06 10 00 - Rough Carpentry.pdf

06 10 00 - ROUGH CARPENTRY

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SECTION 06 10 00 - ROUGH CARPENTRY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Structural wall framing.

2. Sill gaskets and flashings.

3. Preservative treatment of wood.

4. Miscellaneous framing.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 06 16 00 "Sheathing."

2. Section 06 17 53 "Shop-Fabricated Wood Trusses" for wood trusses made from dimension lumber.

1.2 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. American National Standards Institute / American Hardboard Association:

1. ANSI/AHA A135.4 - Basic Hardboard.

B. American Wood Protection Association:

1. AWPA M4 - Standard for the Care of Preservative-Treated Wood Products.

2. AWPA U1 - Use Category System: User Specification for Treated Wood.

C. APA - The Engineered Wood Association:

1. APA - Plywood Design Specification, including supplements.

2. APA AFG-01 - Adhesives for Field-Gluing Plywood to Wood Framing.

3. APA PS 1 - Voluntary Product Standard - Structural Plywood.

D. ASTM International:

1. ASTM A153 - Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel

Hardware.

2. ASTM B695 - Standard Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically Deposited on Iron and Steel.

3. ASTM C1177 - Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Substrate for Use as

Sheathing.

4. ASTM C1280 - Standard Specification for Application of Exterior Gypsum Panel

Products for Use as Sheathing.

5. ASTM C1396 - Standard Specification for Gypsum Board.

6. ASTM D2559 - Standard Specification for Adhesives for Bonded Structural Wood

Products for Use Under Exterior Exposure Conditions.

7. ASTM D3498 - Standard Specification for Adhesives for Field-Gluing Plywood to

Lumber Framing for Floor Systems.

8. ASTM D5456 - Standard Specification for Evaluation of Structural Composite

Lumber Products.

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9. ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

10. ASTM E119 - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.

11. ASTM F1667 - Standard Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples.

E. Green Seal:

1. GS-36 - Green Seal Standard for Adhesives for Commercial Use.

F. National Lumber Grades Authority:

1. NLGA - Standard Grading Rules for Canadian Lumber.

G. Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association:

1. NELMA - Standard Grading Rules for Northeastern Lumber.

H. South Coast Air Quality Management District:

1. SCAQMD Rule 1168 - Adhesive and Sealant Applications.

I. Southern Pine Inspection Bureau:

1. SPIB - Standard Grading Rules for Southern Pine Lumber.

J. U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology:

1. DOC PS 20 - American Softwood Lumber Standard.

K. West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau:

1. WCLIB Standard 17 - Grading Rules for West Coast Lumber.

L. Western Wood Products Association:

1. WWPA - Western Lumber Grading Rules.

1.3 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate work under provisions of Section 01 31 13.

B. Coordinate Work of this Section with installation of glued-laminated structural units, and prefabricated wood trusses.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures: Requirements for submittals.

B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer information on wood preservative materials, and application instructions.

C. Product Data: For each type of process and factory-fabricated product. Indicate component materials and dimensions and include construction and application details:

1. Include data for wood-preservative treatment from chemical treatment manufacturer and certification by treating plant that treated materials comply

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2. For products receiving a waterborne treatment, include statement that moisture content of treated materials was reduced to levels specified before shipment to Project site.

3. Include copies of warranties from chemical treatment manufacturers for each type of treatment.

D. Evaluation Reports: For the following, from ICC-ES:

1. Wood-preservative-treated wood.

2. Power-driven fasteners.

3. Powder-actuated fasteners.

4. Expansion anchors.

5. Metal framing anchors.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Stack lumber flat with spacers beneath and between each bundle to provide air circulation. Protect lumber from weather by covering with waterproof sheeting, securely anchored. Provide for air circulation around stacks and under coverings.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 WOOD PRODUCTS, GENERAL

A. Lumber: DOC PS 20 and applicable rules of grading agencies indicated. If no grading agency is indicated, provide lumber that complies with the applicable rules of any rules-writing agency certified by the ALSC Board of Review. Provide lumber graded by an agency certified by the ALSC Board of Review to inspect and grade lumber under the rules indicated:

1. Factory mark each piece of lumber with grade stamp of grading agency.

2. Where nominal sizes are indicated, provide actual sizes required by DOC PS 20 for moisture content specified. Where actual sizes are indicated, they are minimum dressed sizes for dry lumber.

