AWS EDITION 1, 2009

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Appendix B

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

(Appendix B is not part of the AWS for compliance purposes)

F. [Cabinet Liner shall be type CLS.]

Include this Item if you intend to use cabinet liner at semi-exposed surfaces.

G Edgeband

1. Veneer of the same species and cut as the exposed surfaces.


2. [PVC] [ABS] [high pressure decorative laminate].
   PVC and ABS edgeband are available to match many laminate patterns. PVC is more durable than
   laminate and it is less subject to glue failure. PVC is available in 3mm and 0.5mm thicknesses. 0.5mm
   is generally used at case bodies, and 3mm may be used at doors, drawer fronts, and false fronts.
   ABS is a new product that claims to have the positive qualities of PVC without the environmental
   down side.
   H Adhesives used shall be [type I] [type II].
   Type I glue is water proof; Type II is water resistant. Type II is satisfactory except in a very wet
   environment.
   I Hardware:


3. Pulls: [ _____ ].


4. Drawer Guides shall be [full extension] [¾ extension] AWS approved.
   If you specify brand and model of drawer guides, specify for pencil drawers, box drawers, file drawers,
   and lateral file drawers, as applicable.


5. Hinges: [five knuckle Grade 1 hinges] [concealed European style Grade II hinges minimum 120º opening]
   Brand, Model. Hinges shall be AWS compliant.
   The AWS requires Grade I hinges for schools, hospitals and recommends such for police and fire
   facilities, and other high usage applications.


6. Door Catches: [ _____ ]
   If self closing hinges are selected catches will not be required. Self closing Grade I hinges are not
   available.


7. Shelf Supports: Shelf supports for adjustable shelves in wall-hung cabinets and the upper half of tall cabinets shall
   be designed to prevent shelves from sliding forward in a seismic event.
   Bored hole shelf support systems and metal shelf ladders have both been determined to provide
   satisfactory support.


8. Locks
   a. Door locks: [ __ ].
   b. Drawer locks: [ __ ].
   c. Glass door locks: [ ].
   d. [ ____ ].
   e. Provide [ __ ] keys per lock.
   f. Elbow Catches: [ __ ].
   Elbow catches will only be necessary at the inactive leaf of locking pairs of doors. If no door locks
   are required, elbow catches will not be necessary.


9. Sliding glass door hardware: [ _____ ].
   Sliding glass doors that are more than 1 ½ times as tall as they are wide should be installed using
   top hung hardware. Tall, thin glass doors on bottom roller systems will tip and bind.


10. Etc.
    Other hardware items may include wire grommets, keyboard trays, and other specialty items.
    2.02. FABRICATION

A. Wood Casework

1. Casework shall meet the requirements of the Architectural Woodwork Standards [Premium Grade] [Custom
   Grade] [Grades shown on plans].
   The AWS allows the use of Economy Grade for custodian’s closets and utility rooms regardless of
   the Grade specified for the project as a whole (unless otherwise specified). This is usually the only
   application for Economy Grade.

CSI Section 06 41 00

Wood and Plastic Laminate Casework

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