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TIM1 CARPENTRY AND JOINERY .................................................................. 3

MATERIALS ............................................................................................................................. 3
GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................3
TIM1.M010.7 TIMBER QUALITY GENERALLY ....................................................................3
TIM1.M020.7 STORAGE ............................................................................................................3
TIM1.M030.7 AVERAGE PERMISSIBLE MOISTURE CONTENT .........................................3
TIM1.M040.7 EXPOSED GRAIN FINISH..................................................................................3
TIM1.M050.7 SOFTWOOD FOR CARPENTRY .......................................................................3
TIM1.M060.7 HARDWOOD FOR CARPENTRY AND JOINERY ...........................................3
TIM1.M070.7 TEAK ....................................................................................................................4
TIM1.M080.7 FIRE RATED DOOR ............................................................................................4
TIMBER FLOORING ....................................................................................................................................4
TIM1.M110.7 TIMBER STRIP FLOORING ...............................................................................4
TIM1.M120.7 WOOD BLOCK FLOORING ...............................................................................4
TIMBER BOARDING AND ISOLATED TRIMS ........................................................................................4
TIM1.M210.7 WOOD TRIMS .....................................................................................................4
TIM1.M220.7 SKIRTINGS ..........................................................................................................4
WOOD-BASED PANEL PRODUCTS ...........................................................................................................4
TIM1.M310.7 PLYWOOD ...........................................................................................................4
TIM1.M320.7 MARINE PLYWOOD ..........................................................................................5
TIM1.M330.7 BLOCKBOARD ...................................................................................................5
TIM1.M340.7 HARDBOARD ......................................................................................................5
TIM1.M350.7 INSULATING BOARD (SOFTBOARD).............................................................5
TIM1.M360.7 MEDIUM DENSITY FIBREBOARD (MDF) ......................................................5
TIM1.M370.7 WOOD CHIPBOARD ..........................................................................................5
NON-TIMBER QUILT, SHEET AND BOARD PRODUCTS .....................................................................5
TIM1.M410.7 GLASS FIBRE INSULATION QUILT ................................................................5
TIM1.M420.7 GLASS FIBRE INSULATION BOARD ..............................................................5
TIM1.M430.7 POLYSTYRENE BOARD ....................................................................................5
TIM1.M440.7 EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE INSULATION BOARD ....................................6
TIM1.M450.7 PVC AND ACRYLIC SHEET ..............................................................................6
TIM1.M460.7 CEMENT BOARD................................................................................................6
TIM1.M470.7 LAMINATED PLASTIC SHEET .........................................................................6
TIM1.M480.7 ACOUSTIC TILES ...............................................................................................6
FIXINGS AND FASTENINGS .......................................................................................................................7
TIM1.M610.7 NAILS GENERALLY ..........................................................................................7
TIM1.M620.7 STEEL NAILS ......................................................................................................7
TIM1.M630.7 WOOD SCREWS GENERALLY .........................................................................7
TIM1.M640.7 WOOD SCREWS..................................................................................................7
TIM1.M650.7 SCREW CUPS ......................................................................................................7
TIM1.M660.7 MASONRY NAILS AND DRIVE PINS ..............................................................7
TIM1.M670.7 EXPLOSIVE CARTRIDGE FIXINGS .................................................................7
TIM1.M680.7 PLUGS FOR FIXINGS .........................................................................................7
TIM1.M690.7 CRAMPS FOR FIXING DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES TO
MASONRY ...........................................................................................................8
TIM1.M700.7 EXPANDING ANCHOR FOR FIXING DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES
TO CONCRETE
...............................................................................................................................8
TIM1.M701.7 EXPANDING ANCHOR FOR FIXING DOOR TO PANEL WALL ..................8
TIM1.M710.7 ADHESIVES FOR WOOD ...................................................................................8
SUNDRY ITEMS ....................................................................................................................................8
TIM1.M810.7 WOOD PRESERVATIVE AND PESTICIDAL COATING ................................8
TIM1.M820.7 MOSQUITO GAUZE ...........................................................................................8
WORKMANSHIP ............................................................................................................................. 9
GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................9
TIM1.W010.7 GENERALLY .......................................................................................................9
TIM1.W020.7 TIMBER GENERALLY .......................................................................................9

