b. Exposed End Corner and Face Frame Attachment.
1) For mitered joint: lock miter or spline or biscuit, glued under
pressure (no visible fasteners).
2) For non-mitered joint (90 degree): butt joint glued under
pressure (no visible fasteners).
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NOTE: The following method is approved for AWI
custom grade only.
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3) Butt joint, glued and nailed.
c. Cabinet Backs (Wall Hung Cabinets): Wall hung cabinet backs must
not be relied upon to support the full weight of the cabinet and its
anticipated load for hanging/mounting purposes. Method of back joinery
and hanging/mounting mechanisms should transfer the load to case body
members. Fabrication method shall be:
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NOTE: Specifier must choose a method from those
listed below or permit Contractor option.
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1) Full bound, captured in grooves on cabinet sides, top, and
bottom. Cabinet backs for floor standing cabinets shall be side
bound, captured in grooves; glued and fastened to top and bottom.
2) Full overlay, plant-on backs with minimum back thickness of 13
mm 1/2 inchand minimum No. 12 plated (no case hardened) screws
spaced a minimum 80 mm 3 inches on center. Edge of back shall not
be exposed on finished sides. Anchor strips are not required when
so attached.
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NOTE: The following method is approved for AWI
custom grade only.
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3) Side bound, captured in groove or rabbetts; glued and fastened.
d. Cabinet Backs (Floor Standing Cabinets).
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NOTE: Specifier must choose a method from those
listed below or permit Contractor option.
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1) Side bound, captured in grooves; glued and fastened to top and
bottom.
2) Full overlay, plant-on backs with minimum back thickness of 13
mm 1/2 inch and minimum No. 12 plated (no case hardened) screws
spaced a minimum 80 mm 3 inches on center. Edge of back shall not
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