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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)

11 - Countertops

Typical Countertop Configurations:

A. Panel Product Tops - This type of top consists of wood veneer

over a stable substrate, veneer edge banded or with an applied

decorative edge of another material as specified.

B. High Pressure Decorative Laminate (HPDL) Tops - This

type of top consists of plastic laminate over a stable substrate,

self edge banded or with an applied decorative edge of another

material as specified.

Self Edge

Miter Fold

C. Post-formed High Pressure Decorative Laminated Tops -

This t ype of top consists of plastic laminate formed with heat and

pressure over a stable substrate and must be specified.

Post formed with coved

integral backsplash

D. Combination Material Tops - This type of top may consist of

a mixture of materials, such as wood, high pressure decorative

laminate, inlays, etc.

Medium Density

Fiberboard or

Particleboard Core

Optional Alignment

Spline or Biscuit

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