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TABLE OF CONTENTS

P ART 1 - GENERAL ..................................................................................................................2

1.1 SUMMARY ......................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 SUBMITTALS ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS................................................................................................. 4
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE ..................................................................................................... 5
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING ........................................................................... 5
1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS...................................................................................... 5

P ART 2 - PRODUCTS ................................................................................................................6

2.1 PRODUCT SELECTION ..................................................................................................... 6
2.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................. 6
2.3 MATERIALS ....................................................................................................................... 7
2.4 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS ........................................................................................ 8
2.5 FABRICATION ................................................................................................................... 8

P ART 3 - EXECUTION ...............................................................................................................9

3.1 EXAMINATION ................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 PREPARATION .................................................................................................................. 9
3.3 INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................. 9
3.4 FINISHING ....................................................................................................................... 11
3.5 CLEANING AND ADJUSTING .......................................................................................... 12
3.6 PROTECTION .................................................................................................................. 12

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P ART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 S UMMARY

A. General: Read this Work Section in conjunction with other related Work Sections, Division 01 General
Requirements, the Design Drawings and the Contract Conditions.

B. Performance Specified Work

1. Refer to the Contractor's Responsibilities in Division 01 General Requirements, Section 011000 Summary
for specific requirements.
2. Supply, deliver, install and warrant the work in strict compliance with the materials and workmanship
requirements of the Specification.
3. Where required to prepare the Shop Drawings, these shall be limited to final detailing of components,
systems and other required elements indicated on the Design Drawings, necessary to demonstrate their
safe installation.
4. Where products are offered by the Contractor for acceptance by the Engineer, provide full supporting
documentation in respect of the complete system or installation.

C. Work Section Includes

1. Wall bases.
2. Architraves.

D. Related Work Sections and Documentation

1. Section 050513 Shop Applied Coatings for Metal.
2. Section 050523 Metal Fastenings.
3. Section 060573 Wood Treatment.
4. Section 099100 Painting.
5. Fire Strategy Report.

E. Drawing Description References: The reference codes and accompanying descriptions are contained in the
Technical Reference Sheet (TRS) and identify systems/ components/ products indicated on the Design Drawings.

1.2 S UBMITTALS

A. General: Comply with the requirements of Division 01 General Requirements, Section 017800 Closeout
Submittals, and submit the following.

B. Tender Submittals
1. Drawings showing the full extent of the work.
2. Product data on proposed materials.
3. List of tests included.
4. Summary of deviations from the Specification.
5. Outline technical specifications reflecting proposed materials/ systems.
6. A list of proposed suppliers and Subcontractors intended to be used.
7. Preliminary Method Statement.
8. Preliminary Quality Plan.

C. Pre-contract Samples
1. 300mm x 300mm sample of each surface and finish.

D. Post Contract Submittals

1. Shop Drawings.

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2. Product Data on materials and components for use.

3. Supplementary Product Literature: Include a statement from the manufacturer for the design life of the
system.
4. Statement of the manufacturer's review confirming suitability of specified materials.
5. List of tests included.
6. Summary of deviations from the Specification.
7. Outline technical specifications reflecting proposed materials/ systems.
8. A list of proposed suppliers and Subcontractors intended to be used.
9. Preliminary Method Statement.
10. Preliminary Quality Plan.
11. Certified test data.

E. Post Contract Samples

1. 300mm x 300mm sample of each surface and finish.

