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PLYDEKORInstallation Guide for

IMPACT TESTS

LIGHTWEIGHT AND RESISTANT

PLAGUE RESISTANT

WATER REPELLENT

MOISTURE RESISTANT

NON-COMBUSTIBLE EASY TO INSTALL

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INCORRECT

Plydekor should be transported on a moisture-resistant solid and flat pallet.

TRANSPORTATION

CORRECT

Plydekor should be kept indoors, dry, and stored on clean pallets placed on the floor.

Protect Plydekor from direct weather exposure. Do not install it if wet or if saturated with water.

STORAGE AND HANDLING

CORRECT HANDLING

Each Plydekor piece should be horizontally carried by two people. Protect the edges and corners to prevent them from breaking. When carried by a single person, carry Plydekor panels by the middle of its narrow edge.

COMPONENTES DEL SISTEMA

PlydekorPlydekor pieces are made from reinforced concrete with cellulosic fibers. They are 4” (10 cm) and 6” (15 cm) width and 8 feet and 12 feet long (ask about stock).

PA 1- 1/4” 20 GA (min) OutdoorsPA 1- 1/4” 24 GA

(min.) Indoors (Track)

PE 2”x4” 20 GA (min.) Outdoors

PE 2”x4” (stud) 24 GA (min.) Indoors (Stud)

Structure

Plydekor fastening to metal structure

2” nail. Plydekor fastening to wood structure

Hidden fastenings with clips

PH 8-225 SCREW (Plycem on steel)

FINISHING PRODUCTS

Polyurethane sealant Sikaflex/SLM or the like

PAINTSPACKLING

COMPOUND

EXPANSION ANCHOR 3”

EXPANSION ANCHOR 2 1/4”

POWDER DRIVE PIN 1”

STRUCTURE FASTENING TO FLOOR

Plyrock fastening (foundation) to metal structure

PH 8-125 SCREW (Plycem on steel)

SCREWDRIVER

LEVEL STRING ROPE

TOOLS

BRUSH MEASURING TAPE

CONSTRUCTION LEVELROLLER

CAULKING GUN

Joint between PE, PA profiles

FasteningsLH 8-050 SCREW (structure)

Furring Channel or Omega profile (template) 24 GA

(min.)

Semi-hard wood piece of 1” x 2” minimum

PUTTY KNIFE

RASP

AIR NAILERCIRCULAR SAW

Plydekor fastening to furring channel.PL 8-175 SCREW (Plycem on steel)

8 - 12 feet

4” a

nd 6

”

1.25”

1”

2 1/4”

3”

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d = 16” (40.6 cm) or 24” (61 cm)

PA (track)

1-Structure to play the base on Plyrock

3- Placement of the Moisture Barrier

4- Placement of Plydekor

StructureBuilding Wrap

Plydekor

PlyRock substrate with joint treatment (see Plyrock installation manual)

2- Placement of sheathing or substrate

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ON LIGHTWEIGHT WALLThe metal frame should be 24 GA (internal wall minimum) or 20 GA (external wall), with a maximum space of 2 feet from the middle of the profile. On external walls, a moisture barrier (Building Wrap) should be installed on the structure.

PE (stud)

PH 8-125 Fastening of Plyrock 20 GA to metal structure

200

mm

FASTENINGS WITH SCREWS OR NAILSThe separation between screws should be 2 feet maximum. The screw should be placed on the thickest surface of the section of the Plydekor piece and on alternate (zig-zag) position. See figure:

PH 8-225 screw placed on alternate position

3/4” (20mm) min

2”

3/4”

(20m

m)

6” (1

5 cm

)

5/8” (15mm)

2 feet maximum

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Joint of Plydekor pieces with polyurethane sealant Sikaflex 15cm or the like

Joint Detail of Plydekor Pieces

BLIND FASTENING WITH CLIP

For the finishing of the screw head fastening, fill the piece approximately 1/16” (2 mm). This will allow filling the screw heads, which will give a smooth look to the surface of each piece.

All existing separations -either in long joints, short joints, or corners, must be sealed with polyurethane sealant Sikaflex 15LM or the like.

Fill the pieces with filler applied with a putty knife.

Alternating the joints between the piece lines is recommended.

Screw head placed 1/16” (2mm) below the surface (use PH8-225 screw)

Wall start Piece joint with clip

Plydekor piece

Building Wrap

5/16” (8mm) (min) Plycem substrate

Place the clips every 2 feet (maximum) according to the distance between vertical studs. Fasten the clips on the metal structure.

Clips on vertical profiles

PH8-225 screw

Plyrock substrate

Building Wrap

Polyurethane sealant Sikaflex 15LM or the like

Flashing

6”

3/4”

(20

mm

)(m

in)

3/2”

(20

mm

) (m

in)

3/4”

(20

mm

) (m

in)

PH8-225 screw

The separation between clips should be the same of the studs used in the structure 24” (61cm) maximum.

