DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES - 06 00 00
SECTION 06 00 00 - WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES
ROUGH CARPENTRY
Rough carpentry for miscellaneous lumber for attachment and support of other work, wood furring, construction
panels, fire retardant treatment, and pressure treated wood. Comply with all applicable codes and standards of NIST
PS 20, AWI, WMMP, and APA. Provide VOC information and FSC certification documentation. Provide
documentation providing location where product is manufactured and extracted.
Products, Miscellaneous Lumber
a.
Moisture content: 19 percent maximum
b.
Lumber: S4S, No. 2 or better grade
c.
Boards: Standard, 3 common, or No. 3 grade
Special Fabrication Requirements
a.
Fire Retardant Treatment – Treat all electrical and mechanical backing panels per local
standards for specific locations.
b.
Pressure Treatment – Treat all exterior wood per local standards for specific locations.
SUSTAINABILITY
When available, lumber and boards shall be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), or other rating
systems capable of obtaining LEED credits, and located within 500 miles of the University of South Alabama. Review
with University Project Manager whether or not each project will attempt to earn this credit.
FINISH CARPENTRY
Standing/ running trim, frames, closet and utility shelving, cabinetry and countertops. Comply with AWI Custom
Standards.
Special Submittal Requirements, Submit product data, shop drawings, finish samples, quality assurance submittals
(Test Data Certifications), manufacturers stock numbers and O&M submittals, VOC information, and FSC certification
documentation. Provide documentation providing location where product is manufactured and extracted/
Materials
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Wood Molding: Comply with WM 4 “General Requirements for
Species: AWI Custom
Softwood: Comply with NIST PS 20
Hardwood: Grade in accordance with National Hardwood Lumber Association.
Moisture Content: Provide kiln-dried lumber, in accordance with grading rules.
Veneer Plywood: Comply with HPVA HP-1993.
Fasteners: Stainless steel or aluminum
Wood
Molding.
PLASTIC LAMINATES
Acceptable manufacturers of plastic laminate include Formica, Aborlite, Pionite, Wilsonart, or Nevamar and Closet
Shelving be K&V Shelf Support Systems.
MILLWORK AND CABINET PREFERENCES
Counter tops in area other than restrooms can be solid surface or plastic laminate.
ROUGH CARPENTRY
Wood stud framing and furring strip spacing shall be 16 inches on center, maximum.
HEAVY TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
With the shop drawings, a complete design analysis of structural components shall be submitted. Data shall bear the
seal and signature of a professional architect or engineer, registered in Alabama attesting that the design of trusses
meets requirements of the current Building Code and design loadings.
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES - 06 00 00
PREFABRICATED STRUCTURAL WOOD TRUSSES
With the shop drawings, a complete design analysis of structural components shall be submitted. Data shall bear the
seal and signature of a professional architect or engineer, registered in Alabama attesting that the design of trusses
meets requirements of the current Building Code and design loadings.
FINISH CARPENTRY
Conform to Architectural Woodwork Institute specifications for Custom quality work.
Use of ink markings on surfaces of any kind of materials is prohibited. Such marks bleed through paint and other
finishes.
WOOD TREATMENT
Wood used in conjunction with roofing installations and wood which is installed in contact with concrete or masonry
shall be pressure treated with an approved preservative to meet AWPS Standards. Other installations shall receive
prime coats suitable for finishes specified as soon as installations are completed. Back prime where dampness or
warping is anticipated.
ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK
Materials and fabrication shall conform to Architectural Woodwork Institute specifications for Premium quality work.
Hardware for cabinet work will be furnished and installed by the installer of cabinetry.
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