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SLIMWALL™ INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Summary of Contents for Slimwall Classic Post

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION GUIDE SLIMWALL CLASSIC POST 90mm 90mm 810280SWC ...

Page 2: ...For correct finishing of your modular wall you must paint or seal the entire wall system within 90 days of installation SLIMWALL SlimWall is Australia s fastest growing fencing solution for homeowners in search of an aesthetically pleasing cost effective alternative to traditional metal or timber options The AcoustiMax50 panel as used by the SlimWall punches well above its weight when it comes to ...

Page 3: ... BASE BRACKET TO THE POST 9 POST FITMENT ALIGNMENT 10 SPACING CONSECUTIVE POSTS 11 STEP 3 PANELS 12 FITTING THE CAPPING CHANNEL TO THE BOTTOM PANEL 12 INSERTING THE WALL PANELS 13 JOINING PROFILE 14 INSERTING CONSECUTIVE PANELS 15 STEP 4 FINISHING 16 TOP CAPPING CHANNEL 16 POST INFILLS 17 FITTING THE POST TOPS 18 ADDITIONAL 19 EXPRESSED JOINTS BETWEEN PANELS 19 STEPPING OR RAKING YOUR WALL 20 CUTT...

Page 4: ...rther as the success of projects depend on factors outside the control of ModularWalls e g quality of workmanship particular design detail requirements etc we accept no responsibility for or in connection with the quality of the projects or their suitability when completed If you are in any doubt please seek independent advice or contact ModularWalls We are always happy and available to answer que...

Page 5: ...river Post Hole Digger Caulking Gun Tape Measure Shovel Angle Grinder Circular Saw Line Marking Paint String Line 6 Capping Channel 2 Complete Post 7 Double Post Top 3 Support Bracket 5 Post Infill 1 Post Half 4 Joining Profile 8 Wall Panel SLIMWALL INSTALLATION GUIDE 5 ...

Page 6: ...entre to centre measurement when using a 2400mm panel will be 2420mm minimum Plus 5mm extra is an allowable tolerance i e 2425mm This will give you the required clearance when installing the wall panels NOTE Wall panels may be trimmed with a circular saw if necessary to fit within an exact measurement panel cutting procedure is detailed on page 24 of this guide Postholes can be dug by hand or with...

Page 7: ...00 650mm 2 per hole 800mm 3 per hole 200mm 2100 700mm 2 5 per hole 900mm 3 per hole 200mm SLIMWALL INSTALLATION GUIDE 7 NOTE Footing sizes are provided as a guide only Final design parameters should be subject to the review of geotechnical conditions All footing diameters are 200mm WIND REGION A WIND REGION B WIND REGION C WIND REGION D Proven wind load performance means your wall will withstand a...

Page 8: ...t a maximum 300mm centres from then on NOTE Screw both ends together first before the centre section If retaining with posts please refer to specific reinforcement recommendations as outlined in the Retaining section later in this guide FASTENING POSTS TOGETHER 2 fasteners approximately 50mm from top of post Maximum screw spacing 300mm centres 10 16x16mm Hex Head self drilling screw placings Screw...

Page 9: ...he thickness of the capping channels Example an 1800mm high wall will have the brackets set at 1803mm from the top of the post 1803mm Support bracket 1800mm USING EXPRESSED JOINTS If you are using the Expressed Joint feature please refer to page 19 for specific bracket instructions INSTALLING ON SLOPING GROUND If you are stepping or raking your wall on sloping ground please refer to page 20 for sp...

Page 10: ...ommendations Continually check the post alignment with a spirit level as the concrete is being poured String line Allow a small gap a few mm is fine between the post and string line Slope concrete away from post to allow for drainage Align vertically with split level in both directions STEP 2 POSTS POST FITMENT ALIGNMENT 10 SLIMWALL INSTALLATION GUIDE ...

