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Section 06 40 00
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Refer to “LEED Notes and Credits” page for additional guidance for LEED projects.
Use this Section to specify supply and installation of all interior and exterior shop-fabricated
woodwork items, except items noted as exceptions on Data Sheet - Section Scope.
LEED Notes:
LEED Credits:
3. Regional Priority
- Credit 1 – Durable Building
This Master Specification Section includes shop-fabricated items listed on Section Cover Page, under
Part 2 - Products.
Refer to construction trade definitions for a more complete listing of items that may need to be
included in this Section.
Specify in this Section all items included in construction trade definitions, except the following:
Also specify the following items in this Section, even though similar products may be specified in other
Sections:
.1 Casework hardware.
.2 Factory Finishing Materials.
.3 Sealants for casework.
.4 Glass and plastic glazing completely surrounded by architectural woodwork.
.5 Mirrors installed in wood frames.
.6 Custom-fabricated wood furniture.
This Specification is based primarily on “Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards Illustrated” 2003
edition, published by the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada and the
Architectural Woodwork Institute, in the U.S., hereinafter referred to as the AWMAC Manual. Specifier
should have a copy on hand, be familiar with, and frequently refer to this edition of the AWMAC
Manual in order to properly specify requirements of this Section.
QUALITY
AWMAC quality grades allow the architectural woodwork manufacturer a number of options in the
choice of materials and construction. This specification selects some of these options and establishes
some requirements for materials and workmanship that differ from the referenced standard. For
example, this specification does not permit the use of melamine and limits the use of medium density
fibreboard (MDF) to drawer bottoms only.
Specification Section text is highly structured. Review entire Section prior to editing. Section structure
in Part 2 is based primarily on general categories of components, as identified in Article headings 2.5
to 2.14. These articles include detailed specification requirements applicable to a given component
category (except for accessories and requirements related to factory finishing, which are specified
separately).
If there are required items that do not fit into any of the standard Articles (component categories), add
additional Articles as required. If all items within a given component category have identical
specification requirements, it is unnecessary to assign any type designations and the structure
remains relatively simple. However, for some projects not all items within a component category will
have identical requirements, e.g. some "Casework for Clear Finish" components may need to be red
oak, others birch. In such cases, assign different type designations to differentiate the component
categories. Specify the variables by inserting one or more additional articles to address the
exceptions to the first component category. For example:
Use the "Architectural Woodwork Schedule" at end of Section to provide a summary listing of all
components required for project, including their locations, factory finish requirements where
applicable, and other variables as necessary. Refer to Data Sheet - Sample Schedule.
High Pressure Decorative Laminate (HPDL) is also known as Plastic Laminate. The types for vertical
applications are thinner than the types for horizontal applications. HPDL, in accordance with 2000
NEMA usage, is available in the following types.
Cashmere, textured, suede, and matte are terms different manufacturers use to describe the most
common type of finish available. As these finishes relate mostly to the way they reflect light, or sheen,
the manufacturer’s finish terms listed above will be referred to as matte. Another common type of
finish is gloss. Other finishes are available at increased cost. Consult with manufacturers prior to
specifying a finish other than matte or gloss.
High pressure decorative laminates are also available with different surface textures. These surface
textures may be smooth or textured. Textured surfaces may be lightly textured with a slightly pebbled
surface, or they may have a pronounced texture such as simulated slate or some other texture
determined by the manufacturer. If a surface texture other than smooth is specified, provide a generic
description.
Alternatively, an acceptable range of finish and surface texture may be specified by naming a
minimum of three products, each of which has an acceptable finish and surface texture.
Details showing profiles, elevations, mouldings, edge treatment, and transitions from veneer to
lumber for Stile and Rail Panelling for Clear Finish.
Dimensions.
Wood grain direction and plastic laminate pattern direction, when applicable.
Items specified in other Sections but requiring cut-outs for incorporation into architectural
woodwork.
Arrangement of sliding door hardware, locks, light fixtures, panel hangers and anchorage, and
similar hardware and accessories.
Do not include information on drawings that describes quality of materials, components or assemblies.
Specify such requirements in this Section.
Do not provide on drawings detailing already included by reference to the AWMAC Manual.
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1. General
SPEC NOTE: Edit this article to include only standards referenced within the edited version of this
Section, including LEED requirements and sustainable practices.
