SECTION 12 3520
MANUFACTURED WOOD CASEWORK
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PART 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
GENERAL
SUMMARY
A.
Section Includes:
1.
Manufactured wood cabinets.
2.
Finish hardware.
B.
Related Sections:
1.
Division 01: Administrative, procedural, and temporary work requirements.
2.
Section [06 4100 - Architectural Wood Casework:] [__ ____ - ______:] [Wood] [Plastic
laminate] countertops.
3.
Section [06 6113 - Cultured Marble Fabrications:] [__ ____ - ______:] Cultured stone
countertops.
4.
Section [06 6116 - Solid Surfacing Fabrications:] [__ ____ - ______:] Solid surfacing
countertops.
5.
Section [06 6119 - Quartz Surfacing Fabrications:] [__ ____ - ______:] Quartz surfacing
countertops.
6.
Section [12 3640 - Stone Countertops:] [__ ____ - ______:] Cut stone countertops.
7.
Section [11 3100 - Appliances:] [__ ____ - ______:] Appliances located in casework.
8.
Section [22 4000 - Plumbing Fixtures:] [__ ____ - ______:] Plumbing fixtures and trim located
in casework.
REFERENCES
A.
American National Standards Institute/Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (ANSI/KCMA)
(www.kcma.org):
1.
161.1 - Minimum Construction and Performance Standards for Kitchen and Vanity Cabinets.
2.
Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP). (www.greencabinetsource.com)
B.
National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) Research Center (www.greenapprovedproducts.com) Green Approved Products Listing.
C.
National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) (www.nkba.org) - Kitchen and Bath Planning
Guidelines with Access Standards.
SUBMITTALS
A.
Submittals for Review:
1.
Shop Drawings:
a.
Prepare in accordance with NKBA Guidelines at minimum 1/2 inch per foot scale.
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b.
2.
3.
1.4
1.5
B.
Sustainable Design Submittals:
1.
Recycled Content.
2.
Regional Materials.
C.
Sustainable Design Submittals: Copy of NAHB Research Center Green Approved Product Listing.
D.
Sustainable Design Submittals: Copy of KCMA Certified Company Listing.
E.
Closeout Submittals:
1.
Maintenance Data: Maintenance instructions for finishes, including recommended cleaning
methods and materials and list of detrimental agents.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Cabinets: Listed under NAHB Research Center Green Approved Product Listing.
B.
Cabinet Manufacturer: Certified under KCMA Environmental Stewardship Program.
C.
Installer Qualifications:
1.
Minimum [2] [__] years [documented] experience in work of this Section.
2.
Successful completion of minimum [3] [__] projects of similar scope and complexity within past
[2] [__] years.
3.
Equipped with sufficient staff and tools to complete cabinet installation in accordance with
requirements of Contract Documents.
D.
Mockup:
1.
Provide mockup of typical base [and wall] cabinet, minimum [30] [__] inches wide.
2.
Show cabinet and countertop construction, finishes, and hardware.
3.
Locate [where directed.] [____.]
4.
Approved mockup may [not] remain as part of the Work.
PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.
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PART 2
2.2
Building:
1.
Substantially water and weather tight prior to delivery or installation of cabinets.
2.
Plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work in or adjacent to cabinets complete.
3.
Walls, ceilings, and openings in areas to receive cabinets complete and finished.
WARRANTIES
A.
2.1
Include plans, perspectives, elevations, and details of walls, obstacles and openings,
cabinetry, appliances, countertops, backsplashes, rough-in locations, work spaces,
walkways, dimensions, tolerances, and required clearances.
Product Data: Manufacturer's data showing construction details, configurations, materials,
hardware, and accessories.
Samples: [12 x 12] [__ x __] inch door samples showing construction and finish.
Furnish manufacturer’s 5 year warranty providing coverage against defects in materials and
workmanship.
PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURERS
A.
Contract Documents are based on products by Timberlake Cabinetry. (www.timberlake.com)
B.
Substitutions: [Under provisions of Division 01.] [Not permitted.]
MATERIALS
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A.
Exposed Solid Wood: Solid [Maple,] [Oak,] [Cherry,] [Hickory,] kiln-dried.
B.
Plywood: Plywood core with [Maple] [Oak] [Cherry] [Hickory] facings where exposed.
C.
Engineered Wood: Medium density fiberboard consisting of recycled fiber, recovered fiber, or
combination of both, containing minimum [__] percent recycled content, classified as pre-consumer.
D.
Thermo Foil: PVC molded plastic bonded to medium density fiberboard core under heat and
pressure, with melamine laminate backing sheet.
E.
