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INSTALLATION GUIDE
TANDEM

SYSTEM

2015

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Page 1: ...INSTALLATION GUIDE TANDEM SYSTEM 2015...

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Page 3: ...IDED WALL 18 DOUBLE SIDED TANDEM UNIT ASSEMBLY 18 STARTER UNIT 18 STRAIGHT WALLS 19 CURVED WALLS 22 END OF A WALL 23 90 CORNER WALL 24 DOUBLE SIDED WALL CAPPING 24 BUILDING STAIRS 25 MELVILLE TANDEM S...

Page 4: ...AL UNIT 90 mm 155 mm 402 mm 3 9 16 6 1 8 15 13 16 180 mm ESPLANADE VENEER UNITS E 180 mm VENEER UNIT 180 mm 60 mm 350 mm 7 1 16 2 3 8 13 3 4 G 180 mm VENEER UNIT 180 mm 60 mm 562 mm 7 1 16 2 3 8 22 1...

Page 5: ...787 mm 3 31 31 SETBACK ANCHOR CORNER CONNECTOR TANDEM SHELF ANGLE 8 64 mm 64 mm 2439 mm 2 1 2 2 1 2 8 SCREW 10 1 1 4 SCREW 10 3 1 2 TANDEM GRID CONNECTOR TANDEM GRID PILLAR KIT TANDEM MODULAR GRID 720...

Page 6: ...s by simply sliding the mortises into the tenons to create the Tandem unit Today there are three types of veneer units Lafitt Melville and Esplanade Tandem units The total depth of the Lafitt and Melv...

Page 7: ...rm base ensuring overall wall stability CURVED INSTALLATION PLAN VIEW STRAIGHT INSTALLATION PLAN VIEW BUILDING A RETAINING WALL PRE ASSEMBLY OF 90 UNITS It is best to pre assemble veneer and structura...

Page 8: ...r row of 90 mm 3 9 16 is 14 mm 9 16 and the setback per row of 180 mm is 28 mm 1 1 8 1 Maximum height of the wall including the buried portion of 150 mm 6 in without additional load or embankment abov...

Page 9: ...or 402 mm 3 9 16 6 1 8 var 7 7 8 10 1 2 13 3 16 15 13 16 C Veneer units 90 mm 67 mm variable 201 268 335 or 402 mm 3 9 16 2 5 8 var 7 7 8 10 1 2 13 3 16 15 13 16 D Perforated drain 100 mm 4 in connec...

Page 10: ...units 180 mm 67 mm variable 335 402 or 469 mm 7 1 16 2 5 8 var 13 3 16 15 13 16 or 18 1 2 D 100 mm perforated drain 4 connected to drains E Geotextile membrane F 0 20 mm 0 3 4 compacted aggregate base...

Page 11: ...9 16 or 7 1 16 6 1 8 variable C Veneer units 90 mm or 180 mm 67 mm variable 3 9 16 or 7 1 16 2 5 8 variable D 100 mm perforated drain 4 connected to drains E Geotextile membrane F 0 20 mm 0 3 4 compac...

Page 12: ...iable 13 3 16 15 13 16 18 1 2 C Veneer units 180 mm 60 mm variable 350 495 562 mm 7 1 16 2 5 8 variable 13 3 4 19 1 2 22 1 8 D 20 mm 3 4 clean stone E Geotextile membrane F 100 mm 4 perforated drain c...

Page 13: ...ural units 4 32m2 46 52 sq ft 1 cube of 60 veneer units 5 06m2 54 52 sq ft When building a Tandem wall avoid aligning vertical joints between rows as much as possible Allow a minimum overlap of about...

Page 14: ...tion 1 Use corner veneer unit with a textured end B uncut and begin the wall perpendicularly leaving an empty space that will be backfilled with clean stone Option 2 Use corner veneer unit with a text...

Page 15: ...f the same height Tandem unit with associated corner veneer Corners are built using the options available for that height 90 or 180 as illustrated and explained earlier in this document This principle...

Page 16: ...elville or Esplanade Tandem inner corner according to the principle shown here using Tandem 90 units C or D and 180 units E F or G 45 CORNER It is also possible to build corners on a 45 angle Simply c...

