Installation Guide

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BASIC TOOLS / EQUIPMENT
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Always wear safety glasses for eye protection. Wearing a dust mask is recommended.
HAND TOOLS
Any wood cutting saw with a fine
tooth steel or carbide tip blade.
(NextStone™ does not dull blades
and does not require a special
blade). 4' level, tape measure,
chalk line, power or cordless drill
with 4" bits or extension, framing
square or speed square, jigsaw or
saber saw, wood rasp, and caulking
gun.
FASTENERS
For exterior applications, good quality deck screws or stainless steel screws are
recommended. Concrete applications require mechanical fasteners such as Tapcon™
and possibly an adhesive for additional support (adhesive is not required for
installation). The length of the screw will vary depending on the panel thickness or
accessory piece being installed. Verify length under section specific to product being
installed. Using the screw guide points on the panel screw hems, screw through the
substrate and into a stud when practical, with a minimum of 6 screws per panel
and a screw no less than 1" from each end of the tongue as well as in the bottom
right corner of the tongue. Plumbers tape is used to install outside corners (non
flush). Allow 1 roll for 4 outside corners.
ADHESIVE
The use of adhesives is optional, however they may allow for an easier installation
process in certain small applications. NextStone™ recommends the use of a good
quality polyurethane adhesive such as PL Premium Construction Adhesive by Loctite.
Most construction based adhesives are not compatible with polyurethane and should
never be used. The surface where the adhesive is to be applied must be sanded and
cleaned prior to applying the adhesive in a vertical application. If using an adhesive
other than those NextStone™ recommends, testing on a panel prior to beginning an
installation is advised.