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	SECTION 09640
	WOOD FLOORING
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Graf Brothers Flooring and Lumber; Wood Flooring. . This section is based on the products of Graf Brothers Flooring and Lumber, which is located at: P. O. Box 458 South Shore, KY 41175 Tel: 606-932-3117 Fax: 606-932-3156 Email: request info Web: www.grafbrothersflooring.com [ Click Here ] for additional information. Graf Brothers Flooring is an environmentally conscious company located in the heart of the Appalachian foothills. This geographic region is known for its abundant natural resources of the choicest hardwoods. Our prime location allows us to use the beautiful, richly developed trees, producing only the best quality lumber and plank flooring.
	PART 1	GENERAL
	1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
		A.	Solid hardwood flooring.
	1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
		A.	Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete: Concrete subfloor.
		B.	Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry: Wood subfloor.
		C.	Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry: Adjacent wood trim.
		D.	Section 09900 - Painting: Clear finishes, field applied.
	1.3	REFERENCES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
		A.	NOFMA 24 - Installing Hardwood Flooring.
		B.	NWFA - National Wood Flooring Association.
	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: Indicate floor joint pattern and termination details including provisions for expansion and contraction, base, base corner details.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected.
		D.	Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available species, cuts and grain patterns.
		E.	Verification Samples: Submit two samples 8 by 8 inch (200 by 200 mm) in size illustrating specified wood flooring species, cuts and grain pattern.
		F.	Manufacturer's Certificates: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.
	1.5	QUALITY ASSURANCE
		A.	Perform work in accordance with NOFMA - National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include a mock-up if the project size and/or quality warrant taking such a precaution. The following is one example of how a mock-up on a large project might be specified. When deciding on the extent of the mock-up, consider all the major different types of work on the project.
		B.	Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship.
			1.	Finish areas designated by Architect.
			2.	Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship, color, and sheen are approved by Architect.
			3.	Refinish mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.
	1.6	QUALIFICATIONS
		A.	Manufacturer Qualifications: Minimum five years documented experience producing wood flooring similar to those specified in this section.
		B.	Installer Qualifications: Minimum three years documented experience installing wood flooring similar to those specified in this section
	1.7	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
		A.	Store products indoors in a properly heated and ventilated area until ready for installation.
		B.	Deliver materials after wet construction work is complete and ambient air at installation space has moisture content stabilized between 35 and 50 percent and temperature is stabilized between 65 and 80 degrees F.
		C.	Stack wood for acclimation procedures to facilitate cross-ventilation of wood materials.
	1.8	PRE-INSTALLATION MEETING
		A.	Convene minimum one week prior to commencing Work of this section.
		B.	Review installation procedures and procedures for acclimation of flooring materials.
	1.9	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.
	1.10	EXTRA MATERIALS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete options below not required; enter percentage or discrete number to be supplied.
		A.	Supply ____ percent of extra wood flooring material of each type actually installed.
	PART 2	PRODUCTS
	2.1	MANUFACTURERS
		A.	Acceptable Manufacturer: Graf Brothers Flooring and Lumber, which is located at: P. O. Box 458 ; South Shore, KY 41175; Tel: 606-932-3117; Fax: 606-932-3156; Email: request info; Web: www.grafbrothersflooring.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.
	2.2	MATERIALS
		A.	General
			1.	Species: As specified.
				a.	Flooring products are solid 3/4 inch (19 mm) hardwood.
				b.	Flooring products are end matched up through 8 inches (200 mm).
				c.	Micro beveling and standard beveling.
				d.	All species are available in 3 to 12 inch (75 to 300 mm) widths.
			2.	Grades:
				a.	Select and Better.
				b.	1 Common.
			3.	Cuts:
				a.	Plain Sawn.
				b.	Rift and Quartered.
				c.	Rift only.
				d.	Quartered only.
				e.	Rift only and Quartered only are available in Select and Better grade.
				f.	Rift and Quartered combination is available in Select and Better and 1 Common grade.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the wood flooring brand required from the following seven brand paragraphs and delete the paragraphs not required. If more than one brand is required, use the schedule at the end of this section and identify location on the Drawings. A Herringbone pattern is also available, contact the manufacturer for additional information.
