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Installation
Important Install Tips
Let the boards acclimate in a dry, ventilated space for 3-5 days
Seal all four sides and ends of the board before installation
Rainier Plank cannot be glued to any surface
Removing/Replacing a Board
If you need to remove a board after installation, follow these steps.
Choose a replacement board and cut to length
Set your saw blade to ¼” and rip the bottom groove off the board, then seal all sides with the same finish
To cut the damaged board out, use a circular saw set to a depth of 11/16” or the thickness of Rainier Plank board
Cut a parallel line 1 inch from the edge of the tongue side of the board
Remove the grove side of the board or the wide piece
Use a muti-tool with a metal cutting blade and cut the nails on the tongue piece behind the board
Once all nails are cut, remove the 1” wide tongue piece
Take the replacement board and insert the tongue first then lay the groove side into place.
Face nail the replacement board on the groove side of the new board 1” from the edge using stainless steel screws
Stains & Finishes
Rainier Plank comes unfinished and requires a UV-inhibiting and water repellant finish be applied prior to install. Our customers have the best results when using Renner Wood Coatings. To find the best finish option for your specific project, you can visit the Renner website or talk to a Renner dealer near you.
Our Featured Partner
Barron Coatings
Ian Simpson
847-833-3971
i.simpson@barronsc.com
Rainier Plank is not liable for any issues that occur from staining or finishing.
Warranty
Prop 65
WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.
Testing
Every Rainier Plank species and product under goes rigorous testing on both the substrate and glue. Here’s the testing each board is required to pass to ensure it can withstand extreme weather across the country.
Boil Test
Record moisture content
Use weights to submerge sample in boiling water for 4 hours
Remove and bake at 145°F until original moisture content is reached (approx. 20 hours)
Repeat boil cycle, then cool with running water 65 to 70°F (approx. 1 hour)
Tested wet within 1 hour to see if veneer can be pulled apart from glue
Vacuum Pressure Test
Record moisture content
Use weights to submerge in 65/75°F water, use weights to keep submerged
Draw vacuum to 27 in/Hg (±2 in/Hg) for 30 minutes
Drain samples for 30 minutes.
Bake at 145°F until original moisture content is reached. (approx. 20 hours)
Record results.