Construction Performance Guidelines
Article Number
9.8
Condition
FINISHED SURFACE IS ROUGH
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Surfaces that are touched during normal use shall be uniformly smooth. Surfaces not touched during normal use shall appear smooth when viewed without magnification, from a minimum distance of 1,500 mm under normal lighting conditions and from a normal viewing position.
Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
Action
Surfaces not meeting the acceptable condition shall be made smooth and refinished.
Remarks
The open grain in some wood surfaces tends to show a rough appearance yet feel smooth; this is a natural property of wood and is acceptable. See Also: 9.7 FINISH OF PAINTED GYPSUM WALLBOARD (DRYWALL) VARIES