USG Ceiling True Wood - Manual (Page 4)

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Project Conditions
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Refer to CISCA Wood Ceilings Technical Guidelines for best practices on installing wood
ceilings.
Mechanical, electrical and other utility service installations above the ceiling plane shall
have been completed. No materials should rest against, or wrap around, the ceiling
suspension components or connecting hangers.
delivery, Storage and Handling True Wood shall be delivered to the project site in original, unopened packages. True
Wood shall be stored flat and level in a fully enclosed space. The Ceiling Panels shall be
stored off the floor. Care in handling must be exercised to avoid damage.
Cutting Panels True Wood panels should be cut face up. Eye protection should be worn.
True Wood may be cut with a variety of tools including table saws, circular saws, jig
saws, and hole saws. Please follow the safety instructions issued by the power tool
manufacturer.
A miter saw or table saw are the best choices for maintaining a clean, straight cut. For
portable circular saws (Skilsaws) use either 24 or 40 tooth carbide blades to cut True
Wood.
For making holes for can lights, a hole saw is recommended. A jigsaw can also be used.
Use fine tooth blades that are specified for cutting veneers.
Scratch repair A repair kit (foam brush and stain) is included with each True Wood order. This kit can be
used after installation is complete and should be left with the building owner.
Material list – #8 1/2" wood lath screws
– 1 1/4" fine threaded drywall screws
– Large spring clamps
– Miter saw
– Table saw or circular saw
– Jig saw
– Hole saw and drill
– Nail set
– Hole punch
– 1 1/4" trim nails
– MAC2 clips
– Can of black spray paint
True Wood Products are FSC
Certified
FSC stands for the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification is a voluntary,
market-based tool for forest conservation. Consumer demand for FSC-certified products
encourages more responsible forest management. FSC tracks products from forest to
job site. Products that are responsibly harvested and/or from verified recycled sources
are identified with the FSC logo.