.11 SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District, California State (SCAQMD):
.1 SCAQMD Rule 1113- Architectural Coatings
04
.2 SCAQMD Rule 1168- Adhesives and Sealants Applications
05
.1 Coordination:
SPEC NOTE: Delete following clause if all architectural woodwork is to be factory finished.
SPEC NOTE: Delete following clause if inapplicable. Identify woodwork items and locations. If
extent of coordination required warrants, consider as column heading in Architectural Woodwork
Schedule at end of this Section.
.1 [Electrical conduit.]
.2 [Electrical junction boxes.]
.3 [Electrical fixtures.]
1.6 SUBMITTALS
.1 Product Data:
.1 Finishes
.2 Adhesives
.2 Shop Drawings:
.3 Samples:
.1 Submit 215 mm x 280 mm samples of panel products for each factory applied
finish system.
.3 Finish one side and edge of samples representing items to receive factory finishes.
SPEC NOTE: Specify samples of veneer flitches only if applicable, e.g. premium grade
veneer paneling or custom laid up panels.
.4 Manufacturer’s Instructions:
SPEC NOTE: Use below paragraph for LEED projects when submittals are required.
SPEC NOTE: Delete LEED submittal item below if project is not to attain LEED certification or if
Credit EQ 4.4 Low Emitting Materials: Comp Wood and Agrifibre Products is not being sought. If
project is to follow sustainable building practices but not attaining LEED certification, delete
references to LEED and retain requirement for no added urea-formaldehyde permitted.
SPEC NOTE: Include below sentence for LEED projects seeking credit MRc7.
SPEC NOTE: Include this article for architectural woodwork valued at over $25,000.00, or
woodwork involving unusual materials, fabrication methods or finishes.
.1 Record Documentation:
.2 Provide project record sheet identifying project title and address, Contractor and
architectural woodwork manufacturer.
.2 Manufacturers:
.2 Requirements of this Section shall govern in case of conflict between this Section
and the AWMAC Manual.
.5 Maintain a copy of the specified AWMAC Manual at the factory, readily available
for duration of work.
.6 Installer shall be responsible for supplying field dimensions that will affect the work
of this Section.
SPEC NOTE: Include this item for LEED projects seeking Credit MR 7
.7 Confirm millwork shop is FSC Certified for LEED projects seeking Credit MR 7.
.3 Testing Agencies:
SPEC NOTE: Consider including this Article, together with Security for Extended Warranty, only if
the estimated cost of architectural woodwork $50,000.00 or more.
Specifying inspection, in addition to security for the extended warranty, provides additional quality
assurance (at additional cost) for non-members of AWMAC. If inspection is specified, non-members
must pay an inspection fee to AWMAC that is equivalent to the cost of obtaining the AWMAC
Certificate of Guarantee in addition to the cost of a maintenance bond.
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SPEC NOTE: Notify the local Chapter of AWMAC when the GIS is being used for a project so that
they can be ready to track and follow-up this requirement with their members when the project comes
out to Bid.
.1 Arrange and pay for inspection by an AWMAC appointed inspector at the plant
and at the site, regardless of whether or not the architectural woodwork
subcontractor or supplier is a member of AWMAC.
.2 Submit a copy of the AWMAC inspection report with the AWMAC Certificate of
Guarantee or the maintenance bond.
.4 Mock-Ups:
SPEC NOTE: Include this Article when a large or complex quantity of Architectural Woodwork is
involved.
.1 [ ].
.2 [ ].
.1 Make no delivery until site conditions have stable humidity and temperature
conditions as required by AWMAC standards and are adequate to receive the work
of this Section. Protect materials from weather while in transit to site.
1.10 WARRANTY
.1 Extended Warranty:
.1 Provide a two year extended warranty on the work of the architectural woodwork
trade, commencing on the date of Interim Acceptance of the Work. The terms of
this extended warranty shall be the same as those provided under the terms of the
AWMAC Certificate of Guarantee.
.2 The foregoing shall not be construed to mean that the architectural woodwork
subcontractor or supplier must be a member of AWMAC or that an AWMAC
Certificate of Guarantee must be provided.
SPEC NOTE: Consider specifying this Article only if the additional cost can be justified and the
estimated cost of architectural woodwork is at least $25,000.00.
