Installation Guide

Apply two lines of adhesive to joists where panel ends meet.
STEP ONE: FOCUS ON SAFETY
Make sure the oor framing system is properly fastened to the
supporting walls, beams, girders or other supports and is properly
braced against rollover during oor panel installation. See oor joist or
truss manufacturer installation instructions for additional information.
FollowallOSHAregulationsandanyothersafetyguidelinesandsafety
practices during installation and construction.
STEP TWO: GLUE PANELS
HEW recommends using polyurethane or solvent-based suboor
adhesives that conform to industry standard APA AFG-01 or ASTM
D3498,andfollowmanufacturer’srecommendationswheninstalling
AdvanTech ooring. Recommended adhesives structurally bond the
panel to the joist for a stronger, stiffer installation than panels installed
with fasteners alone. Panels should span two or more oor joists with the
long dimension perpendicular to the oor framing.
Apply a 1/4-inch bead of adhesive to the top of the oor joists.
The adhesive lls minor framing irregularities and provides a tight,
even bond that helps prevent squeaks.
STEP THREE: JOINING & SPACING
Some installers choose to run a 1/8-inch bead of adhesive in the groove.
Using too much will cause squeeze-out. The practice of gluing the
tongue&groove(T&G)edgeisatthebuilder’sdiscretionanddoes
not affect any AdvanTech ooring warranties.
Immediately after applying the adhesive, lower the first panel into
place, making sure the panel is square on the joists and the certification
stamp is face down for easy viewing by local building officials.
Do not install oor panels at temperatures below 20°F (-7°C) or above
100°F(38°C).Adhesiveperformancecouldbeaffectedoutsideofthese
ranges, causing squeaks or other problems. Adhesive should come
to room temperature before use. Store adhesives as directed by
adhesive manufacturer.
Apply only enough adhesive to lay one or two panels at a time to
keep the adhesive from curing or skinning.
If a “skin” forms on the glue, remove it and reapply to avoid customer
complaints and costly callbacks.
INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS
ATTENTION: This installation guide is intended to provide general information for the designer and end user. The following guidelines will help you safely
and properly install the AdvanTech
®
ooring. We urge you, and anyone installing this product, to read these guidelines to minimize any risk of safety
hazards and prevent voiding any applicable warranties. This manual is a general installation guide and does not cover every installation condition.
Proper installation shall be deemed to mean the most restrictive requirement specied by Huber Engineered Woods (HEW), local building code,
engineer or architect of record, or other authority having jurisdiction. You are fully and solely responsible for all safety requirements and code compliance.
For additional information, contact HEW.
Scrape up “squeeze-out” immediately. This saves you costly dried
glue cleanup and possible delays for your nished oor installer who
needs a smooth surface.