Fixing
SCREWING For
screwing, it is recommended to use self drilling, self countersunk
screw in stainless steel. Screw diameter should be from 3.5~4.2mm,
length should be 2.5 to 3 times the panel thickness. Fixings at
200mm nominal centers, perimeter of panel fixings should be 10~15mm
from the edge of the board and all edges should coincide with
support structures. Thinner boards can be stapled with 16 gauge,
6mm crown x 25mm long rust-proof staples.
Nailing
NAILS Can
be manual or power nailing using a flat headed, preferably stainless
steel nail. Diameter should be 2.2 or 3.1mm, length 3 to 3.5 times
the panel thickness. For power nailing, tools should be set to
3-4 bars and then finely adjusted to achieve required penetration.
It is essential to position the boards steadily against the background
structure.
Drilling
DRILLS Use
masonry drills to countersink or drill screws. Use low/high speed
drills for better results. Place the board under the drilling
location for a clean hole. Do not use hammer action.
Planing & Sanding
SMOOTHING The
edge can be planed or smoothed with a surform, rasp or file. Use
cponventional papers for sanding.
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Cutting
ROUGH CUTTING Can
be easily cut either longitudinally or traversely. A cut should
be made on the face side of the board by means of a cutter or
a knife. A line may be ruled prior to cutting. The rule can be
drawn down the board at the required distance and can be scored
with the knife at the end of the rule. The boards should then
be pressed with both hands, cut and snap over a straight edge.
For smooth and clean cut, use a circular saw (at least 120 carbide
teeth) and set the speed above 3000 rpm.
Sawing
SAWS Can
be easily cut using a normal saw, fret saw or an electric tool.
When large quantities of the boards are to be cut, the use of
a circular hand saw is advisable.
Jointing
TRILITE RMS are
suitable for fixing to both timber and metal framing. Studs are
recommended to be placed at 407mm centers. Enough gap in between
joints of 2 boards is required, which is normally at 4mm. Be sure
to handle the fillings of the gaps for partitions. Before filling,
each gap must be clean and removed of all dusts (including steel
brush), otherwise the contact point between the sealants and the
board is separated without bonding together and may result in
surface cracking. Should be constructed according to local building
regulations & practice.
Support Structures
SUPPORT On
timber or steel for 6mm, 8mm and 9mm supports should be 400 centers.
for 10mm, 12mm at 600 centers.
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