Channel Installation of Translucent StonePly Stone Panels
GENERAL
Installers should be craftsmen with construction experience. Installers should read the instructions and follow all OSHA and other safety requirements. StonePly panels are a finished natural stone product. Use care to protect them during installation.
Installing Supplies
- Glazier’s horseshoe shaped shims in various sizes
- Glazier’s U-Shaped Channel Sections
- Dow Corning 795 Silicone (clear) or equivalent
- No. 10 Tek Screws
Installing Tools
- Pliers to Cut Shims
- 48” Level & 24” Level
- Thin Glazier’s Pry Bar for Shimming
- Dead Blow Mallet
Panel Storage and Staging
Store the stone panels in a clean, dry area. As the StonePly stone panels are removed from the packaging crates, they should be placed on carpet, foam or other padding to protect the stone face and edges. Keeping the stone panels clean and organized will speed installation. While StonePly panels are strong and impact resistant, keep in mind that they are a finished product. The natural stone facing can be chipped at the edges and softer stones can be scratched. Some stones can be stained by dirt, mud or construction materials. Some care should be used in staging the stone panels. By arranging the panels in the order needed for installing, productivity of the installation is improved.
Installing Channels
- Measure the opening sizes and cut the head and sill channel sections to size. Butt all joints.
- Use a laser level to keep the channels level and if necessary, shim with glazier’s horseshoe shaped shims.
- Attach the U-shaped channel sections to the ceiling and floor with No. 10 Tek screws every 12 inches on center. For extra support, apply a structural silicone to the channels before installing.
Installing Translucent Panels
- Before installing, clean the surface of the stone with a mild soap and water mixture.
- Apply silicone to the inside of the channels.
- Insert panels. Use shims as necessary to keep the spacing between the panels and channels equal.
- For joints between translucent panels use a clear silicone to seal the joints. For translucent panel to aluminum joints, backer rod and silicone should be used to the seal the joints.
Disclaimer and Warning:
These are general guidelines, not full instructions. Every job is different and a competent, experienced professional, skilled in construction, carpentry, safety and proper use of tools should direct the work.
