B. Examine site to ensure substrate conditions are within alignment tolerances for proper installation. C. Do not begin installation until unacceptable conditions have been corrected. D. Do not install panels or components that appear to be damaged or defective. Do not install wet panels. 3.2 TOLERANCE A. Wall surface plane must be plumb and level within +/- ¼ inch in 20 feet in any direction. 1. One layer of Nichiha 5mm (~3/16”) Spacer may be used as shim. 3.3 INSTALLATION A. General: Install products in accordance with the latest installation guidelines of the manufacturer and all applicable building and other laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. Review all manufacturer installation, maintenance instructions, and other applicable documents before installation. 1. Consult with your local dealer or Nichiha Technical Department before installing any Nichiha fiber cement product on a building higher than 45 feet or three stories or for conditions not matching prescribed standard installation guide requirements and methods. Special installation conditions may be required via a Technical Review and Special Applications Form (SAF) process. 2. Vertical Control/Expansion Joints are required within 2-10 feet of outside corners finished with metal trim and approximately every 30 feet thereafter. 3. Horizontal/Compression Joints are required for multi-story installations of AWP. Locate joints at floor lines. Joints are flashed minimum ½” breaks. Do not caulk. Refer to installation guide(s). A. Wood framed buildings of three or more floors require a compression joint at each floor. B. Steel framed buildings (including reinforced concrete core with LGMF exterior walls) of more than three floors (or 45 feet) require a compression joint every 25 feet at a floor line. B. Panel Cutting 1. Always cut fiber cement panels outside or in a well ventilated area. Do not cut the products in an enclosed area.
B. Examine site to ensure substrate conditions are within alignment tolerances for proper installation. C. Do not begin installation until unacceptable conditions have been corrected. D. Do not install panels or components that appear to be damaged or defective. Do not install wet panels. 3.2 TOLERANCE A. Wall surface plane must be plumb and level within +/- ¼ inch in 20 feet in any direction. 1. One layer of Nichiha 5mm (~3/16”) Spacer may be used as shim. 3.3 INSTALLATION A. General: Install products in accordance with the latest installation guidelines of the manufacturer and all applicable building and other laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. Review all manufacturer installation, maintenance instructions, and other applicable documents before installation. 1. Consult with your local dealer or Nichiha Technical Department before installing any Nichiha fiber cement product on a building higher than 45 feet or three stories or for conditions not matching prescribed standard installation guide requirements and methods. Special installation conditions may be required via a Technical Review and Special Applications Form (SAF) process. 2. Vertical Control/Expansion Joints are required within 2-10 feet of outside corners finished with metal trim and approximately every 30 feet thereafter. 3. Horizontal/Compression Joints are required for multi-story installations of AWP. Locate joints at floor lines. Joints are flashed minimum ½” breaks. Do not caulk. Refer to installation guide(s). A. Wood framed buildings of three or more floors require a compression joint at each floor. B. Steel framed buildings (including reinforced concrete core with LGMF exterior walls) of more than three floors (or 45 feet) require a compression joint every 25 feet at a floor line. B. Panel Cutting 1. Always cut fiber cement panels outside or in a well ventilated area. Do not cut the products in an enclosed area.