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Biscuit Joint Panel Fixing:
                                                          MDF Panels to have preferred
                                                          biscuit joint fixing method to
                                                          prevent bowing. All remaining
                                                          joints filled with 2 part quick
                                                          drying filler and sanded to flush
                                                          and flat finish.
                                                          N.B: 2 Part quick drying filler
                                                          must be used in all area’s of
                                                          application.






                                                         Scaffolding positions:
                                                         All contractors scaffolding to leave a
                                                         working minimum distance of 500mm.
                                                         Graphic fitters can supply and use
                                                         their own but shared contractors
                                                         scaffold is preferable in order to save
                                                         time.







                                                                                Panel Movement Issues:
                                                                                See example of incorrectly
                                                                                finished panels, movement
                                                                                and bowing can occur after
                                                                                graphics are fitted and
                                                                                finished. Biscuit joints reduce
                                                                                this effect on all elevations.




                                                                                Ripple in graphic shown
                                                                                here has been caused by
                                                                                joins between MDF boards.



                                                                                The example shown has
                                                                                occured three months post-
                                                                                install due to the MDF
                                                                                boards becoming loose
                                                                                beneath the wallcovering.
                                                                                This can be prevented by
                                                                                screwing MDF boards in
                                                                                place.
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