3. Provide dressed lumber, S4S, unless otherwise indicated.

B. Maximum Moisture Content of Lumber: 19 percent unless otherwise indicated.

2.2 WOOD-PRESERVATIVE-TREATED LUMBER

A. Preservative Treatment by Pressure Process: AWPA U1; Use Category UC3b for exterior construction not in contact with the ground, and Use CCA to a minimum retention of 0.40PCF for items in contact with the ground.

B. Kiln-dry lumber after treatment to a maximum moisture content of 19 percent. Do not use material that is warped or that does not comply with requirements for untreated material.

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C. Mark lumber with treatment quality mark of an inspection agency approved by the ALSC Board of Review.

D. Application: Treat all rough carpentry unless otherwise indicated.

2.3 DIMENSION LUMBER FRAMING

A. All members used for framing: No. 2 grade or better Spruce/Pine/Fir:

1. Application: Exterior walls and interior load-bearing partitions.

2.4 MISCELLANEOUS LUMBER

A. General: Provide miscellaneous lumber indicated and lumber for support or attachment of other construction, including the following:

1. Blocking.

2. Nailers.

3. Rooftop equipment bases and support curbs.

4. Cants.

5. Furring.

6. Grounds.

7. Utility shelving.

B. For items of dimension lumber size, provide Construction or No. 2 grade lumber of any species.

C. For utility shelving, provide lumber with 19 percent maximum moisture content and any species and grade.

D. For concealed boards, provide lumber with 19 percent maximum moisture content and any species and grade:

E. For blocking not used for attachment of other construction, Utility, Stud, or No. 3 grade lumber of any species may be used provided that it is cut and selected to eliminate defects that will interfere with its attachment and purpose.

F. For blocking and nailers used for attachment of other construction, select and cut lumber to eliminate knots and other defects that will interfere with attachment of other work.

G. For furring strips for installing plywood or hardboard paneling, select boards with no knots capable of producing bent-over nails and damage to paneling.

2.5 FASTENERS

A. General: Provide fasteners of size and type indicated that comply with requirements specified in this article for material and manufacture:

1. Where rough carpentry is exposed to weather, in ground contact, pressure-preservative treated, or in area of high relative humidity, provide fasteners with hot-dip zinc coating complying with ASTM A 153/A 153M.

B. Nails, Brads, and Staples: ASTM F 1667.

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C. Power-Driven Fasteners: NES NER-272.

D. Wood Screws: ASME B18.6.1.

E. Lag Bolts: ASME B18.2.1.

F. Bolts: Steel bolts complying with ASTM A 307, Grade A; with ASTM A 563 hex nuts and, where indicated, flat washers.

G. Expansion Anchors: Anchor bolt and sleeve assembly of material indicated below with capability to sustain, without failure, a load equal to six times the load imposed when installed in unit masonry assemblies and equal to four times the load imposed when installed in concrete as determined by testing per ASTM E 488 conducted by a qualified independent testing and inspecting agency:

1. Material: Carbon-steel components, zinc plated to comply with ASTM B 633, Class

Fe/Zn 5.

2.6 METAL FRAMING ANCHORS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

1. Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc.

2. USP Structural Connectors.

3. Or Equal.

B. Allowable Design Loads: Provide products with allowable design loads, as published by manufacturer that meet or exceed those indicated. Manufacturer's published values shall be determined from empirical data or by rational engineering analysis and demonstrated by comprehensive testing performed by a qualified independent testing agency.

