AWS EDITION 1, 2009

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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 6 - Interior & Exterior Millwork (Page 13 of 31)

PRODUCT

MATERIAL, MACHINING, AND ASSEMBLY RULES (continued)

DESCRIPTION E C P

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4.2

M A T E R I A L 

MATERIAL (continued)

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4.2.12

D O O R & W I N D O W F R A M E S

At DOOR and WINDOW FRAMES (continued)

4.2.12.3 Of PLOUGHED STYLE with T-stop, shall be:

4.2.12.3.1 Minimum of 3/4" (19 mm) in thickness. M

4.2.12.3.2 Minimum of 1-1/16" (27 mm) in thickness. M

4.2.12.3.3 Stops shall be minimum 3/4" (19 mm) in thickness set in 1/4" (6 mm) groove. M

4.2.12.4 Of SPLIT STYLE with T-stop, shall be:

4.2.12.4.1 Minimum of 11/16" (17 mm) in thickness at thin member. M

4.2.12.4.2 Minimum of 3/4" (19 mm) in thickness. MM

4.2.12.5 Of VENEERED CONSTRUCTION:

4.2.12.5.1 Shall be of the same species.

4.2.12.5.2

Veneer-wrapped MDF is permitted for interior use only.

4.2.12.5.3 Veneer-laminated block or MDF core is permitted for interior

use only.

4.2.12.5.3.1 Face veneer shall be of sufficient thickness to prohibit show-through.

4.2.12.5.3.2 Face veneer shall extend over the edgebands when

edgebands exceed 1/8" (3.2 mm) in thickness.

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4.2.12.6 Requiring FIRE RATING shall be of the manufacturer's permitted design and construction in

conforming with the requirements of their applicable labeling service.

4.2.13 At SASH:

4.2.13.1 Shall be PONDEROSA or SUGAR PINE.

4.2.13.2 Shall be a minimum of 1-3/8" (35 mm) in thickness. MM

4.2.13.3 Shall be a minimum of 1-3/4" (44 mm) in thickness; however: M

4.2.13.3.1 Consideration of the size of the window and the applicable codes may

require the minimum thickness to be less than this standard.

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4.2.14

B L I N D S & S H U T T E R S 

At BLINDS and SHUTTERS:

4.2.14.1 Shall be PONDEROSA or SUGAR PINE.

4.2.14.2 STILES and RAILS shall be:

4.2.14.2.1 Solid stock.

4.2.14.2.2 Minimum of 3/4" (19 mm) in thickness.

4.2.14.3

P A N E L S 

PANELS if:

4.2.14.3.1

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FLAT shall be:

4.2.14.3.1.1 SOLID WOOD:

4.2.14.3.1.1.1

Minimum 1/2" (12.7 mm) in thickness

and maximum 23-3/4" (603 mm)

across the grain in width.

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4.2.14.3.1.1.2

Minimum 3/4" (19 mm) in thickness

and maximum 13-3/4" (350 mm)

across the grain in width.

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4.2.14.3.1.1.3 Not permitted. M

4.2.14.3.1.2 SHEET PRODUCT:

4.2.14.3.1.2.1 Minimum 1/4" (6.4 mm) in thickness. M

4.2.14.3.1.2.2 Minimum 1/2" (12.7 mm) in thickness. MM

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