basement finishing system

BASEMENT FINISHING SYSTEM
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Two Person Assembly
BASEMENT FINISHING SYSTEM
INSTALLATION GUIDE
B.
2-Pc. Adjustable
Hanging Bracket
E.
CORNER
BRACE
F.
“C” CHANNEL
A.
BASEMENT
FINISHING PANEL
D.
BASE TRIM
C.
BASE CHANNEL
TOP VIEW
Panel - to - Panel
Connection
“C” Channel
Description
Assembly
Letter
Basement Finishing Panel
A
2-Pc. Adjustable Hanging Bracket
B
Base Channel
C
Base Trim
D
Corner Brace
E
“C” Channel
F
Electrical
Raceway
Splines
(for door or opening)
Required Tools
Pencil
Safety Glasses
Gloves
Putty Knife
Chalk
Box
Tape
Measure
Mitre
Saw
Phillips Bit
Masonary
Drill Bit
Drill
Jig Saw
Saw
Horses
Knife
Level
2
Circular Saw
Step
Ladder
Square
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
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2.0
BASE CHANNEL - LAYOUT
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2.1
BASE CHANNEL - CUTTING
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2.2
BASE CHANNEL - INSTALLATION
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3.0
BASEMENT PANEL HEIGHT
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3.1
ADJUSTABLE HANGING BRACKET
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3.2
SETTING INITIAL ADJUSTABLE HANGING BRACKET
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3.3
SETTING INITIAL BASEMENT PANEL
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3.4
SETTING STANDARD WALL CAP
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4.0
SETTING BASEMENT PANELS
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5.0
TURNING THE CORNER - INSIDE CORNERS
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6.0
TURNING THE CORNER - OUTSIDE CORNERS
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7.0
CUTTING AROUND OBSTACLES
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8.0
DOOR OPENINGS
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9.0
WINDOW OPENINGS
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10.0
BASE MOLDING
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11.0
FINISHING THE SPACE
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12.0
INSTALLERS HELPFUL HINTS
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1.0
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
• Due care should be taken to insure that the project and work area’s are clean, dry and hazard free prior to
commencement.
• Check to ensure the integrity of the exterior foundatoin walls and that all cracks and/or problems have been properly
repaired.
• Always adhere to proper safety construction practices and procedures including but not limited to the use of safety
glasses during all phases of the Basement Finishing System installation.
• Always obtain professional help from certified individuals within specialized trades that are required by code and/or in
areas/tasks that you are not comfortable and confident in achieving on your own.
• Check and abide by all applicable code requirements for finished basement fire stop systems.
• Provide and install proper fire stop systems within the proposed project area prior to the start of the Basement
Finishing System.
• It is recommended that all panel cuts be done in a separate large open air environment for ease of material and
personal movement and proper cutting practices, as well as the added benefit of maintaining a clean installation area.
• With the aid of the TEMO, Inc. Basement Finishing System layout and design sheet, create your own custom
basement configuration.
• The grid pattern of the graph area is set up in a 1/4” = 4’-0” proportion. This pattern allows for easy configuration
and calculation of lengths of materials needed to complete your design.
• Each basement panel comes in a standard 4’- 0”x 8’- 0” dimension but can be cut down in length, width and notched
out to conform to/or around existing basement conditions to achieve final basement design.
• All basement panels are designed to be installed vertically with the tapered edges of the 4’ -0” wide panels abutting
the tapered edge of the adjacent vertically installed wall panel.
• While designing your basement be conscience of the proposed location of walls in regards to any impending obstacles
that may hang down from above.
• Use the helpful material list to pick up all the essential TEMO Basement Finishing System products to complete your
design.
After completion of pre construction check list and finalization of your custom basement design you are ready to start
the Basement Finishing System installation.
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1.0
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
DRAW YOUR DESIGN BELOW
ONCE YOUR DESIGN IS
COMPLETE FILL IN THE
INFORMATION BELOW
Total Length of Design (ft.)
# of Doors
# of Inside Corners
# of Partition Openings
# of Outside Corners
Assembly
Letter
Size
Basement Finishing Panels
A
4’ x 8’
2-Pc. Adjustable Hanging Bracket
B
Base Channel
C
8’
Description
1 SQUARE = 4 FEET
Formula
Material List
Total Length of Design / 4
(Total # of Basement Finishing Panels) + (# of Corners)
Total Length of Design / 8
Base Trim
D
8’
Total Length of Design / 8
Corner Brace
E
8’
Total # of Inside Corners / 4
“C” Channel
F
8’
Total # of Doors * 3
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BASE CHANNEL - LAYOUT
• Begin base channel installation by measuring and marking the floor 1½” away from the interior face of the perimeter
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foundation wall. Be sure to mark the floor in several places along the length of the wall especially measuring off any
crown or high points in the wall plain.
Using a chalk box snap a straight line across the floor using the 1½” offset floor mark that is furthest away from the
wall and closest to the wall on the opposite side of the room. This will ensure that the minimum base channel offset
will be achieved for the entire length of the wall.
Next measure and snap chalk lines for the remaining base channels in the design. Remember to maintain your
minimum distance form any perimeter foundation wall.