Page 17: ...are capped by placing the Esplanade chiseled capping units 60 381 1067 mm or 2 3 8 15 42 To cap a 90 corner simply install two capping units at a 90 angle Note that one out of two Esplanade chiseled c...

Page 18: ...s The Tandem wall system can be used to build a double sided wall with a maximum above ground height of 711 mm 28 in The wall is built completely vertical without a slope DOUBLE SIDED LAFITT TANDEM MO...

Page 19: ...f connectors required Lafitt and Melville Tandem 90 wall 7 connectors per sq ft of double sided wall 74 connectors per m2 based on one of the sides of the wall Lafitt and Melville Tandem 180 wall 5 5...

Page 20: ...ean stone E Granular base 0 20 mm 0 3 4 compacted 300 mm 12 min F Min buried depth of 150 mm 6 G Starter unit 90 mm 200 mm 400 mm 3 9 16 7 7 8 15 3 4 BUILDING A DOUBLE SIDED WALL DOUBLE SIDED LAFITT A...

Page 21: ...4 19 1 2 22 1 8 C Double sided connector D 20 mm 3 4 clean stone E Starter unit 90 200 400 mm F Granular base 0 20 mm 0 3 4 compacted 300 mm 12 min BUILDING A DOUBLE SIDED WALL 711 mm 28 150 mm 6 min...

Page 22: ...uble sided connectors installed one on top of the other for greater stability The minimum curves possible for the Lafitt Tandem wall inner curves 1 5 m 5 0 ft outer curves 1 8 m 6 0 ft Since Melville...

Page 23: ...on the end of the wall ASSEMBLY FOR DOUBLE SIDED 180 WALL END OF WALL END OF A DOUBLE SIDED LAFITT AND MELVILLE TANDEM 90 AND 180 WALL The end of a double sided 90 and 180 wall is built by smoothly co...

Page 24: ...IDED ESPLANADE TANDEM WALL Building a 90 corner on a wall requires the assembly described below Some components may have to be cut to adapt to the final anchor Veneer unit C or D only and Veneer unit...

Page 25: ...it 60 mm 400 mm 600 mm 2 3 8 15 3 4 23 5 8 B Structural and veneer Melville Tandem unit 180 mm 222 mm variable 3 9 16 8 3 4 variable C Concrete paver 60 mm 2 3 8 D 25 mm 1 bedding sand E 0 20 mm 0 3 4...

Page 26: ...iser A Lafitt Tandem step unit 90 mm 400 mm 400 mm 3 9 16 15 3 4 15 3 4 B Option 1 Structural unit and Laffit Tandem veneer 90 mm 222 mm variable 3 9 16 8 3 4 variable Option 2 Lafitt Tandem straight...

Page 27: ...60 mm 2 3 8 or 80 mm 3 1 8 C Bedding sand 25 mm 1 D Veneer unit 180 60 mm variable 350 495 562 mm 7 2 3 8 var 13 13 16 19 1 2 22 1 8 E Structural unit 180 155 mm variable 335 402 469 mm 7 6 1 8 var 13...

Page 28: ...grids Tandem pillars with structural modules Tandem veneer units are used for the exterior facing of the pillar The interior core of the column serves a structural function and can be built in accord...

Page 29: ...TION A Esplanade Capping Pillar Module 29 29 B 90 mm Lafitt or Melville Tandem Veneer unit C Starter unit D 0 20 mm compacted granular Foundation 300 mm 12 E Minimum Embeded Soil 150 mm 6 B A C D E Ma...

Page 30: ...urface Insert the pillar connectors using 2 connectors for each unit into the veneer units which form the first row of the pillar Place the veneer units for the first row around the steel pillar grid...

Page 31: ...d installation pattern for the optimal use of the Tandem veneer units 2ND ROW 3RD ROW 4TH ROW 1ST ROW 2ND ROW 3RD ROW 4TH ROW 1ST ROW FIRST 4 ROWS OVER THE STARTER UNITS 360 mm 14 in FIRST 5 ROWS OVER...

Page 32: ...to ensure that the corner units are perpendicular to each other Repeat this step after every second row has been completed Install subsequent rows in the same manner up to the desired height Ensure th...

