Frequently asked questions…
How do I cut and work Woodtex® Panels?
You can use panel saws, routers, hole saws, planers, circular saws or handsaws. Please note that the cement content in Woodtex® will dull the cutting edges faster than normal wood cutting does. We recommend the use of Tungsten tip blades.
Can I paint Woodtex® Panels?
Yes, you can paint Woodtex® Panels. The recommended painting procedure is to spray paint the panels using two coats of acrylic paint prior to leaving the factory, as our staff has mastered the correct coverage required without decreasing the sound absorbing properties of the panel.
An approximate coverage is 5 square metres per litre of paint (two coats).
Are Woodtex® Panels affected by water?
When used in an exterior application, a small amount of bowing may occur, predominantly at the short (600mm) end, this is best
What is the correct method to store Woodtex® P
Woodtex® Panels are best stacked horizontally and stored in a cool and dry location. If Woodtex® Panels have been stored in rain or humid conditions for use in interior applications, then the Woodtex® panels must be air dried prior to fixing.
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Woodtex® Panels are manufactured from 3 ingredients. Untreated pinus radiata timber, water and Portland cement. No other additives are required. The timber is sourced from a sustainable forest, only from within New Zealand.
How do I join Woodtex® Panels?
Woodtex® Panels are dimensionally accurate. Therefore, can be butt jointed along the 2400mm length. The short 600mm side may be butt jointed but will require mechanical fixing restraints within 150mm of the edge, to prevent any visual misalignment due to long term bowing of the panel.
For exterior installations, where an acoustic architectural joint is required, it is recommended that a beveled edge is cut over the short, and long sides to create a
Is there a correct side to the Woodtex® Panel?
One surface of the Woodtex® Panel has a planed finish, this is the mold side, while the other side has a manufactured finish. Both sides are visually acceptable. They have identical acoustic properties. When Woodtex® is used for an architectural finish the planed side is preferred to be fixed to the wall or ceiling battens.
What is the recommended method of fixing Woodtex® Panels?
The Woodtex® Panels is generally fixed to timber battens using coarse thread chipboard screws, to concrete using Hilti or Ramset fixings, or to metal purlins/girths using roofing or Tek screws. The Woodtex® Panel may be used as a fixing substrate for light loads only, as the screws may tear themselves out under severe shear stress.