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SECTION 12355 - INSTITUTIONAL CASEWORK
Revise this Section by deleting and inserting text to meet Project-specific requirements.
This Section uses the term "Architect." Change this term to match that used to identify the design
professional as defined in the General and Supplementary Conditions.
Verify that Section titles referenced in this Section are correct for this Project's Specifications; Section
titles may have changed.
PART 1 - GENERAL
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Retain or delete this article in all Sections of Project Manual.
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions
and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
SUMMARY
Section Includes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Wood-faced cabinets of stock design.
Plastic-laminate-faced wood cabinets of stock design.
Plastic-laminate countertops.
Solid-surfacing-material countertops[, including integral sinks].
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5.
6.
7.
Quartz agglomerate countertops[, including integral sinks].
Stainless-steel countertops[, including integral sinks].
Wall shelving.
Related Sections:
Retain Sections in subparagraphs below that contain requirements Contractor might expect to find in this
Section but are specified in other Sections.
8.
Division 6 Section "[Rough Carpentry] [Miscellaneous Carpentry]" for wood blocking
for anchoring manufactured wood casework.
9.
Division 6 Section "Interior Architectural Woodwork."
10. Division 6 Section "Stone Countertops."
11. Division 9 Section "Non-Load-Bearing Steel Framing" for reinforcements in metalframed partitions for anchoring manufactured wood casework.
12. Division 9 Section "Resilient Wall Base and Accessories" for resilient base applied to
manufactured wood casework.
13. Division 12 Section "[Metal Laboratory Casework] [Wood Laboratory Casework]
[Plastic-Laminate Laboratory Casework]."
DEFINITIONS
Retain definitions remaining after this Section has been edited.
MDF: Medium-density fiberboard.
First three paragraphs below are derived from AWI's "Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards."
Exposed Portions of Cabinets: Surfaces visible when doors and drawers are closed, including bottoms
of cabinets more than 48 inches (1220 mm) above floor, and surfaces visible in open cabinets.
Semiexposed Portions of Cabinets: Surfaces behind opaque doors, such as interiors of cabinets,
shelves, dividers, interiors and sides of drawers, and interior faces of doors. Tops of cases 78
inches (1980 mm) or more above floor are defined as semiexposed.
Concealed Portions of Cabinets: Surfaces not usually visible after installation, including sleepers, web
frames, dust panels, and ends and backs that are placed directly against walls or other cabinets.
Paragraph below is based on definition in HPVA HP-1.
Hardwood Plywood: A panel product composed of layers or plies of veneer, or of veneers in
combination with lumber core, hardboard core, MDF core, or particleboard core, joined with
adhesive, and faced both front and back with hardwood veneers.
SUBMITTALS
Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
LEED Submittals:
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Retain paragraph below if recycled content is required for LEED-NC or LEED-CI Credits MR 4.1 and
MR 4.2.
14. Product Data for Credit MR 4.1[ and MR 4.2]: For products having recycled content,
documentation indicating percentages by weight of postconsumer and preconsumer
recycled content.
a.
Include statement indicating costs for each product having recycled content.
LG Surfaces has a manufacturing plant in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Projects located within 500 miles of
this location may qualify for LEED Credit MR 5.1.
15.
Product Data for Credit MR 5.1: For products and materials required to comply with
requirements for regional materials, certificates indicating location of material
manufacturer and point of extraction, harvest, or recovery for each raw material. Include
statement indicating distance to Project, cost for each regional material, and fraction by
weight that is considered regional.
Retain first subparagraph below and "Forest Certification" Paragraph in "Quality Assurance" Article if
wood used to produce casework is required to be certified for LEED-NC or LEED-CI Credit MR 7, which
requires that a minimum of 50 percent of wood-based materials be certified. Revise below if certified
wood is required but cabinet manufacturer is not required to be certified for chain of custody; if so, only
the value of certified wood products rather than the value of cabinets can be used to meet the 50 percent
requirement.
16. Certificates for Credit MR 7: Chain-of-custody certificates certifying that wood used to
produce cabinets[ and countertops] complies with forest certification requirements.
Include evidence that manufacturer is certified for chain of custody by an FSC-accredited
certification body.
a.
Include statement indicating costs for each certified wood product.
Retain subparagraph below if low-emitting materials are required for LEED-NC or LEED-CI
Credit EQ 4.4.
17. Product Data for Credit EQ 4.4: For adhesives and composite wood products,
documentation indicating that product contains no urea formaldehyde.
Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work. Show
fabrication details, including types and locations of hardware. Show installation details,
including field joints and filler panels. Indicate manufacturer's catalog numbers for casework.
Samples for Initial Selection: For cabinet finishes and for each type of top material indicated.
Delete "Samples for Initial Selection" Paragraph above if colors and other characteristics are preselected
and specified or scheduled. Retain first paragraph below with or without above.
Samples for Verification: 8-by-10-inch (200-by-250-mm) Samples for each type of finish, including
top material[.] [and the following:]
18.
Section of countertop showing top, front edge, and backsplash construction.
Usually delete three subparagraphs below; retain if full-size Samples are required. Add or delete sample
units to suit Project. Samples below may add cost to Project and may not be necessary if manufacturers
are restricted to a list of those known to be acceptable.
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19.
20.
21.
One full-size finished base cabinet complete with hardware, doors, and drawers, but
without countertop.
One full-size finished wall cabinet complete with hardware, doors, and adjustable
shelves.
Maintain full-size Samples at Project site during construction in an undisturbed condition
as a standard for judging the completed Work. Unless otherwise indicated, approved
sample units may become part of the completed Work if in undisturbed condition at time
of Substantial Completion. Notify Architect of their exact locations.
Coordinate first paragraph below with qualification requirements in Division 1 Section "Quality
Requirements" and as supplemented in "Quality Assurance" Article.
Qualification Data: For qualified Installer.
Warranty: Sample of special warranty.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Retain first paragraph below if required for LEED-NC or LEED-CI Credit MR 7. Before retaining, verify
that manufacturers selected comply. See www.certifiedwood.org for a list of cabinet manufacturers that
are certified for FSC chain of custody.
