Crane Composites Trowels - Manual (Page 14)

Factory Laminated Panels
Laminated panels may be installed following the FRP panel installation instructions. Laminated panels are commonly installed directly
over a steel or wood studded wall. Stud spacing is recommended to be 16” or less on center. Stud spacing should be planned so that
panel edges will occur on stud centers. Laminated panels should not be installed over C-Channel aluminum studs, as the aluminum
may not be strong enough to resist any movement in the paneling should expansion or contraction occur.
• Use the same spacing guide for panels and fasteners as listed in FRP panel installation
recommendations.
• Laminated panels may be installed without a division bar molding, but maintain a 1/8”
space between panels. This space allows for normal expansion and should be fi lled with
silicone sealant to completely seal the installation from moisture
(Figure 26) .
• Always seal around any moldings, fi xtures or fasteners to provide a moisture resistant
installation.
• Laminated panels may be fastened with non-corroding nails or screws directly to wood
or steel studs (minimum 25 GA.) or with nylon drive rivets to drywall, plaster, or concrete
block. Install fasteners no further than 8” apart around outside edges and 12” apart on
intermediate 16” centers.
• Put perimeter fastener holes 1/2” to 2” from panel edge depending upon width of molding
being used.
• Fastener holes in the panel should be predrilled 1/8” larger than rivets.
• One-piece molding is available for use with standard 9/32” OSB laminated panels.
• Two-piece molding or heavy-duty batten strip and corners are available for non-standard
thicknesses
(Figure 5) . See your FRP panel distributor for availability.
• Silicone sealant should be applied in all moldings and around all panel edges, fasteners,
and fi xtures to provide moisture resistant installation.
Figure 26
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