F. LEED Submittals
1. SM-R1: Hazardous Materials Elimination
a. Credit Requirements: General
1). Demonstrate that where wood is specified to treat external structures where there is frequent and
intimate contact, that no ACMs or CCA treated wood is used on the project.
b. Contractor Submission Requirements
1). Evidence of purchase indicating that no ACMs or CCA-treated wood were used in the project as
per the Credit Requirements.
2. SM-12: Reused or Certified Timber
a. Credit Requirements: General
1. Demonstrate that 70% (by cost) of the wood and composite wood products used on the project,
including temporary construction wood, is reused or certified (with Chain of Custody Certification:
CoC) under any one or any combination of the following certification schemes as per the
Requirement Achievement table:
a). Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), or
b). Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification scheme (PEFC) or the following
national schemes endorsed by PEFC: the Canadian Standards Association, CSA, the
Sustainable Forestry Initiative SFI and the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme MTCS;
And
2). Demonstrate that all wood is legally sourced and not on the CITES (Convention on International
Trade in Endangered Species) list of endangered species (Appendix I, II and III).
b. Contractor Submission Requirements
1). Updated list of installed wood products (including temporary construction wood) highlighting
certification schemes used and/ or if the wood product was reused;
2). Chain of custody (CoC) certificates associated with each wood product; and
3). Evidence of purchase and installation of the certified wood products from suppliers and installers.
3. LBi-2.5 : Material Emissions: Formaldehyde Reduction
a. Credit Requirements: General
1). Demonstrate that all internal construction materials do not exceed formaldehyde VOC content
class E1 levels.
2). Demonstrate that all installed furniture does not exceed formaldehyde VOC content class E1
levels.
b. Contractor Submission Requirements

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1). As Built interior finish schedule for all installed products highlighting products containing
formaldehyde;
2). Schedule for all installed furniture highlighting products containing formaldehyde; and
3). For all products containing formaldehyde, provide either Manufacturer's Data sheets or
4). Third party evidence showing certification of formaldehyde content tested, according to
appropriate testing standards (see reference standards) by one of the following
a). Reputable certified independent testing laboratory; or
b). Certification from a reputable third party assessment body.
c. Product Testing for Formaldehyde Content
1). All products shall be tested according to the reference standards or demonstrated equivalent
testing standards.
a). EN 717-1 for initial type testing
b). EN120 and EN 717-2 for factory production control.
4. LBi-2.1 : Material Emissions: Adhesives and Sealants
a. Credit Requirements General
1). Demonstrate that a minimum of 95% (by weight) of all adhesives and sealants used on the
building interior must not exceed the prescribed limits in South Coast Air Quality Management
District Rule 1168.
2). Demonstrate that the VOC limits of the remaining non-compliant adhesives are no more than
50% higher than the values listed for each product type in the South Coast Air Quality
Management District Rule 1168
3). Extract of South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1168 : Maximum grams of VOC per
litre of sealant, less water and exempt compounds.
a). Indoor carpet adhesive: 50
b). Carpet pad adhesive: 50
c). Wood flooring adhesive: 100
d). Rubber flooring adhesive: 60
e). Sub-floor adhesive: 50
f). Ceramic tile adhesive: 65
g). Cove base adhesive: 50
h). Plasterboard and wall panel adhesive: 50
i). Multipurpose construction adhesive: 70
j). Structural glazing adhesive: 100
k). Architectural Sealants : 250
b. Contractor Submission Requirements
1). Billing/ purchase receipts for all interior sealants and adhesives used in the project;
2). Tracking sheet, signed by the construction managers for receipt of all sealants and adhesives;
3). Material Safety Data Sheets for all interior sealants and adhesives;
4). Technical Data Sheets for all interior sealants and adhesives;
5). Enter all compliant and non-compliant sealants into the LBi-2.1 Adhesives and Sealants
template, their VOC content, the allowable VOC content and the quantity used.

1.3 CLOS EOUT S UBMITTALS

A. General: Comply with the requirements of Division 01 General Requirements, Section 017700 Closeout
Procedures, and submit the following.
1. Warranties.

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2. Operation and Maintenance (O+M) Manuals: Include component list with the manufacturer's reference
numbers, descriptions of materials and procedures for repairing and cleaning of finishes and cleaning
frequency.

1.4 QUALITY AS S URANCE

A. Contractor's Qualifications
1. A specialist, who has at least 10 years' successful experience performing similar work.
2. Certification to ISO 9001 or operates a similar quality system acceptable to the Engineer.
3. Grade Stamps: Factory mark each piece of lumber with grade stamp of inspection agency indicating grade,
species, moisture content at time of surfacing, and mill.
4. For exposed lumber, mark grade stamp on end or back of each piece, or omit grade stamp and provide
certificates of grade compliance issued by inspection agency.