Manufacturer Qualifications:
22.
23.
Member in good standing of International Surfaces Fabrication Association (ISFA).
Provider of fabricator and installer training.
Retain first paragraph below only if considered necessary.
Installer Qualifications: Manufacturer's authorized representative who is trained and approved for
installation of units required for this Project.
Source Limitations:
manufacturer.
Obtain manufactured wood casework from single source from single
Retain first paragraph below if wood used to produce casework is required to be certified for LEED-NC
or LEED-CI Credit MR 7, which requires that a minimum of 50 percent of wood-based materials be
certified.
Forest Certification: Fabricate cabinets[ and countertops] with wood and wood-based products
produced from wood obtained from forests certified by an FSC-accredited certification body to
comply with FSC STD-01-001, "FSC Principles and Criteria for Forest Stewardship."
Retain one of first two paragraphs below if manufactured wood casework is required to comply with
either standard referenced. Verify applicability of selected standard for Project's geographic location.
Review standard selected and coordinate its requirements with options selected. Certification programs
of both organizations are available to member and nonmember firms, but do increase cost in either case.
Note that AWI's requirements for modular casework do not have grades.
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Quality Standard: Unless otherwise indicated, comply with requirements for modular cabinets in
AWI's "Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards."
24.
Provide AWI Quality Certification Program [labels] [certificate] indicating that
manufactured wood casework complies with requirements.
Quality Standard: Unless otherwise indicated, comply with WI's "Manual of Millwork" for
[Premium] [Custom] [Economy] grade.
25.
26.
Provide WI-certified compliance certificate indicating that manufactured wood casework
complies with requirements of grades specified.
Product Designations: Drawings indicate manufactured wood casework configurations
by referencing WI design series numbering system as defined in WI's "Manual of
Millwork."
Delete paragraph below if retaining last subparagraph above.
Product Designations: Drawings indicate sizes, configurations, and finish material of manufactured
wood casework by referencing designated manufacturer's catalog numbers.
Other
manufacturers' casework of similar sizes and door and drawer configurations, of same finish
material, and complying with the Specifications may be considered. Refer to Division 1 Section
"Product Requirements."
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
Deliver manufactured wood casework only after painting, utility roughing-in, and similar operations
that could damage, soil, or deteriorate casework have been completed in installation areas. If
casework must be stored in other than installation areas, store only in areas where
environmental conditions meet requirements specified in "Project Conditions" Article.
Keep finished surfaces covered with polyethylene film or other protective covering during handling
and installation.
PROJECT CONDITIONS
Retain one of first two paragraphs below, generally first; retain second if building's HVAC system will
control humidity during occupancy.
Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install manufactured wood casework until spaces are
enclosed and weathertight, wet work in spaces is complete and dry, work above ceilings is
complete, and temporary HVAC system is operating and maintaining ambient temperature and
humidity conditions at occupancy levels during the remainder of the construction period.
If retaining first paragraph below, retain one of three relative humidity ranges or insert another based on
local climatological data. First applies to Ontario, Quebec, and most of U.S. Second applies to damp
coastal areas of southern U.S. and the Maritime Provinces. Third applies to dry southwestern U.S. and to
Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. See map and discussion about relative humidity and moisture
content in AWI's quality standards.
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Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install manufactured wood casework until building is
enclosed, wet work is complete, and HVAC system is operating and maintaining temperature
between 60 and 90 deg F (16 and 32 deg C) and relative humidity between [25 and 55] [43 and
70] [17 and 50] <Insert humidity range> percent during the remainder of the construction
period.
Retain paragraph below if applicable.
Field Measurements: Verify actual dimensions of construction contiguous with manufactured wood
casework by field measurements before fabrication.
COORDINATION
Usually delete this article and show reinforcements on Drawings. Retain only if cabinets are not installed
on masonry or continuous hanging strips.
Coordinate layout and installation of framing and reinforcements in walls and partitions for support of
manufactured wood casework.
WARRANTY
When warranties are required, verify with Owner's counsel that special warranties stated in this article are
not less than remedies available to Owner under prevailing local laws.
Special Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or replace
components of manufactured wood casework that fail in materials or workmanship within
specified warranty period.
27.
Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:
a.
Delamination of components or other failures of glue bond.
b.
Warping of components.
c.
Failure of operating hardware.
d.
Deterioration of finishes.
Verify available warranties and warranty periods for units and components with manufacturers listed in
Part 2 articles.
28. Warranty Period: [Five] <Insert number> years from date of Substantial Completion.
Special Countertop Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or
replace countertop components that exhibit material failure within specified warranty period.
29.
Warranty Period: Fifteen years from date of Substantial Completion.
EXTRA MATERIALS
Furnish complete touchup kit for each type and finish of manufactured wood casework provided.
Include scratch fillers, stains, finishes, and other materials necessary to perform permanent
repairs to damaged casework finish.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURERS
See Editing Instruction No. 1 in the Evaluations for cautions about naming manufacturers. Retain one of
two paragraphs and list of manufacturers in this article. See Division 1 Section "Product Requirements."
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, [provide products by one of the
following] [available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the
Work include, but are not limited to, the following]:
Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide [product indicated on
Drawings] <Insert manufacturer's name; product name or designation> or comparable
product by one of the following:
1.
Wood-Faced Manufactured Casework:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
2.
Architectural Cabinet Systems; a division of Windham Millwork, Inc.
CampbellRhea; a Sagas International company.
CIF Furniture Ltd.
Fisher Hamilton L.L.C.
Kewaunee Scientific Corporation.
Mid Canada Millwork Ltd.
R. C. Smith Company.
Terrill Manufacturing Company.
TMI Systems Design Corporation.
<Insert manufacturer's name>.
Plastic-Laminate-Faced Manufactured Casework:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
q.
r.
s.
t.
Architectural Cabinet Systems; a division of Windham Millwork, Inc.
Cal-Dak Cabinets.
CampbellRhea; a Sagas International company.
Case Systems Inc.
CIF Furniture Ltd.
Diversified Fixture.