Cost of AWMAC Certificate of Guarantee ranges, on a sliding scale, from a minimum of $850.00 to
less than 0.5% of the value of the architectural woodwork. Contact AWMAC for current fee
schedule.
2. Products
2.1 DESCRIPTION
.1 Sustainability Characteristics:
Consider including a list of manufacturers that are within the required distances of the project site
and obtain materials and products which are extracted, harvested, recovered and processed within
800 km or 2400 km of final manufacturing site, depending on the method of transportation. Refer to
Materials and Resources Credit 5 Regional Materials.
.1 Provide materials that have been extracted, harvested, recovered and processed
within minimum distances required to the final point of manufacture. Provide
materials from a manufacturing facility within minimum distance required from
Project site and delivered to Project site by acceptable transportation method.
.3 Provide materials with recycled content and satisfy the following LEED credit
requirements:
SPEC NOTE: Utilize below paragraph for LEED projects seeking MR credit 4, for materials with
recycle content, post-consumer and pre-consumer. Recycle content materials are as defined in
accordance with the Federal Trade Commission document, Guides for the Use of Environmental
Marketing Claims 16 CFR.7(e).
SPEC NOTE: Utilize below paragraph for LEED projects seeking MR credit 7, only wood materials
that are certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) will be recognized in the calculations
.4 Provide materials that are FSC certified and satisfy the following LEED credit
requirements:
SPEC NOTE: Use the paragraph below for LEED projects pursuing EQ credit 4.4, engineered or
composite wood materials used in interior space of the building must not contain urea-formaldehyde
in resins.
.5 Provide materials that contain no-added urea formaldehyde and have adhesives
containing no urea-formaldehyde and satisfy the following LEED credit
requirements:
SPEC NOTE: Use the paragraph below for LEED projects pursuing credits
.2 Hardwood lumber: meeting AWMAC [custom] [premium] grade, [edge grain] for
species specified.
.1 National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA).
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SPEC NOTE: Use the paragraph below for LEED projects pursuing credits
.2 Materials and Moisture Content: to AWMAC Manual, except where otherwise specified.
.3 Particleboard: Meeting ANSI 208.1 Grade M-2 for interior use, minimum
720 kg/m³ density [and Grade M-3, minimum 750 kg/m 3 particleboard
for countertops and shelves]; clearly mark panels with grade mark in
visible location; extruded particleboard having loose cores with voids
will not be permitted; having no added urea formaldehyde.
.1 Materials and Resources, Credit 5 - Regional Materials: [20% & 30%] Extracted,
harvested, recovered and processed regionally.
.2 MR Credit 7 Certified Wood; Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified.
.3 EQ Credit EQ - 4.4 Low - Emitting Materials: Composite Wood and Agrifibre
Products. SCAQMD Rule 1168, Adhesives and Sealants Applications.
.4 Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF): Meeting ASTM D1037 and ANSI A208.2,
Premium Grade for interior use, minimum 700 kg/m³ density;
formaldehyde emissions shall be 0.30 ppm or less per 0.424m 2/m3 of
room volume [; fire retardant treated for Class [A] [B] [C] having a
flame spread rating of [0 to 25] [26 to 75] [76 to 200]
.1 Materials and Resources, Credit 5 - Regional Materials: [20% & 30%] Extracted,
harvested, recovered and processed regionally.
.2 MR Credit 7 Certified Wood; Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified.
.3 EQ Credit EQ - 4.4 Low - Emitting Materials: Composite Wood and Agrifibre
Products. SCAQMD Rule
.4 Fire Retardant Treatment for MDF: Treat MDF with [opaque] [clear] latex fire
resistant [coating] [varnish] including primer, treatment and overcoats as
recommended by coating manufacturer to provide a ULC Class A fire resistant
finish:
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.1 Basis-of-Design Materials:
.1 Magna Coatings Technology Inc., Safecoat
.1 Materials and Resources, Credit 5 - Regional Materials: [20% & 30%] Extracted,
harvested, recovered and processed regionally.
.2 MR Credit 7 Certified Wood; Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified.
.3 EQ Credit EQ - 4.4 Low - Emitting Materials: Composite Wood and Agrifibre
Products. SCAQMD Rule
.1 Materials and Resources, Credit 5 - Regional Materials: [20% & 30%] Extracted,
harvested, recovered and processed regionally.
.2 MR Credit 7 Certified Wood; Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified.
