Direct Fastening Technical Guide , Edition 24
Environmental Conditions
• During construction , exposure to moisture and water of the fixing element shall not exceed 40 days .
• During construction , exposure to UV due to solar radiation of the fixing element not protected by rendering shall not exceed 40 days .
• The temperature during installation of the fixing element shall not be less than 14 ° F ( -10 ° C )
These conditions apply only to fixing element . Follow board manufacturers recommendations in regard to environmental exposure of other wall components .
3.2.21.4 TECHNICAL DATA
Dimensions for X-IE-GS and X-IE-GSP
Fastened Material Compressive Strength
Fastened Material Thickness t l
Rigid mineral wool |
< 70 psi |
1 " – 8 " 1 |
EPS , XPS , PIR , PUR |
< 70 psi |
1 " – 4 " |
PIR , PUR with foil facing |
< 70 psi |
1 " – 4 " |
1 Thickness limited to 4 " with X-IE GSP fastener . |
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Sheathing backing properties for use with X-IE-GS
Sheathing Material 1 , 2 , 3 |
Sheathing Material Thickness , t s |
t l |
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t s |
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Gypsum 1 / 2 " – 5 / 8 " |
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Plywood ( OSB ) 1 / 2 " – 5 / 8 " |
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1 . Stacking multiple sheathing layers is not recommended 2 . For suitability of other sheathing materials than described above , please contact Hilti 3 . For application without sheathing backing , use X-IE-GSP
Waterproofing Membrane Properties
WPM Material 1 , 2 , 3
Max . WPM thickness Inch ( mm )
Liquid Applied and Sheet Based ( bitumen or paper wrap )
0.08 ( 2 )
Sprays
1 . WPM sprays should be installed according to manufacturers ’ instructions 2 . No more than 2 layers of wrap WPM ’ s 3 . WPM between stud and insulation is only allowed for the X-IE-GS fastener .
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