Fisher Hamilton L.L.C.
Goelst USA, LLC.
Hausmann Industries, Inc.
International Office Products Cooperative.
LSI Corporation of America; a Sagas International company.
Mid Canada Millwork Ltd.
R. C. Smith Company.
Sidney Millwork Company.
Stevens Industries, Inc.
Techline USA, LLC.
Terrill Manufacturing Company.
TMI Systems Design Corporation.
UCMI.
<Insert manufacturer's name>.
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MATERIALS, GENERAL
Retain first paragraph below if low-emitting materials are required for LEED-NC or LEED-CI
Credit EQ 4.4. Before retaining, verify availability with manufacturers selected. Particleboard and MDF
made without urea formaldehyde are more expensive than those made with urea formaldehyde.
Particleboard made without urea formaldehyde is available from Panel Source International and Rodman
Industries. MDF without urea formaldehyde is available from CraftMaster Manufacturing, Panel Source,
and SierraPine.
Low-Emitting Materials: Provide manufactured wood casework, including countertops, made with
adhesives and composite wood products containing no urea formaldehyde.
Maximum Moisture Content for Lumber: 7 percent for hardwood and 12 percent for softwood.
Hardwood Plywood: HPVA HP-1, either veneer core or particleboard core unless otherwise indicated.
Softwood Plywood: DOC PS 1.
Particleboard: ANSI A208.1, Grade M-2.
Retain subparagraph below if recycled content is required for LEED-NC or LEED-CI Credits MR 4.1 and
4.2. Verify available recycled content with manufacturers and insert applicable percentage.
3.
Recycled Content: Not less than <Insert percentage> percent preconsumer recycled
content.
Retain first paragraph below instead of paragraph above if straw-based particleboard is required for
LEED-NC or LEED-CI Credit MR 6. Below also complies with low-emitting materials requirement for
LEED-NC or LEED-CI Credit EQ 4.4.
Particleboard: Straw-based particleboard complying with ANSI A208.1, Grade M-2, except for
density.
Grades for MDF changed with the 2002 edition of ANSI A208.2. Grade 130 is approximately equivalent
to previous Grade MD.
MDF: ANSI A208.2, [Grade 130] <Insert grade>.
Retain subparagraph below if recycled content is required for LEED-NC or LEED-CI Credits MR 4.1 and
4.2. Verify available recycled content with manufacturers and insert applicable percentage.
4.
Recycled Content: Not less than <Insert percentage> percent preconsumer recycled
content.
Hardboard: AHA A135.4, Class 1 Tempered.
Retain subparagraph below if recycled content is required for LEED-NC or LEED-CI Credits MR 4.1 and
4.2. Verify available recycled content with manufacturers and insert applicable percentage.
5.
Recycled Content: Not less than <Insert percentage> percent preconsumer recycled
content.
Plastic Laminate: High-pressure decorative laminate complying with NEMA LD 3.
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See Editing Instruction No. 1 in the Evaluations for cautions about naming manufacturers.
subparagraph and list of manufacturers below. See Division 1 Section "Product Requirements."
6.
Retain
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, [provide products by one of
the following] [available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated
into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following]:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Abet Inc.
Arborite; a division of ITW Canada.
Formica Corporation.
Lamin-Art, Inc.
Nevamar Company, LLC; Decorative Products Div.
Panolam Industries International Incorporated.
Wilsonart International; Div. of Premark International, Inc.
<Insert manufacturer's name>.
Thermoset Decorative Panels: Particleboard or MDF finished with thermally fused, melamineimpregnated decorative paper complying with LMA SAT-1.
Retain one or more of first three paragraphs below.
Edgebanding for Plastic Laminate: [Plastic laminate matching adjacent surfaces] [Rigid PVC
extrusions, through color with satin finish, 3 mm thick at doors and drawer fronts, 1 mm
thick elsewhere].
Edgebanding for Wood-Veneered Construction: [Minimum 1/8-inch- (3-mm-) thick, solid wood of
same species as face veneer] [Wood veneer of same species as face veneer] [Rigid PVC
extrusions, through color with satin finish, 3 mm thick at doors and drawer fronts, 1 mm
thick elsewhere].
7.
Select wood edgebanding for grain and color compatible with face veneers.
Edgebanding for Thermoset Decorative Panels: PVC or polyester edge banding complying with
LMA EDG-1 and matching thermoset decorative panels.
Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet: ASTM A 1008/A 1008M, suitable for exposed applications.
Stainless-Steel Sheet: ASTM A 240 or ASTM A 666, Type 304, with No. 4 satin finish.
Solid-Surfacing Material: Homogeneous solid sheets of filled plastic resin complying with ISSFA-2.
See Editing Instruction No. 1 in the Evaluations for cautions about naming manufacturers. Retain first
subparagraph and list of manufacturers below. See Division 1 Section "Product Requirements."
8.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, [provide products by one of
the following] [available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated
into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following]:
Manufacturers listed below make a range of products that are not all equal in appearance or in
performance characteristics. Some products may not comply with ISSFA-2 requirements for Standard
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type; some may not comply with ISSFA-2 at all. Verify acceptability of products before retaining
manufacturers.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
ABA Industries.
Avonite Surfaces; Aristech Acrylics LLC.
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.
Formica Corporation.
LG Surfaces.
Meganite Inc.; a division of The Pyrochem Group.
Nevamar Company, LLC; Decorative Products Div.
Samsung; Cheil Industries Inc.
Swan Corporation (The).
Transolid, Inc.
Wilsonart International; Div. of Premark International, Inc.
<Insert manufacturer's name>.
LG Surfaces offers several types of solid surface materials under the following brand names. "HIMACS" is 100 percent acrylic utilizing standard acrylic chip technology and is considered an entry price
point product line. "Volcanics" is 100 percent acrylic and utilizes striated chip technology. "Spectrum" is
100 percent acrylic material in vibrant, solid patterns. "EDEN" is 100 percent acrylic and contains 12
percent post-industrial recycled material. For more information, contact LG Surfaces.
9.
Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide LG
Surfaces; [HI-MACS] [Volcanics] [Spectrum] [EDEN], or a comparable product by
one of the following:
a.
10.
11.
<Insert manufacturer's name>.
Type: Provide Standard type[ or Veneer type made from material complying with
requirements for Standard type, as indicated] unless Special Purpose type is indicated.
Integral Sink Bowls: Comply with ISSFA-2 and ANSI Z124.3, Type 5 or Type 6,
without a precoated finish.
Quartz Agglomerate: Solid sheets consisting of quartz aggregates bound together with a matrix of
filled plastic resin and complying with the "Physical Characteristics of Materials" Article of
ANSI SS1.
See Editing Instruction No. 1 in the Evaluations for cautions about naming manufacturers. See Division 1
Section "Product Requirements."
12.
Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, [provide products by one of
the following] [available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated
into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following]:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Cambria.
Cosentino USA.
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.
LG Surfaces.
Meganite Inc.
Samsung Chemical USA, Inc.
Technistone USA, Inc.
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h.
i.
13.
Transolid, Inc.
<Insert manufacturer's name>.
Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide LG
Surfaces; Viatera, or a comparable product by one of the following:
a.
<Insert manufacturer name>.
CABINET MATERIALS
Exposed Cabinet Materials:
14.
15.
Wood Species: [Red oak] [White birch] [Alder] [White maple] [Hickory] [Cherry]
<Insert species>.
Plywood: Hardwood plywood with face veneer of species indicated, selected for
compatible color and grain. Grade A exposed faces at least 1/50 inch (0.5 mm) thick, and
Grade J crossbands. Provide backs of same species as faces.
a.
Face Veneer Cut: [Plain sliced] [Quarter sliced] [Rift cut] [Rotary cut].
Retain second option in first subparagraph below if solid wood is used with plastic laminate.
16. Solid Wood: Clear hardwood lumber of species indicated[ and selected for grain and
color compatible with exposed plywood] [, selected for compatible grain and color].
Three grades in first subparagraph below are 1.2, 1.0, and 0.7 mm thick, respectively; first grade is
standard general-purpose horizontal grade typically used for flat countertops; second is grade typically
offered by European manufacturers for countertops; third is standard general-purpose vertical grade
typically used for stock cabinets.
17. Plastic Laminate: [Grade HGS] [Grade HGL] [Grade VGS].
18. Unless otherwise indicated, provide specified edgebanding on all exposed edges.
Semiexposed Cabinet Materials:
19.
20.
Solid Wood: Sound hardwood lumber, selected to eliminate appearance defects, of [any
species similar in color and grain to] [same species as] exposed wood.
Plywood: Hardwood plywood of [any species similar in color and grain to] [same
species as] exposed wood. [Grade B] [Grade C] faces and Grade J crossbands. Provide
backs of same species as faces.
If retaining first subparagraph below, retain one of two options. First option is standard vertical grade
(0.7 mm thick); second option is cabinet liner (0.5 mm thick), which is only available in a limited number
of solid colors.
21. Plastic Laminate: [Grade VGS] [Grade CLS].
Retain one of first two subparagraphs below. Retain first if thermoset decorative panels are not
acceptable. Retain second for plastic-laminate cabinets with thermoset-decorative-panel interiors.
a.
b.
Provide plastic laminate for semiexposed surfaces unless otherwise indicated.
Provide plastic laminate for interior faces of doors and drawer fronts and where
indicated.
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22.
23.
24.
Thermoset Decorative Panels: Provide thermoset decorative panels for semiexposed
surfaces unless otherwise indicated.
Metal for Steel Drawer Pans: Cold-rolled, steel sheet.
Unless otherwise indicated, provide specified edgebanding on all semiexposed edges.
Concealed Cabinet Materials:
25.
26.
Solid Wood: Any hardwood or softwood species, with no defects affecting strength or
utility.
Plywood: Hardwood plywood. Provide backs of same species as faces.
Material in subparagraph below is 0.5-mm-thick backer laminate for providing balanced construction.
27. Plastic Laminate: Grade BKL.
DESIGN, COLOR, AND FINISH
Design: Provide manufactured wood casework of the following design:
Retain one of five subparagraphs below. Verify availability with manufacturers selected.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
Lipped overlay with radiused edges and [wire] [semirecessed plastic] pulls.
Reveal overlay with [wire] [semirecessed plastic] pulls.
Flush overlay with [wire] [semirecessed plastic] pulls.
Lipped overlay with radiused wood edges and full-width, recessed finger pulls machined
into faces of doors and drawers.
Reveal overlay with recessed finger pulls machined into faces of doors and drawers.
Retain one or more of five paragraphs below.
Wood Colors and Finishes: [As indicated by manufacturer's designations] [Match Architect's
samples] [As selected by Architect from casework manufacturer's full range].
Thermoset Decorative Panel Colors, Patterns, and Finishes: [As indicated by manufacturer's
designations] [As selected by Architect from casework manufacturer's full range] [As
selected by Architect from thermoset decorative panel manufacturer's full range] [As
selected by Architect from thermoset decorative panel manufacturer's full range of solid
colors] [As selected by Architect from thermoset decorative panel manufacturer's full
range of wood-grain patterns].
Plastic-Laminate Colors, Patterns, and Finishes: [As indicated by manufacturer's designations] [As
selected by Architect from casework manufacturer's full range] [As selected by Architect
from plastic-laminate manufacturer's full range] [As selected by Architect from plasticlaminate manufacturer's full range of solid colors] [As selected by Architect from plasticlaminate manufacturer's full range of wood-grain patterns].
PVC Edgebanding Color: [Casework manufacturer's standard] [As selected from casework
manufacturer's full range] <Insert requirement>.
Solid-Surfacing Material Colors and Patterns: [As indicated by manufacturer's designations]
[Match Architect's samples] [As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range].
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CABINET FABRICATION
If referencing a quality standard in "Quality Assurance" Article, delete requirements in this article that
duplicate or conflict with the referenced quality standard.
Wood-Faced Cabinet Construction:[ As required by referenced quality standard, but not less than
the following:]
33.
