SECTION 062000

CARPENTRY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Work of this Section, as shown or specified, shall be in accordance with the

requirements of the Contract Documents.

1.2 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Work of this Section includes all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary to
complete the carpentry work as shown on the drawings and/or specified herein, including
but not limited to, the following:

1. Blocking and miscellaneous wood, including plywood wall lining for telephone
and electric closets.

2. Rough hardware.

3. Installation only of finish hardware.

4. Installation only of doors and hollow metal frames.

1.3 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Architectural woodwork - Section 064023.

B. Sheet Metal Roofing - Section 074113.

C. Steel doors and frames - Section 081113.

D. Door hardware - Section 087100.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Lumber Standard: Comply with PS 20.

B. Plywood Standard: Comply with PS 1 and American Plywood Assoc. (APA).

C. Shop fabricate carpentry work to the extent feasible and where shop fabrication will
result in better workmanship than feasible for on-site fabrication.

D. Grade Marks: Identify lumber and plywood by official grade mark.

1. Lumber: Grade stamp to contain symbol of grading agency certified by Board of

Review, American Lumber Standards Committee, mill number or name, grade of

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 lumber, species grouping or combination designation, rules under which graded
where applicable, and condition of seasoning at time of manufacture.

a. S-Dry: Maximum nineteen (19) percent moisture content as per ASTM D

2016.

E. Installation of doors, frames and hardware shall conform to the minimum standards of
“Installation Guides for Doors and Hardware” of the Door and Hardware Institute.

F. For testing and inspection requirements, refer to Section 014523 “Testing and
Inspections”.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Pressure Treatment: Include certification by treating plant stating chemicals and process
used, net amount of salts retained and conformance with applicable standards.

B. Fire-Retardant Treatment: Include certification by treating plant that treatment material

complies with governing ordinances and that treatment will not bleed through finished
surfaces.

1.6 PRODUCT HANDLING

A. Deliver carpentry materials to the site ready to use with each piece of lumber clearly
marked as to grade, type and mill, and place in an area protected from the elements.

B. Deliver rough hardware in sealed kegs and/or other containers which shall bear labels as
to type and kind.

C. Pile lumber for rough usage, when delivered to the site in stacks to insure drainage and
with a minimum clearance of six (6) inches above grade. Cover stacks with tarpaulins or
other watertight coverings. Store grounds and similar small sized lumber inside the
building as soon as possible after delivery.

D. Do not store seasoned lumber in wet or damp portions of the building.

E. Protect fire retardant treated materials against high humidity and moisture during storage
and erection.

F. Remove delivered materials which do not conform to specified grading rules or are
otherwise not suitable for installation from the job site and replace with acceptable
materials.

G. All items specified in Section 087100 of this specification entitled "Door Hardware" shall
be received, accounted for, stored and applied under this Section.

H. Hardware shall be sorted and stored in space assigned by Contractor and shall be kept at
all times under lock and key. The safety and preservation of all items delivered will be
the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.7 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Installer must examine the substrates and supporting structure and the conditions under
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 which the carpentry work is to be installed and notify the Contractor in writing of
conditions detrimental to the work. Do not proceed with the installation until

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 unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a manner acceptable to the Installer
and the Architect.

B. Coordination: Fit carpentry work to other work; scribe and cope as required for accurate
fit. Correlate location of furring, nailers, blocking, grounds and similar supports to allow
proper attachment of other work.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 WOOD MATERIAL

A. General

1. All wood shall be sound, flat, straight, well seasoned, thoroughly dry and free from
all defects. Warped or twisted wood shall not be used.

2. For miscellaneous wood blocking, grounds, furring as required, use Utility Grade
Coastal Douglas Fir or Southern Pine, free from knots, shakes, rot or other defects,
straight, square edges and straight grain, air seasoned with maximum moisture
content of nineteen (19) percent. Wood shall be S4S, S-Dry, complying with PS- 20.

3. Plywood and rough carpentry are for telephone and electric closets, provide 3/4"
thick C-D EXT-APA plywood, fire retardant treated as specified herein.

B. Wood Treatment

1. All interior wood material specified herein shall be fire retardant treated to comply
with the AWPA standards (C20 for lumber, C27 for plywood) for pressure
impregnation with fire retardant chemical to achieve a flame spread rating of not
more than 25 (UL Class "FR-S") when tested in accordance with UL Test 723 or
ASTM E 84. The fire retardant chemicals used to treat the lumber must comply with
FR-1 of AWPA Standard P17 and be free of halogens, sulfates and ammonium
phosphate.

a. After treatment, kiln dry to a moisture content of fifteen (15) percent; if wood
is to be painted or finished, kiln dry to a moisture content of twelve
(12) percent. Treatment shall be equal to "Dricon" made by Arch Wood
Protection Inc. or approved equal. Provide UL approved identification on
treated materials.

2. For exterior blocking, roofing and sheet metal, pressure treat wood with copper
azole, Type A (CBA-A); ammoniacal copper quat (ACQ) or similar preservative
product that contains no arsenic or chromium. Preservative shall comply with
AWPA Standard C-2 for lumber and C-9 for plywood, (.25 lbs./cubic foot of
chemical in wood).

a. After treatment, kiln dry to a maximum moisture content of fifteen (15)

percent. Treatment shall be equal to "Wolmanized Natural Select" made by
Arch Wood Protection Inc. or approved equal.

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 3. Treated wood which is cut or otherwise damaged shall be further treated in
accordance with the AWPA Standard M-4.

