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	SECTION 06130
	HEAVY TIMBERS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Forest Grove Lumber Company; Heavy Timbers. . This section is based on the products of Forest Grove Lumber Company, which is located at: 2700 Orchard Ave. McMinnville, OR 97128 Tel: (800) 647-9663. Fax: (503) 434-5805. Email: info@fglco.com. Web: www.fglco.com. . FGL is a premier supplier of quality structural grade lumber. Our products include Green and Dry Douglas Fir, Dimension and Timbers. Which are available as S4S, rough, ACCURUFF, TRU-DRY, and custom sawn. These products in addition to our milling capabilities and ability to ship by the piece, unit or specified order via truck, train, or ship ensure you get the quality product you want when you want it. .
	PART 1	GENERAL
	1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
		A.	Heavy Timber for use in structural platform framing.
		B.	Heavy Timber for use in timber framing.
		C.	Heavy Timber for use in general carpentry applications.
	1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
		A.	Section 06110 - Wood Framing: Lumber Used in Structural Framing.
		B.	Section 06139 - Timber Framing: Lumber Used in Structure Framing Using Timbers.
		C.	Section 06150 - Wood Decking: Lumber Used in Flooring and Decking.
		D.	Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry: Lumber Used in Trim and Casing.
		E.	Section 06201 - Exterior Finish Carpentry: Lumber Used in Exterior Trim and Casing.
	1.3	REFERENCES
		A.	ASTM D 4442 - Standard Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-Base Materials.
		B.	WCLIB - West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau.
	1.4	SUBMITTALS
		A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
		B.	Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
			1.	Preparation instructions and recommendations.
			2.	Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
			3.	Installation methods.
		C.	Shop Drawings: Coordinate products listed in this section with the Contract Drawings.
		D.	Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) in length, representing actual product and finish.
	1.5	QUALITY ASSURANCE
		A.	Manufacturer Qualifications: All products listed in this section will be provided by a single manufacturer with at least ten (10) years experience in the preparation of Heavy Timber.
		B.	Material Quality: All materials listed in this section will fall within the tolerances and characteristics described.
	1.6	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
		A.	Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
		B.	Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.
	1.7	PROJECT CONDITIONS
		A.	Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.
	PART 2	PRODUCTS
	2.1	MANUFACTURERS
		A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: Forest Grove Lumber Company - Kiln Dry Lumber, which is located at: 2700 Orchard Ave. ; McMinnville, OR 97128; Toll Free Tel: 800-647-9663; Tel: 503-472-3195; Email: request info; Web: www.fglco.com
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.
		B.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
		C.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the next Article if Select Structural Lumber is not required.
	2.2	TRU-DRY KILN DRIED DOUGLAS FIR - SELECT STRUCTURAL
		A.	Visual Characteristics:
			1.	Stained Sapwood: Allowed.
			2.	Firm Heart Stain: 10 percent of width equivalent.
			3.	Seasoning Checks on Wide Faces: Limited; typically to one face.
			4.	Seasoning Checks at Ends: Single or opposite each other, are limited to a sum total of 1/4 the thickness.
			5.	Splits: Approximately 1/2 the width or equivalent of end checks.
			6.	Pin Holes: Max 1/16 (1.6mm) Diameter, limited.
			7.	Pitch Streaks: Allowed.
			8.	Pitch Pockets: Medium.
				a.	1/16 inch (1.6mm) In Width and 12 inches (305mm) In Length.
				b.	1/8 inch (3mm) In Width and 8 inches (203mm) In Length.
				c.	3/8 inch (9.5mm) In Width and 4 inches (152mm) In Length.
			9.	Wane: Not Allowed.
		B.	Structural Characteristics:
			1.	Shake On The Faces: Light, 1/32 inch (0.8mm) width.
			2.	Shake, Through the Ends: 1/6 the thickness at end.
			3.	Grain: Medium - 4 or more annual rings per inch at either end of the piece.
			4.	Slope Of Grain - Middle Third: Not to exceed 1 in 15 slope.
			5.	Slope Of Grain - Outside Thirds: Not to exceed 1 in 12 slope.
			6.	Crook: Minimized.
			7.	Twist: Minimized.
			8.	Cup: Minimized.
			9.	Bow: Minimized.
			10.	Free of Heart Center.
			11.	Knots: Sound, tight and well spaced.
		C.	Manufacturing Characteristics:
			1.	Moisture Content: Average 15 percent or less, to the core of each piece. Dried in amplifier based Radio Frequency Vacuum Kilns.
			2.	Skips: Occasional, Less than 10 percent of the pieces, 1/8 inch (3mm) x 24 inches (610mm) or equivalent.
			3.	Surfaced Thickness Tolerance: +/- 1/16 inch (1.6mm).
			4.	Surfaced Tolerance: +/- 1/16 inch (1.6mm).
			5.	Length Tolerance: At Least.
			6.	Torn Grain: Heavy, Not to exceed 1/8 inch (3mm) deep.
		D.	Surfacing:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the required lumber surfacing. Delete four of the next five paragraphs.