		B.	Specialty Brands.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the species required and delete those not required.
			1.	Species: White Oak.
			2.	Species: Red Oak.
			3.	Species: Walnut.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the grade required and delete those not required.
			4.	Grade: Select and Better.
			5.	Grade: 1 Common.
			6.	Grade: Character.
			7.	Actual Thickness: 3/4 inch (19 mm).
			8.	Moisture Content: 12 to 14 percent.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the cut required and delete those not required.
			9.	Cut: Plain Sawn.
			10.	Cut: Rift and Quartered.
			11.	Cut: Rift Only.
			12.	Cut: Quartered Only.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the widths required and delete those not required.
			13.	Width: 3 inches (75 mm).
			14.	Width: 3-1/2 inches (88 mm).
			15.	Width: 4 inches (100 mm).
			16.	Width: 5 inches (125 mm).
			17.	Width: 6 inches (150 mm).
			18.	Width: 7 inches (125 mm).
			19.	Width: 8 inches (200 mm).
			20.	Width: 9 inches (225 mm).
			21.	Width: 10 inches (250 mm).
			22.	Width: 11 inches (275 mm).
			23.	Width: 12 inches (300 mm).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the bevel required and delete the one not required.
			24.	Edge: Standard bevel.
			25.	Edge: Micro bevel.
			26.	End: End matched.
			27.	Length: Random, minimum of 36 inches (914 mm) & longer, average of 60 inches (1500 mm) plus.
			28.	Finish: Unfinished.
			29.	Treatment: None.
		C.	Premium Brand - Silverado, conforming to the following:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the species required and delete those not required.
			1.	Species: White Oak.
			2.	Species: Red Oak.
			3.	Species: Walnut.
			4.	Grade: Select and Better.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the cut required and delete those not required.
			5.	Cut: Plain Sawn.
			6.	Cut: Rift and Quartered.
			7.	Cut: Rift only.
			8.	Quartered only.
			9.	Cut: Rift and Quartered combination.
			10.	Thickness: 3/4 inch (19 mm).
			11.	Moisture Content: 12 to 14 percent.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the widths required and delete those not required.
			12.	Width: 3 inches (75 mm).
			13.	Width: 3-1/2 inches (88 mm).
			14.	Width: 4 inches (100 mm).
			15.	Width: 5 inches (125 mm).
			16.	Width: 6 inches (150 mm).
			17.	Width: 7 inches (125 mm).
			18.	Width: 8 inches (200 mm).
			19.	Width: 9 inches (225 mm).
			20.	Width: 10 inches (250 mm).
			21.	Width: 11 inches (275 mm).
			22.	Width: 12 inches (300 mm).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the bevel required and delete the one not required.
			23.	Edge: Standard bevel.
			24.	Edge: Micro bevel.
			25.	End: End matched.
			26.	Length: Random, minimum of 36 inches (914 mm) to maximum 120 inches (3000 mm), average of 60 inches (1500 mm) plus.
			27.	Finish: Unfinished.
			28.	Treatment: None.
		D.	Premium Brand - Durango, conforming to the following:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the species required and delete those not required.
			1.	Species: White Oak.
			2.	Species: Red Oak.
			3.	Species: Walnut.
			4.	Grade: Select and Better.
			5.	Thickness: 3/4 inch (19 mm).
			6.	Moisture Content: 12 to 14 percent.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the cut required and delete those not required. Walnut available in plain Sawn only.
			7.	Cut: Plain Sawn.
			8.	Cut: Rift and Quartered.
			9.	Cut: Rift only.
			10.	Cut: Quartered only.
			11.	Cut: Rift and Quartered combination.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the widths required and delete those not required.
			12.	Width: 3 inches (75 mm).
			13.	Width: 3-1/2 inches (88 mm).
			14.	Width: 4 inches (100 mm).
			15.	Width: 5 inches (125 mm).
			16.	Width: 6 inches (150 mm).
			17.	Width: 7 inches (125 mm).
			18.	Width: 8 inches (200 mm).
			19.	Width: 9 inches (225 mm).
			20.	Width: 10 inches (250 mm).
			21.	Width: 11 inches (275 mm).
			22.	Width: 12 inches (300 mm).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the bevel required and delete the one not required.
