Magnum® Board Installation
Guidelines
Storage and Handling
Even though Magnum® Board is virtually impervious
to most elements, provides exceptional durability and dimensionally
stabile – even when wet - for best results we recommend that
you:
- Keep material dry prior to and during installation
- Store flat on dunnage
- Do not stack other materials on top of Magnum® Board
- Protect the material from jobsite dirt, and
- Protect edges from damage
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. |
Fastening
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Fastening with Pins
Product
Thickness |
Fastener
Number |
Tool |
Estimated
Pressure |
| 6MM (1/4”) |
ETF AKN-100-1050NA |
ETF Model |
90 – 100PSI |
| 8MM (5/16”) |
Pins – 1.5” Long |
500 |
110 – 120 PSI |
| 10MM (3/8”) thru |
Pins – 1.5” Long |
500 |
110 – 120 PSI |
| 19MM (3/4”) |
Pins – 1.5” Long |
500 |
110 – 120 PSI |
Fastening With “T” Nails
Product
Thickness |
Fastener
Number |
Tool |
Estimated
Pressure |
| 6MM (1/4”) |
ETF AKN-100-1025G |
ETF Model |
100 – 120PSI |
| 8MM (5/16”) |
T Nails – 1.25” Long |
210 |
110 – 130 PSI |
| 10MM (3/8”) thru |
T Nails – 1.25” Long |
210 |
110 – 130 PSI |
| 19MM (3/4”) |
T Nails – 1.25” Long |
210 |
110 – 130 PSI |
Fastening with “Hilti”
Screws
Product
Thickness |
Fastener
Number |
Tool |
| 6MM (1/4”) |
SG #8 |
Various Manual & Electric Drivers |
| 8MM (5/16”) |
Hilti – 1.25” |
| 10MM (3/8”) thru |
Hilti – 1.25” |
| 19MM (3/4”) |
Hilti – 1.25” |
NOTES:
1.Always follow Local, State and National Building Codes
for fastening requirements.
2.If using metal, actual pressure required will depend
on the gauge of metal and the diameter of pressure hose
used.
3.Screw size will vary depending on actual thickness
of materials and type of materials used. |
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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