SPECIFICATIONS

PROJECT
LOCATION
OWNER(S)

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Renovation of Duplex Three Storey Building

Maligaya Village, Subic Zambales
Mr. Andy Cos

I. THE PROJECT SITE

The proposed site is located at Maligaya Village, Subic Zambales
II. MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
A. Backfilling Mateials
Backfilling materials should be borrow (mountain soil or any) for all areas to be
backfilled within the lot of the proposed residential. 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 ( CMU )
Concrete hollow blocks to be use shall be 4 x 8 x 16 and 5 x 8 x 16 using 1:3
cement and sand ratio proportion to the exterior walls of the proposed renovation. The
walls should be strong and reinforced by 10mm rebars, horizontal and vertical
reinforcements so to that can repel calamities like earthquakes a strong water current if
floods occur in the near future.
For 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
Cement to be used shall be Portland cement or any approved type of cement. It should
be in good quality and strored at a room temperature free from moiture so it will not be
hard.
Lahar sand can also be used for rough surfaces for the proposed residential while
black river sand should be used for plastering of wall surfaces gravel aggregates can
be used for concrete pouring. Check accurately if the gravel can be poured at beams and
columns. It will be used also for gravel base course of concrete slabs and wall footings
before putting steel reinforcements with thickness of 7.5 cm. All footings shall rest on
undisturb soil.
D. Reinforcing Steel Bars
i. Unless otherwise specified on plans, 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 bars must be clean from rust, grease and other materials which
tends to impair bond.
ii.
All reinforcing steel bars shall be accurately and securely placed
before pouring concrete or applying mortar or grout.
iii.
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, bathroom and except for kitchen counter top. At all toilets and bath
floor used 60 cm x 60 cm (Arte Tiles) non-skid homogeneous floor tiles and

floor to ceiling 60 x 60 cm tiles , while at kitchen lavatory counter top used

Black Granalitic Tiles.
B. Ceiling Finishes
9mm thick Gypsum board should be use for all ceiling surfaces and other
approved brand and supplier. It should be framed with 1 x 2 Metal furrings
riveted and screwed .
Doors and Windows
Panel door is installed at main entrance of the proposed renovation.
Prefabricated doors for bedrooms and CR using tanguile and marine plywood
with 0.80m x 2.10m for bedrooms and 0.70 x 2.10m for CR.
C2 Windows
Using PVC Windows (white with Screen) shall be used with 3/16 glass.
Door knobs and locksets Yale brand or quickset brand or any approved brands made of
good quality should be used to ensure safety. Door knobs color will be aluminum or brass
type color.
C. Terrace Grills and Railings Shall be made of GI Sheets, Flat bars, Square
bars, 1 Tubular and 2 x 4 tubular.
IV. ROOFING AND TINSMITHRY
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 we will be using 2 x 2 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
red lead 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 x 1 x thick angular steel.
C- purlins 2 x 3 will be used and it will be supported by 2 x 2 x 3/16 thick
angular connectors welded with purlins. Spacing should be 0.60m on center
bothways.
Facia Board 2-2 x 4 C pulins welded together.
V. ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION
All Electrical materials shall conform with the requirements of the bureau of
product standards and accepted internationally.
1. Moldflex UPVC corrugated Flexible Electrical Conduit use O and
O moldflex for flexible electrical conduit for the proposed
apartment. Moldflex gives guaranteed protection for the electrical
wiring systems. It is flexible and lightweight for fast, easy and trouble
free installations and it virtually eliminates the use of couplings,
elbows, so it is more economical.
2. Switches Use National or Toshiba brand for 2 x 4 switches, one
gang, two gang and three gang if it is possible for three gang.
3. Convenience outlet - Use National or Toshiba brand for Duplex
convenience outlets, range outlets, refrigarator outlets and also weather
proof outlets.
4. Junction box use 4 x 4 junction box with cover, orange color and
made of plastic.
5. Electrical wires Min. size to be used shall be 3.5 mm^2 THW and
the biggest shall be 8.0 mm^2 THW.

6. 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.
7. Panel board Verify schematic riser diagram for the number of circuit
breakers to be used.
8. Circuit breakers Min. size of breakers to be used shall be
20AT/50AF, while the biggest shall be 60AT/50AF.
9. Light bulbs 32 watts, SL-2000 light bulbs shall be used for toilets
and bath areas.
VI. PLUMBING FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIES
1. Sanitary Sewer Line Use 4 pipe sewer pipe and 2 sewer branches.
The brand of materials to be used shall be moldflex or neltex or any
approved brand and pipe installation shall maintain at lease 1% slope
as required by the Plumbing Code of the Phils.
2. Hot and Cold water lines Use pipe and pipe PPR German
pipes for hot
3. Sanitary storm Drainage Use 4 UPVC sewer pipe for sanitary storm
drainage.
VII. PAINTING WORKS
1. Use Boysen or any other approved brand.
2. After applying the first coat let it dry for 24 hours before
applying the second coat.
3. The surfaces must be free from dirt and dust before the
application of the paint.