2.2 HARDWARE

A. Rough Hardware for Treated Woods and Exterior Use: Hot-dipped galvanized or Type
304 stainless steel.

B. Nails: Common steel wire, untreated for interior work as per ASTM F 1667.

C. Bolts: Standard mild steel, square head machine bolts with square nuts and malleable iron
or steel plate washers or carriage bolts with square nuts and cut washers conforming to
the following:

1. Bolts: ASTM A 307, Grade A.

2. Nuts: ASTM A 563.

3. Lag Screws and Bolts: ASME B 18.2.1.

D. Expansion Anchors: Anchor bolt and sleeve assembly of material indicated below with
capability to sustain, without failure, a load equal to 6 times the load imposed when
installed in unit masonry assemblies and equal to 4 times the load imposed when installed
in concrete as determined by testing per ASTM E 488 conducted by a qualified
independent testing and inspecting agency.

1. Material: Carbon-steel components, zinc plated to comply with ASTM B 633,

Class Fe/Zn 5.

2. Material: Stainless steel with bolts and nuts complying with ASTM F 593 and
ASTM F 594, Alloy Group 1 or 2; use stainless steel for treated woods and exterior
use.

E. Wood Screws: ASME B 18.6.1.

F. Concrete and Masonry Anchors: Standard expansion-shield self-drilling type concrete

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Examine the areas and conditions where carpentry is to be installed and correct any
conditions detrimental to the proper and timely completion of the work. Do not proceed
with the work until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected to permit proper installation
of the work.

3.2 INSTALLATION OF FINISH HARDWARE

A. All finishing hardware specified in Section 087100 of this specification entitled "Door
Hardware" shall be received, accounted for, stored and applied under this Section.

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 B. Hardware shall be sorted and stored in space assigned by Contractor and shall be kept at
all times under lock and key. The safety and preservation of all items delivered will be
the responsibility of the Contractor.

C. Hardware shall be carefully fitted and securely attached, in accordance with these
specifications and the instructions of the various manufacturers.

D. Unless otherwise noted, mount hardware units at heights established in Section 081113.

E. Install each hardware item in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
recommendations. Wherever cutting and fitting is required to install hardware onto or
into surfaces which are later to be painted or finished in another way, install each item
completely and then remove and store in a secure place during the finish application.
After completion of the finishes, re-install each item. Do not install surface-mounted
items until finishes have been completed on the substrate.

F. Set units level, plumb and true to line and location. Adjust and reinforce the attachment
substrate as necessary for proper installation and operation.

G. Drill and countersink units which are not factory prepared for anchorage fasteners. Space
fasteners and anchors in accordance with industry standards.

H. Cut and fit threshold and floor covers to profile of door frames, with mitered corners and
hair-line joints. Join units with concealed welds or concealed mechanical joints. Cut
smooth openings for spindles, bolts and similar items, if any.

I. All keys used shall be construction keys which are to be tagged with fiber discs as
approved, clearly labeled with identifying inscriptions and then neatly arranged in a
temporary cabinet. All construction keys shall be returned to the Owner.

J. Adjusting and Cleaning

1. Adjust and check each operating item of hardware and each door, to ensure proper
operation and function of every unit. Lubricate moving parts with type lubrication
recommended by manufacturer (graphite type if no other recommended). Replace
units which cannot be adjusted and lubricated to operate freely and smoothly as
intended for the application made.

2. Final Adjustment: Wherever hardware installation is made more than one month
prior to acceptance or occupancy of a space or area, return to the work during the
week prior to acceptance or occupancy, and make a final check and adjustment of
all hardware items in such space or area. Clean and re-lubricate operating items as
necessary to restore proper function and finish of hardware and doors. Adjust door
control devices to compensate for final operation of heating and ventilating
equipment.

3.3 INSTALLATION OF DOORS AND FRAMES

A. Preparation

1. Remove welded-in shipping spreaders installed at factory.

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 2. Prior to installation and with installation spreaders in place, adjust and securely brace
standard steel door frames for squareness, alignment, twist, and plumb to the
following tolerances:

a. Squareness: Plus or minus 1/16 inch, measured at door rabbet on a line 90

degrees from jamb perpendicular to frame head.
b. Alignment: Plus or minus 1/16 inch, measured at jambs on a horizontal line
parallel to plane of wall.
c. Twist: Plus or minus 1/16 inch, measured at opposite face corners of jambs on
parallel lines, and perpendicular to plane of wall.
d. Plumbness: Plus or minus 1/16 inch, measured at jambs on a perpendicular
line from head to floor.

3. Drill and tap doors and frames to receive non-templated mortised and surface-
mounted door hardware.

B. Installation

1. General: Provide doors and frames of sizes, thicknesses, and designs indicated.
Install steel doors and frames plumb, rigid, properly aligned, and securely fastened
in place; comply with Drawings and manufacturer's written instructions.

2. Set frames accurately in position; plumbed, aligned, and braced securely until
permanent anchors are set. After wall construction is complete, remove temporary
braces, leaving surfaces smooth and undamaged.

a. Install frames in accordance with ANSI 250.11-20001, Recommended

Erection Instructions for Steel Frames, unless more stringent requirements are
specified herein.
b. At fire-protection-rated openings, install frames according to NFPA 80.
c. Where frames are fabricated in sections due to shipping or handling
limitations, field splice at approved locations by welding face joint
continuously; grind, fill, dress, and make splice smooth, flush, and invisible on
exposed faces.
d. Install frames with removable glazing stops located on secure side of opening.
e. Frames set in masonry walls shall have door silencers installed in frames
before grouting.
f. Remove temporary braces necessary for installation only after frames have
been properly set and secured.
g. Check plumb, squareness, and twist of frames as walls are constructed. Shim
as necessary to comply with installation tolerances.

3. Floor Anchors: Provide floor anchors for each jamb and mullion that extends to floor
and secure with post-installed expansion anchors.

a. Floor anchors may be set with powder-actuated fasteners instead of post-

installed expansion anchors if so indicated and approved on Shop Drawings.

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 4. Metal-Stud Partitions: Solidly pack mineral-fiber insulation behind frames
conforming to the requirements of Section 072100 – "Thermal Insulation."

5. Masonry Walls: Coordinate installation of frames to allow for solidly filling space
between frames and masonry with mortar; refer to Section 042000 - "Unit Masonry"
for installation of frames in masonry walls.

