ACOUSTICWOOD VENEER WALL & CEILING PANELS www.terracoustics.com • 888-987-6872 MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES 43 BASIC CONSIDERATIONS TerrAcoustics™ panels are wood based products made of a fire rated medium density fiberboard substrate, or non fire rated MDF core, and a natural wood veneer or HPL face. By nature, wood is a hygroscopic material, and under normal use and conditions all wood products contain some moisture. Therefore, in high humidity, wood picks up moisture and swells and in low humidity, wood releases moisture and shrinks. Panels are 19 mm thick and are manufactured with a tongue and groove edge or square edge profile, creating a perfect finish when installed. RECOMMENDATIONS TerrAcoustics™ panels shall be maintained in the same environmental conditions as during their storage and installation throughout the entire lifetime of the panels. The room humidity needs to be maintained between 25% and 55% with the following exceptions: the damp Southern Coastal areas of the U.S. the relative humidity shall be maintained between 43% and 70% inclusive and the dry Southwestern U.S. shall be maintained between 17% and 50% inclusive. The temperatures need to be maintained between 50° F and 86° F. These humidity and temperature conditions need to be maintained throughout the lifetime of the wood panels. Uncontrolled extremes, such as relative humidity above or below the above mentioned ranges or sudden changes in the allowable relative humidity and temperature, will likely cause problems. Avoid localized high heat, such as a hot light source, close to or in contact with the finished surface. Exposure to direct sunlight will alter the appearance of the TerrAcoustics™ panels over time. Prevent direct contact with moisture, and wipe it dry immediately should any occur. Allowing moisture to accumulate or stay in contact with any wood surface, no matter how well finished, will cause damage. Remove oil or grease deposits on the panels using a mild flax soap, following its directions for dilution. Do not use abrasive or chemical or ammonia cleaners on the TerrAcoustics™ panels. Severe damage can result from not adhering to the above recommendations. TerrAcoustics™ and the installation company shall not be held responsible for the damage caused by not adhering to the above. Accomplish routine cleaning of the panels with a soft, lint-free cloth lightly dampened with water. Allowing airborne dust to build up will tend to dull the finish of the panels over time. Severe damage can result from not adhering to the above recommendations. TerrAcoustics™ distributors and/or the installation company shall not be held responsible for the damage caused by not adhering to the above recommendations.
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