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TIM1.W030.7 TIMBER DIMENSIONS ......................................................................................9

TIM1.W040.7 FINISH TO JOINERY ..........................................................................................9
TIM1.W050.7 FRAMED JOINERY GENERALLY ....................................................................9
TIM1.W060.7 RUNNING BONDED JOINTS .............................................................................9
TIM1.W070.7 PROTECTION OF FINISHED JOINERY ...........................................................9
TIM1.W080.7 PROTOTYPES......................................................................................................9
TIM1.W090.7 APPLICATION OF WOOD PRESERVATIVE AND PESTICIDAL
COATING
............................................................................................................................. 10
SECURING TIMBER SECTIONS ............................................................................................................... 10
TIM1.W110.7 GENERAL .......................................................................................................... 10
TIM1.W120.7 NAILING GENERALLY ................................................................................... 10
TIM1.W130.7 NAILING TIMBER WEATHER BOARDING .................................................. 10
TIM1.W140.7 EXPLOSIVE CARTRIDGE FIXINGS ............................................................... 10
TIM1.W150.7 SCREWING ........................................................................................................ 10
TIM1.W160.7 FIXING PLASTIC SHEETS ............................................................................... 10
TIM1.W170.7 ACOUSTIC TILES ............................................................................................. 10
LAYING FLOORING .................................................................................................................................. 11
TIM1.W210.7 LAYING BOARDED OR STRIP FLOORING ON CONCRETE SUB-
BASE ................................................................................................................... 11
TIM1.W220.7 LAYING WOOD BLOCK FLOORING ............................................................. 11
TIM1.W230.7 LAYING MOSAIC PARQUET FLOORING ..................................................... 11
TIMBER DOOR AND CUPBOARD CONSTRUCTION .......................................................................... 12
TIM1.W310.7 LEDGED DOORS .............................................................................................. 12
TIM1.W320.7 LEDGED AND BRACED DOORS .................................................................... 12
TIM1.W330.7 FRAMED, LEDGED AND BRACED DOORS ................................................. 12
TIM1.W340.7 PANELLED DOORS .......................................................................................... 12
TIM1.W350.7 TIMBER FLUSH DOORS .................................................................................. 13
TIM1.W360.7 CUPBOARD DOORS ......................................................................................... 13
TIM1.W370.7 CUPBOARD DRAWERS ................................................................................... 13
TIM1.W380.7 OPENING IN FLUSH DOORS .......................................................................... 13
TIM1.W390.7 GLAZING BEADS ............................................................................................. 14
FIXING DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES ................................................................................................ 14
TIM1.W410.7 FIXING DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES TO MASONRY ........................... 14
TIM1.W420.7 FIXING DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES TO CONCRETE .......................... 14
TIM1.W430.7 ARCHITRAVES ................................................................................................. 14
FIXING SKIRTINGS .................................................................................................................................. 14
TIM1.W510.7 SKIRTINGS ........................................................................................................ 14

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TIM1 CARPENTRY AND JOINERY

MATERIALS

GENERAL
TIM1.M010.7 TIMBER QUALITY GENERALLY
To BS 1186:Part 1:1991, of mature growth, properly seasoned, sawn square and:
1. Free from wood wasp holes, large loose or dead knots, splits or other strength
reducing defects;
2. The use of timber containing pin holes and worm holes will be permitted
provided their extent is slight, in a small number of pieces, there is no active
infestation, the strength of members is not impaired and they do not appear on
the finished faces of joinery work.