6. In-Place Concrete or Masonry Construction: Secure frames in place with post-

installed expansion anchors. Countersink anchors, and fill and make smooth, flush,
and invisible on exposed faces.

7. In-Place Gypsum Board Partitions: Secure frames in place with post-installed

expansion anchors through floor anchors at each jamb. Countersink anchors, and fill
and make smooth, flush, and invisible on exposed faces.

8. Ceiling Struts: Extend struts vertically from top of frame at each jamb to supporting
construction above, unless frame is anchored to masonry or to other structural
support at each jamb. Bend top of struts to provide flush contact for securing to
supporting construction above. Provide adjustable wedged or bolted anchorage to
frame jamb members.

9. Installation Tolerances: Adjust steel door frames for squareness, alignment, twist,
and plumb to the tolerance given in HMMA 841 of ANSI/NAAMM, current edition.

10. Steel Doors: Fit hollow metal doors accurately in frames to the tolerances given in
HMMA 841 of ANSI/NAAMM, current edition.

a. Fire-Rated Doors: Install doors with clearances according to NFPA 80.

11. Glazing: Comply with installation requirements in Division 8 Section "Glass and
Glazing" and with standard steel door and frame manufacturer's written instructions.

a. Secure stops with countersunk flat- or oval-head machine screws spaced

uniformly not more than 9 inches o.c., and not more than 2 inches o.c. from
each corner.

C. Wood Doors

1. Condition doors to average prevailing humidity in installation area prior to hanging.

2. Install doors in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Fit door to frames and machine for hardware to whatever extent not previously
worked at factory as required for proper fit and uniform clearance at each edge.

4. Clearances: Install doors to meet clearance requirements specified in Section

081416.

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 5. Fire-Rated Doors: Install in corresponding fire-rated frames in accordance with the
requirements of NFPA No. 80. Provide clearances complying with the limitations of
the authority having jurisdiction.

D. Adjustments: Check and readjust operating finish hardware items just prior to final
inspection. Leave work in complete and proper operating condition. Remove and replace
defective work, including doors or frames which are warped, bowed or otherwise
unacceptable.

3.4 BLOCKING AND MISCELLANEOUS WOOD

A. General

1. Erect rough carpentry true to line, levels and dimensions required; squared, aligned,
plumbed, and securely fastened in place.

2. Shim where required to true up furring, blocking and the like. Use wood or metal
shims only.

3. Do all cutting, fitting, drilling and tapping of other work as required to secure work
in place and to perform the work included herein. Do all the cutting and fitting of
carpentry work, for the work of other trades as required.

B. Blocking and Miscellaneous Wood

1. Furnish and install all wood grounds, furring, blocking, curbs, bucks, nailers, etc.,
that may be necessary and required in connection with the carpentry and with the
work described for any other trades and including required carpentry for electrical
fixtures. All blocking and nailers shall be continuous wherever required, whether or
not so indicated.

2. Blocking shall be as required for the proper installation of the finished work and for
items in mechanical sections as required. Blocking, edgings, stops, nailing strips,
etc., shall be continuous, unless distinctly noted otherwise. Provide blocking as
required to install all equipment. Provide blocking and nailers where shown or
required to fasten interior sheet metal work.

3. Fastening for wood grounds, furring and blocking shall be of metal and of type and
spacing as best suited to conditions. Hardened steel nails, expansion screws, toggle
bolts, self-clinching nails, metal plugs, inserts or similar fastenings shall be used, of
suitable type and size to draw the members into place and securely hold same.

C. Rough Lumber for Roofing and Sheet Metal

1. Furnish and install all wood nailing strips and wood blocking required in connection
with respective types of roofing, fans, flashings, and sheet metal work, using
preservative treated wood as herein before specified.

2. Wood blocking shall be of sizes and shapes as indicated on the drawings and/or
designed for the reception of curb flashings for roof ventilators and similar items.

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 3. All nailing strips and blocking shall be carried out in accordance with the printed
installation instructions, and/or recommendations of the accepted manufacturer of
the roofing materials, and in coordination and cooperation with the sheet metal work
trades.

4. All blocking and nailing strips shall be firmly secured in place using counter bored
bolt and nut fastenings, or secured by any other proposed flush surfaced fastenings.

5. Wood nailing strips or blocking required to be embedded in concrete work shall be

furnished in time due for placing, prior to start of concrete operations. Locations and
spacings of nailing strips or blocking shall be performed in coordination with the
concrete trades, as required for respective installations.

3.5 TELEPHONE AND ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT MOUNTING BOARDS

A. Furnish and install 3/4" thick plywood panels to the walls of the telephone and electric
equipment rooms in accordance with the requirements of the local utility company.

B. Secure to wall using proper devices for substrates encountered, spaced twelve (12) inches
o.c., maximum around the edges, 1-1/2" from corners, and in three (3) rows of three (3)
each in the field. Recess fastening devices flush with the plywood surface. Adjacent
panels shall be butted with 1/16" space between without lapping.

3.6 ROUGH HARDWARE

A. Securely fasten rough carpentry together. Nail, spike, lag screw or bolt as required by
conditions encountered in the field and the Contract Documents.

B. Provide rough or framing hardware, such as nails, screws, bolts, anchors, hangers, clips,
inserts, miscellaneous fastenings, and similar items of the best quality and of the proper
size and kind to adequately secure the work together and in place, in a rigid and
substantial manner.

C. Secure rough carpentry to masonry with countersunk bolts in expansion sleeves or other
acceptable manner, with fastenings not more than sixteen (16) inches apart. Secure
woodwork to hollow masonry with toggle bolts spaced not more than sixteen
(16) inches apart.

D. Countersink bolts in nailers and other rough woodwork and include washers and nuts.
Cut bolts off flush with surfaces and peen as may be required to receive finished work.

