Technical Specifications
NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR SIX-FOOT HORIZONTAL PANELS
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GENERAL
This guide is intended to provide the key
information needed to successfully install
Nichiha’s six-foot Architectural Wall Panels
(AWP). Further installation information
and technical resources such as animated
instructional videos, three-part specications,
product testing and certications,
architectural details in AutoCAD, Revit, and
PDF versions, and other technical documents
are available on our website:
Nichiha.com/resources.
Install products in accordance with the latest
installation guidelines and all applicable
building codes and other laws, rules,
regulations and ordinances. Review all
installation instructions and other applicable
product documents before installation.
NICHIHA ARCHITECTURAL WALL PANELS
INSTALLATION GUIDE
SIX-FOOT HORIZONTAL PANELS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Basics 3
Limitations, Technical Reviews, Special
Applications 4
Safety 4
Framing & Sheathing 5
Continuous Insulation 6
Weather Resistive Barriers 6
Product Inspection 6
Storage & Handling 6
Fasteners 7
Hardware & Accessories 8
Planning & Layout 10
Installing the Starter Track 11
General Panel & Accessory Basics 12
Panel Selection 12
Sealing Cut Panel Edges 12
Cutting Ultimate Clips 13
Finish Clip Usage 14
Sealant Joints/Caulking 15
Panel Installation 16
Structural Insulating Panels 18
Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings 18
Inside Corners, Windows, & Doors 19
Inside Corners 19
Window Sills 20
Window/Door Jambs 21
Window/Door Headers 22
Outside Corners 22
Vertical Control/Expansion Joints 25
Horizontal/Compression Joints 26
Garage Doors & Other Openings 27
Penetrations, Railings, & Signage 27
Last Course 28
Gable & Overhang 28
Sloped Grade/Panels Below 29
Cleaning Panels 29
Paint Touch-Up 29
Removal of Exterior Acrylic Latex Paint 30
Other Paint & Graffiti Removal 30
Repairing Minor Damage 31
Panel Replacement 32