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ANSI/AWI 0642–2024 - Wood Paneling
3.2 Material
a) Materials used for the construction of Product covered within the scope of this standard shall adhere to the requirements set forth in AWI 300 – Materials (latest edition).
b) Materials used for the same purpose, within the scope of this standard, shall be consistent throughout a project.
c) Installation furring and concealed structural framing on wall/ceiling surface, shall be used as required and be in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.
d) Glass used in conjunction with panel products shall be in accordance with ANSI Z97.1
e) (latest edition).
f) Solid wood, veneer and decorative laminate panels shall have a minimum overall thickness of 18 mm [.709”].
3.2.1 Veneer
a) Adjacent panels shall be sequenced within a set.
b) Panel width within a pre-manufactured set may vary at make-up/remainder panels.
c) Made-to-order panel sets shall be required only if specified.
d) End-matched panel sets shall be required only if specified.
e) Blueprint-matched panel sets shall be required only if specified.
3.2.2 Stile and Rail
3.2.2.1 Stiles and Rails
a) Shall be a minimum thickness of:
| Premium | Custom | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| 18 mm [.709”] | 18 mm [.709”] | 11.5 mm [.453”] |
b) At transparent finish shall be solid wood or veneer.
c) At opaque finish shall be:
| Premium | Custom | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| MDF, closed-grain hardwood veneer, or closed-grain solid wood | MDF, closed-grain hardwood veneer, or closed-grain solid wood | At the option of the manufacturer/supplier |
3.2.2.2 Flat Panels
a) Shall be a minimum of 11.5 mm [.453”] thick.
b) Solid wood panels shall be:
| Premium | Custom | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Not permitted | Edge-glued solid wood is permitted with a maximum width of 350 mm [13.780”] | Edge-glued solid wood is permitted with a maximum width of 350 mm [13.780”] |
c) Veneer panels shall be:
| Premium | Custom | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Required at transparent finish | Permitted | Permitted |
| Permitted at opaque finish |
d) At opaque finish, MDF panels shall be permitted.
3.2.2.3 Raised Panel
a) Panels shall be a minimum of 18 mm [.709”] thick.
b) Solid wood panels shall be:
| Premium | Custom | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Not permitted | Edge-glued solid wood is permitted with a maximum width of 350 mm [13.780”] | Edge-glued solid wood is permitted with a maximum width of 350 mm [13.780”] |
c) Veneer panels shall be:
| Premium | Custom | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Required at transparent finish | Permitted | Permitted |
| Permitted at opaque finish |
d) Solid wood is permitted for rim banding raised panels if mitered and glued under pressure.
e) At opaque finish, MDF raised panels shall be permitted.
3.2.3 Transparent Finish
a) Solid wood and/or veneer shall be:
| Premium | Custom | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Of one species for the entire project | Of one species for the entire project | No species requirement |
b) Solid wood shall be:
| Premium | Custom | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Plain-sawn | Plain-sawn | At the option of the manufacturer/supplier |
c) Veneer slicing shall be:
| Premium | Custom | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Plain-sliced | Plain-sliced | At the option of the manufacturer/supplier |
d) Veneer face grade shall be:
| Premium | Custom | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| ANSI/HPVA HP-1 (latest edition) Grade AA | ANSI/HPVA HP-1 (latest edition) Grade A | At the option of the manufacturer/supplier |
e) Veneer matching shall be:
| Premium | Custom | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Book-matched and balanced within each panel face | Book-matched | At the option of the manufacturer/supplier |
3.2.4 Opaque Finish
a) Exposed Product shall be:
| Premium | Custom | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| MDF, closed-grain hardwood, or closed-grain hardwood veneer ANSI/HPVA HP-1 (latest edition) minimum Grade B on MDF or particleboard core | MDF, closed-grain hardwood, or closed-grain hardwood veneer ANSI/HPVA HP-1 (latest edition) minimum Grade C on MDF or particleboard core | MDF, closed-grain hardwood, or closed-grain hardwood veneer ANSI/ HPVA HP-1 (latest edition) minimum Grade D on MDF or particleboard core |
3.2.5 Decorative Laminate
a) Core material shall be particleboard, MDF, or combination core.
b) HPDL or TFL shall meet a Resistance to Impact by Large Diameter Ball (ISO 4586-2-2018(E): Test 25) from a distance of 600 mm [23.622”].
3.2.6 Solid Surface
a) Wall and ceiling surface applications shall be a minimum nominal thickness of:
| Premium | Custom | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| 12.7 mm [.500”] | 6.4 mm [.250”] | 6.4 mm [.250”] |
3.2.7 Solid Phenolic
a) Wall and ceiling surface applications shall be a minimum nominal thickness of 3.2 mm [.125”].