E. Inserts to secure wood nailers to concrete shall be malleable iron threaded inserts with
3/8" diameter bolts of length to allow for countersinking. Locate at end of each nailer and
at intervals not exceeding thirty (30) inches o.c.

F. Furnish to the mason for building into the work, or attaching the work which is to be built
in, anchors, bolts, wall plates bolted to masonry, corrugated wall plugs, nailing blocks,
etc., which are required for the proper fastening and installation for the work or other
items as called for in this Section.

3.7 CLEANING UP

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 A. General: Keep the premises in a neat, safe and orderly condition at all times during
execution of this portion of the work, free from accumulation of sawdust, cut-ends
and debris.

B. Sweeping

1. At the end of each working day, or more often if necessary, thoroughly sweep
all surfaces where refuse from this portion of the work has settled.

2. Remove the refuse to the area of the job site set aside for its storage.

3. Upon completion of this portion of the work, thoroughly broom clean all surfaces.

END OF SECTION

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 SECTION 064023

ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Work of this Section, as shown or specified, shall be in accordance with the

requirements of the Contract Documents.

1.2 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Work of this Section includes all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to
complete the architectural woodwork as shown on the drawings and/or specified herein,
including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Wood paneling.

2. Wood trim, moldings, base, and frames.

3. Wood millwork and counters with wood veneers.

4. Hardware for architectural woodwork.

5. Wood shelving.

6. Wood framing and rough lumber as required for work of this Section.

7. Wood grounds, blocking, nailers, furring as required for work of this Section.

8. All rough hardware and fastenings for work of this Section.

9. Drilling concrete and masonry, drilling and/or tapping metal work, as required, for
the installation of work of this Section.

10. Back painting as specified herein.

11. Shop finish of work of this Section, except items indicated herein to be shop
primed only.

1.3 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Carpentry - Section 062000.

B. Caulking between architectural woodwork and any wall, floor, or ceiling joints -
Section 079200.

C. Field finishing of architectural woodwork - Section 099000.

D. Stone Countertops - Section 123640.

1.4 QUALITY STANDARDS

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 A. The quality standards of the Architectural Woodwork Institute, "Architectural Woodwork
Standards" (AWS), 2nd Edition, dated July 1, 2016, shall apply to all workmanship,
including materials and installation, for architectural woodwork, and by reference are
made a part of this specification. All work shall conform to "Premium" grade
requirements of the AWS unless otherwise modified herein.

B. In the event of a dispute as to the quality grade (or grades), the Contractor shall call upon
the Architectural Woodwork Institute for an inspection under AWI's Quality Certification
Program which shall include a QCP Inspection and Report. The Contractor agrees to
abide by the decision of this Report. The cost of said inspection and report shall be borne
by the Contractor.

C. Employ only tradesmen experienced in the fabrication and installation of architectural

woodwork.

D. Woodworking firm must be accredited by the AWI Quality Certification Program

(QCP).

E. For testing and inspection requirements, refer to Section 014523 “Testing and
Inspections”.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings

1. Submit shop drawings of all woodwork specified and indicated on the drawings.
Shop drawings shall indicate room plans and elevations at 1:20 scale and typical
construction details at 1:20 scale. Shop drawings shall indicate all materials,
thicknesses and finishes.

2. Shop drawings shall show all finish hardware, anchors, fastenings and accessories.

3. Shop drawings shall show all jointing, joint treatment and butt jointing in veneers.

4. Shop drawings for wood paneling must show complete elevations of rooms to
receive paneling as well as panel matching required by these specifications.

5. Shop drawings for cabinet work must show centerline height and horizontal
location of all required internal wall blocking.

6. Where architectural woodwork deviates from AWI standards noted herein, shop
drawings must identify these deviations.

B. Samples: Submit samples of each of the following items:

1. Transparent finish for each species of wood veneer laminated to particleboard,

300mm square, for each finish specified or shown.

2. Opaque finish wood veneer laminated to particleboard, 300mm for each color,
gloss and finish specified or shown.

3. Each finish type of wood panel, 600 wide x 900mm high.

4.
Each type and finish of each type of wood cornice, trim, molding, etc., eight (8)
inches long, finish as specified.
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 5. Cabinet hardware.

1.6 QUALIFICATIONS

A. The work of this Section shall be provided by a firm having a minimum of five (5) years'
experience on projects of similar size and quality to that specified and shown.

1.7 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate the work of this Section with other appropriate Sections of the specifications
to insure proper scheduling for fabrication and installation of the work specified herein.

B. Coordinate with partition and finish trades to insure that proper provisions are made for
the installation of the work specified herein.

C. Verify all dimensions in the field prior to fabrication of all Architectural Woodwork to
assure proper fit.

1.8 PRODUCT HANDLING

A. All materials and work of this Section shall be protected from damage from time of
shipment from shop to final acceptance of work. Cover, ventilate, and protect work of
this Section from damage caused by weather, moisture, heat, staining, dirt, abrasions, any
other causes which may adversely affect appearance or use, or which may cause
deterioration of finish, warping, distortion, twisting, opening of joints and seams,
delamination, loosening, etc., of work of this Section.

B. Keep all finish carpentry, millwork, and cabinet work under cover both in transit and at
the premises. Do not deliver any finish carpentry, millwork or cabinet work before it is
required for installation. Protect such work to avoid damage in transit, during erection
and after erection until acceptance of the building; use all such methods to provide the
proper protection. Remove such protection when directed by the Architect.

C. Deliver finish carpentry, millwork, and cabinet work in a dry stable condition; protect
same against injury and dampness. Do not store or install finish carpentry, millwork or
cabinet work until after the concrete, masonry and plaster work are thoroughly dry.

D. Damaged or defective items of work of this Section are subject to rejection and
replacement with new by Contractor, at no cost to Owner.

1.9 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Humidity Controls: The ambient relative humidity at the site, including both the storage
and the installation areas, shall be maintained between 25% and 55% prior to delivery
and through the life of the installation.

