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Installing the Corners
With Moderra it is easy to make both inside and outside corners.
Installing Moderra works best when you start at the end of the wall and move toward the center. This minimizes the visibility of any cut pieces.
Starting - Outside Corner
Start by placing the first 8" Corner Block on top of the two adjoining Starter Ledges. Make sure the Starter Ledges are level with each other and the chamfer on the Corner Block is facing up. Next, verify the Corner unit is level before proceeding. Attach an H-Channel on one side of the Corner Block. (Fig. 6)
Note: If you are using the Starter Ledge or angle iron, you will need to shorten your H-Channel by the number of inches the Ledge or angle extends up your wall.
Make sure the H-Channel is level and plumb and has the flange pointing away to make the attaching easy. Affix it to the wall surface every 24 inches. For details, see Fastening Moderra. (Fig. 7)
Continue stacking Corner Blocks on top of each other. The units should slide into the H-Channel and have their chamfer facing up. Once your corner is complete, slide another H-Channel into the opposite end. Tap into place with a rubber hammer and attach to the wall. (Fig. 8)
Note: Use metal shims when necessary to keep Moderra units level.
Starting - Inside Corner
Begin by attaching an H-Channel flush with the corner. Next, add a Trim Channel to the adjoining wall. The Trim Channel should be 4 to 5 inches from the edge of the corner. (Fig. 9)
Slide Moderra 8" Blocks into the H-Channel. Tap the blocks into place and level, making sure the Atmospheric Gasket and chamfer is facing up . After the first column is built, attach an H-Channel to the opposite side of the units. Both the H-Channel and Trim Channel should be attached to the wall every 24 inches. For details, see Fastening Moderra. (Fig. 10)
Note: When building with the 8" or 4" Blocks, make sure the Atmospheric Gasket and chamfer are always pointing up.
As you start building the adjoining corner, apply a thin layer of Super-Stik to the back of the Trim Channel. This will adhere the units to the wall. Additionally, you can insert a Moderra Tie into the Block. Once your corner column is complete, slide an H-Channel into the opposite side of the blocks and attach it to the wall. Continue to add Moderra columns to complete your wall. (Fig. 11)
Ending - Inside Corner
You can also end your Moderra project at an inside corner. First attach a Trim Channel approximately 3 inches from the corner's edge.
Next, add another Trim Channel to the adjoining corner approximately 4 to 5 inches from the edge.
Cut your Moderra units so they will fit snugly in the corner. As you slide them into place, apply a thin layer of Super-Stik to the Trim Channel. This will adhere the units to the Trim Channel. Tap them into place and level. Additionally, you can insert a Moderra Tie into the cut Block. Continue this process until your inside corner is complete, see Fastening Moderra. (Fig. 13) |
