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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/

COMPLIANCE

7 FABRICATED and INSTALLED (continued)

7.2 GAPS, FLUSHNESS, FLATNESS, and ALIGNMENT of product and installation:

7.2.1 Maximum gaps between exposed components shall be tested with a feeler gauge at points designed to join

where members contact or touch.

7.2.2 Joint length shall be measured with a ruler with a minimum of 1/16” (1 mm) divisions, and calculations will be

made accordingly.

7.2.3 Reasonable assessment of the performance of the finished product will be weighed against absolute compliance

with the standards.

7.2.4 The following is intended to provide examples of how and where compliance testing is measured:

D B

A

A

D I

C

H

I

C

C

F F

E

E

Measured on the concave face

G

A - Gaps when surfaces are mitered or butted

B - Gaps when parallel pieces are joined

C - Gaps when edges are mitered or butted

D - Flushness between two surfaces

E - Flatness of panel product

F - Flushness of edgebanding

G - Chipout

H - Gaps at doors and drawer fronts

I - Alignment of doors and drawer fronts

Section 10 - Casework (Page 51 of 51)

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