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WINDOW FINISHING

Installation Guide for

IMPACT TESTS

LIGHTWEIGHT AND RESISTANT

PLAGUE RESISTANT

WATER REPELLENT

MOISTURE RESISTANT

NON-COMBUSTIBLE EASY TO INSTALL

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SYSTEM COMPONENTS

DEFINITION

ADVANTAGES

Window Finishing pieces are made of organic fibers and cement, and have a smooth finishing (see table for sizes).

8' (244 cm), 10' (305 cm)

Window Finishing (Window Edge)

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The window beautiful architectural piece, resistant to moisture, fire, and time. It is designed to be used on the lower edge of windows. It can be also used on lateral and upper edges of window and door openings.

• Its shape prevents water filtrations, and helps drain rainwater accumulated on window or door frames.

• Excellent finish on the window edge.• Can be used on lightweight or concrete walls.• Easy to install.• Allow to detail the union between walls and windows or doors.

Tipo Thickness (in) Width (cm) Length (ft)

Banquina⅞” (22 mm)

148 (244 cm)

8'(244 cm)10' (305 cm)

1814 10 (305 cm)

1” (25 mm) 1418

Hidden Fastenings

2” nails

2” ( 5 cm) powder pins

Screw with expander

PH 8-125, PH8-225 SCREW (Plycem cal. 20 metal structure)

PL8-175 SCREW (Plycem on cal. 24 metal structure)

FINISHING PRODUCTS

SPACKLING PAINT

SIKAFLEX 15LM, 221 OR THE LIKE

TOOLS

SCREWDRIVERCAULKING GUN

ROLLER MEASURING TAPE

AIR NAILER

RASP

LEVELSTRINGROPE

BRUSH PUTTY KNIFE

MARKING STRING

CONSTRUCTION LEVEL

CIRCULAR SAW

APPLICATIONS OF WINDOW FINISHING

Installation of Window Finishing on Lightweight Walls

Note: A bead of Sikaflex 15 ML or the like will be applied on corners to prevent moisture from entering. Also use this sealant between the finishing and wall joint

Metal corner on lateral upper edge of windows or doors

Building Wrap

Window Sill

Bead of polyurethane or the like

PH10-150 Screw (minimum)

¼” (6mm) x 4” (10 cm) strip

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Installation Detail of Window Finishing on Concrete Walls

Sikaflex 221 sealant or the like

Concrete wall

Fastening at 12”

Fastening at 12”

3/8” Draining holes

Building WrapSikaflex 15 LM sealant or the like

Sikaflex 15 LM sealant or the like Lintel beam

Concrete wall

Finishing on lower window finishing

Note: Consider placing a coated steel or aluminum flashing under the window sill on high walls (more than 2 stories), on long windows (larger than the window sill), or on walls in areas of high winds. Always ensure the seal on the corner joints.

Metal corner on lateral upper edge of windows or doors

Siding Sikaflex 15LM sealant or the like Building Wrap

Fastening at 12”PH8-125 screw (min)

Tongue and groove joint Siding, overlap Siding, Plyrock, etc.

Finishing of Upper Window Lintel

Lower edge beam

Wall on concrete blocks

Tongue and groove joint Plycem Siding, Plyrock, or others.

Metal flashing

Plyrock, Siding, or others

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45º

Joint Detail

Wall Joint Seal

Sikaflex 221 seal-ant or the like

Note: For larger windows, join the two window finishing pieces as follows:First make the joint by cutting both pieces at 45°, then join them, and seal them with sikaflex 221 or the like.

GRAPHIC DETAILS

Sikaflex 221 sealant or the like7/8” (22 mm) or 1” (25 mm) fiber cement piece

Wall on concrete blocks

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To give the finishing its final look, use 100% quality acrylic latex paint or sheating. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. To guarantee the maximum coverage of the product, apply a 100% latex primer and paint for all the areas that have been cut. First, polish the walls, corners, and joints to the wall with polyurethane sealants (as per Standard ASTM C 90 Type S, NS grade. TT-S-00230 C Specification). Before starting the installation, applying a first coat is recommended.

PAINT

Note: Some images used in this document are just for illustration purposes.

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

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

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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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