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 8 - Wall Surfacing (Page 17 of 32)

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

At SOLID STILE and RAIL WOOD (continued)

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4.2.12.6

PANELS (continued)

4.2.12.6.4 EDGES of veneered constructed components shall be:

4.2.12.6.4.1 Veneer-banded with compatible species. M

4.2.12.6.4.2 Veneer-banded with same species as face. MM

4.2.13

D E C O R A T I V E L A M I N A T E 

At DECORATIVE LAMINATE wall surfacing requires:

4.2.13.1

L A M I N A T E

LAMINATE shall:

4.2.13.1.1 CONFORM to NEMA LD -3 (latest edition).

4.2.13.1.2 Be of colors selected from non-premium-priced standard patterns and texture.

4.2.13.1.2.1 No minimum thickness M

4.2.13.1.2.2 Minimum 0.028" (0.7 mm) in thickness M

4.2.13.1.2.3 Minimum 0.048" (1.2 mm) in thickness M

4.2.13.1.3 When REQUIRING MORE THAN ONE ADJACENT SHEET, they shall be prematched

by the manufacturer and/or installer to minimize color variation within the scope of the

manufacturer's guarantee, and:

4.2.13.1.3.1 Be fabricated from the longest sheet lengths available.

4.2.13.1.4 If required to be FIRE-RATED, it shall be Class I and:

4.2.13.1.4.1 Be applied with a rigid-set, Class I fire-rated adhesive.

4.2.13.1.5 PATTERNED or WOOD GRAIN:

4.2.13.1.5.1 Shall MATCH VERTICALLY, provided the total height does not exceed

the maximum length of the available sheet.

4.2.13.1.5.2 Is not required to MATCH HORIZONTALLY.

4.2.13.2

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CORE, when:

4.2.13.2.1

APPLIED to FURRING STRIPS, a maximum of 16" (406 mm) on center, shall

be hardboard or fine-grained hardwood plywood (a minimum of 1/4" [6.4 mm]) in

thickness); or particleboard or medium-density fiberboard (a minimum of 3/8" [9.5 mm]

in thickness).

4.2.13.2.2

APPLIED to FURRING STRIPS, a maximum of 24" (610 mm) on center shall be

particleboard, medium-density fiberboard, or fine-grained hardwood plywood a minimum

of 11/16" (17.5 mm) on thickness.

4.2.13.2.3 DIRECTLY APPLIEDthick particleboard, medium-density with retention moldings to sheetrock walls, shall be 3/8" (9.5 mm) fiberboard, or fine-grained hardwood plywood.

4.2.13.2.4

DIRECTLY APPLIED with spline or biscuit joints to sheetrock walls, shall be 11/16"

(17.5 mm) thick particleboard, medium-density fiberboard, or fine-grained hardwood

plywood.

4.2.13.2.5 FIRE-RATED, shall be a minimum of 3/8” (9.5 mm) in thickness and Class I Fire-Rated.

4.2.13.3 BACKING SHEET shall be:

4.2.13.3.1 A minimum of .020" (0.5 mm) thickness conforming to NEMA LD-3 (latest edition) and:

4.2.13.3.1.1

Applied to the backside of the core using the same adhesive as the face

lamination.

4.2.13.3.2 When FIRE-RATED, a minimum of .028” (0.7 mm) HPDL, Class I Fire-Rated and:

4.2.13.3.2.1 Applied with a rigid-set, Class I Fire-Rated adhesive.

4.2.13.3.3 Shall be applied in the same machine or grain direction as the face laminate.

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