B. Provide mock-ups, prototypes, quality benchmark installations, testing and inspections in accordance with
Division 01 General Requirements, Section 014000 Quality Requirements.

C. Mock-ups
1. Not required.

D. Prototypes
1. Not required.

E. Quality Benchmark Installation

1. Each item installed in location to be agreed with and to the acceptance of the Engineer.

F. Preconstruction Testing/ Reports

1. Submit reports of independent tests demonstrating that the products and systems are in accordance with
the specified performance requirements.
2. Where test results for a material or product are not available, undertake testing to show compliance with the
Specification at an independent testing laboratory acceptable to the Engineer.
3. The provision of testing data or the carrying-out of tests does not relieve the Contractor of his
responsibilities regarding the performance requirements, durability or service life requirements.

1.5 DELIVERY, S TORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Delivery: Do not deliver finish carpentry until conditions of temperature and humidity are similar to those in the
finished building. Protect finish carpentry from wetting or damage during transportation.

B. Storage: Store materials on flat bases to prevent racking. Protect material from humidity and direct sunlight.
Provide adequate ventilation of storage spaces.

C. Handling: Handle finish carpentry carefully to avoid distorting and damage to edges, corners and finished
surfaces.

1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

A. Do not install work until the building is enclosed, wet work is complete and the HVAC system is operating, and
maintaining temperature and relative humidity at occupancy levels, for the remainder of the construction period.

B. Do not install finish carpentry materials that are wet, moisture damaged, or mold damaged.

C. Indications that materials are wet or moisture damaged include, but are not limited to, discoloration, sagging, or
irregular shape.

D. Indications that materials are mold damaged include, but are not limited to, fuzzy or splotchy surface
contamination and discoloration.

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P ART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 P RODUCT S ELECTION

A. Type TRM-101 MDF Skirting

1. Description: MDF skirting to profiles including all necessary fastenings as indicated on the Design Drawings.
2. Material: Medium density fiberboard (MDF).
3. Height: As indicated on the Design Drawings, typically 100mm/ 150mm.
4. Thickness: As indicated on the Design Drawings.
5. Finish: To be confirmed by the Engineer.
6. Reflective strips: Inclusion to be confirmed by the Engineer.
7. Substrate: As indicated on the Design Drawings.
8. Mounting: Panels shall be installed with finish nails in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines.
9. Straight runs shall be formed in single lengths wherever possible. Location of running joints shall be agreed
with the Engineer where not detailed.
10. All joints at angles shall be mitered unless specified otherwise.
11. All fastenings shall be concealed.

2.2 P ERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. The work shall meet the appropriate performance requirements when tested in accordance with the procedures
prescribed in the relevant standards. Provide serviceable and durable items that will perform throughout their life
without failure resulting from defects in materials or workmanship.

B. Dead and Live Loadings

1. The work shall withstand without detriment its own dead load and the various loadings imposed by other
trades, including fittings that are fastened to, pass through or are connected to the work. Strengthening and
support work, including fastening rails, shall be provided as required, to the acceptance of the Engineer.
2. Loads on Wall Bases:
a. Point Load: 0.74kN, applied through 100mm².
b. Impact Load: 350Nm.
3. Loads on Shelving:
a. Domestic: Strength category 4.

C. Movements: The work shall be fabricated and installed to withstand all movement of the building structure without
damage or detriment.

D. Moisture Resistance
1. All materials, core materials and preservative requirements shall be selected to satisfy the design life
requirements for the environmental conditions.
2. All facings, adhesives, fastenings and associated elements of the boarding shall have moisture resistant
properties to match core materials.
3. All wood shall be subjected to controlled drying to ensure that the moisture content, if not otherwise
specified, is suitable for the situation of the finished interior finish carpentry. When fastened it shall remain
stable and free from expansion, contraction or other movements detracting from the required performance
or appearance.
4. Adequate storage shall be provided for all finish carpentry components to maintain them free from damage
and in conditions suitable for their required moisture content. Do not deliver interior finish carpentry to Site
until components can be immediately unloaded into adequate storage or fastened in position.