Page 11: ...17mm Spacer resting on the brackets see picture below A spacer bar can be cut to maintain correct post centres Corner using 90x90x2 5 Galvanised SHS 3 way post configurations Corner post by fixing the post halves together 45 degree angle trim THIS EXAMPLE IS BASED IN A 2400MM PANEL BEING INSTALLED HOUSE 1 HOUSE 2 NOTE Allow concrete to cure completely before further assembly See manufacturers data...

Page 12: ...collide with the heads of the tek screws Apply FLEXIT or similar along the 90 degree radiuses as pictured below Ease the wall capping over the panel starting at one end and press down Start at one end of the panel approx 5mm in and carefully ease the capping channel over the panel Once fitted tap the capping channel to make sure it is seated correctly 12 SLIMWALL INSTALLATION GUIDE ...

Page 13: ...nsert as the post is trying to stretch to accommodate the panel plus the capping channel this is normal NOTE The panel must be guided down at an even and level rate or it will jam NOTE Always take special care if working from heights or lifting objects above your head STEP 3 PANELS INSERTING THE WALL PANELS Slide down evenly capping channel INSTALLING ON SLOPING GROUND If you are stepping or rakin...

Page 14: ...file into the bottom panel making sure it is seated all the way down against the polystyrene core USING EXPRESSED JOINTS If you are using the Expressed Joint feature please refer to page 19 for specific bracket instructions 14 SLIMWALL INSTALLATION GUIDE ...

Page 15: ... be necessary to tap the top panel downusing a heavy block of wood in a pivoted slapping action to bring it together completely Once the top panel has been installed you can now install the top capping channel in the same way as explained on page 12 including liquid nails to glue the channel to the panel STEP 3 PANELS INSERTING CONSECUTIVE PANELS Joining profile SLIMWALL INSTALLATION GUIDE 15 ...

Page 16: ...ot need trimming to length It will fit inside the post at either end by approximately 5mm 7mm from the face of the post Should you need to cut a capping channel to length measure the inside dimension from post face to post face and add 12mm NOTE Apply a bead of liquid nails FLEXIT or similar to the inside radiuses of the channel before fitment 16 SLIMWALL INSTALLATION GUIDE ...

Page 17: ...r SlimWall These are designed to be inserted vertically with a small amount of force NOTE Where your wall is stepped this insert can be cut to size to suit the step and inserted in the exposed recess STEP 4 FINISHING POST INFILLS Post Infill Post Infill inside post End Post with Post Infill SLIMWALL INSTALLATION GUIDE 17 ...

Page 18: ... damage upon removal Providing correct fitment is achieved apply a small amount of liquid nails or similar to the inside surfaces of the post that the post top legs will contact Re fit the post tops Most of the liquid nails will be wiped away but the remainder will provide enough grab to stabilise the top and prevent unwanted removal 18 SLIMWALL INSTALLATION GUIDE ...

Page 19: ...cket is 1805mm If you are installing an expressed joint this will increase by 15mm per joint to 1820mm If you you had two expressed joints on an 1800mm wall as per the picture below you will need to add 30mm 2 INSTALLING THE EXPRESSED JOINT JOINING PROFILE Install the Expressed Joining Profile in between the horizontal panel joins by simply pushing it into place between the external skins of the l...

Page 20: ...wall height at the low end of the slope NOTE This will leave a void gap under one end of your wall panels METHOD 2 Raking cutting the base panel and maintaining a maximum 1800mm wall height NOTE This will leave no void gap under your wall panels but will reduce your wall height at one end METHOD 3 Raking cutting the base and maintaining a minimum 1800mm wall height at one end and a taller wall hei...

Page 21: ...this void won t be large and can either be left as is or planted in front of 1800 1900mm high wall shown POST CENTRES 2420mm 2425mm Insert post infill here Void Void 1900 1800 100 Void Insert post infill here Support bracket height Normal placement for a 1800mm wall Support bracket height Normal placement for a 1800mm wall 100mm Example of a 100mm fall over the distance ADDITIONAL STEPPING OR RAKI...

Page 22: ...e in this situation 100mm 1700 1800mm High wall shown Insert post infill here Insert post infill here Example of a 100mm fall over this distance Cutting of a panel to suit a 100mm rake slope Cut panel to suit the slope of the ground N B On a larger rake slope a longer basel channel may be required Cut 800 900 1800 1700 100 Support bracket height Normal placement for a 1800mm wall on both sides of ...

