Architectural Specifications

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1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5

Topography -verify all existing elevations, structures, natural growths (trees, shrubs, roots etc.) which will conform with the related proposed plans, (architectural, structural, sanitary, electrical, mechanical, landscaping etc.). Setbacks - verify with local building and association laws for any setback requirements. Height Limitations - verify with local building and association laws for any height requirements. Existing Utilities - verify all existing utilities on site (sanitary, electrical, mechanical, etc.) which may affect the construction. Any alteration, revision or relocation shall be subject for approval by concerned authorities. Permits - all necessary permits (Building, Sanitary, Electrical, Mechanical, Association, etc.) required by the local building laws should be furnished before starting the construction.

2.0 SITEWORK 2.1

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Scope of Work 2.1.1 Staking out of building, establishment of lines grades and benchmarks. 2.1.2 All excavation work including all necessary shoring, bracing and drainage of storm water from site. 2.1.3 All backfilling, filling and grading and removal of excess materials from site. 2.1.4 Protection of property, work and structures, workmen, and other people from damage and injury. Clearing & grubbing 2.2.1 Clear the “Contract Area” within limits shown on the location plan of fences, trees, logs, stumps, bush, vegetation, rubbish or other perishable, objectionable or unnecessary matter, except existing structures and growth designated for preservation. 2.2.2 Burn or remove to approve disposal areas all spoiled material. Remove ashes as the Architect may direct. Protection of Trees & Lawns 2.3.1 When so directed, wrap tress designated for preservation with burlap and boards to protect them from damage. 2.3.2 When so desired, cover lawns with tarpaulins before placing earth thereon; remove earth as soon as practicable. Erect barriers around flower beds, shrubs and hedges where such growth may be damaged. 2.3.3 Replace and put into perfect condition all landscape work that shall be damaged. Replace lawns by new sop. Lines, Grades & Benchmark 2.4.1 Stake out accurately the lines of the building and of the other structures included in the contract and establish grades thereof,

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after which secure approval by the Architect before any excavation work is commenced. Erect basic batterboards and basic reference marks as directed by the Architect at such places where they will not be disturbed during the construction of the foundations. Store materials and conduct work in such a manner as to preserved all reference marks. Re-establishment of lines where necessitated due to negligence on the part of the contractor shall be done at the Contractor’s expense. Construct two permanent benchmarks of previously known or determined elevations near or within the site of construction, for the purpose of determining any settlement that may occur during the progress of construction. Take readings, once every week, of the elevations of at least 4 points in the building during the progress of construction work under contract, as directed by the Architect.

Excavation 2.5.1

Structural excavations shall be to the depths indicated bearing values. Excavations for footings and foundations carried below required depths shall be filled with concrete, and bottom of such shall be level. All structural excavations shall extend a sufficient distance from the to allow for proper erection and dismantling of forms, for installation of service and for inspection. All excavations shall be inspected and approved before pouring any concrete, laying underground services for placing select fill materials. The Contractor shall control the grading in the vicinity of excavated areas to prevent surface drainage running into excavations. Water, which accumulates in excavated areas, shall be removed by pumping before fill or concrete is placed therein 2.5.2 Where rock occurs and footings are indicated to rest on it, the rock shall be leveled to a clean, even, hard surface. Sloping rock for bearings shall be stepped and treated in the same manner. Excavation of trenches for pipelines shall conform to the typical sections as shown on the plans. Shoring, Bracing & Sheet Piling 2.6.1 Provide, erect and maintain all necessary shoring, bracing, sheet piling, planking, cribbing and or coffer dams as may be necessary and as may be required to support adjoining soil, to maintain excavation and banks in safe and stable condition, to prevent cave-ins and to permit effective drainage or pumping out of water from excavation. 2.6.2 Locate such shoring, bracing, sheet piling, planking and cribbing and coffer dams at sufficient distance away walls and other permanent work to permit erection and removal forms, application of damproofing, installation of sub-soil drains, pipes and other permanent work. Drive shoring, sheathing etc. below the bottom of the excavation, deep enough to maintain the bottom. 2.6.3 Provide necessary and required decking, guards, fences,

