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/

EXECUTION

DESCRIPTION E C P

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6.1

G E N E R A L 

GENERAL (continued)

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6.1.12

W A L L A N C H O R A G E

CASEWORK WALL ANCHORAGE, except for PENINSULA/ISLAND (continued)

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6.1.12.3

ADJACENT cabinet units to be fastened together at the front with a minimum of two #8 x 1-1/4”

(31.7 mm) flat-, oval-, or pan-head screws, a maximum of 30” (762 mm) on center, and:

6.1.12.3.3 At EXPOSED INTERIOR surfaces, fasteners must be countersunk

and covered to match the surface.

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6.1.12.4

F A S T E N E R S

ANCHORAGE FASTENERS to be neatly installed through the back and anchor strip, at the top

and bottom at each cabinet body, and:

6.1.12.4.1 FASTENER to be a minimum of 3” (76.2 mm) x #10 (4.6 mm) diameter screw

with a surface-bearing head.

6.1.12.4.2 EXPOSED INTERIOR surfaces require screws capable of being

recessed and covered with matching cover caps.

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6.1.12.4.3 Achieve a minimum of 1-1/2” (38.1 mm) PENETRATION into the wall studs,

blocking, or masonry walls.

6.1.12.4.4 Prohibit use of DRYWALL or BUGLE-HEAD screws.

6.1.12.5

C A B I N E T U N I T S

Each CABINET UNIT or UNDIVIDED SPAN shall have a minimum of four anchorage fasteners;

two at the top and two at the bottom, subject to:

6.1.12.5.1 A maximum horizontal spacing of 16” (406 mm) on center, except:

6.1.12.5.1.1 Wall cabinet units over 48” (406 mm) in height shall be 12” (305 mm).

6.1.12.5.2 VERTICALLYtop or bottom of the cabinet unit., anchorage fasteners be located within 2” (50.8 mm) of the outside

6.1.12.5.3 HORIZONTALLY, within 2” (50.8 mm) of the outside end.

6.1.12.5.4

A LOCKING HANGING CLEAT, or other concealed method of installation may

be used, provided it has been independently tested to show compliance to the

Wall Cabinet Structural Integrity Test shown in Appendix A.

6.1.12.6 Bases or toes are not required to be anchored to the floor; however:

6.1.12.6.1 Separate bases or toes are required to be fastened to the cabinet to prevent their movement.

6.1.13 NAIL holes through semi-exposed surfaces shall be countersunk and filled with color matched to the adjacent

surface.

6.1.14 GLUE is not to be permitted on exposed faces.

6.1.15 CAULKING, when used to fill gaps and/or voids, shall be color-compatible.

6.1.16 At materials furnished by the manufacturer.PREFINISHED woodwork, installer shall do all the filling of nail holes and touch up with matching finish

Section 10 - Casework (Page 49 of 51)

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