Boards or Strips: Lumber of less than 2 inches nominal size in least dimension.

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1 SECTION ROUGH CARPENTRY PART 1 - GENERAL 1 SUMMARY Section Includes: Wood blocking and nailers. Related Requirements: Section "Sheathing" for sheathing. 2 DEFINITIONS C. Boards or Strips: Lumber of less than 2 inches nominal size in least dimension. Dimension Lumber: Lumber of 2 inches nominal size or greater but less than 5 inches nominal size in least dimension. Exposed Framing: Framing not concealed by other construction. 3 ACTION SUBMITTALS Product Data: For each type of process and factory-fabricated product. Indicate component materials and dimensions and include construction and application details. Include data for wood-preservative treatment from chemical treatment manufacturer and certification by treating plant that treated materials comply with requirements. Indicate type of preservative used and net amount of preservative retained. For products receiving a waterborne treatment, include statement that moisture content of treated materials was reduced to levels specified before shipment to Project site. 4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING Stack wood products flat with spacers beneath and between each bundle to provide air circulation. Protect wood products from weather by covering with waterproof sheeting, securely anchored. Provide for air circulation around stacks and under coverings. ROUGH CARPENTRY

2 PART 2 - PRODUCTS 1 WOOD-PRESERVATIVE-TREATED LUMBER Preservative Treatment by Pressure Process: AWPA U1; Use Category UC2 for interior construction not in contact with ground, Use Category UC3b for exterior construction not in contact with ground, and Use Category UC4a for items in contact with ground. Preservative Chemicals: Acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction and containing no arsenic or chromium. Do not use inorganic boron (SBX) for sill plates. For exposed items indicated to receive a stained or natural finish, chemical formulations shall not require incising, contain colorants, bleed through, or otherwise adversely affect finishes. C. D. Kiln-dry lumber after treatment to a maximum moisture content of 19 percent. Do not use material that is warped or that does not comply with requirements for untreated material. Mark lumber with treatment quality mark of an inspection agency approved by the ALSC Board of Review. Application: Treat all rough carpentry unless otherwise indicated. Wood cants, nailers, curbs, equipment support bases, blocking, stripping, and similar members in connection with roofing, flashing, vapor barriers, and waterproofing. 2 FASTENERS General: Fasteners shall be of size and type indicated and shall comply with requirements specified in this article for material and manufacture. Where rough carpentry is exposed to weather, in ground contact, pressure-preservative treated, or in area of high relative humidity, provide fasteners of Type 304 stainless steel. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL C. Framing Standard: Comply with AF&PA's WCD 1, "Details for Conventional Wood Frame Construction," unless otherwise indicated. Set rough carpentry to required levels and lines, with members plumb, true to line, cut, and fitted. Fit rough carpentry accurately to other construction. Locate nailers, blocking, and similar supports to comply with requirements for attaching other construction. Provide blocking and framing as indicated and as required to support facing materials, fixtures, specialty items, and trim. ROUGH CARPENTRY

3 D. E. F. Sort and select lumber so that natural characteristics do not interfere with installation or with fastening other materials to lumber. Do not use materials with defects that interfere with function of member or pieces that are too small to use with minimum number of joints or optimum joint arrangement. Where wood-preservative-treated lumber is installed adjacent to metal decking, install continuous flexible flashing separator between wood and metal decking. Securely attach rough carpentry work to substrate by anchoring and fastening as indicated, complying with the following: Table , "Fastening Schedule," in ICC's International Building Code (IBC). ICC-ES evaluation report for fastener. G. Use steel common nails unless otherwise indicated. Select fasteners of size that will not fully penetrate members where opposite side will be exposed to view or will receive finish materials. Make tight connections between members. Install fasteners without splitting wood. Drive nails snug but do not countersink nail heads unless otherwise indicated. 3.2 WOOD BLOCKING, AND NAILER INSTALLATION C. Install where indicated and where required for attaching other work. Form to shapes indicated and cut as required for true line and level of attached work. Coordinate locations with other work involved. Attach items to substrates to support applied loading. Recess bolts and nuts flush with surfaces unless otherwise indicated. Provide permanent grounds of dressed, pressure-preservative-treated, key-beveled lumber not less than 1-1/2 inches wide and of thickness required to bring face of ground to exact thickness of finish material. Remove temporary grounds when no longer required. END OF SECTION ROUGH CARPENTRY

