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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)6 - Interior and Exterior Millwork
Fireplaces
The use of “built-up” moldings is also an excellent way to highlight
or frame a fireplace or add depth and richness to the fireplace
mantel. Below are a few creative but simple-to-install profile
combinations.
halfround
stop
quarter
round
shingles4s
coves
back
bandcasingcasingbase
capcasinghalf roundsbase
capcasingbase
shoeDoors and Windows
The framing of doors and windows is most commonly done with
single molding profiles, but by adding other patterns, the basic
trim can easily be transformed into a window or door casing of
classical depth and beauty. Installing plinth blocks at the bottom
of casing further enhances the traditional look.Base
The elaborate look of elegance can even be carried through to
base moldings where the wall meets the floor, as illustrated in
the following variations.half
roundbase + shoe
base
caps4s base
shoecove
s4s cove base shoe
s4s
bed
base
base shoe
base
stop
base shoe
base base
shingle
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