WEYERHAEUSER
PO Box 428
Albany, OR 97321
3-Part Specification for
Plastic Laminate, ChemicalResistant Plastic Laminate, and
Solid Surface Countertops with
Duraflake MR® Core
Voice: (541) 928-3341
Fax: (503) 928-4116
Website: http://www.wii.com/
This section includes standards established by the American Woodwork Institute (AWI) and the
Woodwork Institute of California (WIC). The section should be edited to include only the standards of
the organization providing architectural woodwork standards at the location of the project.
SECTION 06416
MOISTURE-RESISTANT COUNTERTOPS
GENERAL NOTES TO SPECIFIER:
THIS SPECIFICATION SECTION HAS BEEN PREPARED TO ASSIST DESIGN PROFESSIONALS IN THE PREPARATION OF
PROJECT OR OFFICE MASTER SPECIFICATIONS. IT FOLLOWS GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE CONSTRUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE, AND THEREFORE MAY BE USED WITH MOST MASTER SPECIFICATION SYSTEMS WITH
MINOR EDITING.
EDIT CAREFULLY TO SUIT PROJECT REQUIREMENTS. MODIFY AS NECESSARY AND DELETE ITEMS THAT ARE NOT
APPLICABLE. VERIFY THAT REFERENCED SECTION NUMBERS AND TITLES ARE CORRECT. (NUMBERS AND TITLES
REFERENCED ARE BASED ON MASTERFORMAT, 1995 EDITION).
THIS SECTION ASSUMES THE PROJECT MANUAL WILL CONTAIN COMPLETE DIVISION 1 DOCUMENTS INCLUDING
SECTIONS 01330SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES, 01620PRODUCT OPTIONS, 01630PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION
PROCEDURES, 01660PRODUCT STORAGE AND HANDLING REQUIREMENTS, 01740CLEANING, 01770CLOSEOUT
PROCEDURES, AND 01780CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS. CLOSE COORDINATION WITH DIVISION 1 SECTIONS IS REQUIRED.
IF THE PROJECT MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN THESE SECTIONS, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BE INCLUDED
UNDER THE APPROPRIATE ARTICLES.
THIS IS AN OPEN PROPRIETARY SPECIFICATION ALLOWING USERS THE OPTION OF APPROVING OTHER
MANUFACTURERS THAT COMPLY WITH THE CRITERIA SPECIFIED HEREIN.
NOTES TO THE SPECIFIER ARE CONTAINED IN BOXES AND SHOULD BE DELETED FROM FINAL COPY.
OPTIONAL ITEMS REQUIRING SELECTION BY THE SPECIFIER ARE ENCLOSED WITHIN BRACKETS, E.G. [35] [40] [45].
MAKE APPROPRIATE SELECTIONS AND DELETE OTHERS.
ITEMS REQUIRING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ARE UNDERLINED BLANK SPACES, E.G. ___________ .
OPTIONAL PARAGRAPHS REQUIRING SELECTION OF ONE OF THE OPTIONS ARE SEPARATED BY “OR” WITHIN A BOX,
E.G.
OR
OPTIONAL PARAGRAPHS AND FEATURES THAT MAY BE SELECTED OR DELETED AS DESIRED ARE SHOWN IN BOLD
FACE TYPE. DELETE BOLD FACE TYPE WHEN RETAINING THESE PARAGRAPHS OR FEATURES.
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01
SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
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1.
B.
Surface material and moisture-resistant substrate for [plastic laminate] [,] [and]
[chemical-resistant plastic laminate] [and] [solid surface] countertops.
Related Sections:
1. 06410Custom Cabinets.
INCLUDE APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE BELOW IF WORK SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION IS TO BE BID AS AN ALTERNATE.
OTHERWISE DELETE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH.
C.
1.02
Alternates:
1. Reference Section 01230Alternates.
SUBMITTALS
A. Reference Section 01330Submittal Procedures; submit following items:
1. Product Data:
a. Surface material; include chips of actual material showing full range of color,
pattern and texture.
b. Moisture-resistant particleboard.
c. Installation materials.
2. Shop Drawings:
a. Show dimensioned plans, large-scale details and means of attachment to casework
b. Show location of accessory items and plumbing and electrical components
installed in or on countertops.
3. Samples  following initial color selection:
a. Surface Materials: 8 by 10 inch (200 by 250 mm) samples of each color, pattern
and texture selected.
b. Substrate: 8 by 10 inch (200 by 250 mm) piece of particleboard.
4. Quality Assurance/Control Submittals:
a. Qualifications: Proof of fabricator/installer qualifications.
B.
Closeout Submittals: Reference Section 01780Closeout Submittals; submit following
items:
INCLUDE ABOVE PARAGRAPH AND FOLLOWING CERTIFICATE ONLY IF CERTIFICATE IS SPECIFIED BELOW UNDER THE
QUALITY ASSURANCE ARTICLE.
1.
