Storage conditions

Storage

Fibreboard must be protected from moisture, dirt, crumbling, and scratches during storage. Air circulation between the boards must be ensured during the storage period. If water condenses under the protective coating of the board during the storage period, the protective coating must be opened to improve ventilation. The boards must always be stored on a dry, strong, and level surface so that they do not come into contact with the ground and no deformations or defects occur that damage the appearance of the boards.

Handling

The moisture content of fibreboard changes with the relative humidity of the surrounding air. As a result, the dimensions of the boards may change slightly. This is generally characteristic of wood products.

To minimise such dimensional changes, the boards should be acclimatised in conditions as close as possible to the final installation environment for 1–3 days before installation. For ventilation, the boards can be placed on edge and supported, for example, against a wall and laths placed between the boards so that air can circulate freely between the boards.

After installation, the boards must be protected from direct weather exposure (rain,  slush, snow, etc.) and covered with a facade cladding material within 7 days to ensure the properties of the material and permanent protection.