Delve into the details of the second part of the standard master format for specifications, which extensively discusses products, manufacturers, proprietary products, product substitutions, and the submission process for substitutions. The article provides in-depth information about the specifics of each product category - from concrete cleaning and moisture protection to interior colored resinous flooring and exterior clear sealers.
Key Insights
- The second part of the standard master format for specifications revolves around products. It discusses manufacturers, any proprietary products, product substitutions, and the submission process for substitutions.
- This part goes into detail about the specifics of each product category. For example, when discussing concrete, it covers aspects such as concrete cleaning, moisture protection, concrete patch and repair, floor overlays, wall overlays, and more.
- The format for product sections remains consistent across all categories. However, the contents vary based on the product type, with parameters and requirements outlined for each product.
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Part Two in the standard MasterFormat for specifications is about products. There would be a discussion of manufacturers, any proprietary products, whether product substitutions are allowed, and if they are, how those substitutions should be submitted for approval. In this example, the section focuses on concrete, so we see that we're talking about manufacturers, and then it delves into more detail about specific products.
They're discussing concrete cleaning and moisture protection, and they are providing information about the approved products in these subsections. For concrete patch and repair, this section outlines which products should be used. In the case of floor overlays, it describes materials used for micro-toppings, spray texture finishes, pigmentation, restoration toppings, and stamp toppings.
Wall overlays: this subsection outlines the parameters and material requirements. Concrete casting: the specifications define the parameters needed for these particular materials. Casting accessories: again, these subsections are present because the focus is on concrete in this section.
If we were in a section about windows, we would have similar kinds of information for windows. The format is consistent within these product sections across the board, but the contents vary based on the product being specified. Additional parameters include requirements for stamped concrete, appropriate products for staining, concrete stains, product information, and associated parameters. There is also detail about exterior paints, solvent-based acrylic paints, interior colored resinous flooring, epoxy coatings, exterior clear sealers, interior clear coatings, and resinous and sealer accessories.
And that section continues onto the final page. So again, the product section covers manufacturers, proprietary products, product substitutions, and the process for submitting substitutions. It then breaks down into specific subsections for each manufacturer’s products that will be used in this portion of the specifications.
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