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SECTION 062023 -INTERIOR FINISH CARPENTRY
PART 1 -GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and
Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this
Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A.This Section includes the following:
1.Interior standing and running trim.
2.Shelving and clothes rods.
3.Interior railings.
B.Related Sections include the following:
1.Division 06 Section "Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry" for furring,
blocking, and other carpentry work not exposed to view.
2.Division 09 Section "Interior Painting" for priming and backpriming of
interior finish carpentry.
3.Division 12 Section “Residential Casework” for manufactured cabinets and
laminate countertops.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A.Lumber grading agencies, and the abbreviations used to reference them,
include the following:
1.NeLMA: Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers' Association.
2.NHLA: National Hardwood Lumber Association.
3.NLGA: National Lumber Grades Authority.
4.SPIB: The Southern Pine Inspection Bureau.
5.WCLIB: West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau.
6.WWPA: Western Wood Products Association.
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B.MDF: Medium-density fiberboard.
C.MDO Plywood: Plywood with a medium-density overlay on the face.
1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.Protect materials against weather and contact with damp or wet surfaces.
Stack lumber, plywood, and other panels flat with spacers between each
bundle to provide air circulation. Provide for air circulation within and around
stacks and under temporary coverings.
B.Deliver interior finish carpentry materials only when environmental conditions
meet requirements specified for installation areas. If interior finish carpentry
materials must be stored in other than installation areas, store only where
environmental conditions meet requirements specified for installation areas.
1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install interior finish carpentry
materials until building is enclosed and weatherproof, wet work in space is
completed and nominally dry, and HVAC system is operating and maintaining
temperature and relative humidity at occupancy levels during the remainder of
the construction period.
B.Do not install finish carpentry materials that are wet, moisture damaged, or
mold damaged.
1.Indications that materials are wet or moisture damaged include, but are
not limited to, discoloration, sagging, or irregular shape.
2.Indications that materials are mold damaged include, but are not limited
to, fuzzy or splotchy surface contamination and discoloration.
PART 2 -PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS, GENERAL
A.Lumber: DOC PS 20 and applicable grading rules of inspection agencies
certified by ALSC's Board of Review.
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1.Factory mark each piece of lumber with grade stamp of inspection agency
indicating grade, species, moisture content at time of surfacing, and mill.
2.For exposed lumber, mark grade stamp on end or back of each piece,or
omit grade stamp and provide certificates of grade compliance issued by
inspection agency.
B.Softwood Plywood: DOC PS 1.
C.Hardboard: AHA A135.4.
D.MDF: ANSI A208.2, Grade 130,made with binder containing no urea-
formaldehyde resin.
E.Melamine-Faced Particleboard: Particleboard complying with ANSI A208.1,
Grade M-2, finished on both faces with thermally fused, melamine-
impregnated decorative paper complying with LMA SAT-1.
1.Color: White.
2.2 STANDING AND RUNNING TRIM
A.Lumber Trim for Opaque Finish (Painted):
1.Species and Grade: Alder, aspen, basswood, cottonwood, gum, magnolia,
soft maple, sycamore, tupelo, or yellow poplar; B finish; NHLA.
2.Maximum Moisture Content: 15 percent.
3.Finger Jointing: Not allowed.
4.Face Surface: Surfaced (smooth).
5.Optional Material: Primed MDF of same actual dimensions as lumber
indicated may be used in lieu of lumber.
6.Standing and Running Trim:
a.Door Casings: 5/4 x 5 (1” x 4 1/2" actual)
b.Window Casings: 1 x 5 (3/4” x 4 1/2" actual)
c.Baseboards with cap: 1 x 8 (3/4” x 7 1/4" actual).
1)Locations: 58 Kensington; 72 Dryads Green.
d.Flat Stock Baseboards: 1/2" x 5 1/2".
1)Locations: All baths; kitchens where indicated.
e.Chamfered baseboards: 5/4 x 8 (1” x 7 1/4" actual) with 3/8”
chamfer.
1)Location: 57 Dryads Green.
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B.Moldings for Opaque Finish (Painted): Made to patterns included in
WMMPA WM 12.
1.Hardwood Moldings: WMMPA HWM 2, P-grade.
a.Species: Aspen, basswood, cottonwood, gum, magnolia, soft
maple, tupelo, or yellow poplar.
b.Maximum Moisture Content: 9 percent.
2.Optional Material: Primed MDF.
3.Finger Jointing: Not allowed.
4.Base Cap Pattern: Copper Beech: CB 3493.
5.Shoe-Mold Pattern:1/2-by-3/4-inch (13-by-19-mm)quarter-round
shoe mold.
2.3 SHELVING AND CLOTHES RODS
A.Closet Shelving: Made from the following material, 3/4 inch (19 mm)
thick. Do not use particleboard or MDF that contains urea formaldehyde.
1.Melamine-faced particleboard with applied PVC front edge.
B.Shelf Cleats: 3/4-by-3-1/2-inch (19-by-89-mm)boards, as specified above
for lumber trim for opaque finish.
C.Shelf Brackets with Rod Support: BHMA A156.16, B04051; prime-painted
formed steel.
D.Clothes Rods: 1-1/2-inch-(38-mm-)diameter, clear, kiln-dried hardwood.
E.Rod Flanges: Chrome-plated steel.
2.4 RAILINGS
A.Interior Railings: Clear, kiln-dried radiata pine.
1.Pattern: Brosco; LWM240 –76, 1 1/4 inches by 2 1/4 inches
2.Wall Brackets: Deltana HRC175U10B (Oil rubbed Bronze).
