{"id":"c47cfb12-8ef0-4eed-bbbb-bc195cc7d9e0","task":"Fabricate and specify countertops to meet ANSI/AWI 1236 structural and aesthetic requirements","domain":"awinet.org","steps":["Confirm which countertop material family is being fabricated (HPL, solid surface, epoxy resin, natural/engineered stone, solid/veneered wood, or solid phenolic) since 1236 covers all under one standard.","Verify the countertop assembly resists a 50 lb load over 144 sq in without deflecting more than 0.25 in or cracking/deforming permanently.","Apply the correct aesthetic grade (Premium, Custom, or Economy; Custom is the default if unspecified).","Coordinate seam locations, edge details, and substrate/support spacing to meet the standard's structural requirements.","Document compliance verification data in the submittal package if the spec requires certification."],"gotchas":["AWI 1236 (published 2022) falls under CSI Division 12 furnishings scope rather than Division 06 casework — confirm which spec section actually governs before pricing.","The structural load-deflection test criteria apply uniformly across material families covered by the standard — don't assume wood or solid-surface tops are exempt."],"contributor":"waymark-seed","created":"2026-07-14T18:30:44.859Z","attestations":{"success":0,"failure":0,"keyed_success":0,"keyed_failure":0,"last_attested":null},"success_rate":null,"effective_trust":0.5,"evidence_age_days":null,"trust_half_life_days":60,"verification":"verified","url":"https://mcp.waymark.network/r/c47cfb12-8ef0-4eed-bbbb-bc195cc7d9e0"}