Page 33: ...ith a grinder This is the recommended installation procedure for building the first four rows of a pillar it makes optimal use of the veneer formats within a pallet 16 regular Veneers and 16 Veneers w...

Page 34: ...units and not on the steel pillar grid Upper connector Lower connector When using 180 mm high veneer units use four connectors as shown below beginning with the two lower ones and ending with the two...

Page 35: ...oin a double sided wall to a pillar you must cut the veneer unit for the pillar at every second row Cut it at the centre of the dovetail recess For the second row run the unit across the double sided...

Page 36: ...mm 670 mm 26 3 8 in 26 3 8 in 737 mm 737 mm 29 in 29 in 1200 mm 4 ft 737 mm 737 mm 29 in 29 in 787 mm 787 mm 31 in 31 in 1500 mm 5 ft PILLAR 180 UNIT ESPLANADE CAPPING MAXIMUM HEIGHT 737 mm 737 mm 29...

Page 37: ...WITH TEXTURED END 3RD ROW 3RD ROW 7TH ROW VENEER D WITH TEXTURED END VENEER D WITH TEXTURED END VENEER D WITH TEXTURED END 4TH ROW 4TH ROW 8TH ROW PILLAR 670 mm 670 mm 26 3 8 in 26 3 8 in PILLAR 737...

Page 38: ...g 90 mm structural units to build the inside of this type of pillar and by using the 180 mm Lafitt veneer units E and F LAFITT AND MELVILLE TANDEM PILLARS WITH 180 mm UNITS FIRST ROW AND EVERY ODD ROW...

Page 39: ...150 mm 6 The capping is added using the various Esplanade capping units from Permacon see table below ESPLANADE PILLAR ESPLANADE CAPPING MAXIMUM HEIGHT 555 mm 555 mm 21 7 8 in 21 7 8 in 635 mm 635 mm...

Page 40: ...ese features if you use the new Tandem modular grid Our system has multiple benefits Provides a unified look for all the features of the landscaping design Provides a durable economical and maintenanc...

Page 41: ...ch modular grid includes a kit of 60 connectors 10 1 1 4 screws and 10 loop clamps Tandem veneer units Lafitt or Melville Galvanized shelf angle for deck skirting privacy walls and fences 2 1 2 2 1 2...

Page 42: ...of veneers DIM A mm DIM A in DIM B mm DIM B in 201 7 15 16 35 1 3 8 268 10 9 16 102 4 335 13 3 16 169 6 5 8 402 15 13 16 236 9 5 16 469 18 7 16 303 11 15 16 536 21 1 8 370 14 9 16 603 23 3 4 437 17 3...

Page 43: ...STEM 43 CONSTRUCTION OF OUTDOOR LIVING COMPONENTS WITH THE TANDEM MODULAR GRID TANDEM VENEER UNITS MODULAR DESIGN TYPICAL COMPONENT PLAN VIEW DIM A DIM B Tandem veneer unit Tandem Modular grid Wooden...

Page 44: ...MPONENT SIDE VIEW Table Height of components and its wood frame according to the modular design of veneer units 90 mm OF ROWS HEIGHT mm HEIGHT in 2 180 mm 7 1 16 3 270 mm 10 5 8 4 360 mm 14 3 16 5 450...

Page 45: ...TANDEM SYSTEM 45 TYPICAL COMPONENT FRONT VIEW H CONSTRUCTION OF OUTDOOR LIVING COMPONENTS WITH THE TANDEM MODULAR GRID...

Page 46: ...keep in mind that you have to install Tandem grids The flexibility of the grid means that you can install it in either direction horizontally or vertically You have to cut the grids when the unit you...

Page 47: ...teners per square meter To attach a grid to the wood frame the vertical rods must be placed directly against the structure Since the metal rods of the grids are spaced every 90 mm it s helpful if the...

Page 48: ...as Permapro adhesive Normally for a standard project all formats of the veneer units are used randomly As for retaining walls always keep in mind the principle of staggering the vertical joints from...

Page 49: ...nd stress such as wind and to limit distortion under regular loads Other units require the installation of fiber cement panels for heat insulation barbecues and outdoor gas fireplaces or as protection...

