Finish Carpentry & Millwork

Finishes

Trim Tolerances & Joint Standards

ItemStandard
Mitre joints (stain-grade)≤ 0.5 mm gap
Mitre joints (paint-grade)≤ 1.0 mm (filled)
Cope jointsNo visible daylight
Casing reveal to jamb3–5 mm, ± 0.5 mm consistent
Scarf joint angle30–45°, always over a stud
Cabinet face-frame flush± 0.5 mm
Countertop level (full run)± 1.5 mm

Joint Rules

OBC Stair Requirements (Assembly Occ.)

ElementOBCHCMI Target
Riser height125–200 mm170–178 mm
Tread run (going)Min. 210 mm280–305 mm
Nosing projection25–38 mm25 mm uniform
Riser uniformityMax 6 mmMax 3 mm
Min. stair width1100 mm1200 mm
HeadroomMin. 2050 mm2100 mm
Handrail height865–965 mm900 mm
Guard heightMin. 1070 mm1070 mm
Baluster spacingMax 100 mm95 mm clear
2R + G formula550–700 mm610–640 mm

Stringer min. throat: 90 mm at deepest notch. Landing depth: ≥ stair width.

AWMAC / NAAWS Quality Grades

ToleranceEconomyCustomPremium
Joint tightness≤ 0.8 mm≤ 0.4 mm≤ 0.2 mm
Flushness at joints≤ 0.8 mm≤ 0.4 mm≤ 0.2 mm
Door/drawer gap≤ 2.4 mm≤ 1.6 mm≤ 0.8 mm
Dimension accuracy± 3.0 mm± 1.5 mm± 0.8 mm
Warp per 600 mm≤ 3.0 mm≤ 1.5 mm≤ 0.8 mm

Sanctuary/narthex: Premium. Kitchen/offices: Custom. Storage: Economy.

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