			1.	Mill Rough: Rough-sawn surface direct from the mill.
			2.	S4S: Surfaced on 4 sides.
			3.	Accuruff: Re-sawn texture. Rough-sawn texture on surfaced Heavy Timber and timbers. Applied to surfaced lumber, ensuring accurate sizing, consistency and dimension. 1/16 inch is removed from each face and is applied to all textured sides simultaneously to ensure consistent texture.
			4.	Circle Sawn: Textured surface attained from a large circular mill saw.
			5.	Hand Hewn: Antique texture traditionally created by hand shaping timbers to a rough squared surface with an adze.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the next Article if No. 1 Structural Lumber is not required.
	2.3	TRU-DRY KILN DRIED DOUGLAS FIR - NO. 1 STRUCTURAL AND BETTER
		A.	Visual Characteristics:
			1.	Stained Sapwood: Allowed.
			2.	Firm Heart Stain: Allowed.
			3.	Seasoning Checks on Wide Faces: Limited; typically to one face.
			4.	Seasoning Checks at Ends: Single or opposite each other, are limited to A sum total of 1/4 the thickness.
			5.	Splits: Approximately equal to the width or equivalent of end checks.
			6.	Pin Holes: Max 1/16 (1.6mm) Diameter, Limited.
			7.	Pitch Streaks: Allowed.
			8.	Pitch Pockets: Allowed.
			9.	Wane: Not Allowed.
		B.	Structural Characteristics:
			1.	Shake On The Faces: Light, 1/32 inch (0.8mm) width.
			2.	Shake, Through the Ends: 1/6 the thickness at end.
			3.	Grain: Medium - 4 or more annual rings per inch at either end of the piece.
			4.	Slope Of Grain - Middle Third: Not to exceed 1 in 15 slope.
			5.	Slope Of Grain - Outside Thirds: Not to exceed 1 in 12 slope.
			6.	Crook: Minimized.
			7.	Twist: Minimized.
			8.	Cup: Minimized.
			9.	Bow: Minimized.
			10.	Free of Heart Center.
			11.	Knots: Sound, tight and well spaced.
		C.	Manufacturing Characteristics:
			1.	Moisture Content: Average 15 percent or less, evenly to the core of each piece. Dried in amplifier based Radio Frequency Vacuum Kilns.
			2.	Skips: Occasional, Less than 10 percent of the pieces, 1/8 inch (3mm) x 24 inches (610mm) or equivalent.
			3.	Surfaced Thickness Tolerance: +/- 1/16 inch (1.6mm).
			4.	Surfaced Tolerance: +/- 1/16 inch (1.6mm).
			5.	Length Tolerance: At Least.
			6.	Torn Grain: Heavy, Not to exceed 1/8 inch (3mm) deep.
		D.	Surfacing:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the required lumber surfacing. Delete four of the next five paragraphs.
			1.	Mill Rough: Rough-sawn surface direct from the mill.
			2.	S4S: Surfaced on 4 sides.
			3.	Accuruff: Re-sawn texture. Rough-sawn texture on surfaced Heavy Timber and timbers. Applied to surfaced lumber, ensuring accurate sizing, consistency and dimension. 1/16 inch is removed from each face and is applied to all textured sides simultaneously to ensure consistent texture.
			4.	Circle Sawn: Textured surface attained from a large circular mill saw.
			5.	Hand Hewn: Antique texture traditionally created by hand shaping timbers to a rough squared surface with an adze.
		E.	Sizing: As listed in the Lumber Schedules within the Contract Documents.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the next Article if Custom milling and planing are not required.
	2.4	MILLING AND PLANING
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the next paragraph if corbels are not required.
		A.	Corbels: Mill produced decorative support members.
			1.	Material / Surfacing: As specified in this section.
			2.	Size: As shown on Contract Drawings.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain Architect selection text or insert Corbel pattern number from FGL if already selected. FGL pattern numbers range from FGL-01 to FGL-18. See the FGL Corbel guide for profiles. Delete one of the next two paragraphs.
			3.	Pattern: To be selected by architect from available stock patterns.
			4.	Pattern: FGL-___.
		B.	Custom Shapes: Custom Patterns to be provided by the Architect and sawn within tolerances set by Forest Grove Lumber.
	PART 3	EXECUTION
	3.1	EXAMINATION
		A.	Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
		B.	If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
	3.2	PREPARATION
		A.	Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
		B.	Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
	3.3	INSTALLATION
		A.	Install all materials in accordance with local building codes.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain only paragraphs that apply to this project and delete all others.
		B.	Coordinate structural framing installation methods with Section 06110.
		C.	Coordinate heavy timber installation methods with Section 06130.
		D.	Coordinate timber framing installation methods with Section 06139.
		E.	Coordinate flooring and decking installation methods with Section 06150.
		F.	Coordinate interior trim and casing installation methods with Section 06200.
		G.	Coordinate exterior finish carpentry installation methods with Section 06201.
	3.4	PROTECTION
		A.	Protect installed products until completion of project.
		B.	Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
	END OF SECTION