			23.	Edge: Standard bevel.
			24.	Edge: Micro bevel.
			25.	End: End matched.
			26.	Length: Random, minimum of 36 inches (914 mm) to maximum 120 inches (3000 mm), average of 60 inches (1500 mm) plus.
			27.	Finish: Unfinished.
			28.	Treatment: None.
		E.	Super Premium Brand - Bonanza, conforming to the following:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the species required and delete those not required.
			1.	Species: White Oak.
			2.	Species: Red Oak.
			3.	Species: Walnut.
			4.	Grade: Select and Better.
			5.	Thickness: 3/4 inch (19 mm).
			6.	Moisture Content: 12 to 14 percent.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the cut required and delete those not required. Walnut is available in Plain Sawn only.
			7.	Cut: Plain Sawn.
			8.	Cut: Rift and Quartered.
			9.	Cut: Rift only.
			10.	Cut: Quartered only.
			11.	Cut: Rift and Quartered combination.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the widths required and delete those not required.
			12.	Width: 3 inches (75 mm).
			13.	Width: 3-1/2 inches (88 mm).
			14.	Width: 4 inches (100 mm).
			15.	Width: 5 inches (125 mm).
			16.	Width: 6 inches (150 mm).
			17.	Width: 7 inches (125 mm).
			18.	Width: 8 inches (200 mm).
			19.	Width: 9 inches (225 mm).
			20.	Width: 10 inches (250 mm).
			21.	Width: 11 inches (275 mm).
			22.	Width: 12 inches (300 mm).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the bevel required and delete the one not required.
			23.	Edge: Standard bevel.
			24.	Edge: Micro bevel.
			25.	End: End matched.
			26.	Length: Random, minimum of 60 inches (1500 mm) to maximum 144 inches (3600 mm), average of 84 inches (2100 mm) plus.
			27.	Finish: Unfinished.
			28.	Treatment: None.
		F.	Super Premium Brand - Frontier, conforming to the following:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the species required and delete those not required.
			1.	Species: White Oak.
			2.	Species: Red Oak.
			3.	Species: Walnut.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the grade required and delete the one not required.
			4.	Grade: Select and Better.
			5.	Grade: Character.
			6.	Thickness: 3/4 inch (19 mm).
			7.	Moisture Content: 12 to 14 percent.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the cut required and delete those not required. Walnut is available in Plain Sawn only.
			8.	Cut: Plain Sawn.
			9.	Cut: Rift and Quartered.
			10.	Cut: Rift only.
			11.	Cut: Quartered only.
			12.	Cut: Rift and Quartered combination.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the widths required and delete those not required.
			13.	Width: 3 inches (75 mm).
			14.	Width: 3-1/2 inches (88 mm).
			15.	Width: 4 inches (100 mm).
			16.	Width: 5 inches (125 mm).
			17.	Width: 6 inches (150 mm).
			18.	Width: 7 inches (125 mm).
			19.	Width: 8 inches (200 mm).
			20.	Width: 9 inches (225 mm).
			21.	Width: 10 inches (250 mm).
			22.	Width: 11 inches (275 mm).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the bevel required and delete the one not required.
			23.	Edge: Standard bevel.
			24.	Edge: Micro bevel.
			25.	End: End matched.
			26.	Length: Random, minimum of 60 inches (1500 mm) to maximum 144 inches (3600 mm), average of 84 inches (2100 mm) plus.
			27.	Finish: Unfinished.
			28.	Treatment: None.
		G.	French Plank Brand, conforming to the following:
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the species required and delete those not required.
			1.	Species: White Oak.
			2.	Species: Red Oak.
			3.	Species: Walnut.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the grade required and delete the one not required.
			4.	Grade: Select and Better.
			5.	Grade: Character.
			6.	Thickness: 3/4 inch (19 mm).
			7.	Moisture Content: 12 to 14 percent.
			8.	Cathedral Cut with Rift and Quartered combination.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the widths required and delete those not required.
