Everything You Need To Know About Installing ThermoWood Cladding Products

Today we're going to go over the proper procedures when it comes to installing your ThermoWood products. We're going to provide some general instructions to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible.

ThermoWood products must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

We're going to discuss fasteners, mounting, and joints, as well as provide some images to better illustrate the proper procedures.

So, let's get started.

Fasteners

When dealing with ThermoWood products, any fasteners will need to be made out of stainless steel or stronger material, in order to prevent corrosion. The reason for this is that these products contain a high pH value.

This goes for both indoor and outdoor products. You can also use acid-resistant fasteners when working with ThermoWood.

Other fasteners will react causing staining. If you're using modified timber in combination with other non-modified materials, there could be possible reactions.

The most common stainless steel class is Class A2 (AISI 304, EN 1.4301)

The most common acid-resistant steel class is Class A4 (AISI 316, EN 1.4401)

Mounting

Like other timber products, ThermoWood can be used in a traditional manner with nails and screws. There are also hidden fastening systems available. You'll need to make sure that the nails and screws being used are long enough to extend through the mounting batten or board.

It's also important to note that when using nails or screws, they'll have to be fixed so that their head is on the same level as the surface of the board being used. The only exception to this rule is if you're using Dyckert nails.

If you're using a nail gun for exterior cladding, or decking boards, the machine will need to have a depth control mechanism to make sure that the nail head will be on the level with the timber surface. This isn't only important for visual quality but also for preventing water from entering the timber through the fastener.

Make sure that the nails or screws being used aren't causing cracks. You can also work with pre-drilled holes.

Joints

Joints for ThermoWood products are made in a way that prevents water from entering the timber through cut surfaces.

You'll need to make sure that the support at the joint is wide enough for the fasteners to be the required distance from the end. When it's necessary, two separate supports are used at the joint.

If you're using end-matched exterior cladding panels, tongue-and-groove joints can be used. They can be placed next to the support to make sure that the fasteners are positioned at a proper distance from the end.

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