.3 EQ Credit EQ - 4.4 Low - Emitting Materials: Composite Wood and Agrifibre
Products. SCAQMD Rule
.7 Hardwood Plywood: to CSA-O115. Graded in accordance with the Official Grading Rules
for Canadian Hardwood Plywood.
.1 Materials and Resources, Credit 5 - Regional Materials: [20% & 30%] Extracted,
harvested, recovered and processed regionally.
.2 MR Credit 7 Certified Wood; Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified.
.3 EQ Credit EQ - 4.4 Low - Emitting Materials: Composite Wood and Agrifibre
Products. SCAQMD Rule
SPEC NOTE: Verify suitability and availability of veneer characteristics for intended use.
2.4 ACCESSORIES
SPEC NOTE: Confirm that glazing is included in Architectural Woodwork scope of work.
SPEC NOTE: If glass is completely surrounded by architectural woodwork, select applicable glass
and glazing accessories from Basic Master Specification Section 08 81 00 - Glass and Glazing
General Requirements, and include here.
.1 Glass: [ ]
.2 Glazing Accessories: [ ].
SPEC NOTE: Use the paragraph below for LEED projects. Sealants used in interior spaces of the
building must have a VOC limit in compliance with the State of California South Coast Air
Management Rule 1168.
SPEC NOTE: Refer to laminate manufacturers' technical manuals for correct adhesive.
SPEC NOTE: For LEED projects seeking EQ credit 4.4, adhesives used to fabricate laminated
assemblies must not contain urea-formaldehyde.
SPEC NOTE: Preservatives used in interior space of the building must have a VOC limit in
compliance with the State of California South Coast Air Management Rule 1168.
SPEC NOTE: Use the following two paragraphs below for LEED projects pursuing EQ credit 4.1.
.2 Maximum VOC limit [SCAQMD Rule 1168, Adhesives and Sealants Applications]
[250] g/l.
.3 Adhesives urea-formaldehyde free.
SPEC NOTE: Hardware specified herein meets the Department’s minimum requirements for flush
overlay casework.
.1 Where products are specified by proprietary names, other unnamed products may be
substituted in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 62 00 – Product Options
and Substitutions.
.2 Fasteners:
.1 Draw Bolt Fasteners: Mitre butt joint fastener, adjustable and
requiring no special tools for installation, galvanized.
.2 Non-exposed Fasteners: Fabricators choice consistent with
quality level specified.
.3 Hinges: to ANSI-A156.9, B01612 – concealed hinge, self closing, 120 to 125 degree of
opening, full overlay type for screw attachment complete with mounting plates.
.1 Acceptable products:
1 Model 71T558 by Blum.
.2 Model HD1311-552 by Mepla.
.3 Model A00P94 by Salice.
.4 Model 9956 by Hettich.
.3 Door and Drawer Pulls: back mount, 100 mm wire D pulls, [brushed] [chrome] [brass]
[ ] finish.
.1 Acceptable Products:
.1 CBH 220-101
.2 Häfele America Co. 115.61.601
.3 Hettich Canada LP Columbus 41, 1170 122 40/320
.4 Richelieu, Collection BP33205170
.5 Stanley 4484 x 101
.4 Drawer Slides For Drawers Up To 150 mm Deep but less than 406 mm wide: to ANSI-
A156.9, B85051, side mount, steel construction, ¾ extension, ball bearing operation, rail
disconnect system, bright zinc finish, length as required.
.1 Acceptable Products:
.1 Model 2037 by Accuride.
.2 Model 8150 by Knape & Vogt.
.3 Model LP KA3434 by Hettich.
.5 Drawer Slides for drawers deeper than 150 mm but less than 406 mm wide: to ANSI-
A156.9, B85051, side mount, steel construction, full extension, ball bearing operation,
bright zinc finish, length as required.
.1 Acceptable Products:
.1 Model 3834 by Accuride.
.2 Model 8400 by Knape and Vogt.
.4 Model LP KA 5632 by Hettich.
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.1 Acceptable Products:
.1 Model 3640 by Accuride
.2 Model LP KA4620 by Hettich Canada
.3 Model 8805 by Knape & Vogt
.9 Locks: Nickel finished, Master Keyed, keyed alike in groups, cam lock
with plate, adjust keying groups to suit requirements: Confirm keying
required (master keyed, keyed alike in groups or keyed differently – supply keying
schedule).
