Chapter 17: Architectural Woodwork Flashcards by Kim Ridinger

what is another name for architectural woodwork

millwork

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why is architectural wood work higher quality

because it’s done in a ship where you have special machinery and you can finish things better wheras on site you can’t do all of that

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what are the grades of millwork

premium, custom and economy

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what is the most common grade of millwork

Custom- still high quality but not super high quality

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What is modular casework

fabricated cabinets that are selected from a manufacturer’s standard product line- like kitchen and baths. Cabinets that are not custom sized

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what is softwood and hardwood

softwood is evergreen trees

hardwood is deciduous trees

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why is most millwork made from veneer stock instead of solid stock

because of the limited availability of many hardwood species

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name and describe the ways that solid stock lumber is cut from a log

plain sawing (or flat sawing- take a log and just cut straight across- most efficient use of the log and the least expensive. creates cathedrals
Quarter sawing- cutting the log in to quarters and then sawing straight across the quarter. more uniformly vertical grain. tests to twist and cup and shrink less, hold paint better and have fewer defects
Rift Sawing - cut the log in quarters than cut the log at angles towards the center- cuts radially to the center of the tree. more waste and more expensive

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are all types of cuts available in all wood species

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what are the ways that veneer is cut off a log

plain slicing- same as solid stock
quarter slicing- same as solid stock
rotary slicing - log is mounted on a lathe and a continuous layer of veneer is peeled off the log. Very grainy. not good for high end stuff but has the least amount of waste.
Half round slicing - similar to rotary but the log is cut in half first. Still pretty grainy
Rift slicing- cut the log in quarters and cutting at a 15 degree angle to the growth rings. Straight grain. Used with oak to get rid or some of the cathedrals

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what is the name of individual veneers that come off a log

flitch

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what is the purpose of millwork joints that don’t use screws etc

to hide the fasteners to make it look better. also improves strength

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name the 9 joint details in the NCDIQ book

half lap

finger joint
scarf
rabbet
dado
dovetail dado
miter
shoulder miter
splintered miter

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how to installers fit counter tops precicely to the wall

they use a scribe that is trimmed in the field to follow the irregularities of the wall

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what should you make sure to have when installing upper cabinets in steel stud frame construction

you need wood blocking in the wall to attach the cabinets to

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name the four basic categories of door and drawer front construction (don’t describe)

flush, flush overlay, reveal overlay and lipped overlay

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What is Flush door construction

the face of the drawer is flush with the face frame

expensive to make sure the doors and frame align. sometimes the doors and drawers will sag which creates non uniform spacing

typical face frame doors

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what is lipped overlay cabinet door construction

where the door overlaps the face frame slightly- the doors are not flush with the face frame. the doors are knotched out so that about 1/2 the depth is gone

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what is flush overlay construction

where the doors completely cover the face frame- like my ikea kitchen. really no face frame, just a gable

aka european cabinets

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what is reveal overlay construction

the doors overlap the face frame (attached to the gable) and leave a 3/4” gap between them. door is fully in front of the face frame

less expensive than flush overlay because minor misalignment are not as noticeable

more traditional method

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name the two types of wood paneling

stile and rail aka raised panel

flush

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name the three general concepts for matching veneer panels

matching between adjacent veneer leaves
matching veneers within a panel
matching panels within a room

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what type of veneer matching is book matching.

matching adjacent veneer leaves

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what type of veneer matching is slip matching and what is it

