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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/
EXECUTION
DESCRIPTION
6.1
\ G E N E R A L
GENERAL (continued)
6.1.16
F A S T E N I N G
FASTENING shall:
6.1.16.1
C O N C E A L E D
Use CONCEALED fastening to the fullest extent possible.
6.1.16.1.1
E X P O S E D
If exposed fastening is required to complete the installation:
6.1.16.1.1.1 Fasteners shall be set in quirks or reliefs (where possible), countersunk, and kept to a minimum.
6.1.16.1.1.2 PERMITand/or pins. the use of construction adhesive, finish nails, trim screws
6.1.16.1.1.3 DO NOT PERMIThardened screws. the use of drywall, bugle-head, or case-
6.1.16.1.1.4 REQUIREin the Glossary. exposed fasteners to be INCONSPICUOUS as defined
6.1.16.1.1.5 DO NOT PERMIT exposed fastening through HPDL.
6.1.16.1.1.6 REQUIRE prefinished materials to be filled by the installer with
matching filler furnished by the manufacturer.
6.1.16.1.1.7 REQUIRE unfinished materials to be filled by the paint contractor
or others.
6.1.16.1.2 Use of an extruded metal Z-mold or clips and/or French dovetail cleats are
acceptable for blind installation.
6.1.17 BACKS of wood paneling shall be sealed with at least two coats of sealer.
6.1.18
FLATNESS of installed and removable sheet products shall not exceed 0.027” (0.7 mm) per 12” (305 mm) or a
portion thereof.
6.1.19
EQUIPMENT CUTOUTS shall be neatly cut out by the installer, provided templates are furnished in a timely
manner.
6.1.20 HARDWARE shall be:
6.1.20.1 Installed neatly without tear-out of surrounding stock.
6.1.20.2 Installed per the manufacturer's instructions.
6.1.20.3 Installed using all furnished fasteners and fastener’s provisions.
6.1.20.4 Adjusted for smooth operation.
6.1.21 Entire installation shall present FIRST-CLASS WORKMANSHIP in compliance with these standards.
COMPLIANCE
7 FABRICATED and INSTALLED woodwork shall be tested for compliance to these standards
as follows:
7.1 SMOOTHNESS of exposed surfaces
7.1.1 KCPI (Knife Cuts Per Inch) is determined by holding the surfaced board
at an angle to a strong light source and counting the visible ridges per
inch, usually perpendicular to the profile.
7.1.2 SANDING is checked for compliance by sanding a sample piece of the
same species with the required grit of abrasive.
7.1.2.1 Observation with a hand lens of the prepared sample and the
material in question will offer a comparison of the scratch marks
of the abrasive grit.
Section 12 - Historic Restoration Work (Page 11 of 12)
Knife Cuts
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