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Installation manual

Installation manual

Installation manual

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Introduction: This document is an installation manual for Profex Gevelbekleding B.V.'s wall cladding products. It outlines the procedures, specifications, and maintenance guidelines necessary for proper installation and care.
Important Guidelines:
  • Store panels flat, dry, and covered, avoiding direct sunlight.
  • Inspect materials for defects before use.
  • Use Profex screws to half-fasten panels, allowing for movement.
  • Maintain a 10 mm expansion gap between panels and auxiliary profiles.
  • Ensure adequate ventilation to dissipate heated air behind panels.
General Instructions:
  • Work in a heated area if temperatures are below 5°C.
  • Fasten auxiliary profiles with stainless steel staples, nails, or screws.
  • Profex Wall Cladding can expand or shrink up to 2.5 mm per meter.
Framework and Fastening:
  • Do not close off horizontal girders between 20 to 28 mm thickness.
  • Install cladding at least 50 mm above ground level.
Profile Specifications:
Profile TypeColoursGirder ThicknessGirder WidthGirder/Screw DistanceVentilation Opening
Double Matchboard, Chamfer Board, Weatherboard CladdingWhite, cream, grey20 mmmin. 30 mm450 mm10 mm
Double Matchboard, Chamfer Board, Weatherboard CladdingDark grey28 mmmin. 30 mm300 mm15 mm
DuafortWhite, creamy white, cream, sand, grey20 mmmin. 30 mm300 mm10 mm
Installation Steps:
  • Fasten starting and ventilation profiles to support the bottom panel.
  • Install the panel starting from the center, inserting screws left and right in the groove.
  • Continue installing screws from the center to the ends in the groove's center.
  • Ensure insulation or film does not obstruct ventilation.
  • Install vertical girders first to avoid impeding ventilation.
Maintenance:
  • Clean with mild soap and water; avoid solvents.
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Installation manual-1

Installation manual Wall Cladding Important: • Store panels flat, dry and covered (not in direct sunlight). • Always check the materials for any defects before processing them. • Half-fasten the panels with Profex screws to allow for movement. • 10 mm dilatation joints (expansion gap) between the top sides of the panels and all auxiliary profiles. • Heated air behind the panels must be able to dissipate above and below through sufficient ventilation. General: • Use a heated place to saw and work when working at temperatures under 5 °C. • Auxiliary profiles must be fastened with stainless steel staples, nails or screws. • Profex Wall Cladding can expand or shrink up to 2.5 mm per metre. Framework (battens) and fastening: • Never close off a horizontal girder thickness of 20 to 28 mm between the girders! • Profex Wall Cladding should be installed at least 50 mm above ground level. Profile type Girder thickness Girder disGirder width tance/ screw distance Ventilation opening at the top and bottom Weatherboard Cladding 168 mm Double Matchboard 270 mm Chamfer Board 135 mm Dark grey Weatherboard Cladding 168 mm White, creamy white, cream, sand and grey Profex Gevelbekleding B.V. Bruchterweg 88, PO Box 122 7770 AC Hardenberg, The Netherlands Tel. +31 (0)523 654 022 This installation manual is the property of Profex Gevelbekleding B.V. Full or partial reproduction or inspection by third parties is not permitted without written permission. All rights reserved by Profex G

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Installation manual-2

Installation manual Wall Cladding Profex screw Screws in the centre of the groove Profile length centre Girder/screw distance Here, the screws are on the left and right in the groove Starting profile Internal angle profile/ External angle profile Starting profil Pest-repellent profile Coupling profile • asten starting and ventilation profiles (pest-repellent profiles) in such a way that the bottom panel has F sufficient support. • First install the panel in the panel’s centre, inserting screws to the left and right in the groove. • Then install the screws from the centre to the ends in the centre...

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