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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)9 - Wood Doors
End Match
A single piece of veneer extends from the bottom to the top of
the door with a mirror image at the transom.No Match
Alignment Criteria
Grain pattern alignment between the door and transom, even
when cut from the same panel, will vary to some extent. This is
due to the natural progression of the annual rings which create the
figure in the wood. Misalignment will be more apparent in doors
veneered with open grain species than with close grain.
Misalignment of up to 3/8” (9 mm) is permitted in every Grade.Hardwood Veneer Face Grade Summary
Read Section 4 for the complete description of veneer face
grades.
NOTE: When veneers are specifie d a s “ n a t u r a l , ” t h e y m a y c o n t a i n
any amount or combination of sapwood and heartwood, with the
resultant contrast in color in many species.
The industry recognizes that cost is an important factor, and having
lower veneer standards can result in some savings. Specifying
Architectural Woodwork Standards Custom Grade meets that
need. However, when doors are a part of an overall design scheme
and/or are adjacent to other fine architectural woodwork specified
under these standards, the level of quality of those doors must
be consistent with other millwork components.B