Wood Siding – Installation Guide
This installation guide applies to 3D Wood, Lounge, Navaro as well as Exotic Walnut and Gross Maple.
Impex Stone wood siding panels can be installed indoor while respecting the recommendations of the
National Building Code and any other regulations in place.
Before installing the product, the installer and the owner must make sure that the wall complies with the
conditions specified in this document. The installer and the buyer have the responsibility to inspect the
products prior to their installation. If the installer doubts the product, the manufacturing or finishing
quality and cannot place it in a less conspicuous place, nor eliminate imperfection, he/she should not
install it. Once the products are installed, this shall be considered as having been accepted by the installer
and the owner even if the latter is absent at the time of installation. The customer must make sure that
the product purchased is suitable for the desired installation. Once again, if you have any doubts or
questions, please contact our customer service department. Since Impex Stone has absolutely no control
over the proper preparation of the surfaces, the method of application or the ability of the installer, no
guarantee on the implicit or explicit result can be offered.
Step 1 – Calculate the surface area
To find out the total number of square feet required, multiply height by width of the wall. Deduct the
total number of square feet for all the openings on the wall. Expect a loss between 3 to 5% for cuts
depending on the complexity of the project. Please note that a 5% acceptable imperfection of the siding is
not included in the preceding loss for cuts percentage. The retailer may help with these calculations when
you purchase the product.
Step 2 – Tools required
In preparation for the installation, make sure you have the following tools on hand:
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Miter saw
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Finish nailer
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Rotozip (or similar tool)
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Measuring tape
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Level
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Security glasses
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PL adhesive tubes
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Square
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18 Gauge finishing nails
Step 3 – Adhesive product
For wood siding it is recommended to use Sika Bond or PL adhesive.
Before using any other adhesive product, please refer to the adhesive manufacturer technical sheet
before proceeding with the installation.
Step 4 – Surface preparation
Careful preparation of the surface is an essential step to the success of the final result. Most problems
attributed to wood panels are, in fact, caused by an improper preparation of the surface which has to be
porous, clean, uniform, free of dust, dirt, oil, wax, soot, mold, powder, flakes, etc.
Important:
Please note that the wood siding will
not correct any apparent or pronounced defects of the
wall. It is therefore essential to make sure the wall or the surface to cover is in good condition prior to
starting the installation.
Step 5 – Wood siding installation
Important
: The wood sidings must be stored in the room where the installation will be done at least 72
hours prior to the installation. It is essential for the panels to become acclimatized to the room conditions.
