Technical Specifications for Architectural Works

Sewell Residence

Section B: Carpentry

ROUGH CARPENTRY
Part 1 – GENERAL

1.1. Scope

a. This section shall include all labor, materials, equipment and the performance of all operations necessary for
the completion of all framing sheathing and related rough carpentry works as shown on drawings and this
specification.

1.2. Submittals

a. Submit shop Drawings, indicating fabrication and installation methods, to include plans and elevations at scale.
Indicate required anchorage and blocking, accessory items, field dimensions, materials and finishes. Indicate
compliance with specification requirements. Indicate weight of any materials or systems to be suspended or
which require support from structure.

b. Submit manufacturer's Product Data for all specialty items not manufactured by the Finish Carpentry
Fabricator.

1.3. General Requirements

Storage & Protection

a. Stack framing lumber and plywood to insure against deformation and maintain   proper ventilation.

b. Protect lumber and plywood from elements.

c. Lumber in contact with concrete or masonry shall be coated with asphalt or any  approved preservative.

Part 2 – MATERIALS

2.1. Lumber

a. Moisture  Content  - not  to  exceed  20 percent.

b. Grade and Trade Mark required on each  piece of lumber.

c. Quality    lumber must be  sound,  thoroughly seasoned, well cut and free from wrap.

d. Preservative  and  Pressure  Treatment    all lumber  shall be pressure  impregnated with waterborne
preservative like wolman  salt, boiled  salt  and tanalite H.R. Surface, cut after  treatment, shall be brush
coated  with same preservative.

2.2. Plywood

Unless   otherwise   specified  or   indicated   in drawings, use the following :

 For Interior Plywood : Use 6 millimeter (1/4 inch) thick.

 Pressure  Treatment  : All plywood  shall  be pressure treated.

2.3. Rough Hardware and Metal Fasteners

Plates,  straps,  nails,  spikes,  screws,   bolts, joists,   hangers,  rods, dowels, fasteners and miscellaneous  iron
and steel items  shall  be  of size and types to rigidly secure members in place.

Part 3 – EXECUTION

3.1. Installation

a. Framing  shall  be cut square on  bearings,  closely  fitted, accurately set to required lines and levels and rigidly
secured in  place.  Plans and dress side of frames  that  will  receive wallboards  or sidings.

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b. Wood Furring and Nailers shall be in accordance with detailed drawings. Where  not indicated on the
drawings  or  mentioned herein,  furring trips shall be 2.5 centimeter x  5 centimeter (1”  x 2") spaced at 40
centimeter (16 inches) on  center  both ways. Fasten wood furring securely by expansion bolts or other
approved device at every 60 centimeter (2 ft.) on center.  Wood plugs shall not be used.

FINISH CARPENTRY
Part 1 – GENERAL

1.1. Scope

a. This section includes all materials, labor, equipment, tools and the performance of all operations necessary to
complete built- in cabinetry and countertops and related finish carpentry work as indicated on drawings and
specifications.

1.2. General Requirements

Storage & Protection

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a. Protect  millwork against dampness during  and after delivery.

b. Do  not  bring in interior  finish,  including doors,   into building  until plaster   is thoroughly dry.

Warranty

a. The work hereunder shall be warranted for a period of not less than one year against defects in material and
workmanship including warp and delaminating for the life of installation.

Part 2 – MATERIALS

2.1. Hardwood

Use hardwood, S4S, free from warp, twist and surface defects impairing its appearance and strength. For kiln
dried wood, maximum moisture content shall be 12%.

2.2. Plywood

Use class A marine plywood as required. All plywood shall be treated for termites and dry rot. Thickness shall
be as specified or indicated in the drawings.

2.3. Hardware and Fastener

Use plates, straps, nails, spikes, bolts, joists, hangers, rods, dowels, fasteners, and miscellaneous iron and steel
items as required. Hardware shall be of sizes and types to rigidly secure member in place.

Part 3 – EXECUTION

3.1. Workmanship

a. All wood finish, millwork and built-in cabinet work  shall  be  true to  details,  clean  and sharply defined.

a. Panels must be set to allow for free  movement in case of swelling or shrinkage.

b. Means  of  fastening  various  parts  together shall be concealed.

3.2. Installation

a. Mill,  fabricate and erect interior finish  as indicated  on the drawings. Machine-sand at the mill and hand-sand
smooth at the job.

b. Interior trim set against concrete, masonry or wood shall be separated with  6  millimeter (1/4 inch) stone cut
joints.

c. Intersecting plywood veneers or plywood panels shall be finished with a corner trim of wood with same specie
and finish as the plywood.

d. Make joints tight and in a manner to conceal shrinkage. Secure trim with fine finishing nails, screws or glue
where required.

e. Set nails for putty stopping

f. Window and door trim shall be single length.

g. Mites molding at corner, cope at angles.

WOOD SHELVING

h. Each shell shall be supported on a continuous wood cleat at walls.

i. Secure cleats to masonry walls by expansion bolt or approved fastening device.

BUILT-IN CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS (MILL MADE)

j. Fabricate counter and cabinets in accordance with details.

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k. Only sound kiln-dried lumber or plywood shall be used.

l. Erect cabinets straight, level and plumb and securely anchor in place. Scribe and  closely fit   cabinets  to
adjacent  work. Provide necessary grounds and anchors for securing cabinet work in place.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

m. Accurately fit and install all finish hardware items required.

n. In surface-applied hardware is fitted and applied before painting, remove all such items, except butts, and
reinstall after painting is completed.

2.3.

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