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© 2009, AWI, AWMAC, WI - Architectural Woodwork Standards - 1st Edition, October 1, 2009

As may be updated by errata at http://www.awinet.org, http://www.awmac.com, or http://www.woodworkinstitute.com/awserrata/

Section 5 - Finishing (Page 5 of 19)

GENERAL

1.2 BASIC CONSIDERATIONS (continued)

1.2.14 The SYSTEM OVERVIEW TABLES (continued)

1.2.14.2 GENERAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS table:

SYSTEM NUMBER

12345678910111213

General Durability 2 2 3 2414255535

Repairability 5443354453241

Abrasion Resistance 2443414454545

Finish Clarity 5452353455344

Yellowing in Time 1231423455444

Finish Flexibility 1 233454323441

Moisture Resistance 3 3 41415354545

Solvent Resistance 1 2 41515355545

Stain Resistance 4 4 5 3515455545

Heat Resistance 1251515355545

Household Chemical

Resistance

3453525455545

Build/Solids 2333414354434

Drying Time 5552425455352

Affects Wood Flame

Spread YesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYes

NOTE: 5 = Excellent to 1 = Poor. The numerical ratings are subjective judgments based on

the general performance of generic products. Special formulations and facilities will influence

some of the performance characteristics.

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