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Wood Veneers: End-to-End Matching and Sequence Matching
Learn about wood veneer matching, specifically end-to-end vs sequence matching, the trend of horizontal veneer and what it means for woodworkers and architects.
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Wood Finishing Systems – A Woodworker’s Options
As a woodworker, do you know all your wood finishing options? And how do you explain the perception of woodworking finishes vs the reality to your clients?
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Face to Face With Doors
These days it is by no means common practice for a commercial project's "millwork subcontractor" to provide and/or install interior doors.
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First Four New AWI Sections Released, Accessible Online
The Architectural Woodwork Institute's Standards Development Team has released the first four of the upcoming suite of standards, which became available in digital format online on Feb. 1, 2019, and take effect on March 15, 2019.
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Introducing Zach Deas, 2019 QCC Chair
In January Zach Deas, president of Deas Millwork, succeeded Michael McNulty, Sr. of Millwork One as the 2019 Chair of the Quality Certification Corporation (QCC).
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An Overview of Wood Veneers
Wood veneers can be a complex part of woodworking specifications, so we’ve put together a simple overview and guidance on where to find out more.
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Why Wall Paneling Is an Important Part of the Architectural Woodwork Standards
While architectural wall panels look beautiful and have an aesthetic impact, it is challenging to meet both design specifications and the AWS.
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The Effects of Heat on Architectural Woodwork
With the onset of winter and the change in temperature and humidity across the U.S., woodworkers sometimes get feedback from clients that their woodwork is defective. These changes in temperature and humidity are often the cause of this, but is the effect of heat alone on architectural woodwork significant?
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The A, B, Cs of Architectural Woodwork in Your Projects
The Quality Certification Program (QCP) will team with the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), for two webinars for architects and designers about architectural woodwork in your upcoming projects. Each webinar hosted by CSI qualifies for one AIA/CES Approved AIA HSW Learning Unit credit. Gain insight into the specification requirements that will maximize one of the most highly visible ele (more...)
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