E. Rigidity/ Strength

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1. The construction of the work shall be such that it remains rigid, free from play and permanent deformation
caused by the normal use to which it is subjected.
2. Details of assembly and construction methods shall be submitted to the Engineer for review.
3. The work shall withstand all vibration to which it is subjected either directly or indirectly or any other such
shocks, strains, stresses and movements that may be imposed by the users, and these shall not cause
fracture or deterioration of any element, particularly to any movable or open-able element of the work.
Suitable devices for absorbing or damping any such vibration shall be included.

F. Fire
1. Refer to the Fire Strategy Report.
2. Materials used in work shall be classified as 'materials of limited combustibility'.
3. The work shall be fire resistant in accordance with the NFPA.
4. The work shall be tested to ASTM E84: Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
Building Materials.
5. Surface Spread of Flame Classification: In accordance with UL 723 and ASTM E84.
6. Supply test certificates to verify that all materials meet this requirement.
7. Ensure that all work is in accordance with all Statutory Authorities and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence requests/
recommendations.

G. Serviceability: The work shall provide serviceable elements that shall withstand the specified loads and usage
without damage, deformation or wear affecting function.

H. Durability: The work shall retain its original appearance and performance throughout its Design Life, when
maintained in accordance with an acceptable program, without loss of serviceability, rot or insect attack,
shrinkage, warping, splitting, de-lamination of veneers or the development of defects in applied finishes.

2.3 MATERIALS

A. Certified Wood: Wood products shall be produced from wood obtained from forests certified by an FSC-
accredited certification body to comply with FSC STD-01-001, "FSC Principles and Criteria for Forest
Stewardship".

B. Low-Emitting Materials: Composite wood products shall comply with the testing and product requirements of the
California Department of Health Services' "Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from
Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers".

C. Wood
1. No damaged, rotten or discoloured materials shall be used.
2. Materials shall be relatively knot free, free from distortion, cracks or other blemishes.
3. All wood shall be selected for its final use (of particular importance for dry structural wood):
a. For internal use, wood shall be graded and stamped DRY or KD (kiln dried) and shall have a moisture
content of 20% or less.
4. Moisture content at the time of erection shall not be more than 20% internally in continuously heated
spaces.

D. Structural Wood: Structural woodwork shall be as indicated on the Design Drawings and described in the
Specification, or to the requirements of the Specification.

E. Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)

1. In accordance with ANSI A208.2, Grade 130, made with binder containing no urea-formaldehyde resin.
2. Provide MR (moisture resistant) MDF MR10/ MR30/ MR50 as indicated on the Design Drawings.
3. Moisture content of wood and wood based boards shall be maintained during storage and installation within
the range specified for the component.

F. Moldings for Transparent Finish (Stain or Clear Finish)

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1. Softwood Mouldings: Provide in accordance with Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association
(WMMPA) WM 4, N-grade wood mouldings. Made to patterns included in WMMPA WM 12.
2. Hardwood Mouldings: Provide in accordance with Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association
(WMMPA) HWM 2, N-grade wood mouldings. Made to patterns included in WMMPA HWM 12.

G. Moldings for Opaque Finish (Painted Finish)

1. Softwood Mouldings: Provide in accordance with Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association
(WMMPA) WM 4, P-grade wood mouldings. Made to patterns included in WMMPA WM 12.
2. Hardwood Mouldings: Provide in accordance with Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association
(WMMPA) HWM 2, P-grade wood mouldings. Made to patterns included in WMMPA WM 12.

H. Wood Preservative Treated Materials: Refer to Section 060573 Wood Treatment.

I. Fire-Retardant-Treated Materials: Refer to Section 060573 Wood Treatment.

J. Stress Grading of Wood

1. Stress grading of wood shall only be carried out by companies that are currently registered under a third
party quality assurance scheme operated by any of the approved certification bodies.
2. Wood with a basic thickness of less than 150mm and not specified for wet exposure shall be stress graded
at a moisture content not exceeding 20%, and clearly marked 'Dry' or 'KD'(kiln dried).
3. Structural wood members, which are cut from larger graded sections, shall be regarded for acceptance and
then appropriately marked according to the new grade.