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Fastening Plydekor with Wood PiecesInstall semi-hard treated wood pieces on the cement wall -place them vertically or horizontally depending on the position of the Plydekor. Remember that each piece should be duly plumbed and at a distance of 2 feet maximum between them.

Or install every Plydekor piece by nailing it to the cement wall -manually or with an air nailer.

Fastening Plydekor with adhesive and steel nail

Install every piece of Plydekor by previously applying a bead of Sikaflex 221 -or the like, on the same direction of the Plydekor piece. Then, hold the piece with a temporary or permanent steel nail while the Sikaflex dries.

FASTENING ON CONCRETE WALLS

Before installing Plydekor on a cement wall, it is necessary to make sure that the surface is plumbed and uniform in order to avoid any loss of shape on the product or any alteration of the finishing.

Detail of the horizontal joint of Plydekor pieces

PE or PI 24 GA (minimum) profile

Clip

Building Wrap

Plyrock substrate

PH8-125 or PL6-100 screw

Anchor bolt1/4” (6 mm) at 4 feet maximum

Clip

Building Wrap

Plyrock substrate

PH8-125 or PL6-100 screw

Flashing

Detail of Start Piece

45° cut of Plydekor pieces

Corner Options on Plydekor Walls

Reverse corner Corner with listel

45°cut Corner

6” (1

50 m

m) (

mín

.)

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Fastening Plydekor with Furring Channel Pieces

Fasten the Plydekor pieces to the previously installed wood structure. Use 2” nails and a hammer or nailer.

Install the furring channel on the cement wall with screws @ 2 feet -maximum, and expander or countersunk nails. Remember that each furring channel mut be plumbed.

In case of using a hammer, do not fully introduce the nails on the Plydekor -leave the head and about 0.15” of the body out. In this way, you avoid leaving hammer marks on the Plydekor.

Fastening Plydekor with Clips on Unplastered WallsIf the concrete wall is not plastered or waterproofed, install the moisture barrier on the wall.

FASTENING ON CONCRETE WALLS WITH CLIPSBefore installing Plydekor on a cement wall by using clips, it is necessary to make sure that the surface is plumbed and uniform in order to avoid any loss of shape on the product or any alteration of the finishing. In high-humidity areas, we recommend using a moisture barrier -in case the cement wall is not plastered or waterproofed.

Once the fastening holes have been filled with spacking, verify that the filler is dry. Sand until the surface has a smooth finishing, and then paint or dye the wall.

Holes screw repair

Install Plydekor on the furring channel with PL8-175 screw. Remember to place the screws according to the scheme indicated on page #3 -Fastenings.

Install the start clips on the moisture barrier at 2 feet and start placing the pieces from left to right and from bottom to top. Place a row of clips on the Plydekor and continue the process (alternate the vertical joints).

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To give the Plydekor its finishing look, use 100% quality acrylic latex paint or sheating. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. To guarantee the maximum coverage of the product, apply a 100% latex primer and paint for all the areas that have been cut. It is recommended to apply a first coat before starting the installation.

PAINT

PLYDEKOR SIZESSIZE W E I G H T /

PIECE (lb)QUANTITYSCREWS/PIECE

QUANTITYCLIPS/PIECE

Plydekor 6”x 8 feet (150 x 2438 mm) 23.10 (10.5 kg) 5 4

Plydekor 6”x12 feet(150 x 3660 mm) 34.76 15.8 kg) 7 6

Plydekor 4”x8 feet(100 x 2438 mm) 14.30 (6.5 kg ) 5 4

Plydekor 4”x12 feet(150 x 3660 mm) 21.56 (9.8 kg ) 7 6

Fastening Plydekor with Clips on Plastered Walls

Fastening on Concrete

Place start clips on the wall and start placing the pieces from left to right, and from bottom to top. Place a row of clips on the Plydekor and continue the process (alternate the vertical joints).

Screw with plastic expander

Clip @ 2 feet

Screw for concrete

TOLERANCE (mm) APPARENT DENSITYLENGTH

± 2 ± 2 ± 0.6 1.05 g/cm3

WIDTH THICKNESS

Verify that the screws have a bugle head and that they do not protrude above the level of the clips.

The recommendations and instructions given in this manual represent an adequate guide for the use, storage and handling of the product. This guide does not replace the responsibility of the responsible engineer, structural engineer or supervisor of each of the projects in which the product is used. In case of projects in which special measures or manufacturing conditions are requested, the product will be manufactured according to plans and the design given by the client, assigned constructor or engineer, the installation instructions given by the client being applicable, without any responsibility on the part of PLYCEM. PLYCEM does not assume responsibility for misuse of the product, improper handling, improper storage or use of materials other than the suggested complementary ones. PLYCEM does not co-help in the installation and management part of structural design, so this manual does not represent a co-responsibility in that area, being the responsibility limited to the material only.

The product warranty applies only if the installation instructions in this guide are followed. For warranty details visit: www.plycem.com.

According to the INTE/ISO 8336:2018 standard, this product is manufactured for outdoor and indoor uses (Category A, Class1).

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