SPECIFICATIONS

PROJECT: (3) Three-storey Residential

CLIENT:

I. THE PROJECT SITE

II. MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. Backfilling Materials
The backfilling materials should be free from garbage and other materials that can
be tampered and already hardened before putting reinforcements and concrete on
slabs.
B. Concrete Masonry Units
Concrete hollow blocks to be use shall be 4” x 8” x 16” and the shape should be the
stretcher using 1:3 cement and sand ratio proportion to the exterior walls of the
proposed residential. The walls should be strong and reinforced by 10mm rebars,
horizontal and vertical reinforcements so to that can repel calamities like
earthquakes and strong water current if flood occurs in the near future.
For the interior walls, the concrete hollow blocks to be used shall be 4” thk using the
same cement and sand ratio for mortar filler, and 5” for exterior walls.
C. Concrete Works
The cement to be used shall be Portland cement or any approved type of cement. It
should be in good quality and stored at room temperature free from moisture so that
it will not be hard.
D. Reinforcing Steel Bars
All reinforcing steel bars shall be deformed with a minimum yield strength;
 Fy = 275 MPa less than 16mm bar
 Fy = 414 MPa more than 16mm bar
All reinforcing bar must be clean from rust, grease and other materials which tend to
impair bond.
All reinforcing steel bars shall be accurately and securely placed before pouring
concrete or applying mortar or grout.
 Concrete slab thickness shall be 4” spaced 300mm on center bothways.
III. FINISHES
A. Floor and Wall Tiles
Floor tiles shall be 60 x 60 Arte floor tiles will be used for living, bedroom, dining, and
bathroom and except for kitchen counter top. At all toilets and bath floor used 60cm
x 60 cm (arte tiles) non-skid homogenous floor tiles and floor ceiling 60 x 60 cm tiles,
while at kitchen and lavatory counter top, use black Granalitic tiles.
B. Ceiling Finishes
9mm thick Gypsum board should be used for all ceiling surfaces and other approved
brand and supplier. It should be framed with 1 x 2” metal furrings riveted and
screwed.
C. Doors and Windows
Panel door is installed at main entrance of the proposed residential. Prefabricated
doors for bedrooms and CR using tanguile and marine plywood with 0.80m x 2.10m
for bedrooms and 0.70m x 2.10m for CR.
PVC windows shall be used with 3/16” glass.
D. Doorknobs and Lockets
Shall be Yale brand or quickset brand or any approved brands made of good quality
should be used to ensure safety. Doorknobs color will be aluminum or brass type
color.
E. Terrace grills and Railings
Shall be made of GI sheets, ¾“ flat bars, square bars, 1” tubular and 2 x 4 tubular.
IV. ROOFING
A. Roofing Materials
Use rib type roofing prepainted with gutted on the top roof. Second floor roof, use
existing tegula with corrugated sheet roofing in 2 x 3 C- purlins with angular bar
connector.
B. Roof Framing
Shall be use 2 x 2 x 3/16” thick MS-plate for steel connections. Sag rods and turn
buckles should be used accordingly to roof framing plans. All steel materials to be
used shall be painted with red oxide or lead red primer and must be free from rust to
ensure the durability of steel before installation.
 All top chord and bottom chord to be used shall be 2 x 2 x 3/16 thick while members
should be 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 1/4 “ thick angular steel.
C-purlins 2 x 3 will be used and will be supported by 2 x 2 x 3/16” thick angular
connectors welded with purlins. Spacing shall be 0.60m on center bothways.
V. ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION
A. Moldflex UPVC corrugated Flexible Electrical Conduit use ½” O and ¾” O
moldflex for flexible electrical conduit for the proposed residential. Moldflex gives
guaranteed protection for the electrical wiring system. It is flexible and lightweight for
fast, easy and trouble free installation and it virtually eliminates the use of couplings,
elbows so it is more economical.
B. Switches – Use National or Toshiba brand or MCS brand for 2 x 4 switches, one
gang, two gang and three gang if it is possible of three gang.
C. Convenience Outlet – Use National or Universal brand for Duplex convenience
outlets, range outlets, refrigerator outlets and also weather proof outlets.
D. Junction box – Use 4 x 4 junction box with cover, orange color and made of
plastic.
E. Electrical Wires – Min. size to be used shall be 3.5mm^2 THW and the biggest
shall be 8.0mm^2 THW
F. Down lights/Pin lights – Use 5 watts and 13 watts pin lights, SL – 2000 without
housing by Philips and or other approved products as indicated on plans.
G. Panel board – Verify schematic riser diagram for the number of circuit braekers to
be used.
H. Circuit breakers – Min. size of breakers to be used shall be 20AT/50AF, while the
biggest shall be 60AT/50AF.
I. Light bulbs – 32 watts, SL-2000 light bulbs shall be used for toilets and baths
areas.
VI. PLUMBING FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIES
A. Sanitary Sewer Line – Use 4” sewer pipe and 2” sewer branches. The brand of
materials to be used shall be moldflex of neltex or any approved brand and pipe
installation shall maintain at least 1% slope as required by the plumbing code of
the Philippines.
B. Hot and Cold water lines – Use ¾” pipe and ½” pipe PPR German pipes for hot.
C. Sanitary Storm Drainage – Use 4 UPVC sewer pipe for sanitary storm drainage.
VII. PAINTIN|G WORKS
A. Use Boysen or any approved brand.
B. After applying the first coat, let it dry for 24 hours before applying the second
coat.
C. The surfaces must be free from dirt and dust before the application of the paint.