Technical Specifications

NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR SIX-FOOT HORIZONTAL PANELS
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GENERAL PANEL
& ACCESSORY BASICS
All trim, Single and Double Flange Sealant
Backer should be installed before panels.
Refer to Inside Corners, Doors, & Windows
and Vertical Expansion Joints sections
respectively.
PANEL SELECTION
Nichiha six-foot AWP are packaged with two
panels in a pack, which are placed on pallets
consisting of two stacks. Due to alternating
patterns of texture and color between
individual panels as well as how the panels
are manufactured and packaged, it is best to
install all panels from each individual stack
before taking and installing panels from the
second stack on the same pallet. Do not
alternate installing from one stack and the
second, which may result in undesirable
patterns.
SEALING CUT PANEL EDGES
When cutting AWP, it is best to cut with the
panel face down, except when cutting brick
finish panels as it is easier to follow the
simulated mortar lines on their face.
Cut and exposed panel edges must be primed
or sealed with fiber cement sealer (e.g.
DryLock®) or paint such as Kilz Premium®
or Kilz Max®. Do not use Illumination touch
up paint for edge sealing as there will not be
sufficient supply for larger projects. Be sure to
clean panels with a clean, dry soft cloth after
cutting to prevent dust from bonding to the
finish.
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