1.03
Quality program [certificate] [labels] as specified in Quality Assurance article
below.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Overall Standards:
1. Perform Work in accordance with the [AWI "Architectural Woodwork Quality
Standards"] [WIC "Manual of Millwork"] except as modified herein.
2. Provide [AWI Quality Certification Program [Certificate] [Labels]] [WIC
Certified Compliance Certificate] [WIC Monitored Compliance Certificate]
indicating that countertops comply with requirements of grades specified.
ADVANCED REGISTRATION OF A PROJECT WITH AWI IS REQUIRED FOR THE QUALITY CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM AND WITH WIC FOR THE MONITORED COMPLIANCE PROGRAM. REGISTRATION IS THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. A REGISTRATION NUMBER CAN BE OBTAINED BY
CALLING AWI AT (800) 449-8811, OR WIC AT (916) 372-9943.
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INSERT REGISTRATION NUMBER IN THE BLANK BELOW UPON RECEIPT OF REGISTRATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
a.
b.
Quality Program Registration Number: _______________.
Quality Program labels/certificate shall be issued prior to [Substantial Completion]
[final acceptance by Owner].
LABORATORY GRADE INDICATED BELOW IS AVAILABLE ONLY IF SPECIFYING WIC STANDARDS.
3.
B.
1.04
Countertop Material and Installation: [Economy] [Custom] [Premium] [Laboratory]
Grade except as modified herein.
Qualifications:
1. Fabricator Qualifications: Member, [AWI] [WIC] or minimum five years experience in
producing countertops of the type specified.
2. Installer Qualifications: Member, [AWI] [WIC] or minimum five years experience in
installation of countertops similar in material and design to that of this Project.
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Reference Section 01660Product Storage and Handling Requirements.
B.
1.05
Do not deliver countertops until HVAC system is operating.
PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Environmental Requirements: Operate HVAC system to maintain occupancy level
temperature and relative humidity conditions from 24 hours prior to delivery of countertops
through remainder of construction period.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01
MATERIALS
A. High-Pressure Decorative Laminate: [NEMA LD 3] [As specified in Section 06065].
B.
Chemical-Resistant, High-Pressure Decorative Laminate: [NEMA LD 3] [As specified in
Section 06065].
THE FOLLOWING CHEMICAL RESISTANCE REQUIREMENTS COMPLY WITH WIC STANDARDS FOR
LABORATORY GRADE COUNTERTOPS. THE SEFA LIST SHOULD BE REVIEWED FOR CONCERNS WITH
SPECIFIC CHEMICALS.
1.
C.
Chemical Resistance:
a. Comply with Scientific Equipment and Fixture Association (SEFA) standard list of
49 chemicals, concentrations and required test methods.
b. Acceptable materials shall exhibit no more than 4, Level 3 conditions.
Solid Surfacing Material: [Homogeneous solid sheets of filled plastic resin complying with
ANSI Z124.3 for Type 5 or 6 without a coated finish, minimum 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick] [As
specified in Section 06600].
FIRST CHOICE IN ABOVE PARAGRAPH IS NON-PROPRIETARY. INCLUDE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
SUBPARAGRAPHS TO SPECIFY A SINGLE PROPRIETARY PRODUCT OR ADDITIONAL ACCEPTABLE
PRODUCTS. DELETE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS IF "[As specified in Section 06600]" IS SELECTED.
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Product: _____________________ manufactured by _______________________.
OR
1.
Available Products:
a. ______________________ manufactured by _________________________.
b. ______________________ manufactured by _________________________.
c. ______________________ manufactured by _________________________.
D. Moisture-Resistant Particleboard:
1. Physical Properties - ASTM D 1037 except as noted:
Average Value - 3/4 inch (19 mm)
a. Density - pcf (kg/m3)
49.0 (785)
2
b. Modulus of Rupture, dry - psi (N/m )
3,200 (22)
c. Modulus of Elasticity - psi (N/m2)
500,000 (3 400)
d. Internal Bond - psi (N/m2)
150 (1.03)
e. Moisture
8 percent
f. Screw Holding Capacity
Face - lbs (N)
450 (2 000)
Edge - lbs (N)
350 (1 550)
g. Thickness Tolerance - inches (mm)
±0.005 (±0.2)
h. Linear Expansion
0.2 percent
WARNING: PARTICLEBOARD IS MANUFACTURED WITH UREA FORMALDEHYDE RESIN AND MAY RELEASE
FORMALDEHYDE IN LOW CONCENTRATIONS. FORMALDEHYDE CAN CAUSE TEMPORARY EYE AND RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION AND MAY AGGRAVATE RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS OR ALLERGIES. PROPER VENTILATION WILL REDUCE
THE RISK OF SUCH PROBLEMS.
i.
2.
Formaldehyde Emission - ppm
<0.30
Test per ASTM E 1333
j. Thickness Swell
3 percent
k. Absorption
9.5 percent
Product: Duraflake MR®, manufactured by Duraflake Division of Weyerhaeuser,
Albany, OR.
