Specification History

Select panels in compliance with the AHJ,

Select panel design that meets the fire-safety requirements of the AHJ

Consider if challenging wall details might be resolved with the use of different retrofit panel thicknesses

Determine if windows and doors should be relocated to newly created plane of retrofit wall system with built-out framing or left in place at current wall plane

Prevent condensation on warm side of retrofit panel

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations, including: 

stack panels with sheathing side (OSB or plywood) downward 

stack panels off the ground on dunnage or stickers made of dimensional lumber 

protect panels from weather, ground moisture, and ultraviolet degradation 

limit height of panel stack to prevent deforming bottom panels from weight of those above 

Ensure integrity and longevity of retrofit wall panels