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5 January March 20, 27, 2017 SECTION WOOD DECKING PART 1 - GENERAL 1 RELATED DOCUMENTS Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 2 SUMMARY This Section includes the following: Solid-wood roof decking. 3 SUBMITTALS Samples: 24 inches (600 mm) long, showing the range of variation to be expected in appearance of wood decking. 4 QUALITY ASSURANCE Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer who has completed wood decking installation similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance. Decking Standard: Comply with AITC 112, "Standard for Tongue-and-Groove Heavy Timber Roof Decking". 5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING Schedule delivery of wood decking to avoid extended on-site storage and to avoid delaying the work. Keep materials under cover and dry. Protect from weather and contact with damp or wet surfaces. Provide for air circulation within and around stacks and under temporary coverings. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 1 LUMBER, GENERAL General: Comply with DOC PS 20, "American Softwood Lumber Standard", and with applicable grading rules of inspection agencies certified by ALSC's Board of Review. Inspection Agencies: Inspection agencies, and the abbreviations used to reference them, include the following: NELMA - Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association SPIB - Southern Pine Inspection Bureau 3. WCLIB - West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau 4. WWPA - Western Wood Products Association WOOD DECKING

6 January March 20, 27, 2017 Grade Stamps: Provide wood decking with each piece factory marked with grade stamp of inspection agency evidencing compliance with grading rule requirements and identifying grading agency, species, grade, moisture content at time of surfacing, and mill. Apply grade stamp to surfaces that will not be exposed to view. 2 SOLID WOOD DECKING Decking Species: Southern pine. Decking Grade: Dense Select Decking. C. Moisture Content: Provide wood decking with 15 percent maximum moisture content at time of dressing. D. Pattern and Dressing: Tongue and groove, edge vee 1 side, surfaced 2 sides. E. Fasteners: Provide fastener size and type complying with decking standard for thickness of deck used. Use hot-dip galvanized nail and spikes. 3 FASTENERS AND ACCESSORY MATERIALS Fasteners for Solid-Sawn Decking: Provide fastener size and type complying with decking standard for thickness of deck used. Fastener Material: Hot-dip galvanized steel. C. Penetrating Sealer: Clear sanding sealer complying with SECTION STAINING AND TRANSPARENT FINISHING. 4 FABRICATION Fabricate decking in lengths for combination simple and 2-span continuous lay-up. Seal Coat: After fabricating and surfacing decking, apply a saturation coat of penetrating sealer. Sealer type must be compatible with indicated finish. C. Shop Finish: in accordance with SECTION STAINING AND TRANSPARENT FINISHING. WOOD DECKING

7 January March 20, 27, 2017 PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION Install wood decking to comply with manufacturer's written instructions and with end joints located according to lay-up indicated. All decking ends butted together to be centered over roof supports. Nail each course of decking at each support with one nail slant nailed above the tongue and one straight nailed through the face. Use 16d nails for 2-inch nominal (37-mm actual) decking. Slant nail each course to the tongue of the adjacent course at 24 inches o. c. and within 8 inches of the end of each unit. Stagger nailing in adjacent courses 12 inches. Use 6d nails for 2-inch nominal (37-mm actual) decking. C. Glue adjoining decking courses together by applying a 3/8-inch bead of adhesive on the top of tongues according to research/evaluation report. D. Where preservative-treated decking must be cut during erection, apply a field-treatment preservative to comply with AWPA M 4. Use inorganic boron (SBX) treatment or copper naphthenate treatment. E. Apply joint sealant to seal roof decking at exterior walls at the following locations: Between decking and supports located at exterior walls. Between decking and exterior walls that butt against underside of decking. 3. Between tongues and grooves of decking over exterior walls and supports at exterior walls. 3.2 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING Repair damaged surfaces and finishes after completing erection. Replace damaged decking if repairs are not approved by Architect. 3.3 PROTECTION Provide temporary waterproof covering to protect exposed decking before applying roofing. END OF SECTION WOOD DECKING

