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INTERIORS /
BUILDING
TECHNOLOGY-1
MATERIAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Prepared by: Arch./Enp. Sylvester D. Seno, uap, piep,
page, icomos, pgbi aa+adp, MArch-CTM
SPECIFICATIONS
Root word SPECIFIC
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LETS HAVE AN ACTIVITY. GIVE ME A SAMPLE
SPECIFICATION FOR THIS ROOM
TENDENCY IS WE CUT AND PASTE OUR SWATCHES
TO COME UP WITH A DESIRED THEME / DESIGN
SIZE
COLOR (thru pantone) QUANTITY
TEXTURE
PATTERN
In order to LABEL our SWATCHES to make it SPECIFIC,
which worded descriptions do we need to use?
OPERATION
In order to LABEL our SWATCHES to make it SPECIFIC,
which worded descriptions do we need to use?
BRAND
A DETAILED SPECIFICATION CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING
WORDED DESCRIPTION PER MATERIAL SWATCH
QUANTITY (optional) +
SIZE +
PATTERN +
MANNER OF OPERATIONS +
GENERIC MATERIAL +
COLOR +
BRAND NAME (optional,
when the need arises)
ACTIVITY: LABEL WITH SPECIFICATIONS THE MATERIAL
SHOWN BELOW:
Basis for
material
estimates (for
contractors).
Purpose of Specifications
Specifications should describe the type and quality of every product required for the
project.
Specifications should describe the quality of workmanship necessary for the project.
This includes all phases of creation and installation starting with manufacturing,
fabrication, and application, through installation, finishing and adjustment.
Specifications should include any necessary codes and standards applicable to the
project.
The specifications should also include descriptions and procedures for alternate
materials, products or services if necessary.
Types of Specifications
DESCRIPTIVE:
COLOR, WATTAGE
PROPRIETARY:
OPEN (NO
BRAND
SPECIFIED)
PLASTERED
4 THK.
REINFORCED
CONCRETE 6 THK.
} PLASTERED
AND PAINTED
BARE
ALUMINUM
CLADDING 12mm