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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)

DESCRIPTION E C P

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4.4

A S S E M B L Y 

ASSEMBLY (continued)

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4.4.21

S C R I B I N G

SCRIBING requires (continued)

4.4.21.4 COLOR-COMPATIBLE CAULKING is permitted, not to exceed 1/8” (3.2 mm). MM

4.4.21.5

The TRIM MEMBER used at the inside corner of the adjoining angled cabinets (which is not a

scribe or subject to the 1-1/2” [38.1 mm] maximum scribe allowance) be equal and not exceed 2”

(50.8 mm) beyond the cabinet front and/or drawer pull.

4.4.21.6 SOFFIT PANELS to be furnished in maximum available lengths, given material

availability, and:

MM

4.4.21.6.1 FASCIA PANEL directional run (defined as trim taller than 1-1/2” [38.1 mm] and

less than 12” [305 mm]) above the cabinets shall be:

4.4.21.6.1.1 At the manufacturer’s option. MMM

4.4.21.6.1.2 VERTICAL if over 12” (305 mm). M

4.4.21.7

SCRIBING OPTIONS:

Scribe Filler Scribe Filler Scribe Mold Scribe Mold

Scribe Allowance Scribe Allowance

4.4.22

C L O S U R E

A provision for CLOSURE is required at all voids or open spaces between cabinets and walls, such as at the

top of tall and upper cabinets and the bottom of upper cabinets caused by scribing or angle turns, and:

4.4.22.1 At non-visible voids, 1-1/2” (12.7 mm) or less in width, a piece of standard-grade laminate may be

used as a closure cap.

4.4.22.2 At non visible voids, exceeding 1-1/2” (12.7 mm) in width, a minimum 3/4” (19 mm) closure filler

shall be provided of manufacturer’s option.

4.4.22.3 At visible voids, a minimum 3/4” (19 mm) closure filler shall be provided matching the adjacent

surface.

4.4.22.4

CLOSURE OPTIONS:

Closure Cap Closure Filler

4.4.23

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CLEARANCES and TOLERANCES:

4.4.23.1 At DOORS and DRAWERS, alignment and flushness in both the vertical and horizontal plane

(see Test I illustrations in COMPLIANCE) shall not exceed:

4.4.23.1.1 1/16” (1.6 mm) M

4.4.23.1.2 1/32” (0.8 mm) MM

4.4.23.2 At REVEAL OVERLAY construction, shall be as specified or indicated.

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