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9 SECTION SHEATHING PART 1 - GENERAL 1 RELATED DOCUMENTS Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 2 SUMMARY Section Includes: 3. Wall sheathing. Roof sheathing. Sheathing joint and penetration treatment. 3 ACTION SUBMITTALS Product Data: For each type of process and factory-fabricated product. Indicate component materials and dimensions and include construction and application details. 4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING Stack panels flat with spacers beneath and between each bundle to provide air circulation. Protect sheathing from weather by covering with waterproof sheeting, securely anchored. Provide for air circulation around stacks and under coverings. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 1 WALL SHEATHING Plywood Sheathing: DOC PS 1, Exterior, Structural I sheathing. Span Rating: as indicated. Nominal Thickness: as indicated. Glass-Mat Gypsum Sheathing: ASTM C 1177/1177M. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. b. Georgia-Pacific Building Products; Dens-Glass Gold. National Gypsum Company; Gold Bond exp Extended Exposure Sheathing. SHEATHING

10 c. d. Temple-Inland Building Products by Georgia-Pacific; GreenGlass Exterior Sheathing. United States Gypsum Co.; Securock. 3. Type and Thickness: Regular, 1/2 inch thick. Size: 48 by 96 inches for vertical installation. 2 ROOF SHEATHING Plywood Sheathing:, Exterior, Structural I sheathing. Nominal Thickness: Not less than 1/2 inch. 3 FASTENERS Screws for Fastening Gypsum Sheathing to Cold-Formed Metal Framing: Steel drill screws, in length recommended by sheathing manufacturer for thickness of sheathing to be attached. For steel framing less than inch thick, use screws that comply with ASTM C 100 For steel framing from to inch thick, use screws that comply with ASTM C SHEATHING JOINT-AND-PENETRATION TREATMENT MATERIALS Sealant for Glass-Mat Gypsum Sheathing: Silicone emulsion sealant complying with ASTM C 834, compatible with sheathing tape and sheathing and recommended by tape and sheathing manufacturers for use with glass-fiber sheathing tape and for covering exposed fasteners. Sheathing Tape: Self-adhering glass-fiber tape, minimum 2 inches wide, 10 by 10 or 10 by 20 threads/inch, of type recommended by sheathing and tape manufacturers for use with silicone emulsion sealant in sealing joints in glass-mat gypsum sheathing and with a history of successful in-service use. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL C. Do not use materials with defects that impair quality of sheathing or pieces that are too small to use with minimum number of joints or optimum joint arrangement. Arrange joints so that pieces do not span between fewer than three support members. Cut panels at penetrations, edges, and other obstructions of work; fit tightly against abutting construction unless otherwise indicated. Securely attach to substrate by fastening as indicated, complying with the following: SHEATHING

11 3. Table , "Fastening Schedule," in the ICC's International Building Code. Table R603(1), "Fastener Schedule for Structural Members," and Table R603(2), "Alternate Attachments," in the ICC's International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings. ICC-ES evaluation report for fastener. D. E. F. G. Use common wire nails unless otherwise indicated. Select fasteners of size that will not fully penetrate members where opposite side will be exposed to view or will receive finish materials. Make tight connections. Install fasteners without splitting wood. Coordinate sheathing installation with flashing and joint-sealant installation so these materials are installed in sequence and manner that prevent exterior moisture from passing through completed assembly. Do not bridge building expansion joints; cut and space edges of panels to match spacing of structural support elements. Coordinate sheathing installation with installation of materials installed over sheathing so sheathing is not exposed to precipitation or left exposed at end of the workday when rain is forecast. 3.2 GYPSUM SHEATHING INSTALLATION Comply with GA-253 and with manufacturer's written instructions. 3. Fasten gypsum sheathing to cold-formed metal framing with screws. Install panels with a 3/8-inch gap where non-load-bearing construction abuts structural elements. Install panels with a 1/4-inch gap where they abut masonry or similar materials that might retain moisture, to prevent wicking. C. Apply fasteners so heads bear tightly against face of sheathing, but do not cut into facing. Horizontal Installation: Install sheathing with V-grooved edge down and tongue edge up. Interlock tongue with groove to bring long edges in contact with edges of adjacent panels without forcing. Abut ends over centers of studs, and stagger end joints of adjacent panels not less than one stud spacing. Attach at perimeter and within field of panel to each stud. Space fasteners approximately 8 inches o.c. and set back a minimum of 3/8 inch from edges and ends of panels. For sheathing under stucco cladding, panels may be initially tacked in place with screws if overlying self-furring metal lath is screw-attached through sheathing to studs immediately after sheathing is installed. D. Vertical Installation: Install vertical edges centered over studs. Abut ends and edges with those of adjacent panels. Attach at perimeter and within field of panel to each stud. Space fasteners approximately 8 inches o.c. and set back a minimum of 3/8 inch from edges and ends of panels. SHEATHING

