Timber Worksurface Specification Guide

Part 1 Planning and specifying Timber Worksurfaces

Provides details on the full menu of design features and options for timber worksurfaces and how best to plan and detail the installation. There is advice on how to specify the work-surface requirements clearly, with guidance on specifying counterback units.

• Section 1: 27& 40mm thick tops
  
  1.1 Modular tops
  1.2 Non-modular tops
  1.3 Work-surface thickness
  1.4 Edge mouldings
  1.5 Water stop details
  1.6 End treatments
  1.7 Corner treatments
  1.8 Breakfronts

• Section 2: 60,80 & 100mm thick tops
  
  2.1 Construction
  2.2 Modular tops & non-modular work-surface sizes
  2.3 Edge mouldings
  2.4 Breakfronts

• Section 3: Timber work-surface detail and options
  
  3.1 End cap
  3.2 Upstands
  3.3 Corner and peninsular joints
  3.4 Cut-outs for appliances and sinks
  3.5 Tap holes
  3.6 Drainer grooves

• Section 4: Counterback Units
  
  4.1 Counterback unit applications
  4.2 Dimensional co-ordination
  4.3 Counterback installation
  4.4 Counterback accessories

• Section 5: Planning and Specifying
  
  5.1 Layout
  5.2 Corner angles
  5.3 Flatness of walls
  5.4 Notching and slotting
  5.5 Installation gaps
  5.6 Work surface plan, checklist