1.6
DELIVERY AND STORAGE
Casework may be delivered knockdown or fully assembled. All units shall be
delivered to the site in undamaged condition, stored off the ground in
fully enclosed areas, and protected from damage. The storage area shall be
well ventilated and not subject to extreme changes in temperature or
humidity.
1.7
SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
Work shall be coordinated with other trades. Units shall not be installed
in any room or space until painting, and ceiling installation are complete
within the room where the units are located. Floor cabinets shall be
installed before finished flooring materials are installed.
1.8
PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS
Field measurements shall be verified as indicated in the shop drawings
before fabrication.
PART 2
PRODUCTS
2.1
WOOD MATERIALS
2.1.1
Lumber
a. All framing lumber shall be kiln-dried Grade III to dimensions as shown
on the drawings. Frame front, where indicated on the drawings, shall be
nominal 19 mm 3/4 inch hardwood.
b. Standing or running trim casework components which are specified to
receive a transparent finish shall be [_____] hardwood species, plain sawn.
AWI grade shall be [premium] [custom]. Location, shape, and dimensions
shall be as indicated on the drawings.
2.1.2
Panel Products
**************************************************************************
NOTE: The plastic laminate industry recommends
using medium density fiber board (MDF) or medium
density particleboard as suitable panel substrates.
The use of plywoods is discouraged whenever possible
due to the potential for stress crack, shrink-back,
and telegraphing problems.
**************************************************************************
2.1.2.1
Plywood
All plywood panels used for framing purposes shall be veneer core hardwood
plywood, AWI Qual Stds Grade AA. Nominal thickness of plywood panels shall
be as indicated in this specification and on the drawings.
2.1.2.2
Particleboard
All particleboard shall be industrial grade, medium density (640 to 800 kg
per cubic meter 40 to 50 pounds per cubic foot), 19 mm 3/4 inch thick. A
moisture-resistant particleboard in grade Type 2-M-2 or 2-M-3 shall be used
as the substrate for plastic laminate covered [countertops] [backsplashes]
[_____] [components as located on the drawings] and other areas subjected
SECTION 06410A
Page 9
Previous Page