K. Graded Softwood
1. Softwood shall be graded according to appearance grades of lumber association grading rules and be
marked accordingly as follows:
a. Species and origin shall be as proposed by the supplier to the acceptance of the Engineer.
b. Strength class shall be suitable for applications.

L. Ungraded Softwood
1. Softwood shall be free from decay, insect attack and with no knots wider than half the width of the section.

M. Handrail/ Bumper Rail Brackets: Pairs of extruded-aluminum channels; one for fastening to back of rail and one
for fastening to face of wall. They are then assembled in overlapping fashion and fastened together top and
bottom with self-tapping screws.

N. Opaque Finishing: Refer to Section 099100 Painting.

2.4 MIS CELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Fasteners for Interior Finish Carpentry: Nails, screws, and other anchoring devices of type, size, material, and
finish required for application indicated to provide secure attachment, concealed where possible. Refer to Section
050523 Metal Fastenings.

B. Glue: Aliphatic-resin, polyurethane, or resorcinol wood glue recommended by the manufacturer for general
carpentry use.
1. Wood glue shall have a VOC content of 30g/ L or less when calculated in accordance with 40 CFR 59,
Subpart D (EPA Method 24).

2.5 FABRICATION

A. General
1. Cut and form materials in accordance with accepted Submittals.
2. Make allowance for cutting and trimming of work on Site prior to application of final finishes.
3. Back out or kerf backs of the following members except those with ends exposed in finished work:
a. Interior standing and running trim except shoe and crown moulds.

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b. Wood-board panelling.
c. Ease edges of wood less than 25mm in nominal thickness to 1.5mm radius and edges of wood 25mm
or more in nominal thickness to 3mm radius.

B. Treatment of Wood: Refer to Section 060573 Wood Treatment for preservative treatments.

C. Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood: Refer to Section 060573 Wood Treatment.

D. Assembly
1. Fabricate items using materials and methods to achieve the required appearance and performance.
2. Provide joints suitable for their location and purpose.
3. Use tenons, dowels, biscuits or other reinforcement as necessary to ensure accurate alignment and
strength.
4. Shop assemble to greatest extent possible; disassemble only to the extent necessary for shipment.
5. Cut openings to the maximum extent possible to receive equipment, fixtures and fittings, using templates.
6. Sand surfaces and edges of wood or unfinished boards in contact with the user to remove roughness. Seal
cut outs to prevent moisture absorption.

E. Hardware: Machine items to receive hardware as required in the fabrication shop, using templates and cutting
tools provided by the manufacturer. Identify hardware associated with each item for re-fastening after finishing.

P ART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verification of Conditions
1. Prior to commencing installation, examine the areas and the conditions under which the work will be
installed. Verify dimensions, levels and alignments, and surfaces to receive the work of this Work Section.
Notify the Engineer of unsatisfactory conditions.
2. Examine substrates, with the Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances.

B. Examine interior finish carpentry materials before installation. Reject materials that are wet, moisture damaged,
and mold damaged.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 P REP ARATION

A. Inspection: Areas scheduled shall be checked before receiving the work for correct dimensions, plumbness of
walls and soundness of surfaces that would affect the installation of mounting brackets.

B. Clean substrates of projections and substances detrimental to application.

C. Before installing interior finish carpentry, condition materials to average prevailing humidity in installation areas
for a minimum of 24 hours unless longer conditioning is recommended by the manufacturer.

3.3 INS TALLATION

A. General
1. Do not use materials that are unsound, warped, improperly treated or finished, inadequately seasoned, too
small to fabricate with proper jointing arrangements, or with defective surfaces, sizes, or patterns.
2. Install interior finish carpentry level, plumb, true, and aligned with adjacent materials. Use concealed shims
where necessary for alignment.
a. Scribe and cut interior finish carpentry to fit adjoining work. Refinish and seal cuts as recommended by
the manufacturer.