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barricades, planking, warning signs and the like to maintain safe pedestrian and vehicular traffic and to render all work safe to life and property, safe to workmen and other persons within or near the premises. 2.6.4 Remove any shoring, bracing, sheet piling, planking, cribbing or any non-permanent sheet pilling, which are not necessary to remain in the work as may be directed by the Architect. Filling & Backfilling 2.7.1 After the forms have been removed from footings, piers, footing walls and foundation walls etc., and when the concrete has attained full design strength, and after the Architect has inspected and approved the concrete work and has given authorization to proceed, promptly backfill the excavation. 2.7.2 For backfiling, use materials excavated unless otherwise directed by the Architect. Materials to be used for backfilling shall be free from any objectionable matter. Do not use stones over .5 cubic foot. Place backfill in uniform horizontal layers not exceeding 150 mm. in thickness, each layer being thoroughly compacted and rammed by wetting, tamping or rolling. Later, after backfilling has settled, fill all shallow places to bring it up to grade. 2.7.3 When shoring, bracing or sheeting is removed, fill voids with sound materials and in the manner as herein above described. 2.7.4 Where open tile drains are indicated around the building, cover with crushed rock or gravel for a depth up to 300 mm. below indicated finished grade of ground surface, where open tile drains are indicated under floor slabs, cover with crushed rock or gravel fill shall be graded from coarse to fine. 2.7.5 On areas where slabs rest on existing, natural, firm earth surface, and such surface is not entirely up to required level, fill all hollow portions with cinder concrete to the required level before the slab is placed. No earth fill will be allowed. 2.7.6 On areas where slab rest entirely on earth fill, the earth fill shall be placed in a horizontal layers not exceeding 150 mm. thickness, each layer being thoroughly compacted and rammed by wetting, tamping or rolling. Do not placed the crushed rock or gravel layer which is to served as a base for the slab until all settlement has occurred and earth has been leveled and accurately graded. 2.7.7 Backfill, fill and grade to new surface grades as required. Reform exterior grades in accordance with plans, to easy contours where contouring is needed, with allowance for topsoil depth. If sufficient sound materials are not on hand to complete filling operations to required grades, furnish it at no extra extra cost to the owner. Take into account requirements for landscaping work, if any make backfilling to such grades as will insure proper performance and completion of such work. Placing & Compacting Fill 2.8.1 Common fill shall be approved site excavated material free from roots, stump and other perishable or objectionable matter.

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Select fill shall be placed where indicated and shall consist of crushed gravel, crushed rock or a combination thereof. The material shall be free from adobe, vegetable matters and shall be thoroughly tamped after placing 2.8.3 Before placing fill materials, the surface upon which it will be placed shall be cleared of all bush, roots vegetable matter and debris, scarified and thoroughly wetted to insure good bonding between the ground. Disposal of Surplus Materials 2.9.1 Any excess material remaining after completion of the earthwork shall be disposed of by hauling and spreading in nearby spoil areas designated by the owner. Excavated material deposited in spoil areas shall be graded to a uniform surface. Chemical Soil Treatment 2.10.1 Materials shall be chemically formulated as an emulsive concentrated for subsequent dilution with water. “Lentrek TC” concentrates by Pilipinas Petroleum Company. Concrete Paving 2.11.1 “Piedra Tiles” as manufactured by Rebtrade International Corporation. Submit sample for Architects approval. 2.11.2 “Piedra Adhesive Mortar” for laying of Piedra Tiles as manufactured by Rebtrade International Corporation. 2.11.3 “Piedra Rainbow Tile Grout” for joints between tiles as manufactured by Rebtrade International Corporation. Drains & Inlets - refer to Sanitary Specifications. Fountains & Pools - refer to Landscaping Drawings. Fences & Gates - refer to Landscaping Drawings.

CONCRETE 3.1

Concrete Materials 3.1.1 Cement - use locally manufactured Portland cement. Refer to Structural Specifications. 3.1.2 Gravel - shall be clean, hard, sharp, and siliceous free from loam, silt or other impurities. Refer to Structural Specifications for varying sizes to be used. 3.1.3 Sand - shall be river sand, well screened, clean, hard, sharp, siliceous, free from loam, silt or other impurities, composed of grains of varying sizes within the following limits: Sieve No. Passing 8 Passing 100 16 Retained 5 100 Retained 97

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Concrete Reinforcements - refer to Structural Specifications. Concrete Formworks - timber, plywood, steel or combination. Refer to Structural

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Specifications. Precast Concrete - refer to Structural Specifications. Note: all other structural materials not specified herein, refer to Structural Specifications.

4.0 MASONRY 4.0 4.2 4.3 4.4

Mortar & Masonry Grout - use locally manufactured Portland cement and river sand. Masonry Reinforcing & Accessories - use deformed reinforcing bars. Refer to Structural Drawings and Specifications. Concrete Hollow Blocks - use “Jackbilt” hollow blocks with nominal sizes of 150mm. X 200mm.x 400mm.and 100mm.x 200mm.x 400mm. Refer to Structural Drawings and Specifications. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. Note: all other structural materials not specified herein, refer to Structural Drawings and Specifications.

