Division 06 — Wood, Plastics, and Composites: how to specify products in it
Rough carpentry, sheathing, finish carpentry, architectural woodwork, solid surfacing and composite fabrications. Division 06 spans structure to millwork, and its product decisions carry both.
What Division 06 covers
Wood and wood-based products from framing and sheathing through finish carpentry, architectural casework and countertops, to plastic and composite fabrications and the fasteners and treatments that go with them.
Common sections
- 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry
- 06 16 00 Sheathing
- 06 20 23 Interior Finish Carpentry
- 06 41 16 Plastic-Laminate-Clad Architectural Cabinets
- 06 61 16 Solid Surfacing Fabrications
- 06 80 00 Composite Fabrications
What to check before you specify
- 01Fire-retardant and preservative treatment — where required, the treatment standard and its effect on strength and fastener corrosion.
- 02Woodwork quality grade — the grade and the standard it is measured against, stated in the section.
- 03Panel products and emissions — formaldehyde emission compliance and low-emitting certifications where the project requires them.
- 04Moisture and dimensional stability — species, cut and finish suited to the room’s humidity.
- 05Solid surface and composite performance — impact, stain and heat resistance from tested data, and the seam and support requirements the warranty depends on.
Researching it with Gaudi Pro
Ask for the product and the condition: “fire-retardant-treated plywood sheathing for an exterior wall in a Type III building.” Gaudi Pro returns the products that fit, cited to the manufacturer’s data, each with a confidence indicator. Start free