DESIGN VU 36X72 Inch Outdoor Panels Screws Instruction Manual

36X72 Inch Outdoor Panels Screws
Instruction Manual

Contents

Read these instructions carefully through to the end.
See our full, detailed Installation Instructions for mounting frames, mounting styles, frame construction, and panel preparation at design-vu.com/installation.
Following best building practices for installing DESIGN-VU Decorative Modular Panels in accordance with their intended purpose – installed on a vertical plane, as on a wall or fence – to stay within warranty and avoid panel damage. Check with authorities about building codes/standards that may apply to your project.
Make sure the supporting structure is strong enough to support the additional weight and wind load of the panel(s). See panel weights and other specs at design-vu.com/patterns.

SCREWS

Our specially designed screws, with ¾” heads, securely attach 36″ x 72″ DESIGN-VU poly panels and allow for temperature- related expansion.
For use on a timber frame or fence.
If desired, paint screw heads before use.

PANEL FITTING
If necessary, cut panels to fit your installation using a circular, table, or jig saw with a blade for cutting wood.

PRE-DRILL ALL PANELS

DRILL-HOLE SIZE Drill ⁷⁄₁₆”∅ holes to allow panels to expand and contract.

DRILL-HOLE Position
Position center of drill holes ¾” from panel edges.

DRILL-HOLE SPACING

Space drill holes on all four sides of each panel:

Where multiple panels adjoin horizontally and vertically, leave a ³⁄₁₆” gap to allow for panel expansion. Use ³⁄₁₆” spacers between panel edges.
IMPORTANT: Insert and drive each screw at the TOP of the ⁷⁄₁₆” hole (not in the center) to facilitate panel expansion.
To avoid damaging panels and to allow for temperature-related expansion, do not overtighten screws. Screws should be loose enough to allow panel movement.
Check that panels move within the drill holes freely by lifting them up by hand.
If panels don’t move easily, loosen screws that cause restriction in movement or reposition them so they are at the top of each ⁷⁄₁₆” hole.
Panels could buckle in hot weather if screws are not attached at the TOP of the drill hole or are driven in too tightly.