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b. Where face fastening is unavoidable, countersink fasteners, fill surface flush, and sand unless
otherwise indicated.

c. Install to tolerance of 3mm in 2438mm for level and plumb. Install adjoining interior finish carpentry with
0.8mm maximum offset for flush installation and 1.5mm maximum offset for reveal installation.

d. Install stairs with no more than 4.7mm variation between adjacent treads and risers and with no more
than 9.5mm variation between largest and smallest treads and risers within each flight.

e. Coordinate interior finish carpentry with materials and systems in or adjacent to it. Provide cut-outs for
mechanical and electrical items that penetrate interior finish carpentry.

B. On-Site Dimensions
1. The contractor shall submit his proposals, for setting out and controlling the alignment of the works, to the
Interior Designer and obtain his approval prior to the start of construction. The Contractor shall supply to the
Interior Designer details of the value and location of all temporary benchmarks and reference points he
establishes.
2. All dimensions to be checked on-Site prior to construction.
3. The work shall accommodate all specified tolerances and differences between actual Site dimensions and
dimensions indicated on the Shop Drawings.
4. Should the Contractor dispute the original ground levels shown on the Drawings he shall agree these with
the Interior Designer before disturbing the original ground or existing floor finish.

C. Fastening: Refer to Section 050523 Metal Fastenings.

1. Fastening and jointing methods and types, sizes, quantities and spacing's of fastenings shall be suitable, in
accordance with the recommendations of manufacturers of fastenings components, products or materials
being fastened and fastened to.
2. The method of fastening shall not damage anything being fastened or anything receiving fastenings.

D. Adhesives
1. Surfaces to receive adhesive shall be sound, unfrozen and free from dust, grease and any other
contamination likely to affect bond. Where necessary, clean surfaces using methods and materials
recommended by the adhesive manufacturer.
2. Surfaces shall be sufficiently smooth and even to suit the gap-filling and bonding characteristics of the
adhesive. Prepare as necessary.
3. Operatives shall observe both the manufacturers' and statutory requirements for storage and safe usage of
adhesives.
4. No adhesives shall be used in unsuitable environmental conditions or beyond the manufacturer's
recommended maximum shelf life or open-pot time periods.
5. Adhesives shall be applied by recommended spreaders/ applicators to ensure correct coverage. Bring
surfaces together within the recommended time period and apply pressure evenly over the full area of
contact surfaces to ensure full bonding.
6. Surplus adhesive shall be removed using methods and materials recommended by the adhesive
manufacturer and without damage to affected surfaces.

E. Standing and Running Trim Installation

1. Install with minimum number of joints practical, using full-length pieces from maximum lengths of wood
available.
2. Do not use pieces less than 610mm long, except where necessary and to the acceptance of the Engineer.
3. Stagger joints in adjacent and related standing and running trim.
4. Either cope or miter at returns as indicated on the Shop Drawings, miter at outside corners, and cope at
inside corners to produce tight-fitting joints with full-surface contact throughout length of joint.
5. Use scarf joints for end-to-end joints.
6. Plane backs of casings to provide uniform thickness across joints where necessary for alignment.

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7. Match color and grain pattern of trim for transparent finish (stain or clear finish) across joints.
8. Install trim after gypsum-board joint finishing operations are completed.
9. Install without splitting; drill pilot holes before fastening where necessary to prevent splitting. Fasten to
prevent movement or warping. Countersink fastener heads on exposed carpentry work and fill holes.

F. Shelving and Clothes Rod Installation

1. Cut shelf cleats at ends of shelves about 13mm less than width of shelves and sand exposed ends smooth
unless otherwise indicated on the Shop Drawings to the acceptance of the Engineer.
2. Install shelf cleats by fastening to framing or backing with finish nails or trim screws, set below face and
filled. Space fasteners not more than 400mm o.c. In general, use 2 No. fasteners at each framing member
or fastener location for cleats 89mm actual in width and wider.
a. Apply a bead of multipurpose construction adhesive to back of shelf cleats before installing. Remove
adhesive that is squeezed out after fastening shelf cleats in place.

