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OVERVIEW - Figure 1

• Stonewood Exterior Architectural Panels are designed to work

as cladding with a rainscreen design in a ventilated façade system.

• This installation guideline only specifi es minimum requirements

in general terms how Stonewood Panels should be attached/fastened

to the substructure.

• This guideline does not address the selection, design, and

mounting of the substructure itself and the attachment to the

structural wall.

• Fiberesin recommends the framework and fastening system

promoted by NorthClad® Inc. (www.northclad.com). Stonewood

Panels are also compatible with many existing extrusion framework

and fastening systems available for similar products.

• To meet the local building code, building professionals should

be consulted for the fi nal layout of the fastening/attachment plan

of Stonewood Panels to the substructures.

SINGLE-SIDED PANELS

There is one A side and one B side to the panels. The A side is

meant to face away from the building. Both sides may have the same

color/pattern, but this does not mean the panel has two sides of equal

appearance quality. The B side could have fi nish or gloss imperfections.

Installers are responsible for making sure that the appropriate side is

visible. The panels are shipped A side up and there is an identifying

sticker on the B side.

NOTE: The construction buildup of the two sides of the panel is

identical. This provides uniform balance and weather/UV protection.

VENTILATION - Figure 2

A. The distance between Stonewood Panels and the wall (or insulation)

is minimum 1”.

B. The head ventilation - the distance between the top edge of the

cladding and the eaves, is minimum ¾” .

C. The base ventilation - the distance between the bottom edge of

the cladding and the fl ashing bottom, is minimum ¾”.

Figure 2 – Ventilation Space

1”3/4”

3/4”

Insulation

WallSheet Metal

StonewoodPanel

Foundation

Figure 1 - Stonewood Architectural Exterior Panels used as cladding with a rainscreen design.

VentilatedAir Gap

VentilatedAir Gap

Structural Wall

Stonewood

Optional Insulation Layer

Framework/Substructure(and mounting fasteners)

VaproShield RevealShield weather resistive barrier or equivalent

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Exterior PanelsInstallation Guidelines

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THREE SUPPORTS SCENARIO

A. Stonewood Panels must be fastened to at least three points in

each direction to the substructure (Figure 4).

B. Maximum 24” between fasteners.

C. Actual numbers of fastening points, therefore the distance between

supports, are to be verified by building professionals for the wind

load per local building code.

D. The distance between the edge mounting points and the panel

edges shall be between 1” and 3” (Figure 3 and 4).

FIXED / FLOATING POINTS - Figure 5

A. All the support points are floating, except the one in the middle of

the panel or the one as close as possible to the geometric center of

the panel.

B. The drilled holes of the floating points must be at least 3 mm larger

than the screws/rivets. The actual number of fastening points,

therefore the distance between fasteners, is based on wind loads and

local building codes and must be verified by a building professional.

C. The fixed point has the hole drilled to the specification of the

diameter of the screws/rivets.

1-3”

1-3”Maximum 24”

Figure 4 - Three supports scenario

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SPACE BETWEEN PANEL EDGES - Figure 3

A. A minimum distance of ¼” must be maintained between panels

on all sides to accommodate hygrothermal movement of

the panels.

FIXING SYSTEMS

A. Extruded aluminum rainscreen mounting systems recommended.

Figure 3 shows an example of a vertical joint. Additional details

available at stonewoodpanels.com/exterior-panels/details1 and

northclad.com/products/ef.

B. Fiberesin recommends the TW-W 300 series austenitic stainless steel

cladding fastener by SFS intec, inc. See www.sfsintecusa.com for

more information.

C. Visit NorthClad.com for more information about the EF Exposed

Fastener System as an option for your installation.

D. Exposed method works for all panel thicknesses.

Figure 5 – Fixed points vs. floating points

Floating PointFixed Point

STONEWOOD PANELS

NORTHCLAD

NORTHCLAD

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SAWING AND DRILLING

A. A supporting board must be used underneath the Stonewood Panel to

drill a clean hole.

B. Panels should be cut using a track saw on a guild rail with a blade

designed for cutting aluminum/plastic. Fiberesin recommends the

Festool TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Track Saw and Festool 496307

Aluminum/Plastic saw blade for reference.

COLOR MATCHING

A. The exposed fasteners should be lacquered to match the Stonewood

Panel.

B. Colored fasteners are available from NorthClad

(www.northclad.com).

WORKMANSHIP / FIELD FABRICATION GUIDELINES

A. Fabrication and installation of Stonewood Architectural Exterior

Panels should be performed only by experienced professionals.

On-site fabrication is permitted, but shop fabrication is recommended.

Exterior PanelsCare and Handling


HANDLING AND SAWING INSTRUCTIONS

Please take care not to scratch the surface of the panel during handling, machining, and installation.

The UV-protective surface can be scratched if care is not taken when handling and/or machining the panels. The

panels are shipped with protective foam dividers between each panel. This foam barrier should always be used when

stacking panels.

Panels should be cut using a track saw on a guild rail with a blade designed for cutting aluminum/plastic. Fiberesin

recommends the Festool TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Track Saw and Festool 496307 Aluminum/Plastic saw blade for

reference.

SINGLE-SIDED PANELS

There is one A side and one B side to the panels. The A side is meant to face away from the building. Both sides may

have the same color/pattern, but this does not mean the panel has two sides of equal appearance quality. The B side

could have finish or gloss imperfections. Installers are responsible for making sure that the appropriate side is visible.

The panels are shipped A side up and there is an identifying sticker on the B side.

NOTE: The construction buildup of the two sides of the panel is identical. This provides uniform balance and

weather/UV protection.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

• Store Stonewood Architectural Panels on a smooth, dry, flat surface, making sure there are no bends or bowing in

the load.

• Do not store directly on cold concrete floors as moisture may migrate.

• Do not store under heating or air conditioning units.

• Keep load stored within outer plastic wrap until use. Remove pallet straps once load is moved to storage area.

• Remove Stonewood Panels from outer plastic wrap, then close/reseal plastic wrap.

• Keep foam dividers in place.

CARE & HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR STONEWOOD EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL PANELS

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