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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/PRODUCT
MATERIAL, MACHINING, AND ASSEMBLY RULES (continued)
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M A C H I N E & A S S E M B L Y
MACHINING and ASSEMBLY (continued)
4.3.9F L U S H D O O R S
Of FLUSH doors (continued)
4.3.9.5Require DUTCH DOORS (continued)
4.3.9.5.3 For HPDL, to be close-grain hardwood of a species of the manufacturer’s option,
and:4.3.9.5.3.1PAINTED or STAINED to match the face laminate, if edges are so
required.
4.3.9.6V E R T I C A L E D G E S
Require VERTICAL EDGES:
4.3.9.6.1 For OPAQUE finished doors:
4.3.9.6.1.1 Be PRIMED, if doors are factory-primed.4.3.9.6.1.2Be CLOSE-GRAIN HARDWOOD lumber, veneer, or MDO over
backer of the manufacturer’s option.4.3.9.6.1.3
Permit one FINGER JOINT at either veneer edge that is
tight, not raised, or not visible from a distance of 48”
(1219 mm).M4.3.9.6.1.4 FINGER JOINTS are not permitted. M
4.3.9.6.2 For TRANSPARENT finished doors:
4.3.9.6.2.1 Permit one FINGER JOINT at either veneer edge that
is tight, not raised, uniform in color and grain, without
discoloration, or not visible from a distance of 72”
(1829 mm).M4.3.9.6.2.2 FINGER JOINTS are not permitted. M4.3.9.6.2.3Be HARDWOOD lumber or veneer over backer, compatible
in color with the face veneer.M4.3.9.6.2.4 Allow FLAT-GRAIN DOUGLAS FIR at VG Douglas Fir-
faced doors.M4.3.9.6.2.5 Be the same species as the face veneer. M
4.3.9.6.2.6 Be PREFINISHED, if the doors are prefinished. M4.3.9.6.2.7
If the manufacturer’s FIRE-RATED DOOR APPROVAL
prevents the use of matching vertical edges, then the
species permitted under their approval shall be allowed.M4.3.9.6.2.8
Require VG GRAIN DOUGLAS FIR at VG Douglas Fir-
faced doors. M
4.3.9.6.3 For HPDL FACED doors:4.3.9.6.3.1 Be unfinished CLOSE-GRAIN HARDWOOD of
manufacturer’s option, and:M4.3.9.6.3.1.1
At opaque finish, permit FINGER JOINTS
at either edge that are tight, not raised, or
not visible from a distance of 48”
(1219 mm).M4.3.9.6.3.1.2
At transparent finish, permit one FINGER
JOINT at either edge that is tight, not
raised, uniform in color and grain, without
discoloration, and not visible from a
distance of 24” (610 mm).M4.3.9.6.3.2
Be HPDL or PVC to match the face laminate or
HARDWOOD stained and finished to match the face
laminate at the manufacturer’s option.MSection 9 - Doors (Page 30 of 37)
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