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INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR ROOF SHEATHING

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ROOF SHEATHINGInstallation Guide for

IMPACT TESTS

LIGHTWEIGHT AND RESISTANT

PLAGUE RESISTANT

WATER REPELLENT

MOISTURE RESISTANT

NON-COMBUSTIBLE EASY TO INSTALL


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SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Plycem Panels

Roof sheathing in buildings serve as support for the definite finishing of the cover or for the building roof. A superior high-performance closure in durability, comfort, and safety conditions is obtained with Plystone roof foundations.

The Plystone Roof Sheathing System is composed of differente specific and complementary products, which compose the system.

Plycem panels are made from cellulose fibers reinforced with cement. They come in a smooth or marbled finishing. They are at least 9/16” (14 mm) thick, 4 feet wide by 8 feet or 10 feet long (ask for stock).

Sections and caliber according to the structural design.

Semi-hard 1”x2” wood piece.For tile fastening

Structure

24 GA (min) angular (1”x1”)

Furring Channel or Omega profile (template) 24 GA (min.) For tile fastening

Joint between Studs or Tracks.LH 8-050 SCREW (structure)

32 mm

50 mm

Fastening

Fastening of the Plycem panel to the metal structure.

PH8-150 SCREW (Plycem on steel)

Fastening of the Plycem panel to the wood or 24 GA metal structure.

Fastening of the Plycem panel to the wood structure.

PL 6-100 SCREW (Plycem on steel or wood)

PL 8-175 SCREW (Plycem on steel or wood)

Structural joints on corners, inter-section and fittings.

MM 10-75 SCREW (structure)

Finishing Products

Moisture Barrier

SIKAFLEX 15LM

Herramientas

LEVEL STRING ROPE

ROLLER PAINT BRUSHCONSTRUCTION LEVEL

SCREWDRIVER PUTTY KNIFE

PSCL CLIP 19/32 for roof sheathing -9/16” (14 mm) thick.

2” nail Fastening to wood structure

Metal staple -3/8” (10 mm ) minimum

3/8” (10 mm )

CAULKING GUNNAIL GUN CIRCULAR SAW

RASP MEASURING TAPE

Asphalt plush #15 or the like

SPACKLING MORTAR

NOMINAL LENGTH

NO

MIN

AL

WID

TH

SMOOTH

GROOVED

GROOVED-TEXTURED

1.96”

Ask for availability of desings in each country.


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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The metal frame requires supports for the panels of 2 feet of maximum separation. The space between screws is 12” (30.5 cm) maximum. The fastenings will be placed according to the fastening scheme. Use an asphalt plush #15 -as moisture barrier, to protect the roof sheathing.

STEP 1

HIDDEN ROOF SHEATHING

Place the structure -with C profiles or metal tubes. Semi-hard treated wood can be also used.

2-¾" 2-¾" 10- ⅝" (27 cm) 10- ⅝" (27 cm) 10- ⅝" (27 cm) 10- ⅝" (27 cm)

2.75"

2 fee

t2 f

eet

2 fee

t2 f

eet

⅝" 1

(5 m

mm)

4 feet

8 fee

t

5

3

2. Metal support structure3. Assembly clip4. Wood structure5. PH8-150 screw

2

4

2- ¾" 14” 14” 14” 2- ¾"

¾"

0.78"

2 fee

t2 f

eet

2 fee

t

8 fee

t

2 fee

t

4 feet

3

2

14

4

14”

1. Support structure2. Joint profile3. Wood joist 4. PH8 screw

2-¾"

⅝”

(15m

m)

24”


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STEP 2Place the Plycem roof sheathing panel on the structure.

Structure with cut profile for joints on the longitudinal side of the panel.

2 feet

2 feet

2 feet

4 fee

t

</= 4

feet

4 fee

t

Wood

Fastenings on Structure

h

4

A ABB

PLYSTONE

B - APOYO INTERMEDIO

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50mm

38

30

383

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segú

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o31mm

PLYSTONE20mm PLYSTONE3 a 4mm

382

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segú

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50mm

A - APOYO EN JUNTAS

20 PLYSTONE3 a 4mm

Varia

ble

segú

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50mm

30

2.3.

Per�l de Encuentro (PE)Per�l Intermedio (PI)

30.38.