3. Install shelf brackets according to the manufacturer's written instructions, spaced not more than 800mm o.c.
or 900mm o.c. Fasten to framing members, blocking, or metal backing, or use toggle bolts or hollow wall
anchors.
4. Install standards for adjustable shelf supports according to the manufacturer's written instructions. Fasten to
framing members, blocking, or metal backing, or use toggle bolts or hollow wall anchors. Space fasteners
not more than 300mm o.c.
5. Install standards for adjustable shelf brackets according to the manufacturer's written instructions, spaced
not more than 900mm o.c. and within 150mm of end of shelves. Fasten to framing members, blocking, or
metal backing, or use toggle bolts or hollow wall anchors.
6. Cut shelves to fit openings neatly with only enough gap to allow shelves to be removed and reinstalled.
Install shelves, fully seated on cleats, brackets, and supports.
a. Fasten shelves to cleats with finish nails or trim screws, set flush.

b. Fasten shelves to brackets in accordance with the bracket manufacturer's written instructions.

7. Install rod flanges for rods as indicated. Fasten to shelf cleats, framing members, blocking, or metal backing,
or use toggle bolts or hollow wall anchors. Install rods in rod flanges.

G. Stair and Railing Installation

1. Treads and Risers at Interior Stairs: Secure treads and risers by gluing and nailing to rough carriages.
2. Closed Stringers: House treads and risers into wall stringers, glue, and wedge into place/ Cope wall
stringers to fit tightly over treads and risers.
3. Open Stringers: Miter risers and stringer at open stringers. Extend tread over open stringers and finish with
bullnose edge cut from tread stock and fitted to tread with mitered return at nosing.
4. Balusters: Dovetail or mortise balusters into treads, glue, and nail in place. Let into railings and glue in
place.
5. Newel Posts: Secure newel posts to stringers, rough carriages, and risers with countersunk-head wood
screws and glue.
6. Railings: Secure wall rails with metal brackets. Fasten freestanding railings to newel posts and to trim at
walls with countersunk-head wood screws or rail bolts, and glue. Assemble railings at goosenecks,
easements, and splices with rail bolts and glue.

3.4 FINIS HING

A. All wood surfaces shall be sanded to give smooth, flat surfaces suitable to receive specified finishes. Arises shall
be eased unless specified otherwise.

B. Before fastening, all end grains and cuts shall be sealed with primer to suit service conditions and Site applied
decoration.

C. All general finishes shall be compatible with the finishes specified for adjacent materials.

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D. For opaque finishing requirements, refer to Section 099100 Painting and the finish schedule and finish notes as
indicated on the Design Drawings.

E. For finishes to match interior architectural woodwork items, refer to Section 064023 Interior Architectural
Woodwork and the finish schedule and finish notes as indicated on the Design Drawings.

3.5 CLEANING AND ADJ US TING

A. Cleaning
1. Upon completion remove debris and unused materials from the Site and dispose of safely. Clean the work
of dirt, splashes and excess material. Make good adjacent surfaces marred by the execution of the work, to
the acceptance of the Engineer.
2. Clean interior finish carpentry on exposed and semi-exposed surfaces. Restore damaged or soiled areas
and touch up factory-applied finishes, if any.

B. Adjusting
1. Make good fastening holes and minor damage to the acceptance of the Engineer. Return items to the shop
that cannot be satisfactorily repaired on Site for refinishing or replacement.
2. Replace interior finish carpentry that is damaged or is not in accordance with the requirements. Interior
finish carpentry may be repaired or refinished if work complies with requirements and shows no evidence of
repair or refinishing. Adjust finish carpentry for uniform appearance.

3.6 P ROTECTION

A. Complete items shall be protected against damage, dirt, moisture and other deleterious substances.

B. Protect the work from damage during construction. Remove and replace protection as directed for inspection and
remove completely at Taking-Over.

C. Remove and replace finish carpentry materials that are wet, moisture damaged, and mold damaged.
1. Indications that materials are wet or moisture damaged include, but are not limited to, discoloration,
sagging, or irregular shape.
2. Indications that materials are mold damaged include, but are not limited to, fuzzy or splotchy surface
contamination and discoloration

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