Page 50: ...placed directly onto concrete pavers A granular base of compacted crushed stone should be laid before the foundation However we recommend that long or heavy units be supported on a concrete slab mini...

Page 51: ...ng to established procedures approved by Health Canada You should use S P F 1 or 2 wood or better This type of wood usually has a minimum life of 15 years without maintenance in normal outdoor conditi...

Page 52: ...the type of fireplace chosen Dimensions are calculated using the data on shop drawings provided by the fireplace manufacturer It may be necessary to add some extra parts like plywood shims for adjust...

Page 53: ...parks A fiber cement panel of a minimum thickness of 12 mm 1 2 or a double skinned steel section if provided by the BBQ manufacturer is recommended for adequate protection The panels must be installed...

Page 54: ...ra protection where necessary For very large tabletops it is recommended to install steel supports angles to better stabilize the whole unit You should enquire from the tabletop supplier what are the...

Page 55: ...guide were calculated to respect the weight bearing capacity of the soil and to limit irregular subsidence that could lead to distortions in the wall Calculations were made for soil conditions of low...

Page 56: ...2 6 3 to 6 ft Option 2 12 in 300 mm 16 in 16 in 400 mm 400 mm 24 in 600 mm 6 6 2 6 3 to 6 ft Option 3 12 in 300 mm 24 in 600 mm 24 in 600 mm 6 6 2 6 L1 Configuration 2 4 m 8 ft and L2 1 2 m 4 ft 0 to...

Page 57: ...5 kPa Density of soil around pillars and foundations y 112 lbs cu ft 18 kN m Backfill must be compacted around Sonotubes and spread footings Minimum depth of foundations 6 ft 1 8 m away from frost con...

Page 58: ...gn data 600 mm 24 in 58 TANDEM SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION OF OUTDOOR LIVING COMPONENTS WITH THE TANDEM MODULAR GRID Note The details shown here are only valid for the application suggested in this guide taki...

Page 59: ...VACY WALLS AND FENCES CROSS SECTION A A ONE SIDED DOUBLE SIDED Treated plywood 12 mm 1 2 in Tandem veneer Tandem grid Shelf angle 64 64 2439 4 mm 2 1 2 2 1 2 8 min 10 gauge 10 Screw 3 1 2 in long at 2...

Page 60: ...G STAGGERED Double rail 2 2 4 or 2 2 6 screwed together at 200 mm 8 in c c 2 10 screw 3 1 2 in for vertical post Plywood sheet see note 2 4 or 2 6 at 400 mm 16 in c c 10 screw 1 1 2 in at 6 in c c at...

Page 61: ...pecialist in the field to validate the structural design details for adequate load bearing In all cases it is necessary to minimally comply with the design criteria shown below Wall weight grid and ve...

Page 62: ...mm 24 or larger in diameter The compressive strength of the concrete slab and pillars must be at least 30 MPa with 5 to 8 entrained air Maximum distance between pillars 2400 mm 8 ft Maximum overhang...

Page 63: ...ooting 600 mm 24 in 600 mm 600 mm Minimum 76 mm 3 in clearance 50 mm 2 in Diagonal bracing 2 4 12 mm 1 2 in Sonotube 200 mm 8 in Cross section A A 2 2 4 2 2 4 Hilti Kwik Bolt KB TZU concrete anchors w...

Page 64: ...erproof deck flooring such as fiberglass It is recommended to leave a space of 1 8 to 1 4 between the wooden boards of the deck for ventilation under the deck so as not to trap moisture WOODEN DECK SK...

Page 65: ...t DETAIL 5 Screw piles Minimum capacity of 17 kN 4000 lbs weighted load and 13 kN 3000 lbs total weight 2 2 4 2 2 4 Double 2 4 rail interrupted at upright of 2 2 8 beam 2 2 8 Wooden blocks Plywood 2 1...

Page 66: ...al bracing between columns Fixing bolt with drilling on site 2 bolts 16 mm 3 8 in according to manufacturer s recommendations Techno Metal Post UF2 4G galvanized fixed support system or equivalent Scr...

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