B. Determine equilibrium moisture content and maintain required temperature and relative
humidity as required for a tolerance of plus or minus one (1) percent of the specified
optimum moisture content until woodwork receives specified finishes. Refer to "Guide
to Wood Species Selection," AWI, for method of determining equilibrium moisture
content values.

C. Examination of Substrate and Conditions: The installer must examine the substrate and

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 the conditions under which the work of this Section is to be performed, and notify the
Contractor in writing of unsatisfactory conditions. Do not proceed with work under this
Section until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a manner acceptable to the
Installer.

D. Areas to receive architectural woodwork must be fully enclosed with windows and/or
curtain wall installed and glazed, exterior doors in place, HVAC systems operational, and
temporary openings closed. Any plaster, wet grinding and concrete work shall be fully
dry.

E. Architectural woodwork shall be allowed to come to equilibrium on site for 7 days prior
to installation.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 BASIC REQUIREMENTS

A. Wood Moisture Content: Provide kiln-dried (KD) lumber with an average moisture
content range of nine (9) to twelve (12) percent for exterior work and six (6) to eleven
(11) percent for interior work.

B. Measurements: Before proceeding with woodwork required to be fitted to other

construction, obtain field measurements and verify all dimensions of shop drawing details
as required for accurate fit.

C. Compatibility of Grain and Color: Architect reserves the right to select materials for best
compatibility between visually related members and veneers.

D. Machine and sand woodwork to comply with requirements of Standards for specified
grade.

E. Fabricate woodwork to dimensions, profiles and details shown. Rout or groove back of
flat trim members, kerf backs of other wide flat members except plywood or veneered
members.

F. Miter joints by joining, splining and gluing to comply with requirements for the specified
grade.

G. Inspect each piece of lumber and plywood or each unit of woodwork after drying; do not
use twisted, warped, bowed or otherwise damaged or defective wood.

2.2 GENERAL - MATERIALS

A. Softwood lumber shall conform to the requirements of the latest edition of American
Lumber Standards Simplified Practice Recommendation R-16. Grades shall conform to
the grading rules of the Association having jurisdiction, and shall bear the official
grade and trademark of the Inspection Bureau of the Association and a mark of mill
identification.

B. Framing and Rough Lumber: No. 1 KD grade Southern Pine or Dense Construction grade
Douglas Fir, having extreme fiber in bending stress of at least 1700 psi, surfaced four
sides (S4S). Provide fire retardant treatment meeting requirements of Section 062000.

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 C. Grounds, Blocking, Nailers, Furring: Southern Pine, Douglas Fir or Sitka Spruce, grade
to suit particular purpose and to be straight, square edged, straight grained, surfaced four
sides (S4S), and which will retain nails and screws without splitting. Provide fire
retardant treatment.

D. Lumber: AWS Section 3 with the following requirements:

1. Hardwood for Transparent Finish: Premium Grade, select species and cut to match
adjoining veneers, unless otherwise shown or specified, and free from cat’s eyes,
bird’s eyes, burls, curls or cross grains.

2. Hardwood for Opaque Finish: Any hardwood which, when finished, will not show
any grain, imperfection or other surface defects when used with the opaque finish
specified.

E. Plywood: AWS Section 4; veneer core, particleboard or plywood core unless otherwise
specified, and with the following requirements:

1. Hardwood: Premium Grade, face veneers as shown or specified.

2. Particleboard: Premium Grade, fire retardant for wall paneling only equal to
Duraflake FR and Duraflake for cabinets. Particleboard shall be certified to meet
EPP CPA 3-08 formaldehyde emission limit of 0.18 ppm, and contain no added
formaldehyde resins.

3. Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF): Conforming to ANSI A208.2, Grade 130 and

ANSI MR10 moisture-resistant properties on 5/8" or thicker board. MDF shall be
certified to meet EPP CPA 3-08 formaldehyde emission limit of 0.21 ppm, and
contain no added formaldehyde resins.

4. Edges: Banded with hardwood in accordance with Premium Grade Standards.

F. Veneers

1. Face Veneers for Transparent Finish: AWS Premium Grade, rift cut, light White
Oak veneer. Veneer must be flitch matched, sequence matched, book matched, end
matched and centered balanced.

2. Face Veneers for Opaque Finish: Any closed grain hardwood veneer that, when
finished, will not show grain, imperfection or other surface defects when used with
the opaque finish specified.
G. Finishing (Wood)

1. Transparent Finish

a. AWI Factory Finish System "Conversion Varnish, System 5, Transparent."

b. AWI Premium Grade.
c. Stain: As selected by the Architect.
d. Degree of Sheen: Dull satin.
e. Filled or Unfilled Finish.

2. Opaque Finish

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 a. AWI Factory Finish System "Conversion Varnish, System 5, Opaque."
b. AWI Premium Grade.
c. Degree of Sheen: Satin.
d. No grain to show.

2.3 METAL

A. Steel

1. Structural Steel Shapes and Plates: ASTM A 36.

2. Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Sheets: Commercial quality, ASTM A 569, may be used
for concealed parts only. Galvanize sheets for planters.

B. Primer for Unexposed Metal: Zinc chromate primer.

2.4 MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS

A. Fasteners

1. Wood Screws: FS FF-S-111, type, size, material and finish as required for the
condition of use.

2. Nails: FS FF-N-105, type, size, material and finish as required for the condition of
use.

3. Anchors: Type, size, material and finish as required for the condition of use.

4. Staples: Upholstery type staples of sufficient strength to hold fabric taut in place
without sagging.

B. Adhesives: Polyvinyl acetate resin emulsion or other type as recommended by the

fabricator.

