and free from debris and dried mortar. Mortar shall be used before the initial
setting of the cement has started to set. Re-tempering will not be permitted. All mortar materials shall be
mixed by volume in the proportion of 1 part portland cement, 3 parts drysand..

7C.4.2 Application of wall plasters and floor screeds. Surface preparation shall be of the utmost
importance in every tile work. Special care must be taken into consideration on the application of wall
plasters and floor screeds. Tiles shall be installed over a firm surface or substrate. The surfaces should be
sound, clean and free from substances that may cause bonding to fail. In addition to being structurally
sound, surfaces to be tiled shall also be flat and level. An uneven surface will result to tile installation
with an uneven surface. Use a spirit level to check whether floors and countertops are level. All walls
shall be plumbed as required.

7C.4.3 Floor and wall tiles installation. Make sure that floor surface to be tiled shall be sound, smooth
and clean. Use ABC-Tile adhesive as your dry-set mortar (thin-bed method). For tile installations on
other substrates like old tiles, granolithic floors, marble, fiber cement boards and gypsum boards, use
ABC-Redifix with ABC-Tile adhesive for increased bonding strength and flexibility. Mix the tile
adhesive in a non-absorbent material like plastic pail or tin can only. Wet substrate lightly before
applying the tile adhesive especially during hot or windy conditions and on areas exposed directly to
sunlight. Spread the adhesive mortar over one (1) square meter area at a time and comb with a special
notched trowel. Fix the tiles immediately within the adhesive’s open time of 15 minutes. Adjust and
align the tiles accordingly and carry out random checks every 5 square meters to determine whether the
back of tiles are fully covered with adhesive and check if the tile adhesive mortar still adheres to your
fingers. If not, remove the adhesive layer and throw away. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation
on mixing and application.

7C.4.4 Grouting. Grouting can be applied on newly installed tiles after 24 hours curing. Use ABC-Tile
Grout as your ceramic tile joint filler. Prior to application of grout, ensure that the grout lines are clean
and if needed, remove excess tile adhesive on the tiles. Mix tile grout in a plastic pail only. Spread the
paste diagonally across the tile joints using a rubber-faced float. Apply enough pressure to fill the joints
uniformly and after about five (5) minutes or when the residue on the tiles begin to form a haze, apply a
wet sponge using the same diagonal strokes until the grout is flush with the tiles. Wash the sponge and
wring out as much water as possible, then tool the filled joints by lightly running the sponge along the tile
grout lines. Wipe any remaining dry residue with a clean, soft and dry cloth to reveal the tile’s true color
and texture. Grouted areas may be opened to foot traffic at least 24 hours. Follow the manufacturer’s
recommendation on mixing and application.

7C.4.5 Expansion joints. Provide expansion joints for wide area tile installations to accommodate
structural movements. Use Polyurethane Construction Joint Sealant spaced approximately every six (6)
meters on both ways. Also provide movement joints at intersecting tiled walls and floors as in the case of
toilets and kitchens. Use Sanitary Grade Silicone Sealant with mildew resistance (fungicide) for this
application.

7C.4.6 Grout sealers. Apply grout sealers on the tile grouts 24 hours after grouting. Grout sealers shall
be used primarily to protect the grout from damage-stains and discoloration.

7C.4.7 Cleaning and curing. Floors shall be covered with waterproofed paper with all joints lapped at
least 100 mm and the laps tape-sealed or held down with planks or other weights and allowed to damp-
cure for at least 72 hours before foot traffic is permitted thereon. All completed tile work shall be

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thoroughly cleaned and polished. Acid cleaning, when necessary, shall not be done within 14 days after
grout application and protect all metal or plastic trims from the solution. Use only a ten (10%) percent
muriatic acid solution and after acid, the tiles shall be flushed with clean water.

7C.4.8 Protection. Finished floor tiles shall be covered with clean building paper before foot traffic is
permitted on them. Board walkways shall be placed on floors that are to be continuously used as
passageway by workers.

7D NATURAL AND SIMULATED STONE WORK

7D.1 Scope. This section includes simulated stone work, complete.

