ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK INSTITUTE (AWI)
AWI Qual Stds
(2003) AWI Quality Standards
ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)
ASTM D 1037
(1999) Evaluating Properties of Wood-Base
Fiber and Particle Panel Materials
ASTM E 84
(2004) Surface Burning Characteristics of
Building Materials
ASTM F 547
(2001) Nails for Use with Wood and
Wood-Base Materials
BUILDERS HARDWARE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (BHMA)
BHMA A156.9
(2003) Cabinet Hardware
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)
NEMA LD 3
(2000) High-Pressure Decorative Laminates
WINDOW AND DOOR MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (WDMA)
WDMA I.S. 1-A
(1997) Architectural Wood Flush Doors
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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NOTE: The term "laminate clad architectural
casework" as used herein includes all wood assembly
components and specially designed and fabricated
custom casework that requires a high pressure
decorative laminate finish. This should include
such items as restroom vanities, cabinets, and
built-in shelving as detailed and located on the
drawings. Items such as running trim, moldings,
wood railings,and other wood decorative components
should be specified in Section 06200 FINISH
CARPENTRY. Prefabricated, modular casework and
cabinetry should be specified in Section 12320
CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS.
Solid polymer (solid surfacing) components of
laminate architectural casework, such as
countertops, will be constructed in accordance with
Section 06650 SOLID POLYMER (SOLID SURFACING)
FABRICATIONS.
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Work in this section includes laminate clad custom casework [cabinets]
[vanities][_____] as shown on the drawings and as described in this
specification. This Section includes high-pressure laminate surfacing and
cabinet hardware. The Contractor shall comply with EPA requirements in
accordance with Section 01670 RECYCLED / RECOVERED MATERIALS. All exposed
and semi-exposed surfaces, whose finish is not otherwise noted on the
drawings or finish schedule, shall be sanded smooth and shall receive a
clear finish of polyurethane. Wood finish may be shop finished or field
SECTION 06410A
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