B.Replacement Balusters (57 Dryads Green):
1.Pattern: L.J. Smith; LJ-5004, 1 1/4 inch square balusters.
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2.Lengths: 34 inch for starting baluster; 38 inches for second & third
balusters.
3.Install inverted with top block aligned horizontally on each tread
2.5 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
A.Fasteners for Interior Finish Carpentry: Nails, screws, and other anchoring
devices of type, size, material, and finish required for application indicated to
provide secure attachment, concealed where possible.
1.Where galvanized finish is indicated, provide fasteners and anchorages
with hot-dip galvanized coating complying with ASTM A 153/A 153M.
B.Glue: Aliphatic-resin, polyurethane, or resorcinol wood glue recommended by
manufacturer for general carpentry use.
1.Use wood glue that has a VOC content of 30 g/L or less when calculated
according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).
C.Multipurpose Construction Adhesive: Formulation complying with
ASTM D 3498 that is recommended for indicated use by adhesive
manufacturer.
1.Use adhesive that has a VOC content of 70 g/L or less when calculated
according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).
2.6 FABRICATION
A.Ease edges of lumber less than 1 inch (25 mm)in nominal thickness to 1/16-
inch (1.5-mm)radius and edges of lumber 1 inch (25 mm)or more in nominal
thickness to 1/8-inch (3-mm)radius.
PART 3 -EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A.Examine substrates, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements
for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance.
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B.Examine finish carpentry materials before installation. Reject materials that
are wet, moisture damaged, and mold damaged.
C.Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been
corrected.
3.2 PREPARATION
A.Clean substrates of projections and substances detrimental to application.
B.Before installing interior finish carpentry, condition materials to average
prevailing humidity in installation areas for a minimum of 24 hours.
3.3 INSTALLATION, GENERAL
A.Do not use materials that are unsound, warped, improperly treated or finished,
inadequately seasoned, or too small to fabricate with proper jointing
arrangements.
B.Install interior finish carpentry level, plumb, true, and aligned with adjacent
materials. Use concealed shims where necessary for alignment.
1.Scribe and cut interior finish carpentry to fit adjoining work. Refinish and
seal cuts as recommended by manufacturer.
2.Countersink fasteners, fill surface flush, and sand where face fastening is
unavoidable.
3.Install to tolerance of 1/8 inch in 96 inches (3 mm in 2438 mm)for level
and plumb. Install adjoining interior finish carpentry with 1/32-inch
(0.8-mm)maximum offset for flush installation and 1/16-inch (1.5-mm)
maximum offset for reveal installation.
4.Coordinate interior finish carpentry with materials and systems in or
adjacent to it. Provide cutouts for mechanical and electrical items that
penetrate interior finish carpentry.
3.4 STANDING AND RUNNING TRIM INSTALLATION
A.Install with minimum number of joints practical, using full-length pieces from
maximum lengths of lumber available. Do not use pieces less than 24 inches
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(610 mm)long, except where necessary. Stagger joints in adjacent and related
standing and running trim. Cope at returns and miter at corners to produce
tight-fitting joints with full-surface contact throughout length of joint. Use
scarf joints for end-to-end joints. Plane backs of casings to provide uniform
thickness across joints where necessary for alignment.
1.Install trim after gypsum board joint finishing operations are completed.
2.Drill pilot holes in hardwood before fastening to prevent splitting. Fasten
to prevent movement or warping. Countersink fastener heads on
exposed carpentry work and fill holes.
3.5 SHELVING AND CLOTHES ROD INSTALLATION
A.Cut shelf cleats at ends of shelves about 1/2 inch (13 mm)less than width of
shelves and sand exposed ends smooth.
B.Install shelf cleats by fastening to framing or backing with finish nails or trim
screws, set below face and filled. Space fasteners not more than 16 inches
(400 mm)o.c. Use 2 fasteners at each framing member or fastener location
for cleats 4 inches nominal (89 mm actual)in width and wider.
C.Install shelf brackets according to manufacturer's written instructions, spaced
not more than 36 inches (900 mm)o.c. Fasten to framing members, blocking,
or metal backing, or use toggle bolts or hollow wall anchors.
D.Cut shelves to neatly fit openings with only enough gap to allow shelves to be
removed and reinstalled. Install shelves, fully seated on cleats, brackets, and
supports.
E.Install rod flanges for rods as indicated. Fasten to shelf cleats, framing
members, blocking, or metal backing, or use toggle bolts or hollow wall
anchors. Install rods in rod flanges.
3.6 RAILING INSTALLATION
A.Railings: Secure wall rails with metal brackets. Fasten freestanding railings to
newel posts and to trim at walls with countersunk-head wood screws or rail
bolts, and glue. Assemble railings at goosenecks, easements, and splices with
rail bolts and glue.
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3.7 ADJUSTING
A.Replace interior finish carpentry that is damaged or does not comply with
requirements. Interior finish carpentry may be repaired or refinished if work
complies with requirements and shows no evidence of repair or refinishing.
Adjust joinery for uniform appearance.
3.8 CLEANING
A.Clean interior finish carpentry on exposed and semiexposed surfaces. Touch
up factory-applied finishes to restore damaged or soiled areas.
3.9 PROTECTION
A.Protect installed products from damage from weather and other causes during
remainder of the construction period.
B.Remove and replace finish carpentry materials that are wet, moisture damaged,
and mold damaged.
1.Indications that materials are wet or moisture damaged include, but are
not limited to, discoloration, sagging, or irregular shape.
2.Indications that materials are mold damaged include, but are not limited
to, fuzzy or splotchy surface contamination and discoloration.
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