TIM1.M020.7 STORAGE
1. Store timber in a dry, well ventilated place and protected from the weather;
2. Stack timber in such a manner as to prevent distortion.

TIM1.M030.7 AVERAGE PERMISSIBLE MOISTURE CONTENT

For timber incorporated into the work:
1.Project Specificpermissible
The average Specification (PSS) content
moisture refers is as follows:
a. Internal timber for use in air-conditioned space: 8% to 12%;
b. Internal timber generally: 13% to 17%;
c. Timbers with one face to the exterior of the building and one face to the
interior (e.g. window frames): 13% to 17%;
d. External timbers (e.g. fencing etc): 13% to 19%.
2. Measure the moisture content of timber using an electrical resistance moisture
meter in accordance with clause 7 of BS 1186:Part 1:1991.

TIM1.M040.7 EXPOSED GRAIN FINISH

Submit samples of timber for joinery for Approval where the grain is to be left
exposed or where the surfaces are to be varnished or similarly treated.

TIM1.M050.7 SOFTWOOD FOR CARPENTRY

1. To be of Cedar, Spruce or China Fir, or other as specified on Drawings;
2. Approval to be sought before use.

TIM1.M060.7 HARDWOOD FOR CARPENTRY AND JOINERY

1. Generally, to be best quality "San Cheung" (Kapore), Ash Wood or other
hardwood as approved;
2. Use is permitted of best quality "Ying Muk" (Druen) for grounds and other
similar backing pieces where not exceeding 1250 mm² sectional area;
3. To have minimum average density of 620 kg/m³ at 15% moisture content.

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TIM1.M070.7 TEAK
To have minimum relative density of 650 kg/m³ at 15% moisture content.

TIM1.M080.7 FIRE RATED DOOR

1. Fire rated timber doors including frames, hinges, door closers and any other
hardware complied with either set of standards below:
a. BS 476: Part 20: 1987 and BS 476: Part 22: 1987; or
b. BS EN 1634: Part 1: 2008, BS EN 1634: Part 2: 2008 and BS EN 1634:
Part 3: 2004.
2. Test report shall be provided to indicate that the material, product or construction
is capable of resisting the action of fire for the specified period. The test shall be
carried out and the test report shall be prepared by a laboratory recognised by the
Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme.

TIMBER FLOORING
TIM1.M110.7 TIMBER STRIP FLOORING
Species and minimum finished thickness: as shown on Drawings.

TIM1.M120.7 WOOD BLOCK FLOORING

1. Species and minimum finished thickness: as shown on Drawings;
2. Block size: as shown on Drawings.

TIMBER BOARDING AND ISOLATED TRIMS

TIM1.M210.7 WOOD TRIMS
To BS 1186:Part 3:1990:
1. Timber species: as shown on Drawings.
2. Classification:
a. Class CSH - Suitable for high quality finish or specialised trims;
b. Classes 2 & 3 - Suitable for general purposes and a painted finish.
3. Surface category: exposed;
4. Profile sections as detailed on Drawings.

TIM1.M220.7 SKIRTINGS
1. Species and timber size: as shown on Drawings;
2. Profile: with arrised top edge.

WOOD-BASED PANEL PRODUCTS

TIM1.M310.7 PLYWOOD
1. To BS 6566:1985 and of the following grades, as specified:
a. "Grade 1 veneer" - hardwood, teak or beech faced as specified on Drawings,
for natural finish;
b. "Grade 2 veneer" - luan faced for painting.

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2. Generally, the bonding adhesive between veneers to be resin adhesive classified

as moisture and weather resistant (MR) in BS 1203:1979. Use phenol
formaldehyde resin adhesive classified as weather and boil proof (WBP) in
BS 1203:1979, externally or in areas of high humidity.
3. Nominal standard thickness of plywood are: 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 and 25 mm.

TIM1.M320.7 MARINE PLYWOOD

To BS 1088:1966 and BS 4079:1966, bonded with Type WBP adhesive between
plies.

