INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS & GUIDELINES
For:
Fiber-Lite®, White-Wood®, Ground Breaker®, Nu-Poly®, Nu-Alum®, Kydex® Prelaminated Panels and Fiber-Lite® Liner Panels
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Uses & Applications

Fiber-Lite, White-Wood, Nu-Poly, Nu-Alum and Kydex Prelaminated panels (with factory bonded substrates of wood, plasterboard, drywall or gypsum, foam, etc...) may be applied to wood or metal studs, furring strips, solid walls, ceiling joists or used as dividers. Nu-Poly panels also can be used for floors or decking.

Install vapor barrier behind panel installation in high moisture areas or use panel with factory applied vapor barrier. Proper selection of substrate is also required in high moisture areas. Proper gauge studs must be used for panel selected.

Fiber-Lite Liner panels (no substrate) should only be installed over solid wall surfaces (wood, plasterboard, concrete, etc...). Wall surfaces should be clean, flat, dry and smooth. Uneven wall surfaces should be corrected for best results. Liner panel will form to contour of the wall surface to which it is attached.

Some panels may be used as drop in ceiling panels. Clips are recommended to hold panels in place.

For White-Wood, Nu-Alum, Nu-Poly and Kydex Prelaminated panel installation use Fiber-Lite Panel installation.

For Ground Breaker installation use Fiber-Lite Liner Panel installation.

For Fiber-Lite STICKY-BACK Liner Panel installation see page 8 of Nudo Products, Inc., INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS & GUIDELINES For: Fiber-Lite®, White-Wood®, Ground Breaker®, Nu-Poly®, Nu-Alum®, Kydex® Prelaminated Panels and Fiber-Lite® Liner Panels.

NOTE: All panels are U.S.D.A. accepted.

NOTE: Due to the nature and composition of these panels which in combination are not considered hazardous, a Material Safety Data Sheet (M.S.D.S.) is not required. Each panel is considered to be an "article" as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(C).

NOTE: Due to the nature of the wood component parts used in the fabrication of some panels, moderate bowing of the finished product may be experienced prior to installation.

Storage & Preparation

Panels should only be stored in a dry area. Do not store panels outdoors.

Panels should be unwrapped and removed from skid and stacked on a flat, dry surface.

Panels should be pre-conditioned for at least 24 hours in temperature and humidity conditions of installation area(s).

Normal fire-safety precautions should be taken when storing and using panels.

Tools

Panels can be cut using power saws with carbide tip blades. Liner panels may also be cut with a masonry blade.

Panels may be drilled for fastening with a metal drill bit. A masonry bit should be used when drilling into concrete is required. If drill bit becomes worn during installation, replace with new one.

Caution: Protect eyes with goggles and cover mouth with filter mask when cutting Fiber-Lite panels.

Expansion & Contraction

Fiber-Lite panels and Fiber-Lite Liner panels will expand and contract. Allow a 1/8" gap at ceiling and base. Allow 1/16" gap between panel and division bar. If face mounted moldings (T-Bar, Batten, two piece division bar, etc...) are used allow a 1/8" gap between panels. See diagrams at left.

Allow more space for expansion and contraction of panels longer than 8' and in area(s) where high fluctuations in temperature and humidity occur.

Pre-drilled holes for Fiber-Lite Liner Panel (ONLY) should be slightly larger than diameter of fastener shank to allow for normal expansion and contraction. See diagram at left.

NOTE: Allow for expansion of panels when installing around pipes, conduits, electrical outlets, etc...

Moldings & Sealants

Use of moldings and silicone sealant with panels is recommended to achieve a moisture resistant installation. Moldings also give installation a "finished" appearance.

Cut moldings to size and place Super Silicone Sealant (SSW or SSC) or equivalent into channel of molding during installation. Place molding on panel before fastening, if required. See diagrams below.

Place small amount of super silicone into hole before fastener is installed. See diagram below.

In high moisture and frequent washdown area(s) silicone should be placed between molding and floor to prevent moisture from penetrating back of panel substrate. On cement floors use a self-priming sealant (i.e. Mono).

If no moldings are used, silicone sealant should be placed in gaps at floor, ceiling and between panels for moisture resistant installation.

Remove excess silicone during installation or trim off after silicone has cured.

Caution: Failure to use moldings and sealant may cause panel deterioration. In high moisture areas or in standing water, edge swelling and moisture absorption by substrate will occur if appropriate moldings and sealant are not used.

Proper selection of substrate is also required in high moisture areas.

Foam Insulation Thermal Barrier Notice

When applying interior building panels over or with foam plastic insulation, an approved thermal barrier system (i.e. ½” gypsum board or other approved system) must be used between the foam and panels.  In all cases, design, use, and installation should comply with current ICC building code requirements.  Check current ICC building codes for further information.