DOORS
Type Description Typical Use
Hinged on one side; opens inward or
Swing Door Main doors, bedrooms
outward
Patio doors, closets, modern
Sliding Door Moves horizontally on a track
interiors
Folding (Accordion) Closets, laundry rooms,
Folds in panels like an accordion
Door partitions
Two hinged panels that fold against each
Bi-fold Door Closets, indoor partitions
other
Space-saving interiors,
Pocket Door Slides into a wall cavity
bathrooms
Rotates on a pivot hinge instead of side
Pivot Door Luxury or large entryways
hinges
Horizontally split so top and bottom can Country-style kitchens or
Dutch Door
open separately outdoor access
Saloon / Café Door Swing in both directions, partial height Decorative kitchens, cafés
Common Door Dimensions in the Philippines
Location Standard Size (mm) Notes
Main Door 900 x 2100 Solid wood or steel for entry
Interior Door 800 x 2100 Flush or panel doors
Bathroom Door 600–700 x 2100 Often PVC or WPC
Bedroom Door 800 x 2100 Flush or panel wood door
Closet / Cabinet Door 450–600 width Folding or sliding types
WINDOWS
Type Description Typical Use
Most common in homes and
Sliding Window Panels glide horizontally on tracks
condos
Hinged at top, opens outward like an Bathrooms, kitchens (good for
Awning Window
awning rain protection)
Hinged on side, swings Bedrooms, living rooms, good
Casement Window
outward/inward ventilation
Jalousie (Louvered) Glass or metal slats controlled by a Older homes, kitchens, tropical
Window crank ventilation
Fixed (Picture) Non-operable, for light and view Stairwells, living room feature
Window only walls
Double Hung Colonial-style homes, not as
Two sashes slide vertically
Window common locally
Rotates horizontally or vertically on
Pivot Window Offices, modern homes
a central axis
Curved or angled projection with Living rooms, decorative
Bay/Bow Window
multiple panels frontage
Common Window Sizes in the Philippines
Type Standard Size (W x H mm) Notes
Sliding 1200 x 1000 / 1800 x 1200 2- or 3-panel aluminum types
Awning 600 x 450 / 900 x 600 Hinged top-opening
Casement 600 x 1200 / 900 x 1500 Swing type
Jalousie 600 x 1200 / 1000 x 1500 Often aluminum or steel framed
Fixed Varies Decorative or for light entry
Bay Window Custom Requires framing support
BRANDS
Waterproofing
• Davies Aqua-X: Elastomeric waterproofing paint
• Boysen Plexibond: Cementitious acrylic mixed with Portland cement
• Sika: PU sealants, cementitious membranes
• Bostik: Polyurethane and hybrid waterproofing systems
• Pioneer ElastoSeal: Flexible joint and roof sealant
• ABC Waterproofing: Concrete and roof deck coatings
Paints
• Boysen: Acrylic latex, enamel, elastomeric paints
• Davies: Interior/exterior latex, roof paints
• Nippon Paint: Odorless, antibacterial, water-based paints
• Jotun: Weather-resistant and marine-grade coatings
• Island Paints: Budget-friendly home paints
• Welcoat: Premium latex wall coatings
Tile Adhesive & Grout
• Davco: Tile adhesive, flexible grout
• ABC: Ceramic tile adhesive, waterproofing products
• Bostik: High-bond tile adhesive, epoxy grout
• Davies Tilebond: All-purpose tile adhesive
• Weber: Tile adhesives and joint fillers
Cement
• Holcim: Type 1 Portland cement, high-performance cement
• Republic Cement: Blended hydraulic cement
• Eagle Cement: High-early strength cement
• CEMEX APO: General purpose Portland cement
• Big Boss Cement: Green cement (low carbon emission)
Wall Panels & Boards
• HardieFlex: Fiber cement board for walls and ceilings
• Shera: Wood-textured fiber cement board
• Knauf: Gypsum drywall and plasterboard systems
• USG Boral: Lightweight fire-rated drywall
• SmartBlock: AAC (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) panels
Sealants & Adhesives
• Pioneer Mighty Bond: Instant construction adhesive
• Sikaflex: PU joint sealant for concrete and masonry
• Bostik: Multipurpose silicone and hybrid adhesives
• GE Silicone: Window and bath silicone sealant
Exterior Cladding & Siding
• Shera Planks: Fiber cement cladding planks
• Alubond / Alucobond: Aluminum composite panel
• Jardine: uPVC plastic wall cladding
• HardieFlex Sidings: Weatherproof exterior wall board
Wood Protection & Finishing
• Boysen Oil Wood Stain: Solvent-based stain and varnish
• Jotun Woodshield: Exterior wood finish (UV/weatherproof)
• Pioneer WoodSafe: Water-based wood termite and rot protector
• Minwax: Wood stain and polyurethane coating
