ARCHITECTURAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE

A Brickworks 1 2 3 4 Preparation Getting of reference line make sure given by Main Contractor designated Surveyor/Supervisor. Make sure the layout followed as per approved drawing. Material and mortar mixing as per specification. Brick quality must meet the requirements as per approved sample. Brick Laying During laying of the brick, surface must be horizontally and vertically straight. Corner of laid brick must be 90degrees square or as per approved drawing. In between brick mortar not more than 10mm width and make sure all fully filled and no gap or holes spare. Standard procedure for laying of brick like the wire mesh for every 4th layer and the dump proof course (DPC) for ground area. Wire mesh must be provided in between RC and Brick wall. Surface preparation Washing of brick surface by water spraying Getting of reference line/level make sure provided by Main Contractor surveyor. Applying level peg to the brick wall surface to control finishing level and thickness of plaster. All M&E concealed services to be cover with wire mesh and filled with mortar or non-shrink grout. Any opening with frame must firmly installed and grout before plastering. Preparing slurry ( 1:1 concrete sand and cement with bonding additive) for spatter dash.

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Using handheld electrical mixer will ensure consistent mix. Applying spatter dash to RC surface to grip with plaster. In the event spatter dash exceed the required thickness, seek Engineer instruction and other clarification before the work may proceed. Applying of Base Coat Plaster. Prepare 1:3 cement mortar by using mechanical mixer for consistent mixture. After applying the basecoat to the required thickness the surface need to be leveled and scratching with wire brass to make it rough for greater grip for the final coat. Installation of corner beads to control the straightness of the wall corners. Applying of Final Coat Prepare 1:3 cement mortar by using mechanical mixer for consistent mixture. During the application of the final coat the plasterer need to be aware to all possible mis- alignment and the squareness of the wall for immediate touch up. Applying of Skim Coat for Final Finish Apply skim coat to achieved the smoothness of the plaster wall.( Material as per Approved Sample) Skim coated surface to be check for pimples and deep line for touch up.

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Tiling Works 1

Preparation The surface of the substrate should be level and plumb. If the surface still not meet the required level re-screed may required. If the level is higher to the required level a trimming of surface may required. All this case may

required Engineer approval before commencing to work. 2 The surface must be clean and free from dust, debris or loose bonded topping and deleterious substances (e.g. oil and grease) The surface must broom and wash with clean water. Avoid dumping all the loose dirt to Floor Trap it may cause chock ages. Laying of Screed Render/Wall basecoat To determine the correct level for the flooring to be laid, the setting of a common reference line ( usually a line on the wall provided by site surveyor as a reference level for all trade to follow FFL + 1m ). For wall, the first coat of render should be applied in less than 15mm, roughened by a rigid mesh wire and form keys to receive the next one and allow to dry for at least 10 to 12 hours. Subsequent coats should be applied in the same manner until the required thickness is achieved. For floor, the screed should be tamped down to remove any void and finished with a wooden float. Screed and render should be air cured for at least 24 hours. After the curing, a thorough check on the soundness in adhesion of the screed and render using a metal rod ball head for hollowness. The M&E contractor should identify the concealed services (like gas pipe, water pipe, electrical pipe) by marking on the floor /wall to prevent damages during the course of installation of any trade. Setting Out of Wall Tiling Set out tile lines according to the approved drawings. The position of cut tiles should be planned and mark before laying of tiles. Set out tiles lines with services and allocate switches and power point in accordance with the approved shop drawing. Tile installer must be aware of the installed tile for slippages and tonality of the tiles.

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Tiles must be aligned and pointing must be consistent. The tile installer visually check tiles before and after installation for damages and replace immediately to avoid heavy hacking. Laying of Floor Tiles Prior to the laying of floor tiles on the mortar, the mortar bed shall be clean, free of loose mortar, grease and dirt. Ensure that the surrounding lighting is adequate for the job. Damp screed surface to reduce suction. Only electrical mixer, clean container and potable water should be used for mixing bedding materials, to achieve homogeneous paste free of lumps. The mixing quantity of the bedding materials should be limited such that the mixed paste could be used up within the pot life particular product. Clean back of the tiles if it is dusty. Spread pointing grout( as per approved materials) within reach of an arms length. Once the tiles are put in position, they should be uniformly tapped into place to achieve good surface contact. A spirit level should be ensure that the tiles are even and level. Appropriate plastic spacers should be used to control the uniformity of joint width. It is important to keep human traffic away from the freshly laid tiles. When the tiles appear firm enough, usually after 3 hours, it should be cleaned thoroughly with a damp sponge. This to avoid the bedding materials from staining the tiles. Any excessive bedding materials in the tile joint should also be removed at this juncture. The tile bed should be allowed to set for at lest 24 hours before grouting. Grouting of Tile Joint The mixing method and procedure as in step (4.3)should be followed to prepare the grout paste. To achieved consistency of pointing color, grouting to

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one location should be carried out in one operation using the same mix ratio. 24 The grout should be given at least 4-5 hours to set and the excess grout should be removed from the surface using a damp towel or sponge. The sponge should be rinsed frequently in clean water, and the process should be repeated until the surface is completely clean. For floor tiling, the grout should be protected for duration of at least 24 hours for proper setting and hardening before foot traffic is allowed. Inspection of Complete Works To ensure the requirements and standard are met, the clients representative should inspect the finished work for any defect.

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Painting Works

Preparation Works The wall to be paint should check for moisture content for more stronger bonding of sealer paint. Wall should be clear from loose dirt, debris or loose bonded topping and deleterious substances. ( e.g. oil and grease ) The surface must be smooth, all damaged poetion