Estructura de maderaTornillos PL/PH8.125/150

PLYSTONE

24

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pend

ing

on ca

lculat

ion

at least 2"

¾" (20 mm)

A - Joint support

¾" (20 mm) PLYSTONE

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ble de

pend

ingon

calcu

lation1

3

1. Wood structure2. Metal structure3. PH8-125 wood screw4. PL8-150 metal screw

at least 2"

PLYSTONE

B. INTERMEDIATE SUPPORT

Varia

ble de

pend

ing

on ca

lculat

ion

at least 2"

2

134

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ing

on ca

lculat

ion

at least 1- ¼"

PLYSTONE

1. Wood structure2. PH8-125 wood screw3. PL8-150 metal screw4. Metal structure

2 1

3

1. Cut profile (Track)2. Structure3. LH 8-050 screw4. Connecting clipPSCL 19/32" or the like


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Fiber Cement

STEP 3Place the asphalt plush #15 on the Plycem roof sheathing panel.

PLYSTONE1

2

1"

3

16”

4"

4”

½”

1. Asphalt plush #152. Flashing3. Clamp

STEP 4Once the asphalt plush has been installed, proceed to place the cover.

PLYCEM

a

1

2

a = 12" minimum1. Tack or clamp2. Moisture barrier (asphalt plush) or the like.NOTE: Follow the safety rules.

Detail of screw and clap on eaves

P7 Fastening Details

P10 Fastening Details

Fastening spotsScrew or rods


Last panelPlacement direction

SupportPanel =1

Flashing

Clasps

Fastening spots Screw or rods


Last panel Placement direction

Support

ClaspsFlashing

Panel =1

TYPES OF ROOF COVERHIDDEN STRUCTURE

d1: dep

endin

g on the p

anel

length

(see

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ka Roof

insta

llatio

n guid

e)

On roofs lower than 20° of slope, for safety reasons and for the plates not to move due to vibrations, use a clasp for each plate on eaves.On slopes greater than 30°, placing clasps on all the panels is recommended. Clasp


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Clay shingle

Polypropylene (PP) Eureka Roofs

Asphalt Shingle

Plycem Shake(See Plycem Shake Installation Guide)

Details of Roof with Plycem Shake

10"

7"

Detail 1

24” maxim

.

2 feet

d: according to th

e tile siz

e

10"7"

2 feet


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Longitudinal joint on Plycem Tablatek panel (grooved)

Note: Corrugated metal panels can be also used.

Metal or wood support for corrugated panel

In case there is no tongue and groove joint, a support should be placed on the longitudinal joint.

Joint on beam

ROOF FOUNDATIONS WITH EXPOSED STRUCTURE

32”

Detail 1

Plycem Shake piece

Asphalt PlushPL8-175 screw

Start piece - 5/16" (8 mm)

Wedge piece - 5/16" (8 mm) x 2"

Plycem roof foundation 9/16" (14 mm)

Nailer


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Sikaflex 15LMPolyurethane sealant

Polyurethane sealant

Sheathings for roofs with tongue and groove joint on the longitudinal joint

Note: Sealing the joints with Sikaflex 15LM is recommended on grooved Plycem Tablatek roof foundations.

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TOLERANCE (mm) APPARENT DENSITYLENGTH

± 2 ± 2 ± 0.6 1.05 g/cm3

WIDTH THICKNESS

According to the INTE/ISO 8336:2018 standard, this product is manufactured for outdoor and indoor uses (Category A, Class1).

Ask Plycem´s technical departament for other installation details or instructions.

The recommendations and instructions given in this manual represent an adequate guide for the use, storage and handling of the product. This guide does not replace the responsibility of the responsible engineer, structural engineer or supervisor of each of the projects in which the product is used. In case of projects in which special measures or manufacturing conditions are requested, the product will be manufactured according to plans and the design given by the client, assigned constructor or engineer, the installation instructions given by the client being applicable, without any responsibility on the part of PLYCEM. PLYCEM does not assume responsibility for misuse of the product, improper handling, improper storage or use of materials other than the suggested complementary ones. PLYCEM does not co-help in the installation and management part of structural design, so this manual does not represent a co-responsibility in that area, being the responsibility limited to the material only.

The product warranty applies only if the installation instructions in this guide are followed. For warranty details visit: www.plycem.com


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Manufactured by: PLYCEM Construsistemas Costa Rica S.A. / PLYCEM Construsistemas El Salvador S.A.

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For more information contact us at:

• Costa Rica (506) 2575-4300• El Salvador (503) 2251-9300• Honduras (504) 9459-3216• Nicaragua (505) 2278-4288• Guatemala (502) 4218-2621 • Panamá (507) 6462-5527• Dominican Republic (001) 809 467-7537, (506) 8707-4602

• Cuba, Guadalupe, Bahamas, Haití, Gran Caimán (506) 8707-4602• Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Curazao, Bonaire, Aruba, Saint Marteen (506) 8707-4602, (001) 787 635-6974• Belize (503) 7856-9980• UK (506) 8702-2729• USA (001) 713-677-1241

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