.1 Acceptable Products:
.1 Dom 225-240 Series, Richelieu
.2 CompX National
.3 Trimline
.10 Locks for Narcotics (located in Meds Room): Nickel finished, Master
Keyed, with strike plate:
.1 Acceptable Products:
.1 Richelieu A 181182 and B 180192, adjust keying groups to
suit requirements.
SPEC NOTE: Add additional hardware beyond the typical casework hardware specified as required
for specific projects.
SPEC NOTE: For casework requiring varying types of hardware or hardware finishes, compose the
typical casework hardware, and any additional hardware required, into hardware sets and name the
appropriate sets in Architectural Woodwork Schedule.
.1 Fabricate casework to AWMAC grade specified in the individual casework articles in this
Section.
.2 Furring, Blocking, Nailing Strips and Grounds: standard grade, to NLGA grading rules,
for boards and dimension lumber.
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.4 Case Bodies, Ends, Dividers, Bottoms and Doors and Exposed Backs: 19 mm unfinished
thickness.
.5 Non-exposed Backs: 12 mm unfinished thickness for all base, tall and wall cabinets with
hanging strips and minimum of 12 mm for wall cabinets without hanging strips.
.1 Perimeters: 12 mm thickness prior to finishing, solid birch or maple for clear and
opaque finishes and plywood or particleboard for plastic laminate finish.
.8 Edge banding:
.10 When screw fastening, fasten into MDF or particle board by pre-drilling holes as required
and inserting plastic or metal screw dowels to receive screw fasteners.
SPEC NOTE: Specify Custom grade for most conventional architectural woodwork. Specify
Premium grade when the highest degree of workmanship is required, e.g., for special projects and for
feature areas within an otherwise conventional architectural woodwork project or when required for
casework with a clear finish.
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SPEC NOTE: Ensure drawing details are coordinated with AWMAC Manual. Mitred banding is11
mm thick and butt banding is 10 mm thick.
.3 Edge banding:
.1 Wood Veneer: No. 1 grade species and finish to [match] [contrast] with surface
finish, [mitred] [butt] solid edge.
.2 [PVC] [ABS] Banding: [5 mm] [3 mm] [PVC] [ABS] banding with exposed edges
and corners machine profiled to 3 mm radius; colour to [match] [contrast] with
surface finish
.1 Panel Products:
SPEC NOTE: Only veneer grade AA is sequence matched, refer to grading rules for specific
properties. Veneer grade AA is mandatory for Premium grade casework but optional for Custom
grade. Verify availability before specifying veneer cut in veneer species specified.
.2 Hardwood Lumber:
SPEC NOTE: Specify stain colour required or that will best represent the anticipated colour to
enable Contractors to bid on equivalent finishes.
SPEC NOTE: Ensure drawing details are coordinated with AWMAC Manual.
.3 Edge banding:
.1 Panel Products: [Birch] [Maple] plywood with [multicore] [veneer core] [particle
board core], G2S. Use only particle board core for doors and drawer fronts.
SPEC NOTE: Specify high pressure decorative laminate finish for exposed surfaces required to be
resistant to moderate impact, hygienic, subject to intermittent exposure to moisture, or located in
buildings with high interior humidity, e.g., computer centres, museums, hospitals, and buildings
containing swimming pools.
SPEC NOTE: Specify Custom grade for most conventional architectural woodwork. Specify
Premium grade when the highest degree of workmanship is required for special projects or feature
areas within an otherwise conventional architectural woodwork project.
SPEC NOTE: Ensure drawing details are coordinated with AWMAC Manual.
.1 Panel Products:
.1 Core: hardwood species, shop sanded exterior grade veneer core plywood,
G2S, or industrial grade particleboard. Use only particle board core for
doors and drawer fronts.
.3 Liner Grade (CLS): thickness of 0.5 mm ±0.10 mm, used on the following:
.1 Semi-exposed shelves.
.2 Interior portions of case bodies.
.3 All surfaces of drawer boxes.
.4 Laminate backer grade (BKL): thickness of 0.5 mm ±0.10 mm, used on the
following:
.1 Acceptable Product:
.1 Pionite Chemguard.
SPEC NOTE: Consult with woodwork manufacturers for availability and suitability of laminate
finishes. Some laminates are not available in general purpose grade, standard duty.