34.
35.
Bottoms of Cabinets and Tops of Wall Cabinets: 3/4-inch (19-mm) [veneercore ]hardwood plywood.
Ends of Cabinets: 3/4-inch (19-mm) hardwood plywood.
Shelves: 3/4-inch (19-mm) veneer-core hardwood plywood.
Retain one or more of first three subparagraphs below.
36. Base Cabinet Top Frames: 3/4-by-2-inch (19-by-51-mm) solid wood with mortise and
tenon or doweled connections, glued and pinned or screwed.
37. Base Cabinet Stretchers: 3/4-by-4-1/2-inch (19-by-114-mm) plywood, particleboard, or
MDF strips or solid-wood boards at front and back of cabinet, glued and pinned or
screwed.[ May be provided as an option to base cabinet top frames.]
38. Base Cabinet Subtops: 3/4-inch (19-mm) panel product glued and pinned or
screwed.[ May be provided as an option to base cabinet top frames.]
39. Backs of Cabinets: 3/4-inch (19-mm) particleboard-core hardwood plywood where
exposed, [1/4-inch (6.4-mm) hardboard] [1/4-inch (6.4-mm) veneer-core hardwood
plywood] [1/2-inch (12.7-mm) hardwood plywood] dadoed into sides, bottoms, and
tops where not exposed.
40. Drawer Fronts: 3/4-inch (19-mm) particleboard-core hardwood plywood or solid
hardwood.
Retain first two subparagraphs or third subparagraph below.
41. Drawer Sides and Backs: 1/2-inch (12.7-mm) solid-wood or [veneer-core] hardwood
plywood, with glued dovetail or multiple-dowel joints.
42. Drawer Bottoms: 1/4-inch (6.4-mm) veneer-core hardwood plywood glued and dadoed
into front, back, and sides of drawers.[ Use 1/2-inch (12.7-mm) material for drawers
more than 24 inches (600 mm) wide.]
43. Drawer Bodies: Steel drawer pans formed from 0.0359-inch- (0.9-mm-) thick metal,
metallic phosphate treated, and finished with manufacturer's standard 2-coat, bakedenamel finish consisting of prime coat and thermosetting topcoat with a minimum dry
film thickness of 1 mil (0.025 mm) for topcoat and 2 mils (0.05 mm) for system.
44. Doors 48 Inches (1220 mm) or Less in Height: 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick, with[ solid
hardwood stiles and rails,] particleboard or MDF cores, and hardwood face veneers and
crossbands.
Retain one of two subparagraphs below or delete both if no doors more than 48 inches (1220 mm) in
height.
45. Doors More Than 48 Inches (1220 mm) in Height: 1-1/16 inches (27 mm) thick, with
solid hardwood stiles and rails, honeycomb cores, and hardwood face veneers and
crossbands.
46. Doors More Than 48 Inches (1220 mm) in Height: 1-1/8 inches (29 mm) thick, with
particleboard cores and hardwood face veneers and crossbands.
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Plastic-Laminate-Faced Cabinet Construction:[ As required by referenced quality standard, but
not less than the following:]
Retain option in first subparagraph below for typical construction with plastic laminate only on exposed
surfaces. Some manufacturers and most woodwork shops can supply manufactured casework with plastic
laminate throughout. See Evaluations.
47.
Bottoms and Ends of Cabinets, and Tops of Wall Cabinets and Tall Cabinets: 3/4-inch
(19-mm) particleboard, plastic-laminate faced[ on exposed surfaces, thermoset
decorative panels on semiexposed surfaces].
Retain one of first three subparagraphs below. Third is most expensive but provides stronger shelves that
will be less inclined to sag over time.
48. Shelves: 3/4-inch (19-mm) thermoset decorative panels.
49. Shelves: 3/4-inch (19-mm) particleboard, plastic-laminate faced[ on exposed surfaces,
thermoset decorative panels on semiexposed surfaces].
50. Shelves: 3/4-inch (19-mm) plywood, plastic-laminate faced.
51. Backs of Cabinets: 1/2-inch (12.7-mm) particleboard, plastic-laminate faced[ on
exposed surfaces, thermoset decorative panels on semiexposed surfaces].
52. Drawer Fronts: 3/4-inch (19-mm) particleboard, plastic-laminate faced.
Retain first two subparagraphs or third subparagraph below.
53. Drawer Sides and Backs: 1/2-inch (12.7-mm) [solid-wood or veneer-core hardwood
plywood] [thermoset decorative panels], with glued dovetail or multiple-dowel joints.
54. Drawer Bottoms: 1/4-inch (6.4-mm) [hardwood plywood] [thermoset decorative
panels] glued and dadoed into front, back, and sides of drawers.[ Use 1/2-inch (12.7mm) material for drawers more than 24 inches (600 mm) wide.]
55. Drawer Bodies: Steel drawer pans formed from 0.0359-inch- (0.9-mm-) thick metal,
metallic phosphate treated, and finished with manufacturer's standard 2-coat, bakedenamel finish consisting of prime coat and thermosetting topcoat with a minimum dry
film thickness of 1 mil (0.025 mm) for topcoat and 2 mils (0.05 mm) for system.
56. Doors: 3/4-inch (19-mm) particleboard or MDF[ with wood stiles and rails], plasticlaminate faced.
Leg Shoes: Vinyl or rubber, black, open-bottom type.
Filler Strips: Provide as needed to close spaces between cabinets and walls, ceilings, and indicated
equipment. Fabricate from same material and with same finish as cabinets.
FINISH FOR WOOD-FACED MANUFACTURED CASEWORK
Preparation: Sand lumber and plywood for manufactured wood casework construction before
assembling. Sand edges of doors and drawer fronts and molded shapes with profile-edge
sander. Sand casework after assembling for uniform smoothness at least equivalent to that
produced by 220-grit sanding and without machine marks, cross sanding, or other surface
blemishes.
Staining: Remove fibers and dust and apply wash-coat sealer and stain to exposed and semiexposed
surfaces as required to provide uniform color and to match approved samples.