A WIDE VARIETY OF GROMMETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM DOUG MOCKETT & COMPANY; (800) 523-1269;
http://www.mockett.com/ SELECT GROMMETS AS DESIRED AND INSERT PRODUCT NUMBERS OR GENERIC DESCRIPTION
INCLUDING SIZE, MATERIAL, AND FINISH BELOW. ADD ADDITIONAL TYPES AS NECESSARY AND VERIFY THAT
GROMMET TYPES AND LOCATIONS ARE SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.
2.02
E.
Grommets, as manufactured by Doug Mockett & Company, Inc:
1. Type A: ________________________ .
2. Type B: ________________________ .
F.
Substitutions: Reference Section 01630Product Substitution Procedures.
1. None permitted for solid surfacing material.
2. None permitted for moisture-resistant particleboard.
FABRICATION
AWI AND WIC PROVIDE DETAILED FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTERTOPS BASED UPON THE GRADE
SELECTED IN ARTICLE 1.03 A. 3. SPECIFIER SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS IN THE EVENT IT IS
DESIRED TO DELETE, MODIFY OR ADD ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ARTICLE.
A. General:
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1.
B.
Provide ample allowance for on-site scribing, trimming and fitting.
Plastic Laminate Countertops:
1. Surface: High-pressure decorative laminate.
2. Core: Moisture-resistant particleboard; [3/4 inch (19mm) thick] [1-1/8 inch (28 mm)
thick] [thickness as shown on Drawings].
3. Backing Sheet: Comply with [AWI] [WIC] standards for grade specified..
4. Edge Treatment:
a. Type: [Self-edge] [Self-edge with drip groove] [No-drip edge] [Waterfall edge]
[Full round edge] [No-drip tilt edge] [Wood edge] [As shown on Drawings].
b. Material: [High-pressure decorative laminate] [Solid color laminate] [3 mm PVC]
[As shown on Drawings] [Wood edge  match lumber species, cut and finish on
cabinet surface].
5. Backsplash:
a. Top: [Square] [radiused] [As shown on Drawings].
b. Joint: [Square butt joint] [Integral tight cove].
C. Chemical-Resistant Plastic Laminate Countertops:
1. Surface: Chemical-resistant high-pressure decorative laminate.
2. Core: Moisture-resistant particleboard; [3/4 inch (19mm) thick] [1-1/8 inch (28 mm)
thick] [thickness as shown on Drawings].
3. Backing Sheet: High-pressure decorative laminate.
4. Edge Treatment:
a. Type: [Self-edge] [Self-edge with drip groove] [No-drip edge] [Waterfall edge]
[Full round edge] [No-drip tilt edge] [As shown on Drawings].
b. Material: [High-pressure decorative laminate] [Solid color laminate] [As shown on
Drawings].
5. Backsplash:
a. Top: [Square] [radiused] [As shown on Drawings].
b. Joint: [Square butt joint] [Integral tight cove].
D. Solid Surfacing Material Countertops:
1. Surface: Solid surface material.
2. Core: Moisture-resistant particleboard.
3. Backing Sheet: High-pressure decorative laminate.
4. Edge Treatment: Type: [Square edge] [Self-edge with drip groove] [No-drip edge]
[Waterfall edge] [Full round edge] [No-drip tilt edge] [As shown on Drawings].
5. Backsplash: Top: [Square] [radiused] [As shown on Drawings].
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01
EXAMINATION
A. Examine casework or other support upon which counters will be installed. Verify adequacy
of support.
3.02
B.
Coordinate with responsible entity to perform corrective work on unsatisfactory casework or
support.
C.
Commencement of work by installer is acceptance of support conditions.
PREPARATION
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A. Condition counters to occupancy level environmental conditions prior to installation.
B.
3.03
Verify location of required cutouts and obtain templates for cutouts.
INSTALLATION
AWI AND WIC PROVIDE DETAILED INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTERTOPS BASED UPON THE GRADE
SELECTED IN ARTICLE 1.03 A. 3. SPECIFIER SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS IN THE EVENT IT IS
DESIRED TO DELETE, MODIFY OR ADD ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ARTICLE.
A. Install countertops in accordance with [AWI Section 400] [WIC Section 16 and/or 17 as
appropriate to countertop material].
1. Scribe to fit where countertops abut other surfaces.
3.04
B.
Follow surfacing material manufacturer's instructions for joints and seams.
C.
Caulk space between backsplash and wall with sealant specified in Section 07900.
CLEANING
A. Reference Section 01740Cleaning.
3.05
PROTECTION
A. Provide temporary protection to the work of this section from damage by other construction
operations until [Substantial Completion] [final acceptance by Owner].
END OF SECTION1
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This specification was prepared specifically for the Duraflake Division of Weyerhaeuser, by ASC Specification Consultants.
Comments or suggestions for improvement should be addressed to: ASC; 8687 Great Horned Owl Lane, Blaine, WA 982306306; Tel: (360) 371-5487.
Issue Date: May 15, 2002
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