Commercial Millwork Flashcards
What is the keyway public building such as courthouses, churches & hotels are different from most other types of architecture?
Scale or Physical size.
Doors on all these building are typically extremely large and heavy
What kind of material is incorporated into many parts of a courthouse?
Bullet-proof composite material is incorporated into many of the furnishings Including Judges benches, Witness stands etc.
Detailed specification will be provided to guide fabrication.
When doing an install in a place like a courthouse there may be special security protocols such as?
Who is allowed on the site.
The hours of access
Worker security clearance or bonding
Taking of photographs
Other concerns
Differences in design and material between Formal/Ceremonial and Residential?
Design and Material for formal, ceremonial or public places reflect upgraded performance requirements.
Describe trim in formal public places
They may be Large and Complex
Built up from multiple elements until overall effect is quite complex
What may be found on ceilings in formal public places
Coffered Ceilings
Pendulous Ornamentation
Arches
Vaults
windows that let in light
Example of Formal Traditional Curved Trim
Elaborate arches and curved elements will be featured and require special jigging and tooling.
As well as a detailed understanding of the process involved.
In Court Houses and Churches often a working knowledge of all of them is impossible. What could you fall back on for help?
Design standard such as AWMAC or Architectural Graphic Standards
Furnishings like Pews Alters & Clerks tables are typically larger in regards to scale T or F
T
Materials used for food service materials must be?
More durable & able to withstand stress
-Heavy loads
-Repeated washing with harsh chemical cleaners.
-General wear and tear from public.
Glossy finish laminates are recommended in food service laminates T or F
F
They tend to be less durable
Can you put textured laminate in food service workplaces.
No they should be smooth so you don’t just chunks of lam in you lamb son
What kind of “special” laminate is often used in food service workplaces
Fire-Retardant grade laminate
Good choice for a solid wood used in food service?
Rock Maple
Solid used in food service must be ?
Durable
Moisture and Mould resistant
Close Grained & Dense
Design components so they can be changed over time
Butchers blocks must be end grain