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matching adjacent veneer leaves

where you don’t mirror the panels. Just put it side by side

what type of veneer matching is random matching and what is it

matching adjacent veneers veneers in a random sequence. Can even use different flitches

which type of veneer matching yields the maximum continuity of grain

book matching

what is running match used for and what is it-

when bookmatching veneers misc sizes of veneer panels put side by side. the panel that is cut at the end continues on the next wall

what is balance match used for and what is it

when book matching veneer - veneer panels of equal width along each wall

what is center matching and what is it used for

when book matching veneer - even number of leaves that are the same width so that there is a veneer joint in the center of the panel so it looks like it continues from panel to panel but there is maybe a reveal

what is a warehouse match and what is it

for installing panels least expensive 4 x 8 panel or 4 x 10 panel made from a single flitch that you get 6-12 panels from. they are field cut to fit around doors and windows as required. seams in panels are not aligned with anything (door edges etc), the width of the panel remains the same at all times has some loss of grain continuity

name the three ways of matching bookmatched veneers within one panel

running match balance match center match

name the three ways veneer panels can be installed in a room

warehouse match sequence match blueprint matching

what is the most expensive type of bookmatching within one panel

center match

what is sequence matching and what is it used for

for installing panels in a room | specifically made for that room, might not all be the same width. aligns with doors and windows

what is blueprint matching and what is it used for

for installing panels in a room like sequence matching where it's made specifically for a room, but this time the grain is matched up panel by panel so you don't lose any grain continuity

what's the most expensive way of installing panels (pattern wise)

blueprint matching

what is the least expensive way of installing panels (Pattern wise)

warehouse matching

how can you hang wood panels on a wall- name two hardwares

cleats or z-clips

what are popular substrates for laminate wall panels.

veneer core (veneers that make up a core- like fir- not recommended for interior use), MDF, plywood or particle board.

what is the most commonly used laminate substrate

45 lbm density particle board is the most commonly used because it's smooth, has good impact resistance and provides good strength for using screws

what would you use for a laminate substrate if you were using a gloss laminate

mdf because it's the smoothest but it's more expensive and not as good at holding screws

why would you need to add a backer to a panel of plam

for large applications- if you have a core and you put a sheet of plam on the front, you need to balance that pulling out with plam on the back for structural balance so it won't warp

what is standing trim (millwork)

an item of fixed length like door or window casing that can be installed with a single length of trim usually custom fabricated in a mill and then installed on the job site- not like finish carpentry

what is running trim (millwork)

item of continuing length like baseboard, chair rail or cornice usually custom fabricated in a mill and then installed on the job site- not like finish carpentry

what must you do in wood millwork design to help with shrinking and swelling

allow for movement to take place without putting too much stress on the wood joints.

what climate factors should you take in to consideration when building millwork

the relative humidity of where you are located

what is the optimum moisture content of millwork for interiors for most of the states, ontario and quebec. and what relative humidity level is required to keep it that way

5% to 10% moisture content and 25 to 55% relative humdity

do the coastal climates get to have higher humidity levels in their millwork because they are on the coast

yes. 8% to 13%. Same with drier climates- can be lower

for millwork, is a factory or field finish better

factory because it's easier to control

what types of millwork might be field finished

trim work, minor cabinetry work, touch ups

name the three "categories" of millwork finishes

Opaque transparent stains

when would you use an opaque millwork finish

on closed grain woods, MDF

what are the pros and cons to using a lacquer finish on millwork

pro- easy to apply and repair, pretty low cost. con- doesn't provide chemical wear resistance as other

what is the difference between varnish and polyurethane

varnish is more durable and has more "solids". Made out of resins polyurethane comes in water based and is good for low use items. It's basically plastic in a liquid form If you want something more durable use a varnish. Varnish protects from UV. Cheaper too usually

what is the most traditional finish for wood millwork

oil finishes. you need to reoil and tend to darken with age

what's the difference between a water based and solved based wood stain

water based- uniform colour but raises the grain wolvent base- dry quick, less uniform and do not raise the grain stain before you finish with top coat

what types of millwork are not governed by the IBC

things that are not an "interior finish" like some types of trim, handrails, guard rails or anything thinnger than 0.36", free standing furniture, cabinets, shelves

when can you use as much veneer panels in a space as you want

if it's thinner than 0.36" and is on a fire-retardant treated material. Also make sure the blocking is fire retardant

how can interior designers help with ecological concerns when it comes to specifying wood products

specify woods that are from a sustainable source or choose a domestic species that is in plentiful supply or use composite wood veneers.

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