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M.11 Grounds and battens

1. Open-spaced grounds and battens (measured overall) shall be given in square metres
stating the size, the spacing of the members and the nature of the material to be fixed to
the grounds or battens.

2 Individual grounds and battens shall be given in metres stating the cross-section
dimensions

3. Pads, biocks and the like shall be grouped together and enumerated stating the length
and cross-section dimensions.

M.12 Framework

1. Framework over 300mm wide (measured overall) shall be given in square metres.
Framework not exceeding 300mm wide (measured overall) shall be given in metres
stating the width. The size and spacing of members shall be given in the description
together with details of structure to or around which the framework is to be constructed
and the finish to be applied.

2. Irregular shaped areas of framework shall be enumerated stating the overall size and
shape. The size and spacing of the members shall be given in the description together
with details of the structure to or around which the framework is to be constructed and the
finish to be applied.

Second fixings

M.13 Unframed fixings

1. Unless othenwise stated or included as part of a composite item unframed fixings shall be
given in metres stating the cross-section dimensions. Classification shall be as follows:

a. Skirtings, picture rails, dado rails and the iike (grouped together).
b. Architraves, cover fillets and the like (grouped together).
c. Stops.
d. Glazing beads.
e. Isolated shelves, work tops, seats and the like (grouped together).
f. Window boards, nosings, bed moulds and the like (grouped together).
g. Handrails.

2. Backboards, plinth biocks and the like (grouped together) shall be enumerated and
described stating the size.

3. Built-up members shall be so described stating the size of the oomponent parts.

4. Components which are tongued on shall be so described.

5. Applied coverings shall be given in the description of the item on which they occur stating
whether on one or more faces or edges and the method of securing. Covering to ends,
shaped comers and the like shall be enumerated stating the width and girth and the
method of securing. Ends, angles, mitres, splayed ends, chamfered edges and the like on
applied coverings shall be deemed to be included with the item.

M.14 Labours on unframed fixings

All labours shall be given in the description of the item on which they occur unless otherwise
stated. Stopped labours shall be deemed to be included. Raking cutting, curved cutting, scribing,
notches, rounded corners, sinkings and the like shall be deemed to be included.

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