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Installation Information, Adhesives and Tools

House Martin Exterior Products Installation Information | Radius Gutter Installation Guidelines
Orac Technical & Installation Guidelines | Columns - Interior Applications
Columns - Exterior, Bathroom & Swimming Pool Applications | Orac Installation Tools
Orac Flexible Moudings Installation - Minimum Radius Table

House Martin Exterior Products Installation Information


Please note: these diagrams print best in "landscape mode".

Installation Diagram - click to enlargeA typical TF Series Dentil installation diagram   Installation Diagram - click to enlargeA detailed Dentil without sub-fascia installation diagram
Installation Diagram - click to enlargeAn LC01 cornice with soffit installation diagram   Installation Diagram - click to enlargeA detailed sloping roof Chimney installation diagram
Installation Diagram - click to enlargeA detailed Timber Frame / Refurb installation diagram   Installation Diagram - click to enlargeA detailed Cornice for rendered walls installation diagram
Installation Diagram - click to enlargeA detailed apex Chimney installation diagram   Installation Diagram - click to enlargeA detailed Dentil with sub-fascia installation diagram
Installation Diagram - click to enlargeA detailed Gallow's Bracket installation diagram
(part 1 of 2). Please use these fixing screws for gallows brackets.
  Installation Diagram - click to enlargeA detailed Gallow's Bracket installation diagram
(part 2 of 2). Please use these fixing screws for gallows brackets.

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Radius Gutter Installation Guidelines


To fit Radius or Straight Grp gutter plan your installation before commencing work. Grp gutter is supplied in approx. 2 metre lengths and should be handled with care to avoid splitting or shattering (CAUTION: this product is much more susceptible to damage & knocks than pvc equivalents).

HMRKN1 gutter brackets should be spaced at a maximum of 800 mm apart along each gutter. The gutter can either be used level (due to high flow rate) or to a 1:350 fall on long runs. Ideally space brackets to give an even support along each 2 metre run.

To install gutter brackets use at least 2 screws (ideally Zinc & Yellow or long life equivalents) to each support. Ensure all brackets are fitted flush against your fascia board, and either level or with a slight fall as listed above.

Fix all 2 metre Grp gutter sections by using Bitumen based mastic* to seal each joint. This should be applied to provide an overspill seal to avoid any possibility of leaks. Ideally apply sufficient to cause a slight overspill as each section is joined.

Stop ends and running outlets/unions do not have built in rubber seals, and these should be installed using bitumen based mastic with a slight overspill as above. Running outlets will need to situated above each downpipe, and care should be taken in drilling a hole & then cutting an appropriate aperture for the loose running outlets provided. Ensure a good seal to the outlet flange.

Use standard square 68mm downpipes or our HMRDS2 adaptor if a round downpipe is required.

Ensure all unions, outlets and stopends are watertight before dropping scaffold.

*Most Keyline branches stock Aquamac Bitumen based mastic which is suitable for all joints/unions. We cannot recommend normal silicones as these rely on a surface skin to create a seal; invariably this deteriorates with time & will eventually cause leakage.

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Orac Technical & Installation Guidelines


An overview of Orac adhesive application is presented below. Fully detailed documentation is available on the Downloads page.

Orac Fix Extra ORAC-FIX EXTRA is an extra strong filler for perfect joints that should be used to glue cornices and panel mouldings together. Abundant ORAC Fix Extra may not be removed immediately (hardening approximately 3 hours).

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Orac DecoFix ProDECOFIX PRO is a water based adhesive that creates a durable bonding between the mouldings and wall and/or ceiling. It can be also be used as a filler to finish joints or defaults. Available in two handy sizes.

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ORAC FIX EXTRA and ORAC DECOFIX PRO should not be painted until after hardening for a minimum of 1 day. Never stock or apply under 5°C.

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Installation of Columns - Interior Applications


These drawings illustrate the interior installation of two half columns to disguise a structural support. Orac PDFs giving full installation guidance are available on the Downloads page. Please contact us if you require further information.

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Installation of Columns - Exterior, Bathroom & Pool Applications


FDP.700 Hydro Adhesive Cartridge 290ml £8.48 exc.VAT, £9.97 inc.VAT - We recommend using Hydro adhesive on exterior Orac installations.

These drawings illustrate the interior installation of two half columns to disguise a structural support. Orac PDFs giving full installation guidance are available on the Downloads page. Please contact us if you require further information.

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Orac Installation Tools


We also offer a full range of tools, to aid the installation of Orac products. Orac PDFs giving installation tool guidance are available on the Downloads page.

Orac Installation Tools
Orac Installation Tools

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Orac Flexible Moudings Installation - Minimum Radius Table


Orac Flexible Moulding   Orac Flexible Moulding   Orac Flexible Moulding
Ref R Min. (mm) Ref R Min. (mm) Ref R Min. (mm) R* Min. (mm)
C.200 1500 C.303 1800 P.1020 300 800
C.201 1400 C.304 1700 P.2020 300 800
C.210 1500 C.305 2900 P.3020 900 1800
C.211 3200 C.307 4600 P.4020 900 900
C.212 1400 C.308 1400 P.5010 500 2700
C.213 2300 C.321 1400 P.5020 500 2700
C.214 1100 C.322 1200 P.5021 300 800
C.215 1700 C.331 4600 P.6020 500 1500
C.216 3400 C.332 4900 P.7010 300 3000
C.217 3400 C.333 3700 P.7020 300 2900
C.218 3700 C.334 4100 P.7030 300 1500
C.219 2900 C.400 3200 P.7040 500 1800
C.220 2900 C.401 1800 P.7050 500 1500
C.230 1100 C.402 1800 P.7060 1500 1800
C.240 2300 C.422 3700 P.7070 500 2700
C.300 3400 C.602 1400 P.7080 500 /
C.301 3000 C.900 4000 P.8020 500 1400
C.302 2100 C.901 3700 P.8030 300 600
    P.8040 300 2900
P.8050 300 2700
P.8060 300 3000
P.9010 500 2600
P.9020 500 2700
P.9040 500 900
P.9050 300 800

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