Magnum® Board Installation
Guidelines
Download Guidelines PDF:
Magnum Backer Board and Underlayment Installation Guidelines, Issue 2
Magnum Board Trim Installation Guidelines, Issue 3
Magnum Lap Siding Installation Guidelines, Issue 4
Magnum Veneer Wood Paneling Installation Guidelines, Issue 3
Magnum Soffit Installation Guidelines, Issue 2
Magnum Interior Wall and Ceiling board Installation Guidelines
Magnum Exterior Sheathing Surface and butt Joint Preparation Guidelines
Storage and Handling
Installation Hardware
Cutting
Work Station
- Position cutting station so that wind will blow
dust away from user or others in working area and
allow for ample dust dissipation.
- Use one of the following methods based on the required
cutting rate and jobsite conditions.
Cutting Methods
Best
- Score and snap using carbide-tipped scoring knife
or utility knife (Ability to use this method depends
on thickness of Magnum® Board being installed.)
- Fiber-cement shears (electric or pneumatic).
Better
- Dust reducing circular saw equipped with appropriate
blade and HEPA vacuum extraction.
Good (for low to moderate cutting only)
- Dust reducing circular saw with appropriate saw
blade.
NOTES:
Always use correct tools when executing cutting operations.
Even though Magnum® Board is a non-toxic building
material, ALWAYS wear a dusk mask, safety glasses and
follow MSDS Guidelines. |
Clean-up
| During clean-up, dust and debris, NEVER dry sweep as it may
excite dust particles into the user’s breathing area.
Instead, wet debris down with a fine mist to suppress dust during
sweeping, or use a HEPA vacuum to collect particles. NOTES:
1.For maximum protection (lowest respirable dust production),
Magnum® Building Products recommends always using “Best”
level cutting methods where feasible.
2.Never use a power saw indoors.
3.Never use a circular saw blade that is inappropriate for
the specific operation being undertaken.
4.Never dry sweep - use wet suppression methods or HEPA vacuum.
5.Never use a grinder or continuous rim diamond blade for
cutting. |
Safety
- For maximum protection (lowest respirable dust production),
Magnum® Building Products recommends always
using “Best” level cutting methods where
feasible.
- We do not recommend use of a power saw indoors.
- Never use a circular saw blade that is inappropriate
for the specific operation being executed.
- Never dry sweep. Use wet suppression methods or
HEPA vacuum.
- Never use a grinder or continuous rim diamond blade
for cutting.
- Even though Magnum® Board is a non-toxic
building material, ALWAYS wear a dusk mask, safety
glasses and follow MSDS Guidelines when working with
Magnum® Board.
- ALWAYS follow local, state and national building
codes where applicable.
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