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A Comparison of
Architectural Wood Door Features
The Architectural Woodworking Institute (A.W.I.)
in their 4th Edition of Quality Standards and Guide to Specifications
states: "Minimum standards of construction are established in the
National Wood Window and Door Association (NWWDA) Industry Standards ANSI/NWWDA
I.S 1-A and the latest revisions thereto.
The quality of an architectural flush wood
door is determined by the extent to which an individual manufacturer
exceeds the minimum requirements of the industry standards".
This document is provided to give a
comparison of similar products that are not exactly alike but are
generally considered equals.
The products detailed below meet or exceed
NWWDA I.S 1-A Industry Standard and AWI 1300 Quality Standards.
WHY MOHAWK!
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Mohawk Flush Doors Architectural
7-Ply
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Required Quality Features
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Typical Construction 5-Ply
Architectural Door
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Yes |
Core Construction
ANSI A206.1 |
Yes |
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Yes |
Edges Bonded
To core by hot glue processes & sanded to uniform thickness. |
Yes |
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Yes.
Non-Rated doors have minimum 1" solid matching lumber specie
backed with a 3/8" wood stabilizing ply. |
Vertical edges
Same as Veneer Face |
Yes
Some have thin 3/8" outer layer of matching specie bonded to
1" composite rails with visible finger joints on stiles. |
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Yes
1/32" to 1/42" thick before sanding |
Face Veneer
A" Grade; Premium; minimum 1/50"; edge glued joints; hot
pressed |
Yes
1/32" to 1/42" thick before sanding |
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Yes |
Veneer Match
Book matched, centre balance, running, or pair matched |
Yes |
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Yes
Via latest Hi-Tech equipment Utilizing ultra-violet light cured
Acrylic- Epoxy (No Formaldehyde) and Exceeds all AWI 1500
finishing Requirements-environmentally Safe. |
Pre-finish |
Yes
Varies by manufacturer from modern acrylic finish to
"mop" applied stain and/or sprayed Varnish to satisfy
TR-4 or TR-6 requirements |
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YES
Includes refinishing and rehanging allowances by Mohawk. |
Lifetime Warranty |
Yes
Most limited to replacement of product only |
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Delivery form two
convenient plants in South Bend,IN and Northumberland, PA 3-4 week
lead-time- standard |
Availability |
Most 5-ply product is
manufactured in a standard 6-12 week delivery |
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