TIM1.M330.7 BLOCKBOARD
To BS 3444:1992, with Grade 1 or 2 veneer as specified, and bonded with Type MR
adhesive.

TIM1.M340.7 HARDBOARD
To BS 1142:Part 2:1989, Type: "Standard (S)" or "Tempered (TN)".

TIM1.M350.7 INSULATING BOARD (SOFTBOARD)

To BS 1142:Part 3:1989, Type SBN.

TIM1.M360.7 MEDIUM DENSITY FIBREBOARD (MDF)

To BS 1142:1989:
1. Board type: moisture resistant grade (MDFMR) with density in excess of
600 kg/m³;
2. Thickness: as shown or scheduled on Drawings;
3. Fabrication:
a. Cut panel to size and profile edges, as shown on Drawings;
b. Fix panel with parallel threaded screws, threaded to the head of the screw, in
pre-drilled pilot holes not less than 25 mm on the face or 70 mm on the edge
from the corners of panel.

TIM1.M370.7 WOOD CHIPBOARD

To BS 5669, Type I Standard, unsanded or sanded, as specified.
Veneered chipboard to be an Approved proprietary brand.

NON-TIMBER QUILT, SHEET AND BOARD

PRODUCTS
TIM1.M410.7 GLASS FIBRE INSULATION QUILT
Lightweight bonded mat weighing 12 kg/m³ uncompressed.

TIM1.M420.7 GLASS FIBRE INSULATION BOARD

Semi-rigid resin-bonded glass fibre board weighing 45-48 kg/m³.

TIM1.M430.7 POLYSTYRENE BOARD

To BS 3837, Type N, unless otherwise specified.

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TIM1.M440.7 EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE INSULATION BOARD

1. To be used for domestic flats only;
2. An Approved insulation board having the following properties:
a. Thermal conductivity (K value): 0.031 W/mº K (at 31ºC);
b. Density: 32 (minimum) - 35 kg/m³;
c. Coefficient of linear thermal expansion: 70 x 10-6 m/(mºC);
d. Compressive strength: 300 kPa;
e. Water absorption: <1 % volume;
f. Water vapour transmission: 35 ng/Pa.sm².
3. Cell structure and properties: closed cell, maximum size 2.5 mm, resistant to
heat transfer and moisture.

TIM1.M450.7 PVC AND ACRYLIC SHEET

An Approved type:
1. Material: PVC or acrylic;
2. Colour: as shown on Drawings;
3. Thickness: as shown on Drawings.

TIM1.M460.7 CEMENT BOARD

Do not use.

TIM1.M470.7 LAMINATED PLASTIC SHEET

To BS EN 438:Part 1 & 2:1991:
1.S.I.Class:
A-081HGP
refersand
(TIM1.M470.7
VGP; > TIM1.M470.A)
2. Colour/sheen: as shown on Drawings;
3. Thickness: as shown on Drawings;
4. Submit sample for Approval.

TIM1.M480.7 ACOUSTIC TILES

1. To be of an Approved proprietary brand meeting the requirements of
CP 290:1973 and manufactured from the following materials:
a. Wood or other organic fibre insulating board to BS 1142:1989, 12 mm
(minimum) thick for 300 x 300 mm tiles;
b. Mineral fibre or wool insulating board 12 mm (minimum) thick for 400 x
400 mm tiles;
c. Approved multi-purpose, dimensionally stable building board 6 mm
(minimum) thick.
2. To have a plain, perforated or fissured surface with a factory applied decorative
finish. The edges to be square, bevelled, or bevelled and grooved to suit the
suspension system;
3. Provide a certificate from the manufacturer confirming that the tiles are asbestos
free.

