Premier Floors - Manual (Page 12)

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Fasteners
Typically, an 8d nail 6” (o.c.) is used to connect
panels to top and
bottom plates at
spline connections
and for dimensional
plating. Staples are
permitted, provided
they meet the
following criteria:
Minimum length =
1.5” 14 gauge
@ 6” o.c., 16 gauge
@ 4” o.c
.
Field Fabrication
Field fabrication will be necessary on the site
if you ordered stock panels. Even on factory
fabricated panels, slight field modifications
may be necessary to allow for panel growth
or variations in the actual field dimensions.
Modifications are not difficult. Common
construction tools will suffice for most projects
with the only additional recommended tool being
a foam scoop/hot knife (available for purchase)
for quick and easy recessing of the foam core.
When performing field modifications to
panels, wait to make measurements and
modifications until the previous panel has
been placed into its final position. When
cutting wall panels, make sure you have
the correct panel, and that it is PROPERLY
ORIENTED (horizontal electrical chases are
at the bottom of the panel). Remember to
take an extra 1/8” off the desired dimension.
We recommend using a pencil to mark your
lines on the panel skin, as chalk lines tend
to blow off when the saw blade approaches.