12 For sheathing under stucco cladding, panels may be initially tacked in place with screws if overlying self-furring metal lath is screw-attached through sheathing to studs immediately after sheathing is installed. E. Seal sheathing joints according to sheathing manufacturer's written instructions. Apply elastomeric sealant to joints and fasteners and trowel flat. Apply sufficient amount of sealant to completely cover joints and fasteners after troweling. Seal other penetrations and openings. Apply glass-fiber sheathing tape to glass-mat gypsum sheathing joints and apply and trowel sealant to embed entire face of tape in sealant. Apply sealant to exposed fasteners with a trowel so fasteners are completely covered. Seal other penetrations and openings. END OF SECTION SHEATHING

13 January March 20, 27, 2017 SECTION STRUCTURAL GLUED-LAMINATED TIMBER PART 1 - GENERAL 1 RELATED DOCUMENTS Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 2 SUMMARY This Section includes framing using structural glued-laminated timbers. Related Sections include the following: Division 1 Section "LEED Requirements" for additional LEED requirements. Division 6 Section "Rough Carpentry" for dimension lumber items associated with structural glued-laminated timber construction. 3. Division 6 Section "Wood Decking" for wood roof decking. 3 DEFINITIONS Structural Glued-Laminated (Glulam) Timber: An engineered, stress-rated timber product assembled from selected and prepared wood laminations bonded together with adhesives and with the grain of the laminations approximately parallel longitudinally. 4 SUBMITTALS Product Data: For structural glued-laminated timber and connectors. Include data on lumber, adhesives, fabrication, and protection. Include data for wood-preservative treatment from chemical treatment manufacturer and certification by treatment plant that treated materials comply with requirements. Indicate type of preservative used, net amount of preservative retained, and chemical treatment manufacturer's written instructions for handling, storing, installing, and finishing treated materials. 3. Include installation instructions for timber connectors. Shop Drawings: Show layout of structural glued-laminated timber system and full dimensions of each member. Indicate species and laminating combination, adhesive type, and other variables in required work. Include large-scale details of connections. STRUCTURAL GLUED-LAMINATED TIMBER

14 January March 20, 27, 2017 C. Samples: Full width and depth, 24 inches (600 mm) long, showing the range of variation to be expected in appearance of structural glued-laminated timber, including variations due to specified treatment. Apply specified factory finish to three sides of half-length of each Sample. Refer to SECTION for more info. F. Certificates of Conformance: Issued by a qualified testing and inspecting agency indicating that structural glued-laminated timber complies with requirements in AITC A190. G. Qualification Data: For manufacturer. 5 QUALITY ASSURANCE Manufacturer Qualifications: Provide factory-glued structural units produced by an AITC- or APA-licensed firm. Factory mark each piece of structural glued-laminated timber with AITC Quality Mark or APA trademark. Place mark on surfaces that will not be exposed in the completed Work. Quality Standard: Comply with AITC A190.1, "Structural Glued Laminated Timber." C. Forest Certification: Provide structural glued-laminated timber produced from wood obtained from forests certified by an FSC-accredited certification body to comply with FSC 2, "Principles and Criteria." 6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING General: Comply with provisions in AITC 111, "Recommended Practice for Protection of Structural Glued Laminated Timber during Transit, Storage, and Erection." Individually wrap members using plastic-coated paper covering with water-resistant seams. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 1 STRUCTURAL GLUED-LAMINATED TIMBER General: Provide structural glued-laminated timber that complies with AITC MANUFACTURING or research/evaluation reports acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. Provide structural glued-laminated timber made from Southern Pine Species and Grades for Structural Glued-Laminated Timber: Provide structural glued-laminated timber made from Southern Pine in Grade 24F-V5. C. Appearance Grade: Premium appearance grade, complying with AITC 110. STRUCTURAL GLUED-LAMINATED TIMBER