2.5 BUILT-IN CABINETS, WOODWORK WITH WOOD VENEER FINISH

A. Construction: Details of cabinet and wood work construction shall conform to design as
detailed on the drawings and shall be constructed in accordance with AWS Section 10,
Premium Grade.
B. Finishing: All work shall be factory pre-finished. No field finishing will be permitted,
except minor retouching that is necessary after installation to leave work in perfect
condition. Field touch-up shall be accomplished using the same finishes as originally
applied at the factory. All finishes shall be free from runs, sags and other visual defects.
All wood shall be thoroughly hand smoothed and hand sanded to remove all traces of
machine and tool marks. All steel or other metal components shall be deburred,
thoroughly cleaned and degreased prior to finishing. Requirements for surface
preparation shall be in accordance with AWI Standards specified. Surfaces shall be
finished as follows:

1. Wood veneers shall be as specified herein, flitches to be selected by Architect.

Veneer shall be minimum 1/28" thick.

2. All wood veneer surfaces shall be given transparent finish as specified herein.

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 3. Backing Veneer: Provide backing veneer, of same thickness and strength as face
veneer for balanced construction, where plywood surface not exposed, not semi-
exposed, or not to be finished. Note that interior surface of cabinets, closets, are to
be finished.

C. Edge Banding: All visible edges of case and body members fabricated from plywood
shall be banded. Transparent finished wood veneer panels shall be banded with wood
species to match face veneers.

2.6 HARDWARE

A. Architectural Woodwork Hardware: Provide the following items, or their approved equal,
as required:

1. Hinges: Hafele concealed hinges.

2. Catches: Magnetic; top and bottom.

3. Pulls: Selected by the Architect.

4. Locks: Directed by the Architect.

5. Drawer Slides: Accuride, Model 7434, full extension, 100 lb. capacity.

6. Shelf Supports: Pin and grommet system equal to No. 282.01.701 pin and
282.50.704 grommet made by Hafele.

7. Finish: Satin Stainless Steel.

B. Closet Hardware: Oval wardrobe rails, chrome plated steel with center bracket and wall
support brackets made by Hafele, or approved equal

2.7 WOOD FOR TRIM, BASES, MOLDINGS AND FRAMES

A. Quality Standard: For the following types of interior architectural woodwork, comply
with indicated standards as applicable.

1. Standing and Running Trim: AWS Section 6.

2. Miscellaneous Millwork: AWS Section 6.

B. Wood Work for Transparent Finish: Except as otherwise indicated, comply with the
following:

1. Grade: Premium.

2. Species of Solid Wood: Quarter Sawn Species as noted on drawings.

C. Woodwork for Paint Finish: Except as otherwise indicated, comply with the following:

1. Grade: Premium.

2. Species of Solid Wood: Solid, paint grade, sound clear Poplar or Birch.

2.8 HARDWOOD VENEERED PLYWOOD PANELS

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 A. Type: Interior grade, hot press laminated with waterproof adhesive, pre-finished, with
face veneers and core construction as specified herein, meeting AWS Section 8 standards.

B. Core Construction: Shall be fire retardant treated, meeting requirements of Section

062000; type at fabricator’s option.

1. Where the core is free of urea formaldehyde, provide a layer of veneer over the
substrate prior to application of finish veneer to prevent telegraphing of patterns of
the adhesive.

C. Thickness: 3/4" thick.

D. Face Veneers: Panels shall be flitch matched, sequence matched, book matched, end
matched, center balanced, rift sliced, vertical grain, and shall be matched for color. Wood
species shall be as indicated. Use this veneer in all other areas where wood paneling is
required. All panels shall be matched one to the other using "blueprint" matching method.
Veneer shall be minimum 1/28" thick.

E. Finish: Veneers shall be finely sanded and clear factory pre-finished using AWI System
noted herein.

F. Panel Sizes: See drawings for panel sizes required.

G. Exposed edges of panels shall be solid sections matching face veneer.

H. Where wood doors are set in veneered wood paneling, veneer on door shall be sequenced
to fit veneer pattern; doors to meet the requirements of Section 081416.

2.9 FABRICATION - GENERAL

A. Provide lumber framing for architectural woodwork, complete with all bracing and
fastening devices as required for a rigid installation, and as required to sustain the
imposed loads.
B. Do all fabrication from field measurement with provision for scribing as required to meet
built-in conditions.

C. Coordinate the work of this Section with the work of other trades.

D. Fabricate units in largest practicable sections. Assemble in the shop for trial fit,
disassemble for shipment and reassemble with concealed fasteners.

E. Maintain relative humidity and temperature during fabrication, storage and finishing
operations matching that of the areas of installation.

F. Details indicate the required type and quality of construction. Modifications to conform
to manufacturer’s standards will be considered provided that they comply with the
Contract Documents and maintain the profiles shown, subject to acceptance by the
Architect.

G.
Reinforcing shown is minimum. Provide additional reinforcing as required to ensure a
rigid assembly. Exposed surfaces shall be free from dents, tool marks, warpage, buckle,
glue and open joints, or other defects affecting serviceability or appearance. Accurately
fit all joints, corners and miters. Conceal all fasteners. Make threaded connections up
tight so that threads are entirely concealed.
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 H. Factory finish all items where possible. Defer final touch-up, cleaning and polishing until
after delivery and installation.

I. Comply with AWI, Premium Grade, for sanding, filling countersunk fasteners, back
priming and similar preparations for the finishing of architectural woodwork, as
applicable to each unit of work.

J. Prepare all countersunk wood screw attachments for wood plugs. Wood plugs shall match
surrounding species and grain direction; putty filling is not acceptable.

2.10 FABRICATION - SPECIFIC ITEMS

A. Millwork

1. Include all preparations for mechanical, electrical, telephone and plumbing work
required.

2. Provide cabinet hardware for millwork as shown.

3. Provide dust panels in body webs and between drawer units.

4. Provide wood veneers for exposed surfaces as specified herein before.

5. Hollow core doors will not be permitted.

6. Provide matching veneers for edge treatments of case body members where
transparent finishes are indicated or specified.

