Exterior
Standard Construction - A.W.I. Custom Grade
“AA”
grade veneer selected for grain and color
match
Veneers
1/14‘’ and thinner applied with
cross banding to ensure stability
Available
in selected species only (see warranties).
Rim
banded panels with through grain and center balance
matching.
Cope
and stick joinery using 1/2” x
4” dowels
Every
joint to have a minimum of one dowel.
1/4”
x 2 1/2” dowels in muntins or
bars at every joint
Pressure
fit joints using TYPE I water proof
glue
Uniform
sanding to 220 grit (without cross grain
scratches)
Factory
finish available ( see Factory finishing)
Limited
three year warranty if factory finished
(see Warranties)
Standard
Dimensions
With minimum for warranty purposes
Stiles (
minimum 5”)
5
1/2“
Bottom rail
(minimum 12” for over 36"
wide)
10”
Top rail
( minimum 5”)
5
1/2 “
Lock rail
6
I/2 “
Mid rails
3
5/8 “
Mullions
3
5/8 “
Muntins and
bars (including glass stop)
1
3/8 “
Raised panel
thickness
1
5/8 “
Flat panel
thickness
5/8”
Available
in standard 1 ¾” or 2
¼” thickness.
Maximum
door size available for warranty –
42” x 96`”
Fixed
units may have a minimum 2 ½”
stiles
Standard
profile A-1 (see Profiles) - other
sticking and panel profiles available.
Note: Every door
is clamped for over an hour, to ensure that
the glued, pressure fit dowel joints are
set prior to removal, leaving no chance
for joint separation.