OR
SPEC NOTE: If more than one product or colour is required, specify location in Architectural
Woodwork Schedule at end of Section. In the absence of a specified laminate product or colour,
woodwork manufacturers will furnish base-priced (excluding upcharged) decorative laminates from
decorative laminate manufacturer’s standard selections, maximum of four different colors and
patterns per project, limited to one per casework elevation.
.2 Lumber:
.1 Species: [ ].
.2 Grade: no. 1 .
.3 Grain: [mixed] [edge].
.1 Laminate (HPDL): [horizontal general purpose grade (HGS), thickness of 1.2 mm ±0.12
mm] [vertical general purpose grade (VGS), thickness of 0.7 mm ±0.10 mm] [laboratory
grade, general purpose grade] and laminate backer grade (BKL), thickness of 0.5 mm
±0.10 mm.
SPEC NOTE: Normally specify general purpose grade, standard duty. Laboratory grade has limited
solid colours.
.1 Laminate Finish and Surface: [matte] [gloss] finish, [smooth] [textured] surface.
[Describe textured surface.]
SPEC NOTE: Consult with manufacturers for availability and suitability of laminate finishes.
SPEC NOTE: If more than one product or colour is required, specify location in Architectural
Woodwork Schedule at end of Section. In the absence of a specified laminate product or colour,
woodwork manufacturers will furnish base-priced (excluding upcharged) decorative laminates from
decorative laminate manufacturer’s standard selections, maximum of four different colors and
patterns per project, limited to one per casework elevation.
OR
[.2 Acceptable Products: [List a minimum of 3 acceptable products that meet the
above specification.]
.2 Core: poplar, spruce (exterior grade) or birch (interior grade) shop sanded exterior grade
veneer core plywood, G2S, minimum 19 mm thickness or industrial grade particleboard,
minimum 29 mm thickness. Provide plywood core at sink areas and within minimum 610
mm to each side of sink.
.4 Edge Type: [HGS high pressure decorative laminate] [PVC] [lumber, no. 1 grade][, as
detailed on drawings].
.2 Laminate: [postforming grade (HGP), thickness of 1.2 mm ±0.12 mm] [postforming and
laboratory grade] and laminate backer grade.
SPEC NOTE: If more than one product or colour is required, specify location in Architectural
Woodwork Schedule at end of Section. In the absence of a specified laminate product or colour,
woodwork manufacturers will furnish base-priced (excluding upcharged) decorative laminates from
decorative laminate manufacturer’s standard selections, maximum of four different colors and
patterns per project, limited to one per casework elevation.
OR
[.2 Acceptable Products: [List a minimum of 3 acceptable products that meet the
above specification.]
SPEC NOTE: Specify Custom grade for most conventional flush panelling. Specify Premium grade
when the highest degree of workmanship is required for special projects and feature areas within an
otherwise conventional architectural woodwork project.
.3 Veneer Species: [ ].
SPEC NOTE: Only veneer grade AA is sequence matched, refer to grading rules for specific
properties. Veneer grade AA is mandatory for Premium grade casework but optional for Custom
grade. Verify availability before specifying veneer cut in veneer species specified. Birch trees are too
small for quarter cut.
.5 Veneer Cut: [rotary] [plain or flat sliced] [quarter sliced] [rift cut].
SPEC NOTE: Include remainder of this article only if premium grade is specified. Consult with
AWMAC members on availability.
.7 Panel Face Assembly: [book match] [slip centre book] [box match] [diamond match] [ ].
.8 Matching of Adjacent Panels: [full width sets] [selectively reduced in width sets]
[sequence matched uniform size sets] [blueprint matched panels and components].
.2 Panel Products:
.1 Veneer Species: [ ].
.2 Veneer Grade: AA.
.3 Veneer Cut: [rotary] [plain or flat sliced] [quarter sliced] [rift cut].
.4 Veneer Match: running matched.
.5 Panel Type: [beveled] [raised] [flat].
.6 Panel Match: maintain grain continuity by horizontal and vertical sequence
matching.
SPEC NOTE: If stile and rail panelled doors, specified in another Section, are located in stile and
rail panelled walls, coordinate the specifying of veneer appearance requirements in both Sections to
match door appearance with panelling.
SPEC NOTE: Verify availability and matching of veneers. It is difficult to achieve colour and grain
match of veneer with lumber.
