Contractor Handbook 1
Table of Contents This guide outlines basic installation practices for the installation of Royal PVC trims and mouldings. These products should be installed in accordance with local building codes. Visual index ..........................................................4,5 Storage and handling...........................................6 Safety ....................................................................6 Structural integrity................................................6 Cutting...................
Visual Index Window Trim Pgs. 25-28 Garage Door Stop Ga Pg. 29 Water Tables and Skirt Boards Pg.
Frieze Boards/ Band Boards Pgs. 21-22 Conceal Be Beaded Planking Application Pgs. 18-20 Corners Pgs.
Storage and Handling y Royal trim and moulding should be stored off the ground, fully supportHG RQ D ÁDW VXUface. y Never place Royal trim and mouldings directly on blacktop or other surface that can develop excessive heat. y Store in a well ventilated area. y Handle the product with care to avoid damage. Safety y Wear safety glasses for all cutting and nailing operations. y Follow standard safety practices for using power tools, ladders, etc. y Cut and mill in a well-ventilated area.
Managing the expansion and contraction y PVC products expand and contract through temperature changes. This movement must be taken in consideration when working with the products. y The amount of movement of a board is in relation to it’s length. Therefore, the longer the board, the more movement is likely. y Window trim is typically assembled prior to installation on the wall and are small enough not to need additional expansion joints, etc. y See drawing below for guidance on longer pieces.
Fastening y y y y y y y y Use fasteners designed for wood trim. They should have thin shanks, blunt points and full round heads. Fasteners should penetrate 1 ” into substrate. Fasteners should be positioned no less than ” or more than 2” from end of board. Fasteners must be weather resistant, such as stainless steel or hot dipped galvanized. Pneumatic guns can be used. Air pressure should be adjusted based upon gun, temperature, substrate, etc. (80-100psi typical).
Finishing Screw and Plug Systems Cortex Hidden Fastening System When using this method for fastening trim, there is no need fRU DGGLWLRQDO ÀOOLQJ RI nail or screw holes. Once the plugs are set as (shown at right), the trim is ready for painting if desired. Filling Nail Holes y y y Dap All Purpose Painters Putty Sherwin Williams Shrink Free Spackling Two-part Epoxy Putty Painting Trim does not require painting. However, to maintain color consistency for many years it may be recommended.
Helpful tip for gluing two pieces of PVC trim y Two Part Gluing Method: PVC adhesive along with Cyanoacrylate (super glue) and activator as a “clamp” can be used. However, these glues are QRW VXIÀFLHQW WR use alone. They must be used in conjunction with PVC cement. (2P10 is an only PVC Cement an example of a Cyanoacrylate/Act ivator system. Cyanoacrylate Glue There are others.
Heat Bending Trim Cellular PVC is a thermoplastic polymer which means it becomes pliable or bendable when exposed to certain temperatures and returns to a solid state upon cooling. As such, some cellular PV& SURÀOHV FDQ EH UHKHDWed and re-formed, or bent into new shapes.
Heat Bending using a Heat Blanket Tool and Material Needs y Heatcon HC99-300 Heat Forming Kit or Equivalent y Two 1 · 3LHFHV RI ÀEHU FHPHQW VLGLQJ y Heat resistant gloves. y Enough blocks of wood to raise the cement boards off the work table. y Template of radius desired. y Place the two cement boards side by side on wooden blocks to protect the worktable from heat damage. y Lay one heat blanket on each of the cement boards. y Place the material to be heated on one of the heat blankets.
y Lay the second piece of cement board on top of the blanket making sure the material doesn’t shift. y Making sure that the controller is not plugged into the wall, connect the heater power cords and thermocouples plugs on top of the HC7900 controller. Set to PVC y Plug the controller into the wall and push the on/off button. The displa\ ZLOO ÁDVK WKH FRQWUoller information and ask if you wish to bend PVC or decking. y Use the left arrow to move the curser to PVC and push the 9 key.
NOTE: Heating Temperatures and times may vary depending upon matHULDO DQG SURÀOH Set Goal Temperature y Using the up/down arrows, set the temperature at 275 F and push 9. . Set the time at temperature y Using the up/down arrows set the time for 8 minutes and push 9. Now in “SET” mode y You can change or edit the settings if desired by using the arrows. Begin heating y Push the 9 to begin the heat process. y The controller will show [RUN]. y The timer LED will begin to blink.