			9.	Width: 7 inches (125 mm).
			10.	Width: 8 inches (200 mm).
			11.	Width: 9 inches (225 mm).
			12.	Width: 10 inches (250 mm).
			13.	Width: 11 inches (275 mm).
			14.	Width: 12 inches (300 mm).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the bevel required and delete the one not required.
			15.	Edge: Standard bevel.
			16.	Edge: Micro bevel.
			17.	End: End matched.
			18.	Length: Random, minimum of 60 inches (1500 mm) to maximum 144 inches (3600 mm), average of 84 inches (2100 mm) plus.
			19.	Finish: Unfinished.
			20.	Treatment: None.
		H.	Maverick Brand, conforming to the following:
			1.	Species: Walnut.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the grade not required. If more than one grade is required, use the schedule at the end of this section and identify location on the Drawings.
			2.	Grade: Character.
			3.	Thickness: 3/4 inch (19 mm).
			4.	Moisture Content: 12 to 14 percent.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the cut required and delete those not required. Walnut is available in Plain Sawn only.
			5.	Cut: Plain Sawn.
			6.	Cut: Rift & Quartered.
			7.	Cut: Rift only.
			8.	Cut: Quartered only.
			9.	Cut: Rift and Quartered combination.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the widths required and delete those not required.
			10.	Width: 3 inches (75 mm).
			11.	Width: 3-1/2 inches (88 mm).
			12.	Width: 4 inches (100 mm).
			13.	Width: 5 inches (125 mm).
			14.	Width: 6 inches (150 mm).
			15.	Width: 7 inches (125 mm).
			16.	Width: 8 inches (200 mm).
			17.	Width: 9 inches (225 mm).
			18.	Width: 10 inches (250 mm).
			19.	Width: 11 inches (275 mm).
			20.	Width: 12 inches (300 mm).
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the bevel required and delete the one not required.
			21.	Edge: Standard bevel.
			22.	Edge: Micro bevel.
			23.	End: End matched.
			24.	Length: Random, minimum of 24 inches (600 mm) to maximum 96 inches (2400 mm).
			25.	Finish: Unfinished.
			26.	Treatment: None.
	2.3	BASE MATERIALS
		A.	Wood Base: Same species as flooring.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the paragraph required and delete the one not required.
			1.	Manufacturer's standard profile.
			2.	Profile as indicated on Drawings.
	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.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Edit the following paragraphs as required.
		B.	Verify wood subfloor Specified in Section 06100 is properly secured, smooth and flat to plus or minus 1/4 inch in 10 feet.
		C.	Verify wood flooring has been acclimated to ambient temperatures, and acclimation and ambient temperatures are in accordance with flooring manufacturer's instructions.
		D.	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 wood flooring in accordance with manufacturer's and NOFMA 24 instructions.
		B.	Lay flooring in patterns indicated on Drawings. Verify alignment as work progresses.
		C.	Arrange flooring with ends set flush and tight.
		D.	Terminate flooring at centerline of door openings where adjacent floor finish is dissimilar. Provide divider strips as required.
		E.	Install edge strips at unprotected or exposed edges, and where flooring terminates.
		F.	Install flooring tight to floor access covers.
		G.	Install base at floor perimeter to cover expansion space in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
		H.	Floor Finish: Provide clear floor finish as specified in Section 09900.
	3.4	PROTECTION
		A.	Protect installed products until completion of project.
		B.	Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Retain Paragraph below if required to suit project requirements. Identify products by name on the Drawings or use this paragraph to define the location of each type of material to be used. The following are some examples of schedule references. Edit as required to suit project or delete and identify products on the Drawings.
	3.5	SCHEDULES
		A.	Wood Plank Flooring: Walnut, random length plank, nailed to wood subfloor or 1 by 3 inch (25 by 75 mm) sleepers, three coat polyurethane finish.
		B.	Wood Strip Flooring: White Oak, random length, staggered joint, nailed to wood subfloor over sleepers over concrete subfloor, three coat polyurethane finish.
	END OF SECTION