Instructions / Assembly
OUTDECO USA Indoor/Outdoor Panels
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these instructions and recommendations for a professional installation within
warranty, and to avoid damaging the panel.
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
We recommend following best building practices for installing OUTDECO USA panels
in accordance with their intended purpose. Examples shown in this document are installation suggestions. Adjust installation
congurations to meet your specic project requirements. If in doubt, consult a professional. We recommend checking with proper
authorities about building codes/standards that may apply to your project.
OUTDECO USA panels have a 10-Year Limited Warranty for material integrity when installed on a vertical plane, as on a wall or fence.
Installations on a horizontal plane, as a roof or ceiling, are not covered by the warranty. Installers assume responsibility for the installation.
Frames &
Support
Structures
OUTDECO USA panels must be mounted to a frame or an existing surface or
structure. They are not a stand-alone structural product.
Timber or metal frames can be attached to walls, fences, and other flat surfaces, or
built as free-standing structures with panels mounted.
BENEFITS OF USING A FRAME
Using a frame allows for the sturdiest and most versatile panel installation
and results in a professional, polished look. Frame structures can be built
to almost any size, orientation, or form – as simple or sophisticated as your
project requires.
• Facilitates precise panel alignment and squared edges before attaching.
• Prevents damage to surfaces when adjusting, adding, or removing panels.
• Minimizes the number of fasteners going into an existing structure and
reduces the number screws or nails visible along the edges of your panels.
• Offsets panels from surfaces, allowing for airflow and expansion/contraction space;
creates a dimensional shadow effect and provides space for backlighting.
Surface-Mount
Mount panels on fences, walls,
and other flat surfaces.
Free-Standing
Create a divider or fence on a
frame with posts set in cement.
Fence/Wall Extension
Mount panels above a fence
or wall for additional height.
FRAME TYPES – For installations with multiple or single panels
10-Year Limited Warranty
OUTDECO panels are
warranted against peeling,
rotting, cracking, blistering,
and warping under
normal atmospheric and
weather conditions. This
limited warranty does not
cover damage resulting
from misuse, improper
storage or handling,
improper installation, or
any horizontal roong/
ceiling applications. (See
full warranty statement at
outdecousa.com.)
outdecousa.com
OUTDECO USA Decorative Modular Panels are an engineered hardwood product
similar to fencing lumber that can be cut, drilled, and sanded. Available in manageable
sizes, the panels are easy to install with standard woodworking tools and methods using
typical exterior decking screws, nails, and/or exterior-grade construction adhesive.
OUTDECO USA panels are specifically created for outdoor vertical cladding and are
weather-proof throughout North America.
Easy to
Install
Suitable for pro builders
and DIY crafters.
A typical project uses
12-24 panels.
Single-Panel
Frame
Multiple-Panel
Frame
¹⁄16
"
¹⁄16
"
12"
12"
Panel Specs
Find panel weights, sizes,
and other details on our
website’s Patterns page
and click on your panel's
pattern name.
outdecousa.com/patterns
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Attaching
& Fasteners
Please read through
ALL instructions
before starting.
Mounting hardware
is not included with
OUTDECO panels.
SCREWS
• Use screws with a x" diameter
or smaller, long enough to
penetrate a minimum of 1"
into the frame.
• Good options include deck screws,
Phillips wood screws, and flat-head
countersink screws. Some deck screws
are available in wood-like colors.
• Use galvanized screws for outdoor
applications.
• Use washers where appropriate.
• Attach frame to brick and masonry
using an expansion anchor.
• For a metal frame, use pop-rivets or
other suitable fasteners.
• Ask a hardware professional about the
right fasteners for your frame material,
panel weight, and attachment surface.
NAILS
• Pre-drill a slightly undersized
hole to locate your nail spot
and to prevent blistering or
gouging the panel surface.
• Use galvanized nails in the appropriate
size for the weight of your panel.
Use nails long enough to penetrate a
minimum of 1" into the frame.
• With a nail gun, use a rubber stopper.
Fire carefully leaving the heads just at
or below the surface for inconspicuous
nail holes.
MOUNTING WITH CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE
Construction adhesive is an easy-to-use option, however, in many
applications, reinforcement with additional fasteners like screws or nails
may be required.
• We highly recommended the use of screws in addition to adhesive. Follow instructions
#4, #5, and #6 above for attaching with screws.
• Ensure both the panel surface and the frame or mounting surface are clean and clear
of dust, paint, oil, or water.
• Use a large bead (or double bead) of adhesive and sturdy clamps to ensure maximum
bonding to the attachment surface.
Attach with screws
every 12" on all 4 sides
of each panel.
MOUNTING WITH SCREWS OR NAILS
1. Pre-drill holes before mounting. (See page 3.)
2. Drill holes at least z" larger than the screw
or nail diameter to allow for expansion and contraction.
3. Position drill holes d" from the panel edge, in the center of
the panel border, every 12" on all four sides of each panel.
4. Where multiple sheets adjoin (at sides or top/bottom),
use z" spacers between panel edges on all sides
to allow for thermal expansion.
5. Attach panels with screws or nails every 12" all four sides.
This will secure the panels and help keep them straight.
6. To avoid damaging panels, do not overtighten screws
or counter-sink nails too deeply.
7. For aesthetics, paint screw or nail heads to
match the panel color.
8. For a backlit effect, install LED light strips
behind the panels, inside the frame.
1¾" Panel Border
7⁄8"
Drilling
Boundary
¹⁄₁₆" Gap between Panel Edges
Pre-Drill for
Screws or Nails
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