End of the heating cycle y The timer will sound an audible alarm when the heating cycle is complete. y Push the 9 to silence the alarm. WARNING! y The heaters will remain on. y The material will be hot and should only be handled using heat resistant gloves. Check consistancy y The material should feel like cooked spaghetti. If not, return to heating and continue checking every 2 minutes. y Place one end of the softened material along the form. y Clamp end to hold in place.
y y Continue pulling the material gently along the form. If the material wrinkles or is too rigid to form, Quickly re-straighten the material and return to heating. y After completing the forming, place a clamp at the opposite end. y Apply even pressure by running hands along material as it cools. DO NOT APPLY TOO MUCH PRESSURE. y After material cools, remove it from clamps.
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Conceal Beaded Planking Ceiling Layout Nailers 12” OC.
Frieze Boards, Band Boards and Fascia y Royal trim boards are not designed for structural use. Therefore, they must be supported. This includes fascia which must be fully supported by a sub-fascia. y It is important to manage the expansion and contraction of longer runs using the methods described on page 17. 7. y Conceal trim can be used as frieze board by placing the board directly XQGHU WKH VRIÀW PDWerial and securing it with fasteners as described on page 8.
Managing expansion on longer runs Less then 12’ glued both ends y y y y y y Glue scarf joint Cut board short for expansion Hide with adjacent board Fasteners 2” from ends max. Glue all miters DO NOT glue ship lap to allow for movement Place a fastener 2” from the seam on both sides.
Corners Conceal Corner Board Outside corner areas should be made weather resistant in accordance with building codes, W\SLFDOO\ XVLQJ ÁDVKLQJ PDWerial or house wrap. y Install the corner board leaving 1/8” gap between the corner and any eve. y Extend corner 1/4”minimum below sheathing. y Fasten as described on page 8. y Install siding in accordance with manufacturers instructions. y Flashing or wrap 10”min. Gap if required by siding Rabbeted Corner Fasteners 16” OC.
inside corners y Inside corner areas should be made weather resistant in accordance with building codes, typically Flashing or XVLQJ ÁDVKLQJ PDWerial or wrap house wrap. y Install the corner board leaving 1/8” gap between the corner and any eve. y Extend corner 1/4”minimum below sheathing. y Fasten as described on page 8. y Install siding in accordance with manufacturers instructions. Inside corners made with Conceal boards y Rip one side down by 1” in width.
Basic Rules to Assembling Window Frames y Make certain that the window is properly ÁDVKHG LQ DFFRUdance with local building code requirements. PVC trim is intended to be aesthetic and not part of the water resistant system. y It is recommended that the window frame be assembled prior to the installation around the window. Joints should be glued and screwed together. Pocket screws should be used where possible. y Measure the width and height of the window. Add 1/8” to both measurements.
Adding Crown and Sill Nose Glue Returns with PVC Cemen 7 Weather Resistant Screws Washer Head Screws Pocket Holes Glue All Joints is Advisable Weather Resistant Screws 26 26
Installing Backband y Run a bead of PVC cement along side edge of window trim. y Install backband and fasten using the fasteners outlined on page 8. Bugle head screws Installing an Apron y Begin by fastening the apron to the jamb trim. (It is typical to use a wider board for the apron to result in a similar apron reveal below the sill nose.) y Run a bead of PVC cement on apron where sill will be placed. y Next, install the sill nose with screws as shown.
Conceal Window Trim Assembly Shown are three methods for assembling Conceal trim around windows. The same basic rules outlines on page 21 apply. y Make sure to leave 1/16” space on all four sides of the window for expansion and contraction of the trim. y It is suggested that the trim frames be assembled prior to the installing on the wall. y When mitering Pocket hole corners, it is screws recommended mitered that cement corners be used.
Garage Door Stop y Install the jamb SLHFHV ÀUst, then the header. y Position the stop so the weather strip is in contact with the garage door. The inside of the stop’s base will be approximately ” from the garage door. y Fasten the stop in place with color coordinated galvanized or stainless steel trim nails in the prepunched holes or at approximately 8” intervals. y Trim the weather stripping on the header piece to create a mitered look and help keep a continuous seal. Approx.
Cleaning Cleaning Royal Building Products is easy and fast with most major household cleaners. There are many cleaners on the market and the glass cleaners seem to be the best candidate for keeping the ÀQLVK intact. The cleaning solution should be applied and immediately wiped dry. With any cleaning material, the cleaning solution should not be left to stand on the components for an extended period of time.
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