Glass: Minimum 1/8 inch thick [tempered,] [laminated,] [leaded,] [clear.] [[____] color.]
F.
Hardware:
1.
Door [knobs:] [pulls:] [____.] [To be selected from manufacturer’s full range of selections.]
2.
Drawer [knobs:] [pulls:] [____.] [To be selected from manufacturer’s full range of selections.]
3.
Glides: [Side-mounted] [Full access hidden] type.
4.
Door hinges: Steel with nickel-plated finish, six-way adjustable, self-closing with cushioning
feature.
5.
Adjustable shelf rests: Nickel plated steel.
6.
Base locking shelf rests: Molded polycarbonate.
7.
Mullion shelf rest: Metal, six position adjustable.
FABRICATION
A.
Fabricate casework in accordance with ANSI/KCMA 161.1.
B.
Fabricate casework utilizing following fabrication requirements for wall, base, tall, and vanity cabinets.
Specialty cabinets may vary from specified requirements, using manufacturer’s standard fabrication
processes.
C.
Shop assemble cabinets in units of sizes and configurations indicated.
D.
Fabricate corners and joints without gaps and inaccessible spaces.
E.
Fabricate each unit to be rigid, not dependent on adjacent units for stability.
F.
Form edges smooth.
G.
Attach corner blocks to cabinet corners to ensure cabinet squareness.
H.
Cabinets:
1.
Face frames: Solid hardwood, 3/4 x 1-5/8 inches, pressure fitted, glued, double doweled and
stapled.
2.
Cabinet backs: 1/8 inch thick hardboard, tongue-and-groove construction.
3.
Cabinet side panels: 1/2 inch thick, captured into grooved front frame, glued and mechanically
fastened.
4.
Cabinet tops, bottoms, and floors: 1/2 inch thick engineered wood, fitted and glued into cabinet
front frame grooves and captured into side panel grooves.
5.
Provide [1/2 inch thick all plywood construction.] [1/2 inch thick plywood veneered sides.] [3/4
inch thick furniture end sides.]
I.
Doors:
1.
Type and style: [[Standard overlay, [Scottsdale Square.] [Scottsdale Cathedral.] [Tahoe
Square.] [Tahoe Cathedral.]] [[Full overlay, [Sonoma.] [Cumberland Square.] [Cumberland
Cathedral.] [Yukon Square.] [Yukon Cathedral.]]
2.
3/4 inch thick, solid hardwood frames with mortise and tenon joints.
3.
Provide resilient door bumpers mounted on backs of doors.
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J.
Drawers: [1/2 inch thick finished engineered wood.] [5/8 inch thick dovetail hardwood sides with
plywood bottom.]
K.
Shelves:
1.
Wall cabinet shelves: 3/4 inch thick, engineered wood, fully adjustable.
2.
Base cabinet shelves: 1/2 inch thick, fully adjustable.
3.
Band front edges with color-matched melamine or PVC edge bands.
L.
Hanging Rails:
1.
Base and vanity cabinets: 3/4 inch thick solid wood, mortise-and-tenon joined and glued to
cabinet side panels.
2.
Wall cabinets: 1/2 inch thick engineered wood, glued and pinned to cabinet back, cabinet side
panels, and cabinet top or bottom.
M.
Toe Kicks: Inset type, 1/2 inch thick unfinished engineered wood, recessed 3-1/2 inches.
FINISHES
A.
Exterior Surfaces:
1.
Type: Multi-Step BeautyGuard Finish with oven-dried catalyzed topcoat.
2.
Color: [____.] [To be selected from manufacturer’s full color range.]
B.
Interior Surfaces:
1.
Type: TuffTech Finishing System consisting of UV stabilized filler, water-based paint, and UV
resistant acrylic/urethane topcoat.
2.
Color: [____.] [To be selected from manufacturer’s full color range.]
**** OR ****
C.
Exterior Surfaces: Thermo Foil finish; white.
D.
Interior Surfaces: Melamine laminate finish, white.
PART 3
3.1
3.2
EXECUTION
INSTALLATION
A.
Install casework in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B.
Provide shims and blocking necessary to install cabinetry.
C.
Use anchoring devices suited to site conditions.
D.
Set level, plumb, and square, securely anchored to adjacent construction.
E.
Use scribe molding where cabinetry abuts other components with more than 1/8 inch gap. Use filler
strips to conceal larger voids.
F.
Install decorative moldings. Countersink nails used in molding and putty holes.
G.
Adjust doors and drawer fronts before installing [knobs.] [pulls.]
ADJUSTING
A.
Adjust doors and drawers to operate smoothly.
B.
Touch up minor scratches and abrasions to match original finish.
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