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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must beworn at all times when handling material and operating the power tools mentioned throughout this process. Review the PPE Matrix for further guidance.

• On a piece of paper, draw out the cuts and pieces needed; place measurements next to each cut on your drawing.

  • Measure the perimeter of the system, including all sides and corners.

  • If a single measurement is larger than 84” (or the size of a standard length of board), multiple pieces of fascia will need to be used. Consider this as you plan your cut measurements.

• When planning your cuts, remember that all seams should have the angle facing away from the entrance to the room.

• Identify any pieces that will come together on a corner.

• Any seams located in the middle of a section should land on a partition for nailing.

  • Consider the location of any seams in areas with multiple pieces that span the length of the system.

  • Seams should also be facing away from the eye.

• Make note of the measurement of the nailer.

  • If using the standard rail system where the top fixed shelf is flush with the top of the partition: The nailer piece(s) should run across the length of the system, flush with the top of the fixed shelves.

  • If using the hidden rail system where the top fixed shelf is below the top of the partition: The nailer pieces should be cut to fit between the partitions, flush with the top of the component’s fixed shelf.

• Prior to cutting, ensure you inspect and square up the saw.

• When cutting the nailer: Cut pieces of excess fascia or scrap material to be used as the nailer board(s).

  • This material does not need to match the system’s finish.

• Inside and outside corners are to have a 45-degree miter cut.

• When cutting seams that are not corners, use a 22.5-degree angle.

• Lay the nailer piece(s) finish side down.

• Using 18-gauge 1 1/4” nails, attach the nailer piece(s) from the top of the system downward.

  • If there is not enough space above the system to fit the nail gun, attach the nailer piece(s) from below the top fixed shelf so the nails drive up into the nailer.

• If the piece fits, move on to the next piece.

• If the piece does not fit, mark where it needs to be cut, or note what the new measurement needs to be, assuming it was cut too short.

• During this step, recut any pieces that did not fit, and test fit the recuts.

• Use 18-gauge 2-inch nails for attachment; a minimum of every 10 inches into the nailer.

Certification Steps:

1. Measurements for all cuts are confirmed before beginning any cuts.

2. All pieces are cut according to the measurements and corner requirements
   Inside and outside corners are to have a 45-degree miter cut. | When cutting seams that are not corners, use a 22.5-degree angle.

3. If Applicable: A naileris installed.

4. Seams are perfectly aligned.

5. All pieces are installed using 18-gauge 2” nails for attachment and 23-gauge 1” nails around each seam.

6. All nail holes and seams are touched up.