15 January March 20, 27, 2017 Use clear wood inserts, of matching grain and color, for filling voids and knot holes more than 1/4 inch (6 mm) wide. D. Adhesive: Wet-use type complying with ASTM D Use adhesive that contains no urea-formaldehyde resins. E. End Sealer: Manufacturer's standard, transparent, colorless wood sealer that is effective in retarding the transmission of moisture at cross-grain cuts and is compatible with indicated finish. Refer to SECTION F. Penetrating Sealer: Manufacturer's standard, transparent, penetrating wood sealer that is compatible with indicated finish. Refer to SECTION TIMBER CONNECTORS General: Unless otherwise indicated, fabricate from the following materials: Structural-steel shapes, plates, and flat bars complying with ASTM A 36/A 36M. Round steel bars complying with ASTM A 575, Grade M Hot-rolled steel sheet complying with ASTM A 1011/A 1011M, Structural Steel, Type SS, Grade Stainless-steel plate and flat bars complying with ASTM A 666, Type 304. Provide connectors as required by design loads with a minimum thickness of ¼ on to bearing and ¼ on side(s). Concealed connections shall be used where possible. Prefabricated units can be submitted with product data on shop drawings for approval. C. Provide bolts, 3/4 inch (19 mm), unless otherwise indicated, complying with ASTM A 307, Grade A (ASTM F 568M, Property Class 4.6); nuts complying with ASTM A 563 (ASTM A 563M); and, where indicated, flat washers. D. Provide shear plates, 2-5/8 inches (66.7 mm) or 4 in diameter, complying with ASTM D 5933, as required by design. E. Finish steel assemblies and fasteners with rust-inhibitive primer, 2-mil (0.05-mm) dry film thickness. F. All column bases and all exterior connecting hardware shall be stainless steel. G. Hot-dip galvanize all steel assemblies and fasteners after fabrication to comply with ASTM A 123/A 123M or ASTM A 153/A 153M for connections exposed to weather. 3 FABRICATION Shop fabricate for connections to greatest extent possible, including cutting to length and drilling bolt holes. Dress exposed surfaces to remove planing or surfacing marks and to provide a finish equivalent to that produced by machine sanding with No. 120 grit sandpaper. STRUCTURAL GLUED-LAMINATED TIMBER

16 January March 20, 27, 2017 Camber: Fabricate horizontal and inclined members of less than 1:1 slope with either circular or parabolic camber equal to 1/500 of span. C. End-Cut Sealing: Immediately after end-cutting each member to final length, apply a saturation coat of end sealer to ends and other cross-cut surfaces, keeping surfaces flood-coated for not less than 10 minutes. D. Seal Coat: After fabricating, sanding, and end-coat sealing, apply a heavy saturation coat of penetrating sealer on surfaces of each unit. 4 FACTORY FINISHING Refer to SECTION STAINING AND TRANSPARENT FINISHING for fabrication shop finishing requirements. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION Examine substrates in areas to receive structural glued-laminated timber, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements, installation tolerances, and other conditions affecting performance of structural glued-laminated timber. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.2 INSTALLATION General: Erect structural glued-laminated timber true and plumb, with uniform, close-fitting joints. Provide temporary bracing to maintain lines and levels until permanent supporting members are in place. Lift with padded slings and protect corners with wood blocking. Install structural glued-laminated timber to comply with Shop Drawings. 3. Install timber connectors as indicated. Framing Built into Masonry: Provide 1/2-inch (13-mm) clearance at tops, sides, and ends of members built into masonry; bevel cut ends 3 inches (76 mm); and do not embed more than 4 inches (102 mm), unless otherwise indicated. C. Fit structural glued-laminated timber by cutting and restoring exposed surfaces to match specified surfacing and finishing. Predrill for fasteners using timber connectors as templates. Dress exposed surfaces to remove planing or surfacing marks and to provide a finish equivalent to that produced by machine sanding with No. 120 grit sandpaper. 3. Coat crosscuts with end sealer. 4. Where preservative-treated members must be cut during erection, apply a field-treatment preservative to comply with AWPA M4. STRUCTURAL GLUED-LAMINATED TIMBER

