AWI Standards

a) The following requirements shall govern unless a project’s contract documents require otherwise.

b) Should a conflict be discovered within this standard, the least restrictive requirement shall prevail.

c) When applicable, the manufacturer/supplier shall verify field measurements.

d) Unless otherwise indicated, requirements apply equally to all aesthetic grades.

e) Any term used herein that is defined by the AWI Glossary uses only that definition for conformance to this standard.

a) This standard is written with the International System of Units (SI) followed by the United States customary system of measurement in brackets.

b) The system of measurement used in the project’s original contract documents and architectural drawings shall dictate which system of measurement within these standards is used for verification of compliance.

c) The United States customary measurement is typically a “soft” conversion of the SI measurement. In order to make the SI number more conceptually coherent and consistent, most conversions for less than 152.4 mm [6”] in dimension are “soft” converted to the nearest 0.1 mm. For measurements above 152.4 mm [6”], the “soft” value is converted to the nearest 1 mm.

d) “Inconspicuous,” when used in this standard, means not readily visible without careful inspection at a distance of:

e) Gaps and flushness between components shall be tested with a feeler gauge at points where components are required to contact as indicated within this standard.

a) When seismic construction is required, such requirements and details shall be specified in the contract documents.

b) Requirements for Product, such as moisture resistant or fire-retardant materials, shall be specified in the contract documents.

a) Requirements of this standard are contingent upon maintaining proper interior environmental controls prior to, during, and after installation. See AWI 200 – Care and Storage (latest edition).

a) Manufacturer/supplier shall provide documented instructions for Product installation, fastening/joinery methods, instructions and fastener details for attachment to adjacent panels and/or components.

b) Installation of Product shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWI 0620 – Finish Carpentry/Installation (latest edition).

c) Manufacturer/supplier shall provide drawings indicating required location of blocking. See AWI 100 – Submittals (latest edition).

d) Expansion joints shall be provided per manufacturer/supplier’s documented instructions and ANSI/AWI 0620 – Finish Carpentry and Installation (latest edition).

a) Product shall comply with the following minimum defaults:

• Aesthetic Performance: Custom Grade