C. Galvanized-Steel Sheet: Hot-dip, zinc-coated steel sheet complying with ASTM A 653/A 653M, G60 (Z180) coating designation:

1. Use unless otherwise indicated.

D. Hot-Dip, Heavy-Galvanized Steel Sheet: ASTM A 653/A 653M; structural steel (SS), high-strength low-alloy steel Type A (HSLAS Type A), or high-strength low-alloy steel Type B (HSLAS Type B); G185 coating designation; and not less than 0.036 inch thick:

1. Use for wood-preservative-treated lumber.

2.7 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Sill-Sealer Gaskets: Closed-cell neoprene foam, 1/4 inch thick, selected from manufacturer's standard widths to suit width of sill members indicated.

B. Flexible Flashing: Composite, self-adhesive, flashing product consisting of a pliable, butyl rubber or rubberized-asphalt compound, bonded to a high-density polyethylene film, aluminum foil, or spunbonded polyolefin to produce an overall thickness of not less than

0.025 inch.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Set rough carpentry to required levels and lines, with members plumb, true to line, cut, and fitted. Fit rough carpentry to other construction; scribe and cope as needed for accurate fit. Locate nailers, blocking, and similar supports to comply with requirements for attaching other construction.

B. Framing Standard: Comply with AF&PA's WCD 1, "Details for Conventional Wood Frame Construction," unless otherwise indicated.

C. Metal Framing Anchors: Install metal framing anchors to comply with manufacturer's written instructions. Install fasteners through each fastener hole.

D. Install sill sealer gasket to form continuous seal between sill plates and foundation walls.

E. Do not splice structural members between supports unless otherwise indicated.

F. Provide blocking and framing as indicated and as required to support facing materials, fixtures, specialty items, and trim.

G. Sort and select lumber so that natural characteristics will not interfere with installation or with fastening other materials to lumber. Do not use materials with defects that interfere with function of member or pieces that are too small to use with minimum number of joints or optimum joint arrangement.

H. Comply with AWPA M4 for applying field treatment to cut surfaces of preservative-treated lumber:

1. Use inorganic boron for items that are continuously protected from liquid water.

2. Use copper naphthenate for items not continuously protected from liquid water.

I. Securely attach rough carpentry work to substrate by anchoring and fastening as indicated, complying with the following:

1. Table 2304.9.1, "Fastening Schedule," in ICC's International Building Code.

2. NES NER-272 for power-driven fasteners.

J. Use steel common nails unless otherwise indicated. Select fasteners of size that will not fully penetrate members where opposite side will be exposed to view or will receive finish materials. Make tight connections between members. Install fasteners without splitting wood. Drive nails snug but do not countersink nail heads unless otherwise indicated.

3.2 WALL AND PARTITION FRAMING INSTALLATION

A. General: Provide single bottom plate and double top plates using members of 2-inch nominal thickness whose widths equal that of studs, except single top plate may be used for non-load-bearing partitions. Fasten plates to supporting construction unless otherwise indicated.

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1. For exterior walls, provide 2-by-6-inch nominal-size wood studs spaced 16 inches o.c. unless otherwise indicated.

2. For interior partitions and walls, provide 2-by-6-inch nominal-size wood studs spaced 16 inches o.c. unless otherwise indicated.

3. Provide continuous horizontal blocking at midheight of partitions more than 96 inches high, using members of 2-inch nominal thickness and of same width as wall or partitions.

B. Construct corners and intersections with three or more studs, except that two studs may be used for interior non-load-bearing partitions.

C. Frame openings with multiple studs and headers. Provide nailed header members of thickness equal to width of studs. Support headers on jamb studs:

1. Provide double-jamb studs for openings 60 inches and less in width, and triple-jamb studs for wider openings. Provide headers of depth indicated or, if not indicated, according to Table R502.5(1) or Table R502.5(2), as applicable, in ICC's International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.

3.3 PROTECTION

A. Protect wood that has been treated with inorganic boron (SBX) from weather. If, despite protection, inorganic boron-treated wood becomes wet, apply EPA-registered borate treatment. Apply borate solution by spraying to comply with EPA-registered label.

B. Protect rough carpentry from weather. If, despite protection, rough carpentry becomes wet, apply EPA-registered borate treatment. Apply borate solution by spraying to comply with EPA-registered label.

END OF SECTION