5.0 METALS 5.0

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Metal Coatings 5.1.1 Red Oxide Paint - use “Boysen” red oxide primer paint for all structural metal members. 5.1.2 Epoxy Metal Primer - use “Boysen” epoxy primer for metals exposed to weather and hard abrasions. 5.1.3 Automotive Lacquer Paint - use “Boysen” or “Sphero” for finishing Architectural Metal surfaces. Structural Framing System 5.2.1 Refer to Structural Drawings and Specifications. Submit shop drawings for Architect and Structural Engineer’s approval. Gratings & Trench Covers 5.3.1 Refer to Architectural & Sanitary Drawings. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. Architectural Metalwork 5.4.1 Refer to Architectural Drawings. Submit sample for Architect’s

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Railings & Handrails 5.5.1 Refer to Architectural Drawings. Architect’s approval.

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WOOD & PLASTICS 6.1 6.2

Lumber 6.1.1 All timber shall be kiln-dried or treated lumber. Architectural Woodworks 6.2.1 “Narra” kiln-dried wood, sanded to smooth finish, sizes and

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design as indicated on Architectural Drawings. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 6.2.2 “Tanguile” kiln-dried wood, sanded to smooth finish, sizes and design as indicated on Architectural Drawings. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 6.2.3 “Guijo” or: Yakal” wood on all jambs and headers exposed to weather and in contact with concrete with a coat of “Coal Tar”. 6.2.4 6mm./12mm.x1200mmx2400mm Ribbon grain plywood, as indicated on Architectural Drawings. 6.2.5 6mm./10mm./12mm./19mm.x1200mm.x2400mm. Marine plywood as indicated on Architectural Drawings. 6.2.6 6mm./10mm./12mm./19mm.x1200mm.x2400mm. Ordinary plywood as indicated on Architectural Drawings. Wood Stairs & Handrail 6.3.1 “Narra”/”Tanguile” kiln-dried wooden stair treads and handrail as indicated on Architectural Drawings. Plastic Fabrications 6.4.1 “Avonite” sheets shall be cut to size, seamed and detailed in accordance with the approved shop drawings. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 6.4.2 GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) - 6mm. thk. For gutters. See Architectural Drawings. 6.4.3 Cement Board – for fascias.

THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION 7.1

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Waterproofing & Damproofing 7.1.1 “Manville” hot applied membrane waterproofing. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 7.1.2 “Devoe 207” epoxy waterproofing with fiberglass matte with chemaline solventless potable water tank lining. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 7.1.3 “Vandex” cementitious waterproofing. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 7.1.4 “Hypalon” elastomeric waterproofing with fiberglass matte. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. Water repellents 7.2.1 “Boysen” aquaseal silicone protective sealer. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. Vapor Barrier 7.3.1 “Polysheet” 6 mil. Polyethylene film on all slabs in contact with earth. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. Insulation 7.4.1 “ACI” 50mm. thk. Fiberglass blanket mat (BB 16100) insulation (3pf.) density, with aluminum foil (5738) sheeting on one side. Under the purlins installation. Submit sample for Architect’s

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approval. Roofing Tiles 7.5.1 “GCI Eagle” Clay Roofing Tiles. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. Sealant & Caulking 7.6.1 “DOW Corning” silicone sealant. Submit sample for Architect’s approval.

8.0 DOORS & WINDOWS 8.1

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Metal Doors & Frames 8.1.1 Louver Metal Door - Blades shall be GA # 18 while jambs and frames shall be GA # 16. Refer to Architectural Drawings. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. Wooden Doors & Frames 8.2.1 Panel-type Doors - shall be solid narra or oak panel as shown on architectural drawings. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 8.2.1 Semi Panel-type Doors - shall be narra or oak plywood veneer with solid narra or oak wood frame as shown on architectural drawings. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 8.2.3 Hollow Core Flush-type Doors - shall be narra or oak plywood veneer as shown on architectural drawings. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 8.2.4 Wooden Louvered Doors - shall have a solid wooden frame from 50mm x 127mm x 44mm.thk with louver wooden blades from 25mm x 50mm solid wood as shown on Architectural drawings. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. Aluminum Doors 8.3.1 Frames - shall be extruded aluminum standard section as manufactured by “Reynolds Philippines” or approved equal. Finish shall be powder coated, color and sample to be approved by the Architect. 8.3.2 Glass - shall be 6mm thk. Polish plate tinted glass by “Republic Asahi” or approved equal. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. Wooden Windows 8.4.1 Wood casement French window - with solid narra or oak frame & 6mm thk. Tinted glass. Aluminum Windows 8.5.1 Frames shall be extruded aluminum standard section as manufactured by “Reynolds Philippines” or approved equal. Finish shall be powder coated, color and sample to be approved by the Architect. Finishing Hardware 8.6.1 Locksets - “Schlage”, “Corbin”, or “Baldwin” brand. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 8.6.2 Hinges - “Stanley” or “Hager” brand. 89mm x 89mm full mortise

