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 09  DOORS

(Including Flush and Stile & Rail Construction with Wood, HPDL Faces)

GENERAL

1 INFORMATION

1.1 GRADES

1.1.1 These standards are characterized in three Grades of quality that may be mixed within a single project. Limitless

design possibilities and a wide variety of lumber and veneer species, along with overlays, high-pressure

decorative laminates, factory finishes, and profiles are available in all three Grades.

1.1.2 ECONOMY GRADE is not used for this section.

1.1.3 CUSTOM GRADE is typically specified for and adequately covers most high-quality architectural woodwork,

providing a well-defined degree of control over a project’s quality of materials, workmanship, or installation.

1.1.4 PREMIUM GRADE is typically specified for use in those areas of a project where the highest level of quality,

materials, workmanship, and installation is required.

1.1.5 MODIFICATIONS by the contract documents shall govern if in conflict with these standards.

1.2 BASIC CONSIDERATIONS

1.2.1 ACCEPTABLE REQUIREMENTS of lumber and/or sheet products used within this product section are

established by Sections 3 and 4, unless otherwise modified herein.

1.2.2 CONTRACT DRAWINGS and/or SPECIFICATIONS, furnished by the design professional, shall clearly indicate

or delineate all material, fabrication, installation, and applicable building code/regulation requirements.

1.2.3 Methods of construction for flush, EXCLUDING HOLLOW CORE, and stile and rail doors shown in this section

may not represent all types available. Variations of construction and materials are permitted, as long as the

appropriate minimum WDMA DUTY PERFORMANCE LEVELS are met or exceeded.

1.2.4 EXPOSED SURFACES

1.2.4.1 Both visible faces of wood doors, including applied moldings, lights, and louvers.

1.2.5 SEMI-EXPOSED SURFACES

1.2.5.1 Both vertical edges of wood doors.

1.2.5.2 Top edge, if visible from above.

1.2.6 CONCEALED SURFACES

1.2.6.1 Top and bottom edges of wood doors.

1.2.6.1.1 Unless the top edge is visible from above.

1.2.7 GRADE LIMITATIONS

1.2.7.1 FLUSH and STILE & RAIL DOORS are offered only in CUSTOM and PREMIUM GRADES.

1.2.8 WARRANTY shall be to the terms, conditions, and duration of the door manufacturer, unless specified

otherwise.

1.2.8.1 Warranties vary between manufacturers and between interior or exterior exposure as to the:

1.2.8.1.1 Coverage.

1.2.8.1.2 Duration.

1.2.8.1.3 Items and conditions that void it.

1.2.8.1.4 Extent of replacement and cost coverage.

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