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READ AND **REMOVE THIS PAGE** BEFORE PLACING

THE SPECIFICATION SECTION IN THE CONTRACT

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[DIVISION 6: WOOD AND PLASTICS]{.underline}

SECTION 06116 ‑ PLYWOOD WAINSCOT

USE: Furnishing and installing 4 ft ‑ 0 inches or 8 ft ‑ 0 inches high
plywood wainscots where necessary to absorb shock or to provide a
mounting surface for tools, etc.

**NOTES TO SPECIFIER:**

A. Options within paragraphs are identified by enclosure in brackets;
blank spaces enclosed by brackets \[\_\_\_\_\_\] provide for information
to be inserted, as appropriate, to individual projects.

B. **TO AVOID CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS AND COSTLY MISTAKES,** the
specifier must edit (delete, substitute or add to the text). The
remaining paragraphs must be renumbered.

C. DELETE FOR FINAL COPY: Notes to the Specifier, located between lines
of asterisks; all \[brackets\], [underlining]{.underline}, **boldface**,
and *italics*, within the paragraphs; and this page. (Open Reveal Codes
\[alt F3\] to do this accurately.)

D. [To Edit "(Footer B)":]{.underline} (Corel 8). **ENTIRE FOOTER SHOULD
BE BOLDED.** Click in the footer and delete the "Project Name (ftr B)"
text and replace it with the **Name of the Project (upper and lower
case)**. Replace date with current MM/YY (WITHOUT BRACKETS).

E. The Guide Specifications are intended to be continuously reviewed and
revised. User's technical comments are appreciated. Also, other related
or similar specification that are written "from scratch" that could
benefit others, or other questions can be sent to NSTC A/E Group, ST
110, or call (303) 987-6868.

**DRAWING DATA REQUIRED:**

**REQUIRED SPEC MODIFICATIONS:**

[GENERAL NOTES]{.underline}

A. Whenever entire articles, paragraphs or subparagraphs are not
applicable, the articles, paragraphs or subparagraphs should be deleted;
when necessary, reletter or renumber articles, paragraphs or
subparagraphs.

B. THIS GUIDE IS NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR READING THE ENTIRE
SECTION.

[TECHNICAL NOTES]{.underline}

A. 1.1B: Select or add applicable specification sections. Do not list
specification sections from Division 6.

B. 1.2: Select or add applicable references.

C. 1.3A: Select applicable phrase.

D. 1.3B: Insert number of copies of the manufacturer\'s descriptive data
required. Normally 5 copies are required. Distribution after review is
normally 1 copy to the COR, 3 copies to the Contractor, and 1 copy to
the project file.

E. 1.3C: Insert number of copies of shop drawings required. Normally 5
copies area required. Distribution after review is normally 1 copy to
the COR, 3 copies to the Contractor, and 1 copy to the COR, 3 copies to
the Contractor, and 1 copy to the project file.

F. 2.1A: Delete reference to metal buildings if inappropriate.

G. 3.2B and 3.2C: Delete either paragraph if inappropriate.

H. 4.1 and 4.2: When a \"lump sum\" Contract is used, delete the title
\"PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT\", and both articles from this
section. Measurement and payment will be addressed in Part 4 of Section
01009 - General Information and Requirements or Section - 01010 Summary
of Work.

**REVISIONS OF THIS SECTION:**

CSI format, editorial changes: 12/01

Metric:

Technical Update: 09/92

SECTION 06116

PLYWOOD WAINSCOT

[PART 1: GENERAL]{.underline}

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. Section Includes: Providing and installing plywood wainscot. See
interior elevations and Room Finish Schedule.

B. Related Sections:

Batt Insulation Section 07211

1.2 REFERENCES:

A. American Plywood Association:

APA A30 Plywood Sheathing for Walls and Roofs

APA Y300 Plywood Commercial/Industrial Construction Guide

APA Y880 Plywood: It\'s Handling, Storage and Installation

B. International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO):

UBC - 1991 Uniform Building Code

C. National Bureau of Standards:

NBS PS1 Product Standard No. l

1.3 SUBMITTALS:

A. General: Submittals shall be according to \[Section 01009 - General
Information and Requirements.\] \[and\] \[Section 01300 - Submittals.\]
\[and\] \[Section 01365 - Certificates of Conformance.\]

B. Manufacturer\'s Literature: Submit \[\_\_\] copies of the
manufacturer\'s descriptive data for plywood wainscot to be used on this
project.

C. Shop Drawings: Submit \[\_\_\] copies of shop \[and erection\]
drawings for plywood wainscot to be used on this project. \[Drawings
shall be prepared by and bear the stamp of a \[registered
\[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\] engineer\] \[licensed architect.\] \[Shop
drawings shall show interior elevations. Drawings shall be \[same\]
\[larger\] scale as the full size Contract Drawings.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Labeling Requirements: Each panel of softwood shall be identified
with the grade‑trademark of the American Plywood Association.

B. Failure Criteria: Not limited to the following:

1\. Deflection from vertical plane or grain rise due to absorption of
excess moisture.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Delivery: When transporting plywood on open truckbeds, cover the
stack with standard tarpaulins.

B. Storage:

1\. Store on dry, level platform under weatherproof roof on 4 by 4\'s
spaced 3 ft - 0 inches oc at 90 degrees to length. When required to
store outdoors, furnish plastic sheeting or tarpauline coverings, weight
at top of stack, but leave sides and bottom open for air circulation.
Store on blocks as above to prevent from touching wet or muddy ground.

2\. Anchor coverings at the top of the stack, but keep them open and
away from the stack sides and bottom to assure good air circulation
around the panels.

3\. Whenever humidity absorption may be expected, cut steel banding on
plywood bundles to prevent edge damage.

1.6 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING:

A. Coordination: Coordinate the provision of plywood wainscot with the
progress of the work and the workmen necessary for its installation.

[PART 2: PRODUCTS]{.underline}

2.1 MATERIALS:

A. Plywood: 48 inches x 96 inches C‑D plugged INT‑APA with exterior
glue. Tongue‑and‑groove edges or use metal clips for edge support at
metal buildings. Panel thickness: 1/2 inch or as shown on the drawings.

B. Nails: Galvanized box, 6d common, annular, spiral‑thread or T‑nails
for panels l/2 inch and less and 8d for greater thicknesses.

[PART 3: EXECUTION]{.underline}

3.1 PREPARATION:

A. Requirements: Ascertain that all framing members are according to the
drawings and specifications, and in accordance with recommendations of
the American Plywood Association. All framing members shall be straight
and true to line, and on centers required to provide adequate bearing
and nailing space.

3.2 INSTALLATION:

A. Face Grain: Vertical.

B. End Support, Stud Construction: Provide lumber blocking between
studs. Panel edge joints shall occur over framing.

C. End Support, Metal Buildings: Provide by use of screws through
drilled and tapped holes in metal girts and base angles, or with
self‑tapping screws 24 inch oc approximate. Provide edge support by use
of metal clips or tongue‑and‑groove panels. Space metal clips 24 inches
oc.

D. Wainscot:

1\. Install vertically and butt panel edges to a close but not tight
fit. Allow l/l6 inch spacing at panel edges.

2\. Let‑in diagonal bracing of studs not required unless shown on the
drawings.

3\. Nail at 6 inches oc, along all panel edges and l2 inches oc at
intermediate supports. Nail 3/8 inch from panel edge. Do not set nails.

[PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT]{.underline}

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for
payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section
will be made. Contractor shall include consideration for this item in
the bid price for other items of the Contract.

END OF SECTION