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loose- pin heavy-duty hinges for all wooden doors. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. Door closers - “LCN Smoothees” or “Yale” brand heavy duty door closers. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. Barrel bolt - “Baldwin” or “Stanley” brand. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. Cabinet Miscellaneous Hardware 8.6.5.1 Concealed Hinges - “Hettich” brand. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 8.6.5.2 Pulls & Handles - solid brass handles. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 8.6.5.3 Catches - “Hettich” brand. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 8.6.5.4 Drawer Guides - “Hettich” brand. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 8.6.5.5 Door Stopper - “Stanley” or Spartan” brand. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 8.6.5.6 Door Threshold - extruded aluminum powder coated finish. Submit sample for Architect’s approval.

Glass & Glazing 8.7.1 Sliding & swing doors - shall be 6mm thk. polish plate tinted glass by “Republic Asahi Glass”. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 8.7.2 Facial Mirror - 6mm thk. Imported polish plate glass with two coats of silver sealed and with protective coats of copper deported over silver by electrolysis and covered with a hard mirror backing attached by “3M” double-sided adhesive tape. With 25mm wide bevel at the edges. Submit sample for Architect’s approval.

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Ceiling Finishes 9.1.1 Tongue & Groove Ceiling - from 25mm x 100mm solid T & G kilndried wood ceiling on 50mm x 50mm thk. Solid wood ceiling joist. “Bleach Finish.” Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 9.1.2 Gypsum board ceiling - 12mm thk. (U.S. brand) gypsum board ceiling on ga# 24 metal ceiling frame. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 9.1.3 Flatwall Enamel Roller Painted finish - “Boysen” flatwall enamel white #800. (Minimum of 3 coats required). Shade & color to be approved by the Architect. Wall Finishes 9.2.1 Smooth cement plaster wall finish 9.2.2 Ceramic Wall Tile - 200mm x 200mm x 6mm thk. Colored ceramic wall tile. Shade & color to be approved by the Architect.

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Floor Finishes 9.3.1 Pebble Washout - # 10 selected “Bohol Beige washout floor finish as indicated on architectural drawings. Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 9.3.2 Plain Cement Floor Finish - smooth cement steel trowel floor finish as indicated on architectural drawings. Submit sample for architect’s approval. 9.3.3 300mm. X 300mm. X +-16mm. thk. “Piedra de Ojas” locally available Stone Tiles. (In decorative pattern.) Submit sample for Architect’s approval. 9.3.4 Granite Floor Finish – (optional) 16mm. thk. Imported granite slab with border & decorative design. Shade & color to be Approved by the Architect 9.3.5 Ceramic Floor Tile - 300mm. X 300mm. X 6mm. thk colored ceramic floor tiles. Shade & color to be approved by the Architect. 9.3.6 Ceramic Floor Tile - 400mm. X 400mm. X 6mm. thk colored ceramic floor tiles. Shade & color to be approved by the Architect. Miscellaneous Finishes 9.4.1 Trim & Moldings - wood, painted. All doors, windows, openings, bases and ceiling shall be trimmed for a finished appearance. 9.4.2 Pantry & Powder Room Countertop - 16mm. thk. Granite countertops. Shade & color to be approved by the Architect.

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Ceramic Wall Tile - 300mm x 300mm x 6mm thk. Colored ceramic wall tile. Shade & color to be approved by the Architect. Gypsum board wall partition - 16mm. thk. (U.S. brand) gypsum board on ga# 18 metal wall stud frame. Roller painted wall finish - “Boysen” Permacoat latex topcoat semi-gloss # 715 (minimum of 3 coats required). Shade & color to be approved by the Architect. AcrytexTextured Wall Finish - “Boysen” brand. Apply one coat of Acrytex Primer # 1705, then apply Acrytex Cast # 1711 with splatter gun then flatten with metal roller, then finish with Acrytex topcoat semi-gloss # 1715. (Minimum of 3 coats required). Shade & color to be approved by the Architect.

Built-In Cabinets & Closets 10.1.1 Pantry - Pre-fabricated cabinets (high-end quality).

EQUIPMENT 11.1

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ELECTRICAL

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Refer to Interior Design Drawings for Specifications & Layout. Refer to Sanitary Drawings & Specifications.

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Refer to Electrical Drawings & Specifications.

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Refer to Mechanical Drawings & Specifications.

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