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FIXINGS AND FASTENINGS

TIM1.M610.7 NAILS GENERALLY
Lengths of nails:
1. To be not more than total thickness of sections to be joined less 5 mm, or not
less than twice the thickness of section through which nails are driven;
2. Where the thickness of the outer section through which nails are being driven is
less than half that of the section to which nailing is being done, the depth of
penetration of the nails into the latter to be not less than 10 times the diameter of
the nails being used.

TIM1.M620.7 STEEL NAILS

To BS 1202:Part 1:1974, with "bright" finish, unless otherwise specified.

TIM1.M630.7 WOOD SCREWS GENERALLY

Lengths of screws:
1. To be not more than total thickness of sections to be joined, less 5 mm, or not
less than one and a half times the thickness of section through which the screws
are driven;
2. Where the thickness of the outer section being screwed is less than half that of
the section to which screwing is being done, the depth of penetration of the
screwing into the latter to be not less than the thickness of the outer section.

TIM1.M640.7 WOOD SCREWS

To BS 1210:1963:
1. Material: brass, stainless steel, alloy or other non-corroding metal;
2. Head shape: counter sunk, unless otherwise specified.

TIM1.M650.7 SCREW CUPS

To BS 1494:Part 2:1967:Table 13, surface pattern, brass or stainless steel, as
specified.

TIM1.M660.7 MASONRY NAILS AND DRIVE PINS

1. To be as specified;
2. Obtain Approval before use.

TIM1.M670.7 EXPLOSIVE CARTRIDGE FIXINGS

1. Obtain Approval before use;
2. All fixings to be in accordance with the Factories and Industrial Undertakings
(Cartridge-Operated Fixing tools) Regulations.

TIM1.M680.7 PLUGS FOR FIXINGS

1. To hard base materials: proprietary plugs of plastic, soft metal, fibre or similar;
2. To soft base materials: proprietary fixings designed specifically for the
particular situation;
3. Do not use plugs containing asbestos.

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TIM1.M690.7 CRAMPS FOR FIXING DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES TO MASONRY

30 x 3 mm galvanised steel flat cramps, 250 mm girth, turned up 75 mm minimum at
one end and twice drilled to suit No. 12 gauge screws and fanged at other end.

TIM1.M700.7 EXPANDING ANCHOR FOR FIXING DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES

TO CONCRETE
1. Not less than 10 mm diameter proprietary expanding anchor, consisting of zinc
electro-plated steel screw and zinc electro-plated steel sleeve. The anchor and
sleeve shall be from the same manufacturer and packaged and supplied as a
complete unit;
2. Minimum 30 mm effective anchorage depth in concrete. Application and fixing
shall be in strict compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

TIM1.M701.7 EXPANDING ANCHOR FOR FIXING DOOR TO PANEL WALL

1. Not less than 10 mm diameter proprietary expanding anchor, consisting of zinc
electro-plated steel screw and polyamide sleeve. The anchor and sleeve shall be
from the same manufacturer and packaged and supplied as a complete unit;
2. Minimum 50 mm effective anchorage depth in panel wall. Application and
fixing shall be in strict compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

TIM1.M710.7 ADHESIVES FOR WOOD

1. In compliance with the prescribed limits of VOC content as set out in the Air
Pollution Control (Volatile Organic compounds) Regulation;
2. For internal use: synthetic resin adhesive to BS 1204:Part 1:1979, class MR
moisture resistant and moderately weather-resistant;
3. For external use and internal use under very damp conditions: synthetic resin
adhesive to BS 1204:Part 1:1979, class WBP weather-proof and boil-proof;
4. For fixing laminated plastic sheet: synthetic resin adhesive to BS 1204:Parts 1
and 2:1979, class WBP weather-proof and boil-proof;
5. Use a "warm-setting" grade of adhesive where the temperature exceeds 25ºC;
6. Do not use animal glues.

SUNDRY ITEMS
TIM1.M810.7 WOOD PRESERVATIVE AND PESTICIDAL COATING
A specified in Worksection FIN7.