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Retain first paragraph below for closed-grain woods such as birch and maple; retain second paragraph
below for open-grain woods such as oak.
Finishing Closed-Grain Woods: Apply manufacturer's standard two-coat, baked, clear finish
consisting of a thermosetting catalyzed sealer and a thermosetting catalyzed conversion varnish.
Sand and wipe clean between applications of sealer and topcoat. Topcoat may be omitted on
concealed surfaces.
Finishing Open-Grain Woods: Apply manufacturer's standard three-coat, baked, clear finish
consisting of a thermosetting catalyzed sealer and two coats of a thermosetting catalyzed
conversion varnish. Sand and wipe clean between applications of sealer and topcoat and
between topcoats. Topcoats may be omitted on concealed surfaces.
CASEWORK HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES
This article includes common hardware items; revise to suit Project.
Hardware, General: Unless otherwise indicated, provide manufacturer's standard [satin-finish]
[mirror polished-finish] [powder-coated], commercial-quality, heavy-duty hardware.
57.
Use threaded metal or plastic inserts with machine screws for fastening to particleboard
except where hardware is through-bolted from back side.
Heavy-duty butt hinges in first paragraph below are stronger than hinges in second paragraph below.
Butt Hinges: [Stainless-steel] [Chrome-plated] [Powder-coated], semiconcealed, 5-knuckle hinges
complying with BHMA A156.9, Grade 1, with antifriction bearings and rounded tips. Provide 2
hinges for doors less than 48 inches (1220 mm) high and 3 hinges for doors more than 48 inches
(1220 mm) high.
Frameless Concealed Hinges (European Type): BHMA A156.9, Type B01602, [100] [135] [170]
degrees of opening[, self-closing].
Retain one of first two paragraphs below unless integral recessed pulls are machined into doors and
drawers.
Pulls: Solid [nylon] [aluminum] [stainless-steel] [or] [chrome-plated brass] wire pulls, fastened
from back with two screws. For sliding doors, provide recessed [stainless-steel] [or] [chromeplated] flush pulls. Provide 2 pulls for drawers more than 24 inches (600 mm) wide.
Pulls: Semirecessed plastic pulls. For sliding doors, provide recessed plastic flush-pulls. Provide 2
pulls for drawers more than 24 inches (600 mm) wide.
First paragraph below can be deleted if self-closing hinges are used. Magnetic catches are less expensive
than roller spring catches but are not as effective.
Door Catches: [Zinc-plated] [Powder-coated], [nylon-roller spring catch] [or] [dual, selfaligning, permanent magnet catch]. Provide 2 catches on doors more than 48 inches (1220
mm) high.
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Drawer Slides: BHMA A156.9, Type B05091.
58.
59.
Standard Duty (Grades 1, 2, and 3): Side mounted[ and extending under bottom edge
of drawer]; [full] [partial]-extension type; [zinc-plated] [epoxy-coated] steel with
polymer rollers.
Heavy Duty (Grade 1HD-100 and Grade 1HD-200): Side mounted; [full] [fullovertravel]-extension type; zinc-plated, steel ball-bearing slides.
Grades in five subparagraphs below correspond to the following initial load test requirements: Grade 2:
30 lb (13.3 kg); Grade 1: 50 lb (22.2 kg); Grade 1HD-100: 100 lb (44.5 kg); Grade 1HD-200: 200 lb (90
kg).
60. Box Drawer Slides: [Grade 1] [Grade 1HD-100], for drawers not more than 6 inches
(150 mm) high and 24 inches (600 mm) wide.
61. File Drawer Slides: [Grade 1HD-100] [Grade 1HD-200], for drawers more than 6
inches (150 mm) high or 24 inches (600 mm) wide.
62. Pencil Drawer Slides: [Grade 2] [Grade 1], for drawers not more than 3 inches (75 mm)
high and 24 inches (600 mm) wide.
63. Keyboard Slides: [Grade 1] [Grade 1HD-100], for computer keyboard shelves.
64. Trash Bin Slides: [Grade 1HD-100] [Grade 1HD-200], for trash bins not more than 20
inches (500 mm) high and 16 inches (400 mm) wide.
Label Holders: [Stainless steel] [or] [chrome plated], sized to receive standard label cards
approximately 1 by 2 inches (25 by 51 mm), attached with screws or brads.
Revise subparagraph below to suit Project.
65.
Provide label holders [where indicated] [on all drawers].
Drawer and Hinged Door Locks: [Cylindrical (cam)] [Mortise] type, 5-pin tumbler, brass with
chrome-plated finish, and complying with BHMA A156.11, Grade 1.
66.
Provide a minimum of two keys per lock and six master keys.
Revise subparagraph below to suit Project.
67. Provide locks [where indicated] [on all doors and drawers].
Sliding-Door Hardware Sets: Manufacturer's standard, to suit type and size of sliding-door units.
Retain one of first two paragraphs below. Products in first are standard with many manufacturers;
products in second are stronger.
Adjustable Shelf Supports: [2-pin locking plastic shelf rests complying with BHMA A156.9,
Type B04013] [Single-pin metal shelf rests complying with BHMA A156.9, Type B04013].
Adjustable Shelf Supports: Mortise-type, [zinc-plated] [powder-coated] steel standards and shelf
rests complying with BHMA A156.9, Types B04071 and B04091.
Options in two paragraphs below are examples only. Other sizes, colors, materials, and styles are also
available.
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Grommets for Cable Passage through Countertops: [1-1/4-inch (32-mm)] [2-inch (51-mm)] <Insert
size> OD, [brown] [black] <Insert color>, molded-plastic grommets and matching plastic caps
with slot for wire passage.
Paper Slots: [12 inches (305 mm)] [17 inches (432 mm)] long by 1-3/4 inches (45 mm) wide by 1
inch (25 mm) deep; [brown] [black] <Insert color>, molded-plastic, paper-slot liner with 1/4inch (6.4-mm) lip.
COUNTERTOPS
Countertops, General: Provide smooth, clean exposed tops and edges in uniform plane free of defects.
