Installation Guide

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dassoXTR Fused Bamboo
®
Sot, Deck Skirting
& Wainscoting Installation Guidelines
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dassoXTR Fused Bamboo®
For best results, dassoXTR should be kept out
of direct sunlight and should not be exposed to
inclement weather before installation. dassoXTR
can be installed right away; there is no need to wait
for the material to acclimate to its surroundings.
When the dassoXTR material arrives on the jobsite,
keep it o the ground by placing a few pieces of
lumber underneath the packaging. Cover material
with a tarp to protect it from weather and sunlight
before installation. Like hardwood, Fused Bamboo
is photosensitive and tarping the material will
protect the material from pre-installation UV light
color change caused by the sun. When exposed,
the unexposed areas, like under banding straps,
will darken to match the already exposed areas,
but by tarping you prevent having to explain this
temporary appearance.
Product Performance
dassoXTR is manufactured and inspected to ensure
the highest-quality. However, Fused Bamboo is a
natural product and is subject to normal variations
inherent in natural products. Fused Bamboo,
like wood, is subject to "weathering"—color
changes due to exposure to sunlight, rain, snow,
and continuous natural cycles. With the proper
application of sealers and nishes, the eects of
weather and time can be limited on Fused Bamboo.
Safety and Installation Tips
Drilling, sawing, sanding, and machining bamboo/
wood generates wood dust. Avoid inhaling wood
dust by wearing a dust mask. Visit dassoXTR.com for
MSDS information. When drilling dassoXTR, always
use high-quality drill bits. When you are drilling into
the face, we recommend using a countersink bit
with a positive stop. This will ensure a consistent
depth for all the screws. dassoXTR can be routed
or planed with high-speed steel or carbide cutters.
When required, only sand in the direction of the
grain—i.e. belt sander. Never use an orbital sander.
Cross cut ends: Use a cross cut end sealer as part of
the normal installation production to help prevent
splitting and checking at the ends of the boards. We
recommend that all boards be end sealed as soon
as reasonably possible after cutting, using a clear,
water-resistant wax. Anchorseal from UC Coatings
is one of the most well-known end sealer products,
although there are others available.
NOTE: Failure to end seal the boards at the time of
installation will void any claims made against the
warranty.
NOTE: Local building codes must always be consulted when building an exterior deck. Most counties require building permits.
IMPORTANT: Failure to read and adhere to
these installation guidelines could void the
manufacturer’s warranty. These installation
guidelines are based on the manufacturer’s
experience with normal applications and are
not intended to cover every installation or
building code requirement, detail or variation.
If questions arise concerning the product or
its suitability for a particular use, contact your
architect or engineer. Any unapproved deviation
from these procedures and local building codes
shall be solely at the risk of the installer. The
project architect, engineer, or designer is also
responsible for designing a proper building
envelope for moisture control an heat release.
Uncertainty or ambiguity should always be
discussed with the local building department.