Page 23: ...this you may require deeper footings and longer posts Please contact us for specific advice before installation 1800 1900mm High wall shown Insert post infill here Insert post infill here Cut panel to suit the slope of the ground Support bracket height Normal placement for a 1800mm wall the amount of the rake on both sides of post Example of a 100mm fall over this distance Cutting of a panel to su...

Page 24: ...to cut your panels down To cut panels to length take the face to face measurement of your posts and add 25mm panel embedment per side i e the panel should go minimum 25mm into the post rebate Be sure to wear appropriate safety wear such as safety goggles and ear muffs Place the panel so it is level and well supported Mark both sides of the panel with a pencil line Unless you have a circular saw wi...

Page 25: ...stallation The SlimWall Retaining Panel modular has been designed for use in these circumstances providing a seamless appearence whilst reliably holding these sil loads at bay The SlimWall Retaining Panel provides a solution to backyard soil retention up to 500mm 2 5 kPa that is robust and elegant APPLICATION SlimWall integrated with SlimWall Retaining Panel is ideally suited for Replacement of an...

Page 26: ...gy of screwing the SlimWall post halves together During this step any post that will be performing a retaining function will need the addition of structural strengthening sleeves installed as per drawing number SWR1 and SWR2 which can be found later in this guide Snapshot from page 8 ADDITIONAL SLIMWALL RETAINING PANEL 26 SLIMWALL INSTALLATION GUIDE ...

Page 27: ...used on the base of a retaining panel must be Stainless Steel NOTE Stainless Steel Capping Channels for the base of this panel will be automatically supplied as part of yor material kit when a TerraFirm50 retaining panel is supplied They can be easily identified as different to the standard ones by the non painted stainless steel finish Snapshot from page 12 ADDITIONAL SLIMWALL RETAINING PANEL SLI...

Page 28: ...SWR1 ADDITIONAL SLIMWALL RETAINING PANEL 28 SLIMWALL INSTALLATION GUIDE ...

Page 29: ...SWR2 ADDITIONAL SLIMWALL RETAINING PANEL SLIMWALL INSTALLATION GUIDE 29 ...

Page 30: ...nal 1500mm above the soil level would require a minimum footing depth 500 1500 3 500mm Overall footing depth required is 1000mm Post embedment 50 100mm less than actual footing depth to prevent the post from directly sitting on the soil Soil type Minimum Soil Bearing Capacity SBC 100kPa Additionally soils with foundations moisture reactivity above Class S are not suitable for use with the SlimWall...

Page 31: ...backfilled for only part of its height apply the sealing product to 100mm above the intended fill level Posts should be coated on their rear face as well as the support bracket and base channel DRAINAGE A retaining wall without adequate drainage will act as a dam with potential damage to the wall This applies to running water that is both above and below the ground surface The ground behind the wa...

Page 32: ...lling to a height of 500mm then use the granular backfill at least 375mm high This should extend no less than 150mm off the back of the wall Normal soil can than be used to top dress the area behind the wall and to cover the backfill NOTE Do not compact or vibrate the top layer ADDITIONAL FACTORS TO CONSIDER When backfilling take care not to damage the sealing or membrane at the back of the wall A...

Page 33: ...ADDITIONAL SLIMWALL RETAINING PANEL SLIMWALL INSTALLATION GUIDE 33 ...

Page 34: ...NOTES 34 SLIMWALL INSTALLATION GUIDE ...

Page 35: ...NOTES SLIMWALL INSTALLATION GUIDE 35 ...

Page 36: ...ADVICE IS AVAILABLE BY PHONING 1300 556 957 AND SELECT THE AFTER HOURS OPTION www modularwalls com au WITH A REPUTATION FOR QUALITY AND INNOVATION MODULARWALLS PROVIDED REVOLUTIONARY WAYS TO CREATE STYLISH AND COST EFFECTIVE WALLS AND FENCING ...

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