.3 Lumber:
.5 Fabrication:
.2 Mitre mouldings.
SPEC NOTE: If both solid and veneered material is specified, ensure locations are indicated on the
Architectural Woodwork Schedule or on drawings.
.2 Lumber:
.3 Hardware: [ ]
SPEC NOTE: Edge grain may be substantially greater in cost or unavailable in species specified.
.4 Panel Products:
.5 Edge Banding: [as detailed on drawings] [no.1 grade material to match face veneer,[3] [6]
mm thickness].
.3 Panel Products:
.4 Edge Banding: [as detailed on drawings] [no.1 grade material to match face veneer, [3]
[6] mm thickness].
2.16 FABRICATION
.2 Set nails and countersink screw, apply plain wood filler to indentations, sand smooth and
leave ready to receive finish.
.6 Fabricate work for delivery to site in sizes easily handled and to ensure passage through
building openings.
SPEC NOTE: Delete following two articles in their entirety if all architectural woodwork is to be site
finished. Clearly identify which portion of the project will be factory finished (e.g.: casework and
countertops) and site finished (e.g.: handrails, trim, casing, windowsills) after they are fitted on site.
SPEC NOTE: Verify compatibility of finishes with fire retardant and preservative treated materials.
.1 Factory finishing materials: Use only products included in Manufacturers' Product List of
the Master Painter Institute Architectural Specification Manual, latest edition.
.2 Backprimers: white Latex primer or gloss varnish thinned 25%, compatible with exposed
finish, as applicable.
SPEC NOTE: Use the paragraphs below for LEED projects. Surface coatings used in interior spaces
of the building must have a VOC limit in compliance with the State of California South Coast Air
Management Rule 1168.
SPEC NOTE: For LEED projects paints and surface coatings used within the interior envelope of
the building must be in compliance with LEED EQ Credit 4.2.
.4 Sustainable Finishes
.1 Comply with LEED Indoor Environment Quality credit EQ c4.2 Paints and
Coatings. Refer to Section 01 35 18 – LEED Requirements.
.2 Comply with SCAQMD Rule 1113- Architectural Coatings.
.3 Maximum allowable VOC limit [350] [ ] g/L.
SPEC NOTE: Clarify what items are to be factory finished by including the finishing location in the
Architectural Woodwork Schedule.
.2 Refer to Architectural Woodwork Schedule at end of this Section for factory finishing
requirements.
.3 Applied and cured coatings shall be uniform in thickness, sheen, colour and texture, and
free of defects detrimental to appearance or performance.
.5 Use two coats tinted wood primer to back prime components receiving opaque finishes.
.6 Use gloss lacquer veneer varnish, to back prime components receiving clear finishes.
3. Execution
.2 Verify humidity and temperature conditions are stable and as recommended in AWMAC
Manual.
.3 Do not deliver to site until job site conditions comply with the requirements outlined in the
AWMAC Manual.
3.2 INSTALLATION
.3 Scribe and cut as required to fit neatly to abutting walls and recesses and to projecting,
intersecting or penetrating objects.
.4 Apply smallest practicable bead of silicone sealant at junction of backsplashs and adjacent
wall finish.
.5 Provide cutouts for plumbing fixtures, inserts, appliances, outlet boxes and other fixtures.
.6 Back prime surfaces of cut-outs for sinks, drains and other mechanical services that will be
concealed after installation. Electrical outlets are not allowed behind millwork, if outlets
exist, notify the Minister.
SPEC NOTE: The intent of this schedule is to provide a summary listing of all components included
within the scope of this Section, by location. Refer to Sample Schedule on Data Sheets for an
example of a properly edited schedule; follow its format.
SPEC NOTE: Use this schedule also to specify variables within components in Part 2, e.g. factory
finishing, sheen, colour, plastic laminate finishes, hardware packages, etc. Paint finishes are
normally specified in Section 09 91 05. Clearly identify which portion of the project will be factory
finished (e.g.: casework and countertops) and site finished (e.g.: handrails, trim, casings,
windowsills) after they are fitted on site.
SPEC NOTE: Additional variables may occur among subcomponents. For example, wall cabinets
and base cabinets may be of different plastic laminate colours within the same Casework Type. For
such situations, consider introducing cabinet types as first level indent headings below Casework
Types.
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