Standing and running trim

specifications

  1.01 Scope of Work

1.      Provide all interior and exterior standing           and running trims as specified. See plans           for specific details.
2.      Refer to other sections and or divisions           for work which relates to this section.

 1.01 Related work specified elsewhere

1.      Architectural Casework
2.      Painting or prefinishing of wood trims
3.      Blocking within walls
4.      Anchors or fasteners

 1.03 Submittals

1.      Submit in accordance with general,            supplementary and special conditions.
2.      Submit shop drawings for approval in the           form of one reproducible sepia and one           print. Drawings shall indicate materials,           dimensions, profiles, and construction           methods.

 1.04 Qualifications

1.     Drawings and specifications are based            on  wood mouldings and trims as               manufactured by Custom Woodworks Lt d.    910 Steuben Street, Sioux City IA              51101. (Phone 712-252-4357)

 2.00 Materials

    (A) Exterior

          1. Exterior wood mouldings shall be AWI              "Custom" grade quality. Species (               Select: Pine, Redwood or Cedar)

    (B) Interior for opaque finish

    1. Interior wood mouldings shall be AWI           "Premium" grade quality. Species (Select: Birch, Maple or Poplar)

   (C) Interior for transparent finish

    1. Interior wood mouldings for transparent finish shall be AWI "Premium" grade quality. Species (_______________________) (See AWI) " Guide to wood species" located in back  of the wood mouldings section of this catalog.)

   (D) Methods and Workmanship

    1. Supply all "Running" wood mouldings in as long as lengths available to limit the amount of splices. (See AWI "Guide to wood species" for available lengths of species.)

    2. Supply "Standing" wood mouldings in specified lengths shown on plan.

    3. All Mouldings 2" and wider shall be "Backed-out" to allow close fitting to adjacent surfaces.

    4. All interior and exterior mouldings shall receive a coat of "Black-Primer" on concealed surface prior to installation. (See Section _______________________)

3.00 Execution

  3.01 Coordination

   (A) Coordinate work of this section with related work of other sections as necessary to obtain a proper installation of all items.

   (B) Verify actual field dimensions of wood mouldings prior to fabrication.

   (C) Installation:

          1. Interior wood mouldings shall ship to the jobsite only after a proper storage climate has been obtained. Building must be stabilized for  temperature and humidity.

          2. Install wood mouldings under the supervision of qualified personnel.

          3. Requirements

               a. Molding to receive transparent finish shall be selected for compatibility of grain and color.

               b. All molding to be set plumb, level and true.

               c. All joints to be staggered with adjacent members on multi member cornices.

                d. Moldings and trims shall be installed in maximum lengths possible to minimize  joints.

                e. All field joints to be tightly fitted and flush.

                f. Field joints in running trim shall be diagonal "scarf" joints.

                g. Exposed ends of running trim shall have profiled or self mitered returns.

                h. All exposed fastening (nail or trim head screws) shall be deep set.

                 i. Blind nailing and concealed type fasteners to be used whenever possible.

                 j. Large one piece or multi-member mouldings to be installed with back blocking to suit.

                 k. Cope or miter inside corners where applicable, to produce tight fitting joints.

                 l. Miter outside joints to produce tight fitting joints.

   (D) Guarantee: All materials shall be guaranteed for a period of two years from manufacturer's defects and workmanship.

THIS SPECIFICATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.