TIM1.M820.7 MOSQUITO GAUZE

1. Materials:
a. Plastic covered glass fibre;
b. Copper wire.
2. Mesh size: as shown on Drawings.

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WORKMANSHIP

GENERAL
TIM1.W010.7 GENERALLY
To BS 1186:Part 2:1988.

TIM1.W020.7 TIMBER GENERALLY

1. Cut timber to required sizes and lengths as soon as practicable after the Works
are begun;
2. Store cut timber dry under cover so that the air can circulate freely around it;
3. Stack cut timber off a levelled, well-drained and maintained hard-standing
ground and in such a manner as to prevent distortion.

TIM1.W030.7 TIMBER DIMENSIONS

1. Dimensions of sections shown on Drawings are finished sizes. Allow for
planing and sanding faces to finished sizes;
2. Sawn timber sections must hold at least the full dimensions specified;
3. Check site dimensions before prefabrication joinery fittings.

TIM1.W040.7 FINISH TO JOINERY

1. Plane timber for joinery on all faces;
2. Finish exposed faces to a fine glass-papered surface and round arrises to 1 mm
radius.

TIM1.W050.7 FRAMED JOINERY GENERALLY

1. Ensure faces of framed joints are square and driven together to give a close,
accurate fit;
2. Prepare and frame up joinery work with dry joints and store until required for
fixing;
3. Before fixing, open up all joints and put together with white lead and wedge up.
Replace any sections that have warped or developed shakes or other defects.

TIM1.W060.7 RUNNING BONDED JOINTS

To be cross-tongued, using teak tongues. Use double tongues for work over 40 mm
thick.

TIM1.W070.7 PROTECTION OF FINISHED JOINERY

Protect from damage or discolouration.

TIM1.W080.7 PROTOTYPES
Prepare prototypes and obtain Approval for repetitive fittings before starting
fabrication.

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TIM1.W090.7 APPLICATION OF WOOD PRESERVATIVE AND PESTICIDAL

COATING
1. As specified in Worksection FIN7;
2. Apply pesticide coating to the entire surface of timber forming all parts of doors,
including frames and architraves all in accordance with FIN7.M140 and
FIN7.W1410.

SECURING TIMBER SECTIONS

TIM1.W110.7 GENERAL
1. Plug and screw or secure timber sections by Approved means;
2. Check location of buried services before fixing to walls and other surfaces.

TIM1.W120.7 NAILING GENERALLY

1. Nail timber sections securely to the backing and ensure nails do not split the
timber. Remove and replace any split timber;
2. Punch nail heads below timber surfaces visible in the completed work.

TIM1.W130.7 NAILING TIMBER WEATHER BOARDING

Nail weather boarding to timber framing with not less than two corrosion proofed
nails in the width of each board at each framing member.

TIM1.W140.7 EXPLOSIVE CARTRIDGE FIXINGS

1. Use tools only of the indirect acting type, with pins and cartridges complying
with the manufacturer's tool specification;
2. Ensure tools are operated only by persons holding a certificate of competency in
the use of that tool.

TIM1.W150.7 SCREWING
When specified:
1. Screw timber sections to the backing including drilling pilot holes and
countersinking heads flush with timber surface;
2. Use screwdriver to insert screws to full depth. Do not insert screws by hammer;
3. Countersink screw heads, a minimum of 5 mm below timber surfaces to be left
with a natural finish. Glue in timber pellets to match the colour grain of the
finished surface. Finish off flush with face.

TIM1.W160.7 FIXING PLASTIC SHEETS

Ensure all wood-based core materials for fixing laminated plastic sheets to have
average moisture content of 8% to 12%.

TIM1.W170.7 ACOUSTIC TILES

Fix acoustic tiles and the like:
1. To timber battens with brass or other non-ferrous lost head nails as TIM1.M610
for fixing laminated plastic sheets;
2. Direct to continuous sub-base by means of an Approved adhesive used in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations;

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3. Fix to metal frame in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and

Approved shop drawings.