17 January March 20, 27, 2017 D. Cutting: Avoid extra cutting after fabrication. Where field fitting is unavoidable, comply with requirements for shop fabrication. Where preservative-treated members must be cut during erection, apply a field-treatment preservative to comply with AWPA M ADJUSTING Repair damaged surfaces and finishes after completing erection. Replace damaged structural glued-laminated timber if repairs are not approved by Architect. 3.4 PROTECTION Do not remove wrappings on individually wrapped members until they no longer serve a useful purpose including protection from weather, sunlight, soiling, and damage from work of other trades. Coordinate wrapping removal with finishing work specified in Division 9. Retain wrapping where it can serve as a painting shield. END OF SECTION STRUCTURAL GLUED-LAMINATED TIMBER

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19 SECTION PLASTIC-LAMINATE-FACED ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS PART 1 - GENERAL 1 RELATED DOCUMENTS Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 2 SUMMARY Section Includes: Plastic-laminate-faced architectural cabinets. Wood furring, blocking, shims, and hanging strips for installing plastic-laminate-faced architectural cabinets unless concealed within other construction before cabinet installation. Related Requirements: Section "Alternates" for preferred brand bid alternates. 3 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site. 4 ACTION SUBMITTALS Product Data: For each type of product. Include data for fire-retardant treatment from chemical-treatment manufacturer and certification by treating plant that treated materials comply with requirements. Shop Drawings: Show location of each item, dimensioned plans and elevations, large-scale details, attachment devices, and other components Show details full size. Show locations and sizes of furring, blocking, and hanging strips, including concealed blocking and reinforcement specified in other Sections. Show locations and sizes of cutouts and holes for electrical switches and outlets and other items installed in architectural plastic-laminate cabinets. Apply AWI Quality Certification Program label to Shop Drawings. C. Samples for Initial Selection: Plastic laminates. PLASTIC-LAMINATE-FACED ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

20 3. PVC edge material. Thermoset decorative panels. D. Samples for Verification: Plastic laminates, 8 by 10 inches, for each type, color, pattern, and surface finish, with one sample applied to core material and specified edge material applied to one edge. Wood-grain plastic laminates, 12 by 24 inches, for each type, pattern and surface finish, with one sample applied to core material and specified edge material applied to one edge. Thermoset decorative panels, 8 by 10 inches, for each color, pattern, and surface finish. Exposed cabinet hardware and accessories, one unit for each type. 5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS Woodwork Quality Standard Compliance Certificates: AWI Quality Certification Program certificates. 6 QUALITY ASSURANCE Fabricator Qualifications: Shop that employs skilled workers who custom fabricate products similar to those required for this Project and whose products have a record of successful in-service performance. Shop is a certified participant in AWI's Quality Certification Program. The project has been registered with AWI's Quality Certification Program. The registration number is. 7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING Do not deliver cabinets until painting and similar operations that could damage woodwork have been completed in installation areas. If cabinets must be stored in other than installation areas, store only in areas where environmental conditions comply with requirements specified in "Field Conditions" Article. 8 FIELD CONDITIONS Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install cabinets until building is enclosed, wet work is complete, and HVAC system is operating and maintaining temperature between 60 and 90 deg F and relative humidity between 25 and 55 percent during the remainder of the construction period. Field Measurements: Where cabinets are indicated to fit to other construction, verify dimensions of other construction by field measurements before fabrication, and indicate measurements on Shop Drawings. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid delaying the Work. Locate concealed framing, blocking, and reinforcements that support cabinets by field measurements before being enclosed, and indicate measurements on Shop Drawings. PLASTIC-LAMINATE-FACED ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

