Installation Guide

STEP FOUR: FASTEN THE PANEL
Install ALL required fasteners (edges and intermediate) prior to
adhesiveskinningorcuring.DONOTsequencefastenerinstallations
starting at corners followed by a later stage installation at edges and
intermediate locations. ALL fasteners must be installed while suboor
adhesive is still fresh.
Stagger end joints of adjacent panel runs.
T&G edges are designed to self-space.
Snug the T&G edges together using wood blocks and a framing hammer.
Avoidexcessiveforcethatcandamagethetongueorgroove.(Damaged
tongues or grooves can give the appearance of edge swell and may
require costly sanding and blocking.)
DO NOT use a sledge hammer
to beat panels together!
Code-approved fasteners must penetrate framing members
at least one inch.
• Forpanelsupto3/4-inchthick,use8dringshanknails,screw
shank nails or #8 wood screws.
• Forpanelsgreaterthan3/4-inchthick,use10dringshanknails,
 screwshanknailsor#9woodscrews.
INSTALL FASTENERS:
• Startatonecorner.
• Workyourwaytotheremainingedges.
• Maintainamaximumedgedistanceof3/8-inchto1/2-inch.
• Headsshouldslightlypenetratethepanelsurface.
• Maintainamaximumspacingof6-incho.c.onsupportededges
(4-foot ends).
• Maintainamaximumspacingof12-incho.c.atintermediate
support locations.
Use AdvanTech
®
ooring pre-printed fastener guides for attachment to
joistsspacedat16-incho.c.,19.2-incho.c.and24-incho.c.
For 1 1/8-inch panels with joists spaced greater than 24-inch o.c., space
fastenersamaximumof6-incho.c.atedgesandintermediatelocations.
1+ in.
Forthenextpanelandalladditionalpanels,space4-footpanelends
and other cut edges with a recommended 1/8-inch gap – 8d nails
make good spacers.