Provide front and end overhang of 1 inch (25 mm) over base cabinets.
Second option in first paragraph below is for heavy-duty applications and costs approximately 20 percent
more than first option.
Plastic-Laminate Tops: Plastic-laminate sheet, shop bonded to both sides of [3/4-inch (19-mm)] [11/8-inch (29-mm)] plywood or particleboard. Sand surfaces to which plastic laminate is to be
bonded.
Two grades in first subparagraph below are 1.2 and 1.0 mm thick, respectively; first grade is standard
general-purpose horizontal grade typically used for flat countertops; second is grade typically offered by
European manufacturers for countertops.
68.
Plastic Laminate for Flat Tops: [Grade HGS] [Grade HGL].
Plastic laminate in first subparagraph below is 1.0-mm-thick postforming grade.
69. Plastic Laminate for Formed Tops: Grade HGP.
Material in first subparagraph below is 0.5-mm-thick backer laminate for providing balanced
construction.
70. Plastic Laminate for Backing: Grade BKL.
Retain one of first two subparagraphs below. First is for flat tops; second is for formed tops.
71. Provide [plastic-laminate edgings of the same material as top] [2-mm PVC edging]
[3-mm PVC edging] on front edge of top, on top edges of backsplashes and end
splashes, and on ends of tops and splashes.
72. Construct top and backsplash from one piece of plastic laminate with rolled edges and
coved intersection. Where indicated, provide separate end splashes fitted to top.
Retain subparagraph below if required.
73. Use exterior plywood for countertops containing sinks.
Solid-Surfacing-Material Tops: 1/2-inch- (12.7-mm-) thick, solid-surfacing material[ with front edge
built up with same material].
LG Surfaces offers several types of solid surface materials under the following brand names. "HIMACS" is 100 percent acrylic utilizing standard acrylic chip technology and is considered an entry price
point product line. "Volcanics" is 100 percent acrylic and utilizes striated chip technology. "Spectrum" is
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100 percent acrylic material in vibrant, solid patterns. "EDEN" is 100 percent acrylic and contains 12
percent post-industrial recycled material. For more information, contact LG Surfaces.
74.
Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide LG
Surfaces; [HI-MACS] [Volcanics] [Spectrum] [EDEN], or a comparable product by
one of the following:
a.
75.
76.
<Insert manufacturer name>.
Front: [Straight, slightly eased at top] [Bevel] [3/4-inch (19-mm) bullnose] [Radius
edge with apron, 2 inches (51 mm) high with 3/8-inch (9.5-mm) radius] [1-1/2-inch
(38-mm) laminated bullnose] [1-inch (25-mm) laminated bullnose].
Backsplashes: 1/2-inch- (12.7-mm-) thick, solid-surfacing material; [slightly eased at
edge] [beveled edge] [radiused edge with 3/8-inch (9.5-mm) radius].
Solid-Surfacing-Material Tops: 1/2-inch- (12.7-mm-) thick, solid-surfacing material laminated to 3/4inch- (19-mm-) thick plywood with front edge built up with 3/4-inch- (19-mm-) thick, solidsurfacing material.
LG Surfaces offers several types of solid surface materials under the following brand names. "HIMACS" is 100 percent acrylic utilizing standard acrylic chip technology and is considered an entry price
point product line. "Volcanics" is 100 percent acrylic and utilizes striated chip technology. "Spectrum" is
100 percent acrylic material in vibrant, solid patterns. "EDEN" is 100 percent acrylic and contains 12
percent post-industrial recycled material. For more information, contact LG Surfaces.
77.
Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide LG
Surfaces; [HI-MACS] [Volcanics] [Spectrum] [EDEN], or a comparable product by
one of the following:
a.
78.
79.
<Insert manufacturer name>.
Front: [Radius edge with apron, 2 inches (51 mm) high with 3/8-inch (9.5-mm)
radius] [1-inch (25-mm) laminated bullnose].
Backsplashes: 1/2-inch- (12.7-mm-) thick, solid-surfacing material; [slightly eased at
edge] [beveled edge] [radiused edge with 3/8-inch (9.5-mm) radius].
Quartz Agglomerate Tops: [3/4-inch- (19-mm-)] [1-1/4-inch- (32-mm-)] thick, quartz agglomerate
material[ with front edge built up with same material].
80.
Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide LG
Surfaces; Viatera, or a comparable product by one of the following:
a.
81.
82.
<Insert manufacturer name>.
Front: [Radius edge with apron, 2 inches (51 mm) high with 3/8-inch (9.5-mm)
radius] [1-inch (25-mm) laminated bullnose].
Backsplashes: 1/2-inch- (12.7-mm-) thick, quartz agglomerate material; [slightly eased
at edge] [beveled edge] [radiused edge with 3/8-inch (9.5-mm) radius].
Stainless-Steel Tops: Made from 0.0625-inch- (1.6-mm-) thick, stainless-steel sheet.
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84.
85.
86.
87.
Weld shop-made joints, and grind and polish surfaces to produce uniform, directional,
textured, polished finish indicated, free of cross scratches. When polishing is completed,
passivate and rinse surfaces. Remove embedded foreign matter and leave surfaces
chemically clean.
Sound deaden undersurface with heavy-build mastic coating.
Extend top down to provide a 1-inch- (25-mm-) thick edge with a 1/2-inch (12.7-mm)
return flange.
Form backsplash coved to and integral with top surface, with a 1/2-inch- (12.7-mm) thick
edge and 1/2-inch (12.7-mm) return flange.
Provide raised marine edge around perimeter of tops containing sinks; pitch two ways to
sink to provide drainage without channeling or grooving.
Retain first subparagraph below if applicable.
88. Where stainless-steel sinks occur in stainless-steel tops, factory weld into one integral
unit, grind welds smooth, and polish, passivate, and rinse.
89. Fabricate stainless-steel sinks with corners rounded and coved to at least a 5/8-inch (16mm) radius. Slope sink bottoms to outlet. Provide double-wall construction for sink
partitions with top edge rounded to at least a 1/2-inch (12.7-mm) diameter.