21 C. Established Dimensions: Where cabinets are indicated to fit to other construction, establish dimensions for areas where cabinets are to fit. Provide allowance for trimming at site, and coordinate construction to ensure that actual dimensions correspond to established dimensions. 9 COORDINATION Coordinate sizes and locations of framing, blocking, furring, reinforcements, and other related units of Work specified in other Sections to ensure that cabinets can be supported and installed as indicated. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 1 PLASTIC-LAMINATE-FACED ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS Quality Standard: Unless otherwise indicated, comply with the "Architectural Woodwork Standards" for grades of architectural plastic-laminate cabinets indicated for construction, finishes, installation, and other requirements. Provide labels and certificates from AWI certification program indicating that woodwork complies with requirements of grades specified. The Contract Documents contain selections chosen from options in the quality standard and additional requirements beyond those of the quality standard. Comply with those selections and requirements in addition to the quality standard. C. D. E. Grade: Premium. Type of Construction: Frameless. Cabinet, Door, and Drawer Front Interface Style: Flush overlay. High-Pressure Decorative Laminate: NEMA LD 3, grades as indicated or if not indicated, as required by woodwork quality standard. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. b. c. d. e. Abet Laminati, Inc. Formica Corporation. Lamin-Art, Inc. Panolam Industries International, Inc. Wilsonart International; Div. of Premark International, Inc. F. Laminate Cladding for Exposed Surfaces: Horizontal Surfaces: Grade HGS. Vertical Surfaces: Grade HGS. PLASTIC-LAMINATE-FACED ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

22 3. 4. Edges: PVC edge banding, 0.12 inch thick, matching laminate in color, pattern, and finish. Pattern Direction: As indicated. G. Materials for Semiexposed Surfaces: Surfaces Other Than Drawer Bodies: High-pressure decorative laminate, NEMA LD 3, Grade VGS. a. b. Edges of Plastic-Laminate Shelves: PVC edge banding, 0.12 inch thick, matching laminate in color, pattern, and finish. For semiexposed backs of panels with exposed plastic-laminate surfaces, provide surface of high-pressure decorative laminate, NEMA LD 3, Grade VGS. 3. Drawer Sides and Backs: Thermoset decorative panels with PVC edge banding. Drawer Bottoms: Thermoset decorative panels. H. I. Concealed Backs of Panels with Exposed Plastic-Laminate Surfaces: High-pressure decorative laminate, NEMA LD 3, Grade BKL. Drawer Construction: Fabricate with exposed fronts fastened to subfront with mounting screws from interior of body. Join subfronts, backs, and sides with glued rabbeted joints supplemented by mechanical fasteners. J. Colors, Patterns, and Finishes: Provide materials and products that result in colors and textures of exposed laminate surfaces complying with the following requirements: As indicated by laminate manufacturer's designations. 2 WOOD MATERIALS Wood Products: Provide materials that comply with requirements of referenced quality standard for each type of woodwork and quality grade specified unless otherwise indicated. Wood Moisture Content: 5 to 10 percent. Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products: Provide materials that comply with requirements of referenced quality standard for each type of woodwork and quality grade specified unless otherwise indicated. Medium-Density Fiberboard: ANSI A208.2,. Thermoset Decorative Panels: Particleboard or medium-density fiberboard finished with thermally fused, melamine-impregnated decorative paper and complying with requirements of NEMA LD 3, Grade VGL, for test methods 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 3.8, and PLASTIC-LAMINATE-FACED ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

