Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION, CARE AND MAINTENANCE

INTERBUILD PANEL PRODUCTS

STORAGE OF WOOD PANELS

WHEN STORING: The Wood panels should be stored flat. Wood panels must be fully supported at all times and kept away from any direct heat source, i.e.

radiators. PLEASE NOTE: Never store vertically or on a direct heat source or the Wood panel will start to bow. If the Wood panel has bowed, turn the

Wood panel upside down for a day or so horizontally and it will straighten out.

ACCLIMITIZATION: Immediately prior to installation the panels must be laid flat and be allowed to acclimatize in the room where they will be fitted, for a

minimum period of 48 hours before fitting. Protect the panels from extreme changes in temperature and humidity. This acclimatization period is ideal for

applying natural Wood Oil to end grains and cuts, where future access will be a problem.

ROOM PREPARATION: Please ensure that any plastering or plumbing required is complete and has been allowed to dry prior to installing the wood panels.

BEFORE INSTALLATION

All tops are factory stained but not sealed. It is the responsibility of the installer to follow the company’s finishing instructions regarding the application of

a natural wood oil treatment before installation. The tops are not properly sealed until the wood oil sealer is applied to the product.

Before installation apply the first coat of Wood Oil. The Oil should be applied to both sides of the Wood panel and also all edges and tap holes that have

been cut. Let the Wood panel soak up as much Oil as possible. Cut ends, holes and end grains require three (3) natural Oil applications prior to fitting.

Note: Once the Wood panel has been fitted cut ends and holes will be inaccessible and must be well oiled prior to installation. Wood is a natural product and

will expand and contract. Wood can be affected by heat and humidity.

INSTALLING A WORKTOP OR PANEL

EXPANSION GAPS AND SILICONE SEALANT

Solid wood is a living material that will expand and shrink with temperature and humidity variances. Always leave a 5mm expansion gap to all other dead

surfaces such as Stone, Steel, Walls and Pipes. Use a quality expandable silicone sealant when fitting and filling expansion gaps. It is recommended to use

only the best quality silicone sealant (white or clear) where required.

WOOD PANEL INSTALLATION – FIXING TO CABINETS

Angle brackets should be used to secure the Wood panel to the carcass. The elongated hole of the bracket needs to be screwed to the underside of the Wood

panel. Always use washers with the screws to all for humidity expansion changes

CUTTING THE WOOD PANEL

When using a fine-toothed panel saw, cut panel with Wood panel face upwards. When using a jigsaw, saw cut panel with face downwards. Cuts require at least three

oil applications before fitting.

FITTING THE WOOD PANEL

Your Wood panel naturally wants to warp and bend when exposed to changing humidity and temperature. In order to avoid this, solid tight fitting to the

surrounding surfaces is required. Secure the Wood panel with angle brackets and screws every 20 cm on all sides. Use the angle brackets to the wall side if

there is no cabinet to fix the wood panel to. Pre-drill holes in the Wood panel where screws are required in order to ease tension. Screws should penetrate the

Wood panel by a minimum of 15mm.

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Summary of content (2 pages)

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INSTALLATION, CARE AND MAINTENANCE INTERBUILD PANEL PRODUCTS STORAGE OF WOOD PANELS WHEN STORING: The Wood panels should be stored flat. Wood panels must be fully supported at all times and kept away from any direct heat source, i.e. radiators. PLEASE NOTE: Never store vertically or on a direct heat source or the Wood panel will start to bow. If the Wood panel has bowed, turn the Wood panel upside down for a day or so horizontally and it will straighten out.
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INSTALLING A WORKTOP OR PANEL (Continued) FIXING TO BRICKWORK. When fixing a Wood panel to a brick pier you must ensure that the brickwork is completely dry. As a precaution glue a damp-proof barrier foil to the side or underside of the Wood panel that has already been well oiled and dried. Fix with adhesive. This will help form a moisture barrier between the Wood panel and the brickwork. We also advise that alternate fixing points be made along the length of the Wood panel to prevent it from bowing.