Installation Instructions for Homasote Burlap Panels - page 9

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Burlap Panels are composed of an all natural heavyweight jute fabric laminated to a nominal 1/2" structural Homasote fiberboard, free of asbestos or formaldehyde additives.

SIZES (nominal)*

*Actual length and width 1/8" shorter.
**Also available in lengths of 10' and 12'.
     Flame Spread-Class III (or C) Also available on special order Class I (or A)

PACKAGING, STORAGE & PROTECTION
Panels should be kept in original packages, stored in a dry place indoors or on a raised platform protected from weather damage.

MATERIALS, FINISHES
Burlap Panels are prefinished paneling with a natural color jute fabric that does not require additional finishing. If, however, an alternative color is required to fit a particular design, the jute fabric may be painted. See "Painting Burlap."

NAIL SELECTION
Use colored paneling nails and drive flush with paneling or small headed finishing nails and counter-sink below the surface of burlap fabric. In either case be sure nails are of sufficient length to penetrate into wood framing a minimum of 3/4".

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Temperature and humidity conditions closely approximating those which will exist when building is occupied shall be maintained before, during, and after the application of Burlap Panels.

Installation shall not be made when building is excessively cold, hot, and/or damp.

All Burlap Panels shall be removed from protective packaging not less than 24 hours prior to application and placed singly and vertically around walls exposed to environmental temperature and humidity conditions.

Panels should be observed carefully at this time to determine and insure desired effect with respect to color, texture, panel sequence, etc. It may be found necessary to invert certain panels to alter direction of grain, color or weave to achieve best results.

During installation, Burlap Panels must be applied leaving 1/8" expansion space between adjoining panels. Allow 1/4" spacing at floor, ceiling, and around window and door frames, etc.

Panel edges must be supported at all times. As with any natural fabric material care should be taken in handling panels with clean hands.

B. INSTALLATION TO WOOD FRAME WALLS

1. Framing must not exceed 16" o.c.
2. Apply a 3/8" bead of APA approved paneling adhesive to studs in accordance with the adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. (A double bead of adhesive is necessary on studs where adjoining panels fall).
3. Apply Burlap Panels to adhesive and framing, applying hand pressure where adhesive is located to insure positive contact, and nail* 12" o.c. along edges and 24" o.c. along all intermediate framing.
4. If adhesive is omitted, nail panels 6" o.c. along all edges and 12" o.c. along intermediate framing.

*See "Nail Selection."

C. INSTALLATION TO METAL FRAME WALLS

1. Framing must not exceed 16" o.c.
2. Attach metal frame clips to long edges of panel every 12" o.c. (See "Metal Frame Clips" diagram on opposite side)
3. Apply a 3/8" bead of sub-floor adhesive meeting APA AFG-01 specification to intermediate studs in accordance with the adhesive manufacturer's recommendations.
4. Apply wall panels to adhesive and framing, applying hand pressure from the center of panel out to the ceiling and floor where adhesive is located to insure positive contact, and screw panels 6" o.c. to plates or blocking at floor and ceiling. Screws should be of sufficient length to penetrate 3/4" into framing. Hold screws 3/8" back from edge of panels. Screw clips to framing and brace panels for a minimum of 24 hours for adhesive to set.

D. INSTALLATION TO MASONRY WALLS

1. Install wood furring strips, not exceeding 16" o.c.
2. Apply Burlap Panels following "Installation to Wood Frame Walls."

E. INSTALLATION TO FINISHED WALL

1. Apply wall panels following "Installation to Wood Frame Walls" or "Installation to Metal Frame Walls," putting adhesive to back of wall panels instead of on framing in 3/8" beads 16" o.c. and at perimeter, holding adhesive back 3/4" from edge. Panels must be aligned such that panel edges would fall on framing behind finished wall. Panels must be fastened to framing behind finished wall.