23 3 CABINET HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES C. D. E. General: Provide cabinet hardware and accessory materials associated with architectural cabinets except for items specified in Section "Door Hardware (Descriptive Specification)." Frameless Concealed Hinges (European Type): BHMA A156.9, B01602, 135 degrees of opening, self-closing. Wire Pulls: Back mounted, solid metal, 4 inches long, 5/16 inch in diameter. Shelf Rests: BHMA A156.9, B04013; metal. Drawer Slides: BHMA A Grade 1 and Grade 2: Side mounted and extending under bottom edge of drawer; partial-extension type; epoxy-coated steel with polymer rollers. Grade 1HD-100 and Grade 1HD-200: Side mounted; full-extension type; zinc-plated-steel ball-bearing slides. For drawers not more than 3 inches high and not more than 24 inches wide, provide Grade For drawers more than 3 inches high but not more than 6 inches high and not more than 24 inches wide, provide Grade For drawers more than 6 inches high or more than 24 incheswide, provide Grade 1HD-200. For computer keyboard shelves, provide Grade 1HD-100. For trash bins not more than 20 inches high and 16 incheswide, provide Grade 1HD-200. F. G. H. Door Locks: BHMA A156.11, E0712 Drawer Locks: BHMA A156.11, E0704 Exposed Hardware Finishes: For exposed hardware, provide finish that complies with BHMA A for BHMA finish number indicated. Bright Brass, Clear Coated: BHMA 605 for brass base; BHMA 632 for steel base. I. For concealed hardware, provide manufacturer's standard finish that complies with product class requirements in BHMA A MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS Furring, Blocking, Shims, and Hanging Strips: Softwood or hardwood lumber, kiln dried to less than 15 percent moisture content. Anchors: Select material, type, size, and finish required for each substrate for secure anchorage. Provide metal expansion sleeves or expansion bolts for post-installed anchors. Use nonferrous-metal or hot-dip galvanized anchors and inserts at inside face of exterior walls and at floors. PLASTIC-LAMINATE-FACED ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

24 5 FABRICATION Fabricate cabinets to dimensions, profiles, and details indicated. Complete fabrication, including assembly and hardware application, to maximum extent possible before shipment to Project site. Disassemble components only as necessary for shipment and installation. Where necessary for fitting at site, provide ample allowance for scribing, trimming, and fitting. Notify Architect seven days in advance of the dates and times woodwork fabrication will be complete. Trial fit assemblies at fabrication shop that cannot be shipped completely assembled. Install dowels, screws, bolted connectors, and other fastening devices that can be removed after trial fitting. Verify that various parts fit as intended and check measurements of assemblies against field measurements before disassembling for shipment. C. Shop-cut openings to maximum extent possible to receive hardware, appliances, electrical work, and similar items. Locate openings accurately and use templates or roughing-in diagrams to produce accurately sized and shaped openings. Sand edges of cutouts to remove splinters and burrs. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 PREPARATION Before installation, condition cabinets to average prevailing humidity conditions in installation areas. Before installing cabinets, examine shop-fabricated work for completion and complete work as required. 3.2 INSTALLATION C. D. Grade: Install cabinets to comply with same grade as item to be installed. Assemble cabinets and complete fabrication at Project site to the extent that it was not completed in the shop. Install cabinets level, plumb, true, and straight. Shim as required with concealed shims. Install level and plumb to a tolerance of 1/8 inch in 96 inches. Scribe and cut cabinets to fit adjoining work, refinish cut surfaces, and repair damaged finish at cuts. PLASTIC-LAMINATE-FACED ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

25 E. Anchor cabinets to anchors or blocking built in or directly attached to substrates. Secure with countersunk, concealed fasteners and blind nailing. Use fine finishing nails or finishing screws for exposed fastening, countersunk and filled flush with woodwork. Use filler matching finish of items being installed. F. Cabinets: Install without distortion so doors and drawers fit openings properly and are accurately aligned. Adjust hardware to center doors and drawers in openings and to provide unencumbered operation. Complete installation of hardware and accessory items as indicated. Install cabinets with no more than 1/8 inch in 96-inch sag, bow, or other variation from a straight line. Fasten wall cabinets through back, near top and bottom, and at ends not more than 16 inches o.c. with No. 10 wafer-head sheet metal screws through metal backing or metal framing behind wall finish. 3.3 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING C. Repair damaged and defective cabinets, where possible, to eliminate functional and visual defects; where not possible to repair, replace woodwork. Adjust joinery for uniform appearance. Clean, lubricate, and adjust hardware. Clean cabinets on exposed and semiexposed surfaces. END OF SECTION PLASTIC-LAMINATE-FACED ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

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