QUALITY ASSURANCE
- Installer/Builder Qualifications: An experienced installer/builder who has completed interior and exterior projects similar in material, design and extent indicated for the project, whose work has resulted in interior and exterior installations of similar products with a record of successful in-service performance.
- Customer Installation Qualifications: Leave yourself ample time to adequately plan each step of your project. Proper planning and correct knowledge will yield the best results possible. If you encounter an issue regarding the installation, always consult with an installation professional.
- Installation Qualifications: Installation will require either architectural plans or on-site planning to determine the actual method(s) of installation to meet local building codes. Such planning and details of all projects are the responsibility of the customer or customers’ agent.
- Complexity of Projects: Complexity of projects will vary greatly. Consult a professional installer for more information.
STORAGE AND HANDLING
- Do not install wood products until they have had adequate time to adjust to the relative humidity of the new environment (within 2-1/2% Moisture Content).
- Protect wood products from exposure to moisture and like conditions. Do not deliver wood products until after concrete, masonry, plaster, ceramic tile and similar wet work is completely cured and dried.
- Store wood products in a dry, warm, well-ventilated, weather-tight location.
- Move wood products into spaces where they will be installed at least seven to ten days before installation.
PROJECT CONDITIONS
- Conditioning: Maintain an ambient temperature between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit in spaces to receive wood products for at least seven days before installation, during installation, and for at least seven days after installation. After post-installation period, maintain relative humidity and ambient temperature planned for building occupants.
- Do not install wood products until it has adjusted to the relative humidity and temperature of the space where it is to be installed.
- Moisture contents between flooring/paneling and subflooring should vary no more than 2-1/2% of one another before installation.
INSTALLATION TIPS & IDEAS:
- Use non-galvanized screws or like colored screws to match the antique tin.
- If installing as a ceiling covering, use a bi-metal hole saw to cut circular light cans.
- If installing as wall coverings, use a bi-metal jig-saw or reciprocating with a metal cutting blade to cut electrical outlets.
COMPLEMENTARY PRODUCTS:
- Flooring & Paneling
- Square Nails
- Beams
- Cabinet Lumber
- Dimensional Lumber
- Barn Siding
RECOMMENDED TOOLS & APPLICABLE MATH:
- Tin Snips and/or Bi-Metal Jig Saw or Reciprocating Saw
- Fasteners – Self tapping sheet metal screws
- Bi-Metal Table Saw (for can lights etc..)
- Tin Shears
- Framing (for board backing application)
- Silicone
- High Speed Drill
- Drill Bits
- Gloves
- Bi-Metal Hole Saw (if installing lighting)
- Hole Punch
- Hammer
- MATH: Antique Tin Siding is measured in square feet. This is the amount of material required to cover one square foot of surface area without any consideration for the thickness of the material.
- [Square Feet = width x length of surface]
- Example: A 17’ x 19’6” surface is 331½ square feet (17’x19.5’)
SURFACE/SITE PREPARATION:
- It is very important to have strong, evenly spaced 2x4 or 2x6 supports and framing or minimum 5/8 inch or greater sheathing for tin to be secured to.
- Never use a lightly colored backing under tin siding. Always use a dark backing that will not reflect or show through the gaps and holes in tin siding.
PRODUCT INSTALLATION:
- Clean the Tin of all loose debris (we recommend spraying with a garden hose and a soft brush or light pressure washing).
- Cut the Tin to the desired lengths and/or widths using Tin Shears.
- Pre-drill holes in the tin where the screws are going into the backing/framing.
- Apply and secure tin sheets by overlapping and screwing them to the backing/framing.
FINISHING:
- Always follow the manufacturers recommended installation instructions for all products used.
- A clear sealer may be applied over the tin to prevent further corrosion and keep the surface clean.
- Always experiment with finishes on a cut-off or on a section that will not be seen (all materials take various products differently).
CARE & MAINTENANCE:
- Never use a scrubbing or scouring pad that may damage or scratch any surface. Use only those cleaning products and pads that are recommended by the product manufacturer or that are deemed tin or metal safe.
- Please refer to the Care & Maintenance Guide for more detailed information regarding Care & Maintenance of your antique tin.