7. Provide drawers with slides as specified. Drawers shall not rest on web body
frames.
8. Provide wood veneers for transparent finish, of matching and continuing grain, for
drawer and door edges.

B. Paneling

1. General Paneling Requirements

a. Panel type shall be AWS, Premium Grade construction.

b. Panel joints shall be flush type unless otherwise shown.
c. Provide concealed wood blocking and framing, anchors, clips, splines,
supporting and attaching devices.
d. Provide cut-outs to receive attachments, mechanical and electrical work as
required.

2. Wood Veneer Paneling

a. Comply with AWS Section 8.

b. Provide veneers as specified and as shown, including all matching
requirements. Run veneer in the direction shown.

3. Stile and Rail Paneling

a. Comply with AWS Section 8.

b. All exposed edges of panel cores shall be edge banded.
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 c. Grain direction shall be as shown.

C. Closet and Storage Shelving

1. Provide closet and storage shelving in accordance with AWS, Custom Grade,
unless otherwise shown or specified.

2. Exposed edges shall have hardwood edge bands.

D. Standing and Running Trim: Provide standing and running trim of the sizes, profiles,
species and finish as specified or shown and complying with AWS Section 6, Premium
Grade.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Examine the areas and conditions where architectural woodwork is to be installed and
correct any conditions detrimental to the proper and timely completion of the work. Do
not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected to permit proper
installation of the work.

3.2 FRAMING

A. Use specified framing lumber, sizes and spacing as indicated on drawings and as required
to support loads.
B. Framing shall be cut square on bearings, closely fitted, accurately set to required lines
and levels, rigidly secured in place at bearings and connection with nails, lag screws
and/or bolts as required by conditions.

3.3 GROUNDS, BLOCKING, NAILERS AND FURRING

A. Provide all wood grounds, blocking, nailers, furring, and the like for work of this Section,
where shown and where required, dressed to size indicated or required to suit the
condition. Install grounds, blocking, nailers, furring, etc., rigidly, in proper alignment,
trued with a long straight edge.

3.4 ROUGH HARDWARE

A. Provide all rough hardware, such as nails, screws, bolts, anchors, hangers, clips and
similar items. Hardware shall be of the proper size and kind to adequately secure the work
together and in place, in a rigid and substantial manner. Use galvanized hardware at
exterior walls, and at other locations where subject to moisture or where water will be
present.

B. Secure wood to concrete and to solid masonry with countersunk bolts in expansion
sleeves or other approved manner, to steel with countersunk bolts, to hollow masonry and
to drywall with heavy duty countersunk toggle bolts. Space fastenings not more than
sixteen (16) inches apart. Hardened cut nails, power-driven fastenings, or other suitable
devices may be used where approved by the Architect.

C.
Connections and fastenings shall be made in such manner as will compensate for swelling
and shrinkage and shall permit the work to remain permanently in place without any
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 splitting or opening of joints.

3.5 INSTALLATION OF CABINET FINISH HARDWARE

A. All items of finish hardware furnished under this Section shall be carefully fitted and
secured in place as part of the work of this Section. Locations and positioning of hardware
shall be subject to the Architect’s approval. Care shall be taken not to mar or damage
hardware, or other work. Install doors plumb and true. Hardware shall be fitted to assure
operation without forcing.

B. After preliminary fitting of hardware, the Contractor shall remove trim for painting and
finishing work; after which he shall reinstall the hardware in a permanent manner.

C. Upon completion of the work, before final acceptance of the building by the Owner, the
Contractor shall, in the presence of the Architect, show that all hardware is in satisfactory
working order; fit all keys in their respective locks and, upon acceptance of the work,
shall tag and deliver all keys to the Architect and Owner.

D. When directed by the Owner, at any time during the first year after the completion of the
Contract, the Contractor shall return to the building and adjust and refit the work and
hardware, and leave such items in satisfactory working order.
3.6 GENERAL INSTALLATION

A. Wall anchorage and general installation procedures for cabinetry work shall conform to
AWS Section 10, Article entitled "EXECUTION," Sub-Article 6.1, with all related sub-
paragraphs.

B. Install the work plumb, level, true and straight with no distortions. Shim as required using
concealed shims. Install to a tolerance of 1/8" in 8'-0" for plumb and level (including
countertops), and with 1/16" maximum offset in flush adjoining surfaces, 1/8" maximum
offset in revealed adjoining surfaces.

C. Scribe and cut work to fit adjoining work, and refinish cut surfaces or repair damaged
finish at cuts.

D. Anchor woodwork to anchors or blocking built in or directly attached to substrates.

Secure to grounds, stripping and blocking with countersunk, concealed fasteners and
blind nailing as required for a complete installation.

3.7 TRIM, MOLDINGS, ETC.

A. Install with minimum number of joints possible, using full-length pieces for each run.
Stagger joints in adjacent and related members. Cope at returns, miter corner.

B. Joints of all trim and/or moldings shall be set tight, miter exterior angles and cope interior
angles. Joints, except end joints less than twelve (12) feet apart, will not be permitted in
straight runs of trim and/or moldings and rails.

C. Secure all trim and/or moldings with glue and blind nail with finishing nails. Set exposed
nail heads in finished work and putty. Sand all work to remove any tool marks and
irregularities.

D. Wood shall receive finish as specified in Section 099000, "Painting and Finishing."
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 3.8 VENEERED WOOD PANELS

A. Provide a system of concealed panel hanger clips, shims and corresponding wall clips to
support the panel system. Face nailing shall not be permitted.

B. Hang the panels in the designated locations. Panels shall be straight, level, flat and flush
with adjoining panels.

C. Where reveals are indicated, keep panels spaced so that reveals are parallel and of widths
shown.

3.9 CLOSET AND STORAGE SHELVING

A. Provide closet and storage shelving at the locations shown. Provide hang rods where
shown. Set adjustable center hangers.
3.10 CABINET WORK AND MILLWORK

A. General

1. Materials and workmanship shall conform to the Quality Standards of the

Architectural Woodwork Institute specified herein and to the drawings.