WALL SHELVING
See AWI's "Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards" or WI's "Manual of Millwork" for span and load
tables for various shelf materials.
Plastic-Laminate Shelving: Plastic-laminate sheet, Grade HGL or HGP, shop bonded to both sides of
[particleboard] [plywood]. Sand surfaces to which plastic laminate is to be bonded.
90.
91.
Shelf Thickness: [5/8 inch (16 mm)] [3/4 inch (19 mm)] [1 inch (25 mm)] [As
indicated].
Edge Treatment: Finish both edges with [plastic laminate that matches faces] [rigid
PVC T-molding, through color with satin finish] [rigid PVC extrusion, through
color with satin finish, 3 mm thick] [minimum 1/8-inch- (3-mm-) thick, solid-wood
edging applied before plastic laminate].
Adjustable Shelf Supports: [Zinc-plated] [Powder-coated] steel standards and shelf brackets,
complying with BHMA A156.9, Types B04102 and B04112, surface mounted.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
EXAMINATION
Examine areas, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances,
location of framing and reinforcements, and other conditions affecting performance of
manufactured wood casework.
Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
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CASEWORK INSTALLATION
Install level, plumb, and true; shim as required, using concealed shims. Where manufactured wood
casework abuts other finished work, apply filler strips and scribe for accurate fit, with fasteners
concealed where practical.
Base Cabinets: Set cabinets straight, level, and plumb. Adjust subtops within 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) of a
single plane. Fasten cabinets to masonry or framing, wood blocking, or reinforcements in walls
and partitions with fasteners spaced 24 inches (600 mm) o.c. Bolt adjacent cabinets together
with joints flush, tight, and uniform. Align similar adjoining doors and drawers to a tolerance
of 1/16 inch (1.5 mm).
1.
Where base cabinets are not installed adjacent to walls, fasten to floor at toe space with
fasteners spaced [16 inches (400 mm)] [24 inches (600 mm)] o.c. Secure sides of
cabinets to floor, where they do not adjoin other cabinets, with not less than two
fasteners.
Wall Cabinets: Hang cabinets straight, level, and plumb. Adjust fronts and bottoms within 1/16 inch
(1.5 mm) of a single plane. Fasten to hanging strips, masonry, or framing, blocking, or
reinforcements in walls or partitions. Align similar adjoining doors to a tolerance of 1/16 inch
(1.5 mm).
Revise requirements in seven subparagraphs below as necessary for seismic restraint of cabinets.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Fasten through back, near top and bottom, at ends, and not more than [16 inches (400
mm)] <Insert spacing> o.c.
Use toggle bolts at hollow masonry.
Use expansion anchors at solid masonry.
Use No. 10 wafer-head screws sized for 1-inch (25-mm) penetration at wood hanging
strips.
Use No. 10 wafer-head screws sized for 1-inch (25-mm) penetration into wood framing
or blocking at wood-framed partitions.
Use [No. 10 wafer-head sheet metal screws through metal backing or metal framing
behind wall finish] [toggle bolts through metal backing or metal framing behind
wall finish] at metal-framed partitions.
Use toggle bolts at plaster on metal lath.
Install hardware uniformly and precisely. Set hinges snug and flat in mortises unless otherwise
indicated. Adjust and align hardware so moving parts operate freely and contact points meet
accurately. Allow for final adjustment after installation.
Adjust casework and hardware so doors and drawers operate smoothly without warp or bind.
Lubricate operating hardware as recommended by manufacturer.
INSTALLATION OF TOPS
Field Jointing: Where possible make in the same manner as shop jointing, using dowels, splines,
adhesives, and fasteners recommended by manufacturer. Prepare edges to be joined in shop so
Project-site processing of top and edge surfaces is not required. Locate field joints where
shown on Shop Drawings.
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9.
Secure field joints in plastic-laminate countertops with concealed clamping devices
located within 6 inches (150 mm) of front and back edges and at intervals not exceeding
24 inches (600 mm). Tighten according to manufacturer's written instructions to exert a
constant, heavy-clamping pressure at joints.
Secure tops to cabinets with Z- or L-type fasteners or equivalent, using two or more fasteners at each
front, end, and back.
Abut top and edge surfaces in one true plane, with internal supports placed to prevent deflection.
Retain first paragraph below if applied splashes are used.
Secure [backsplashes] [and] [end splashes] to [tops with concealed metal brackets at 16 inches
(400 mm) o.c.] [and] [walls with adhesive].
Seal junctures of tops, splashes, and walls with mildew-resistant silicone sealant or another
permanently elastic sealing compound recommended by countertop material manufacturer.
INSTALLATION OF SHELVING
Securely fasten shelf standards to masonry, partition framing, wood blocking, or reinforcements in
partitions.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Fasten shelf standards at ends and not more than [12 inches (300 mm)] <Insert spacing>
o.c.
Use toggle bolts at hollow masonry.
Use expansion anchors at solid masonry.
Use [self-tapping sheet metal screws] [toggle bolts] in metal framing or metal backing
at metal-framed partitions. Do not use wall anchors in gypsum board.
Use wood screws sized for 1-inch (25-mm) penetration into wood framing or blocking at
wood-framed partitions.
Use toggle bolts at plaster on metal lath.
See AWI's "Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards" or WI's "Manual of Millwork" for span and load
tables for various shelf materials.
Install shelf standards plumb and at heights to align shelf brackets for level shelves. Space standards
not more than [30 inches (750 mm)] [36 inches (900 mm)] [42 inches (1050 mm)] [48 inches
(1200 mm)] <Insert spacing> o.c.
Install shelving level and straight, closely fitted to other work where indicated.
CLEANING AND PROTECTING
Repair or remove and replace defective work as directed on completion of installation.
Clean finished surfaces, touch up as required, and remove or refinish damaged or soiled areas to match
original factory finish, as approved by Architect.
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Protection: Provide 6-mil (0.15-mm) plastic or other suitable water-resistant covering over countertop
surfaces. Tape to underside of countertop at a minimum of 48 inches (1220 mm) o.c. Remove
protection at Substantial Completion.
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