Field library
Profile guides for identifying the supplied section, checking coverage and preparing measured submittals.
Make the supplied section identifiable
Profile names are a starting point. Compare actual faces, edges, coverage and mating interfaces against a measured sample or controlled drawing. Use the diagrams and profile explorer for geometry; editorial samples below do not supply missing dimensions or verify a clip fit.
Specify a square-edge board beyond its name
Build a clear square-edge order by separating the edge shape, board size, installation joint, and visible finish.
Tongue-and-groove hardwood profiles: fit and coverage
Check the tongue, groove, shoulders, and assembled face relationship without assuming all interlocking boards are interchangeable.
Define shiplap overlap and the visible reveal
Turn a shiplap request into a drawing that distinguishes overlap, coverage, face treatment, and installation orientation.
Pregrooved hardwood edges and hidden-fastener interfaces
Document groove geometry and clip identity before treating a hidden fastening system as a compatible assembly.
Board face width versus installed coverage
Avoid quantity errors by labeling the width being measured and the installed repeat used in a takeoff.
Measure a hardwood profile so another person can verify it
Build a reproducible profile record with an identified datum, tool, sample condition, and individual readings.
Matching a replacement hardwood profile
Compare the entire section and installation interface before buying a board that only resembles the existing face.
Build a profile submittal that closes the missing details
Give reviewers one coordinated record for section geometry, sample appearance, installed coverage, and interfaces.