Plumbing Pipes & Fittings
• Neltex: uPVC, PPR, and electrical conduits
• Atlanta: uPVC pressure pipes and fittings
• Moldex: uPVC, PPR, PE pipes
• Crown Pipes: PVC and sanitary fittings
Electrical & Lighting
• Panasonic: Wiring devices and electrical accessories
• Omni: LED bulbs, switches, wiring products
• Schneider Electric: Panel boards, breakers, switches
• Firefly: LED and emergency lights
• Philips: Indoor/outdoor LED lighting systems
STEEL MATERIALS
I. Steel Bars (Rebars)
Bar Size Nominal Diameter Area (mm²) Common Use
10 mm (R10) 10 mm 78.5 Slab reinforcement, stirrups
12 mm (R12) 12 mm 113 Beams, columns
16 mm (R16) 16 mm 201 Structural members
Load-bearing beams and
20 mm (R20) 20 mm 314
columns
25 mm (R25) 25 mm 491 Heavy beams and foundations
Major structural
28 mm – 32 mm 616 – 804 mm²
elements
Length (all Standard: 6.0m or
sizes) 12.0m
II. Steel Pipes (Black Iron, GI Pipes)
Nominal Diameter Outer Diameter (OD) Thickness Length Common Use
½" 21 mm 1.8 – 2.0 mm 6.0 m Water lines, railings
¾" 27 mm 2.0 mm 6.0 m Water/air piping
1" 34 mm 2.5 mm 6.0 m Structural support, plumbing
1½" – 2" 48 – 60 mm 2.5 – 3.2 mm 6.0 m Fence posts, scaffolds
4" 114 mm 3.5 mm 6.0 m Drainage, structural tubing
III. Steel Plates
Thickness Size (W × L) Use
1.0 mm – 3.0 mm 4’ × 8’ (1.22m × 2.44m) Cover plates, enclosures
6.0 mm 4’ × 8’ Base plates, ramps
10 – 25 mm 4’ × 8’ Columns, beams, gusset plates
IV. Steel Channels and Angles
Size (W × H × T) Gauge Length Use
2" × 4" × 1.2mm 16–22 6.0 m Ceiling frames, trusses
3" × 6" × 1.5mm 12–16 6.0 m Purlins, roofing support
Angle Bars (L-Bar)
Size (Leg × Leg × T) Length Use
25 mm × 25 mm × 3 mm 6.0 m Frames, brackets
50 mm × 50 mm × 5 mm 6.0 m Trusses, posts, fencing
V. Sheet Metals (GI Sheets, Roofing)
Thickness (Gauge) Metric Thickness Type Width × Length
Gauge 26 ~0.45 mm Corrugated GI 0.8m × 8ft / 10ft / 12ft
Gauge 24 ~0.55 mm Rib Type / Corrugated 0.9m × 8ft / 10ft / 12ft
Gauge 22 ~0.70 mm Longspan or Custom Custom length roofing
Aluminum Roof 0.40 – 0.60 mm Longspan or standing seam Custom width/length
VI. Steel Tubular (Rectangular / Square)
Size Wall Thickness Length Use
1" x 1" 1.0 – 1.5 mm 6.0 m Gates, grills
2" x 2" 1.5 – 2.0 mm 6.0 m Fence posts, frames
2" x 4" 2.0 mm 6.0 m Structural frames, gates
PLYWOOD AND BOARDS
I. Types of Plywood
Type Description Common Use
Ordinary Softwood or mixed-core with no
Temporary partitions, packaging
Plywood water resistance
Water-resistant, dense, high-quality Kitchen cabinets, bathroom partitions,
Marine Plywood
veneer flooring base
Phenolic Coated with resin film; smooth,
Concrete formwork, countertops
Plywood reusable
Structural
Strong core, thicker veneers Flooring base, roofing, bracing
Plywood
Decorative wood skin (e.g., narra,
Veneer Plywood Cabinet doors, wall cladding
tanguile) on face
II. Decorative & Laminated Boards
Type Description Common Use
Melamine-Faced Chipboard Particle board with melamine
Modular cabinets, closets
(MFC) coating
Plywood core with pre-laminated
Melamine-Faced Plywood Shelves, office furniture
surface
MDF board with decorative Kitchen doors, wardrobe
Laminated MDF
laminate finish panels
High-Pressure Laminate MDF/ply with thick Formica-like Office desktops, wet-prone
(HPL) Boards overlay cabinetry
Lightweight, water- and termite- Bathroom cabinets, signage
PVC Foam Board
proof panels
Standard Sizes
Dimension Thickness Options
4 ft × 8 ft (1220 mm × 2440 mm) 3mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 25mm
Standard Cabinet Thickness Guide (in millimeters)
Recommended
Cabinet Part Material Used Notes
Thickness
Carcass (side
Marine plywood, MDF, Most stable and durable for
panels, top, 18mm
laminated particle board modular systems
bottom)
6mm for modular; 9mm if
Back Panel 6mm – 9mm MDF, plywood, HDF
load-bearing or freestanding
MDF, laminated ply, Can go up to 25mm if using
Doors (flat panel) 18mm
veneered board solid wood
Shelves (fixed or Plywood, laminated Use 25mm for longer spans
18mm – 25mm
adjustable) MDF or particle board (>1 meter)
Depends on load (cutlery
Drawer Bottom 6mm – 9mm MDF, plywood, HDF
vs. linens)
May be thicker for soft-
Drawer Sides 12mm – 15mm Plywood, MDF
close hardware
Marine ply or Often laminated or wrapped
Toe Kick / Base 18mm
blockboard in PVC
Countertop Marine plywood + HPL For kitchen counters with
18mm – 25mm
Substrate or granite top heavy load