2. Cabinet work and millwork shall be performed by experienced cabinet work and
millwork company, having craftsmen skilled in their trade.

3. Fabricate all cabinet work and millwork completely in the shop, in complete and/or
as large units as practical, leaving only fitting, assembly, installation and a minimum
of fabrication and finishing to be done at the building. Assembled work shall be
rigidly secured and permanently fastened together with concealed fasteners.

4. Afford Architect every facility for inspection of work at shop or mill at such times
as the Architect may select.

5. As far as practicable, use concealed fastenings for joining and assembling the work.
Where this is impossible, the means of securing shall be placed in inconspicuous
places and methods of joining and assembling submitted for Architect’s approval
prior to fabrication.

6. Mill all finish wood accurately to detail, with clean cut moldings, profiles and lines,
machined, sanded smooth, housed, jointed, blocked, put together in the best manner,
with provision for swelling and shrinkage, and to assure the work remaining in place
without warping, splitting or opening of joints.

7. Cut trim to dimensions and profiles shown, from solid stock.

8. Make all trim and the like in single lengths wherever possible; joints mitered, glued
and splined. Continuous members shall have tight flush joints, doweled or splined
and glued.

9. Make all joints hairline tight, fitted accurately and joined with hardwood splines or
dowels, glued together, or by other method approved by Architect. Use screws, not
nails, for fastenings.

10. Gluing shall, where practicable, be by the hot plate press method and glued surfaces

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 shall be in close contact throughout. Glue stains on finished work will not be
permitted.

11. Cover surface fastenings, where permitted, with matching wood plugs or wood
putty. Finish exposed edges of plywood with matching solid stock. Lock miter
external corners; tongue and groove internal corners to allow for contraction and
expansion.

12. Machine sand with grain, finish with hand sanding, leave exposed surfaces free from
machine or tool marks that will show through the finish.
13. Work which adjoins drywall, concrete, or other finish shall be fitted and scribed in
a careful manner and ample allowance shall be given for cutting and scribing.

14. Erect work true to lines, levels and dimensions, square, aligned and plumb, securely
and rigidly fastened in place.

B. Cabinet Work: Provide all items of cabinet work indicated on drawings and as herein
specified.

1. Tops, sides, backs, bottoms, dividers, shelves, fronts, doors and drawer fronts shall
be of plywood or flakeboard core, with the specified wood veneer or plastic laminate
as indicated on drawings.

2. Drawer sides and backs shall be 1/2" thick solid clear selected white birch, suitable
for clear finish. Drawer bottom shall be 3/8" thick plywood with clear selected white
birch veneers, suitable for clear finish.

3. Cabinet doors and drawers shall be flush mounted.

4. Adjustable shelves in cabinets shall have grommets spaced 2" o.c.

5. Fixed shelves shall be dadoed into side supports and glued.

6. Shelves shall be 3/4" thick for spans up to 30"; for spans in excess of 30" to 48"
shelves shall be 1" thick.

7. All cabinets shall have closed top, sides, bottom, and back with veneers to match
face work. Cabinets to fit accurately into indicated locations; scribe moldings
permitted only where indicated.

C. Countertops shall be installed to support a minimum concentrated live load of 150 lbs.
acting downward at mid span at outer edge of counter without causing deformation and
damage.

3.11 WOOD BASES

A. Provide plywood backing, toggle bolted to substrate, if substrate not suitable for securing
wood base.

B. Machine wood bases from specified wood, to profiles indicated on drawings.

C. Set base level and plumb. Where indicated on drawings, face of wood base shall be flush
with wall above. Glue wood base to substrate or to plywood backing, and screw or nail
wood base to substrate or to plywood backing with countersunk wood screws or with
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 finishing nails, recess wood screw heads, and spackle with wood putty, set and spackle
nails with wood putty. Do not nail or fasten wood base to floor. Ends of wood base shall
be either splined or ship lapped.

D. Where no wood backing occurs, screw apply base at each stud with screw countersunk
and wood putty applied and sanded smooth and flush with base.
3.12 WOOD DOOR FRAMES

A. Where indicated on drawings, provide wood frames and bucks for wood doors. Bucks
shall be braced, set straight and plumb and have anchors for building into adjoining
construction; space anchors not over two (2) feet apart (one foot from corners).
Machine wood frames from specified solid wood to profiles indicated on drawings.
Set frames plumb, level, square; securely attached to adjoining construction. Wood
frames, bucks and trim shall conform to details.

3.13 PAINTING AND FINISHING

A. General: All painting and finishing work of this Section shall be shop applied, unless
otherwise noted, as specified below. All painting and finishing shall match approved
samples. Field finish painting, where specified below, shall be by painting
Subcontractor, as specified for in Painting Section.

B. Back-Painting: All work of this Section in contact with concrete or masonry or other
moisture areas and all concealed surfaces of cabinet and millwork, shall be back-
painted with one (1) coat of oil based paint prior to installation, shop applied where
practicable.

C. Field Touch-Up: Field touch-up shall be the responsibility of the installing

Subcontractor, and shall include the filling and touch-up of exposed job made nail or
screw holes, refinishing of raw surfaces resulting from job fitting, repair of job
inflicted scratches and mars, and final cleaning up of the finished surfaces.

3.14 CLEAN UP AND PROTECTION

A. Clean Up: At regular intervals during the course of the work, all debris and excess
material shall be cleaned up and removed from the site. Upon completion of
installation, clean all spaces of debris caused by woodwork installation.

B. Protection: Protect all woodwork from marring, defacement of other damage until
final completion and acceptance of the project by the Owner. Repair or replace all
defective units prior to final inspection as directed by the Architect. Any units that
cannot be satisfactorily repaired in the opinion of the Architect shall be replaced with
new units of same original design, at no additional cost to the Owner.

END OF SECTION

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