Georgia-Pacific Ply-Bead Panels - Manual (Page 2)

Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC
133 Peachtree St., N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30303
800-284-5347 www.builditbetter.com
nail. For protected exterior porch ceilings and soffits, use a 6d
nonstaining (galvanized or stainless) box or casing nail. Longer
nails are necessary if solid backing is over 1/2( thick to achieve
minimum 1( penetration into framing. Drive nails flush with the
panel surface or set slightly using a nail set. Be careful not to
damage the panel surface with the hammer. Always wear eye
protection when cutting or nailing.
Porch Ceilings
To ease the installation process, make a T-shaped prop of 2(x4(
lumber with a padded top surface. Make it a few inches longer
than the ceiling height and use it to wedge the panel in place
while you nail. All panel ends and edges must fall over furring,
Finishing Instructions
framing or blocking. Panel joints may be covered with batten
strips or moulding.
Wainscot Applications
To minimize waste, consider cutting 4*x 8*
panels into thirds (32(x48( sections). The
resulting 32( high wainscot panels will
cover 12 lineal feet of wall per 4*x 8* panel.
Cap the top of the wainscot panel with a
cap moulding or chair rail moulding. The
1⁄4( space at the floor/wall intersect will be
covered by the base moulding.
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Care and Handling
Plywood products are certified by APA-The Engineered Wood Association. An EXPOSURE 1 interior panel is able to withstand limited exposure to elements during construction. An EXTERIOR panel is meant for
interior or exterior applications and can be permanently exposed to weather when properly stored, handled, installed and finished. The user is responsible for proper use and installation of our panels. Our panels
must be installed in strict conformity with our instructions and all applicable building code requirements and other regulations. In addition, if not specifically covered by our installation instructions or construction
detail illustrations, the panels must be installed in accordance with generally accepted design and construction practices. We do not warrant and are not responsible for the design and construction of any finished
structure or system into which our panels may be incorporated or other building components that may be used with our panels.
Our panels may support mold growth if exposed to certain conditions, including moisture, dampness, condensation, humidity, water or wet conditions. Mold, mildew, fungi, algae, moss, bacterial growth, decay,
rot or similar conditions are not manufacturing or product defects and we assume no responsibility or liability for such conditions, regardless of cause.
Georgia-Pacific panels contain formaldehyde. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) containing potential physical and health hazard information is available by contacting the Product Safety and Health
Information Department at Georgia-Pacific LLC, P.O. Box 105605 Atlanta, GA 30348-5605, (404) 652-5119 or by visiting www.gp.com/build.
General
Surfaces should be clean and dry before finishing. Be sure to use
a good quality finish system recommended for plywood. Acrylic
latex paint systems are the only recommended finish. When in
question, a brush-out test should be performed on a representa-
tive sample to demonstrate the finished appearance.
Edge Sealing (Paint)
Moisture enters the end grain of plywood or other wood-based
products faster than through the surface. Consequently, edges
and ends of plywood panels should be sealed. Although paints
are not necessarily moisture-proof or permanently durable, they
help to minimize sudden changes in moisture content in the
panels due to humidity changes.
Surface Preparation
Proper surface preparation is a must to assure optimum performance
of finishes on any surface.
• Repair any damaged areas on the panel faces and over set nails
with a wood filler and allow to dry prior to application of finishes.
• Remove dirt and loose wood fibers with a stiff non-metallic
bristle brush. Smooth rough areas by light sanding.
• Finishes should be applied as soon as possible after installation
of the panels.
• Extra care is required not to damage the finished surface if
finished prior to installation.
• Finishes should not be applied when the air temperature
is expected to drop below 50°F (10°C) within 24 hours for
latex finishes.*
• Surfaces should be clean and dry before finishing.
• Use only top-quality finishes and equipment.
• The first coat should be applied by brush.
• Subsequent coats of finish may be applied by brush
or roller.
Paints (acrylic latex)
An acrylic latex paint system composed of at least one stain-resistant
primer coat and two companion topcoats should be applied.
(NOTE: If using Ply-Bead
® primed panels, only the two compan-
ion topcoats are necessary.) A paint finish tends to mask surface
characteristics more than an opaque stain. A top-quality 100%
acrylic latex paint system will provide a more durable finish.
Follow the primer and compatible topcoat manufacturers’
recommendations for application to plywood sidings. A satin
gloss is recommended for cleanability and best appearance.
* Always follow the finish manufacturers’ recommendations.
Finishes should be applied according to the spread rates
recommended by the manufacturer.