LAYING FLOORING
TIM1.W210.7 LAYING BOARDED OR STRIP FLOORING ON CONCRETE SUB-BASE
1. Work to sub-base:
a. Lay at 350 mm centres, 50 x 40 mm timber battens pre-treated with wood
preservative;
b. Fix battens to sub-base with one of the following methods as shown on the
Drawings:
i. Plug and screw;
ii. Proprietary floor clips, to suit battern size, spaced at 400 mm centres
along length of batten and levelled, aligned and fixed in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Laying flooring:
a. Cross-tongue heading joints and stagger not less than two board widths apart;
b. Cramp flooring as the work proceeds, to ensure tight and accurate fit along
the whole length of the joint;
c. Fix flooring with galvanized, sheradised or cadmium-plated wire nails;
d. Face nail square edged flooring at each support with one nail placed just
above the tongue and driven on skew. Punch nail heads flush.

TIM1.W220.7 LAYING WOOD BLOCK FLOORING

1. Work to sub-base:
a. Ensure base to receive flooring is clean and dry.
2. Laying flooring:
a. Fix blocks to screed with an Approved cold bitumen/rubber emulsion
adhesive;
b. Lay blocks to herringbone or basket pattern, as specified, with straight
border two blocks (minimum) wide;
c. Provide 5 mm expansion gap at perimeter of areas of wood block flooring,
and fill with one of the following as specified:
i. Cork strip;
ii. Foam rubber strip.
3. Finishing flooring:
a. Sand surface of wood block flooring with an electric surfacing machine
using various grades of abrasive paper to obtain a smooth even surface ready
to receive sealer or polish;
b. Surfacing machine to be fitted with dust bag to control release of dust.

TIM1.W230.7 LAYING MOSAIC PARQUET FLOORING

1. Work to sub-base:
a. Wood float finish and level tolerance of screeded base as Worksection FIN3;
b. Ensure base to receive flooring is clean and dry.
2. Laying flooring:

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a. On one coat of an Approved rubber emulsion adhesive applied to the base

and back of the parquet with a serrated trowel;
b. To a basket pattern with straight borders three fingers (minimum) wide at
junctions with different floor finishes.
3. Finishing flooring:
a. Sand surface of parquet flooring with an electric surfacing machine using
various grades of abrasive paper to obtain a smooth even surface ready to
receive sealer or polish;
b. Surfacing machine to be fitted with dust bag to control release of dust.

TIMBER DOOR AND CUPBOARD CONSTRUCTION

TIM1.W310.7 LEDGED DOORS
Construct hardwood ledged doors as follows:
1. Vertical boarding: 20 mm minimum thick, tongued and grooved in about 150
mm widths, v-jointed on face side;
2. Ledges:
a. 5 mm thicker than boarding thickness;
b. 100 mm wide for top ledge and 175 mm wide for middle and bottom ledges.
3. Nail boarding to ledges and screw ends of ledges to boarding.

TIM1.W320.7 LEDGED AND BRACED DOORS

Construct hardwood ledged and diagonal braced doors as follows:
1. Vertical boarding: 20 mm minimum thick, tongued and grooved in about
150 mm widths, v-jointed on face side;
2. Ledges:
a. 5 mm thicker than vertical boarding thickness;
b. 100 mm wide for top ledge and 175 mm wide for middle and bottom ledges.
3. Braces: 5 mm thicker than boarding thickness and 100 mm wide;
4. Nail boarding to ledges and screw ends of ledges to boarding. House braces to
ledges and screw ends to boarding.

TIM1.W330.7 FRAMED, LEDGED AND BRACED DOORS

Construct hardwood doors as follows:
1. Framing: 45 mm minimum thickness with
a. 115 mm wide stiles and top rail;
b. 225 mm wide middle and bottom rails; and
c. 100 mm wide braces.
2. Vertical boarding: 20 mm minimum thick, tongued and grooved in about
150 mm widths, v-jointed on face side.