7D.2 Materials.
7D.2.1 Decorative Stones shall be Ashlar, Green slate, or Ash Lime.
7D.2.2 Portland cement, gray color for mortar setting beds and scratch coat shall conform to
the requirements of PNS 07, type 1.

7D.2.3 Sand for mortar setting beds shall conform to the requirements of PNS 18, type 1.
7D.2.4 Water shall be potable.

7D.4 Designation; Decorative stones shall be applied at 2nd floor verandah and at porch area.

7D.5 Installation.

7D.5.1 Mortar materials shall be measured in approved containers, which will insure that the
specified proportions of materials will be controlled and accurately maintained during the progress of the
work. Measuring materials with shovels, “shovel count,” will not be permitted. Unless specified
otherwise, mortar shall be mixed in proportions by volume, in approved mixing machines or mortar
boxes. The quantity of water shall be controlled accurately and uniformly. The aggregates shall be
introduced and mixed in such a manner that the materials will be distributed uniformly throughout the
mass. A sufficient amount of water shall be added gradually and the mass further mixed in such a manner
that the materials will be distributed uniformly throughout the mass. A sufficient amount of water shall be
added gradually and the mass further mixed until a mortar of the plasticity necessary for purposes
intended is obtained. Mortar boxes, pans, floor slabs and mixer’s drum shall be kept clean and free from
debris or dried mortar. Mortar shall be used before the initial setting of the cement has started to set. All
mortar setting beds shall be mixed by volume in the proportion of 1 part portland cement and 3 parts dry
sand.

7E. WOOD PLANKS FLOORING

7E.1 Scope. This section includes wood planks flooring, complete.

7E.3 Materials.

7E.3.1 Wood planks for flooring shall be Pateco Brand - Finger Jointed Laminated Wood
Planks size 28x288x1220mm.

7E.4 Designation: Wood Planks Flooring shall be applied at Second Floor flooring with floor
joist.
9W.5 Installation of wood planks flooring shall be as specified herein or as recommended by
the plank supplier, as approved.

7E.5.1 Preparation. The area where planks are to be installed shall have adequate ventilation.
Final coating of interior painting works shall commence only after completion of planks sanding works.
Planks flooring shall be applied on prepared sub-flooring as shown or on a kiln-dried floor joist leveled
even and true plain finish.

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7E.5.2 Planks flooring shall be laid individually so that the joints between the planks will be
uniform. Plank shall be screwed on floor joist. Head of screw shall be covered with round Narra wood
dowel, 6 mm diameter, applied with water-resistant adhesives. Floor joist shall be leveled. The top surface
shall also be provided with a skim coat of water-resistant adhesive to ensure solid bedding to the exact
level of finished floor surface.

7E.5.3 Grouting. Planks shall be grouted with either polyurethane or polyester resin and tinted
to match plank color or other materials, as approved. Epoxy resin will not be acceptable. Joints shall be
raked the full depth of the planks, and shall be neutralized when recommended by the resin manufacture.
When using resin grouts, the following shall be in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions:
proportioning, mixing, and placing of the grout, and the temperatures to be maintained in the area and on
the surface to be treated. Only one type of material shall be used for plank joints in any designated area.

7E.5.4 Curing. Flooring shall be freed from traffic for at least 72 hours before working and
rough handling is permitted thereon.

7E.5.5 Sanding shall commence only after damaged joints or defective planks have been
repaired/replaced, joints sealed and fully cured. All planks shall be sanded with approved equipment
intended to provide smooth, even, uniform finish without burns. Final finished surfaces shall be applied
with four coats of clear polyurethane coating to provide a lasting mirror-like finish.

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DIVISION 8 SPECIALTIES

8A TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES

8A.1 Scope. This section covers toilet and bath accessories, complete.

8A.2 Materials:. Manufactured materials shall be delivered in the manufacturer’s original

unbroken packages or containers that are labeled plainly with the manufacturer’s name and brand.
Materials shall be stored in any weathertight enclosures, and shall be handled in a manner that will
prevent damage.

8A.2.1 Toilet and bath accessories shall be as manufactured or distributed by “Royal Tern”
brand packaged set or any equivalent brands. Bath Tub is not included.

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