TIM1.W340.7 PANELLED DOORS

Construct hardwood doors as follows except where indicated otherwise on Drawings:
1. Framing: 40 mm minimum thick, with 100 mm wide stiles, top rail and muntins
and, 200 mm wide middle and bottom rails;

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2. Flat panels: 20 mm thick;

3. Groove, rebate or leave open framing, as detailed on the Drawings for panels or
glass.

TIM1.W350.7 TIMBER FLUSH DOORS

Construct doors as follows except where indicated otherwise on Drawings:
1. Facing material and grade:
a. 3.2 mm standard hardboard;
b. 5 mm plywood for painting;
c. 5 mm hardwood or teak faced plywood for natural finish;
d. Class HG laminated plastic bonded to 5 mm plywood.
2. Timber sizes; stiles and rails: width 75 mm generally; 100 mm wide for doors
exceeding 900 mm wide or 2000 mm high;
3. Core infill:
a. Hollow core: 25 mm horizontal battens at 150 mm centres, with blocking
for lock fixing, door closers, and other ironmongery as specified;
b. Solid core: 25 mm vertical battens tightly cramped together with the door
facings fully bonded both sides.
4. Door lipping:
a. Timber species: hardwood or teak, unless otherwise specified;
b. 12 mm thick glued to all edges, generally;
c. 25 mm thick to meeting edges of folding doors and meeting edges and heels
of swing doors, rebated or rounded as detailed on Drawings.

TIM1.W360.7 CUPBOARD DOORS

Construct doors as specified except where indicated otherwise on drawings:
1. Plywood or blockboard panel, teak lipped on all edges. Faced both sides with
laminated plastic sheet or prepared for painting.

TIM1.W370.7 CUPBOARD DRAWERS

Construct drawers as detailed on Drawings and comprising unless indicated
otherwise:
1. Front: 20 mm thick teak, hardwood or plywood as indicated;
2. Sides and back: 15 mm thick hardwood or plywood as indicated;
3. Bottom: 5 mm thick plywood;
4. Construction: dovetail and frame together with bottom housed on three sides.
Set drawers to slide on or with 15 x 15 mm hardwood screwed runners as
indicated.

TIM1.W380.7 OPENING IN FLUSH DOORS

Provide lippings to openings as follows:
1. Timber species: hardwood;
2. Timber quality: to BS 1186:Part 1:1991,
a. Class: 2 or 3;
b. Exposure: exposed.

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3. Timber sizes: 13 mm minimum thickness, including after rebating for glazing,

but strictly in accordance with details.

TIM1.W390.7 GLAZING BEADS

1. Timber species: hardwood;
2. Timber quality: to BS 1186:Part 1:1991,
a. Class: 2 or 3;
b. Exposure: exposed.
3. Timber sizes: 13 mm minimum thickness after rebating but strictly in
accordance with details;
4. Construction: mitre corners and fix glazing beads with brass screw and cups
where shown on Drawings.

FIXING DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES

TIM1.W410.7 FIXING DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES TO MASONRY
Fix cramps to frames at 900 mm maximum centres with upper and lower cramps
300 mm maximum from the end of the jamb using two 12 SG screws and build in
the other end.

TIM1.W420.7 FIXING DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES TO CONCRETE

Secure frames to concrete walls with bolts at 900 mm maximum centres with the
upper and lower bolts 300 mm (maximum) centres from the ends of the jamb, and
fixed in accordance with the bolt manufacturers recommendations.

TIM1.W430.7 ARCHITRAVES
Architraves to be one length between angles. Mitre architraves at angle joints.

FIXING SKIRTINGS
TIM1.W510.7 SKIRTINGS
Secure to walls on sawn hardwood grounds.

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