Check for and strive towards proper 90° square inside and outside corners to ensure optimal product installation and
finish.
Properly measure mark and carefully cut base channel using hand or power saws equipped with approved metal
cutting blades. Use metal files to knock down and smooth off any extraneous metal burs to ensure proper fit and
alignment with the adjacent base channel.
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BASE CHANNEL - CUTTING
• Inside corners can be laid out in either a mitered corner connection or a flush abutting configuration.
• All outside corner must be laid out in a mitered configuration to accept proper basement panel installation to be
covered later in these instructions.
• See Figs. 2.12- 2.14 on this page for further graphic representations of approved corner configurations.
• Place the edge of the properly measured and cut (if necessary) base channel along the snapped caulk line on the
floor.
• Please note that the length of your base channel will vary depending on the configuration of your corners. A
deduction or addition of the base channel width may be need to accomodate your design (Fig. 2.13).
Fig. 2.12
Inside Corner
Fig. 2.13
Outside Corner
Fig. 2.14
Inside Corner Alternate Configurations
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BASE CHANNEL - INSTALLATION
E
SCREW LINE
WALL PANEL
LEDGE
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Next identity the screw line located in the center of the base channel running its entire length.
Using a power drill, drill pilot holes through base channel and into the basement floor, along the screw line.
Start your initial pilot hole (Fig 2.22) 6” from the outside edge of your first base channel.
The additional base channel screw attachment pattern should fall 3’-6” on center, starting from the initial pilot hole
and running the remaining length of the base channel for that wall.
For typical basement concrete floor attachment use ¼” diameter by 1½” long masonry anchors in every pilot hole
including the initial hole 6” from the beginning edge of the base channel.
For walls less that 4’-0” in length provide a minimum of two base channel attachment anchors no less than 6” from
the outside edges of the base channel.
Repeat the attachment process to each base channel working your way around the design.
Fig. 2.21 Base Channel Attachment Placement
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BASEMENT PANEL HEIGHT
Existing structural
framing or fire stop
• After base channel installation is complete,
you are ready to start determining basement
panels and Adjustable Hanging Brackets.
1” Deduction
• There is no absolute starting point for
basement panel installation. All finished
basement layouts provide unique situations
and pre-planning should be considered
when choosing proper starting and end
point(s).
Foundation
wall
• All basement panels should be individually
Ledge of base channel
measured and cut if necessary as installation
progresses.
• Proper basement panel measurements can
be achieved by measuring the distance from
the base channel panel ledge vertically to
the under side of the existing structural
framing or fire stop system. Subtract 1” from
your total height measurement for proper
basement panel installation clearance to
arrive at your overall basement panel height
(see Fig. 3.01).
Overall panel
height
Fig. 3.01 Establishing overall panel height
• Lay individual basement panels flat
(horizontally) across a set of saw horses
(see Fig. 3.02). Measure and mark your
overall wall panel height and scribe a
line across the entire face of basement
panel. Using a powered circular saw with a
standard carbide blade cut each panel down
to its necessary height.
• Due to possible pitch in finished basement
floors, it may be necessary to shim the
base of individual basement panels, with
approved, non-biodegradable shims.
Fig. 3.02 Using saw horses to cut panels
• Shims will provide the necessary angle to
allow two (2) adjacent basement panels
edges to abut one another, encompassing
two (2) basement panel connection splines,
forming a closed panel connection without
any gaps. (See Fig. 3.03)
Fig. 3.03 (Right) Proper connection of basement
panels. (Left) Shown with gap betweeen
basement panels, a shim will be needed to align
panels properly.
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3.1
ADJUSTABLE HANGING BRACKET
D
• Prior to setting the first basement panel you will need to install the initial Adjustable Hanging Bracket. The Adjustable
Hanging Bracket is comprised of two (2) major components and the necessary hardware for joining them in their final
configuration. The first component is an “L” bracket comprised of one slotted leg and one plain leg. The leg with the
slotted adjustable mounting area attaches to the existing foundation wall or overhead structure. The plain leg slides
into and attaches to the second major Adjustable Hanging Bracket component, the wall cap.
• While the wall cap’s tongue is used to connect to the L bracket the wall cap’s downward legs are attached to the
face of a basement panels. Adjacent basement panels that combine to make up a single wall run will share a single
Adjustable Hanging Bracket connected to both panels (See Fig. 3.11).
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ADJUSTABLE HANGING BRACKET
There are three (3) typical Adjustable Hanging Bracket configurations to assist you in achieving your Temo Finished
Basement layout goals. Choose the proper Adjustable Hanging Bracket configuration for each wall run maintaining all
required air spaces while providing greatest structural integrity.
• Adjustable Hanging Bracket configuration “A”
is a standard perimeter wall configuration used
whenever your proposed wall runs in proximity
or parallel to the existing foundation wall.
(See Fig. 3.12).
• Adjustable Hanging Bracket configuration “B”
is used when your interior partition wall runs
perpendicular to the existing floor joist. (See
Fig. 3.13).
• Adjustable Hanging Bracket configuration “C”
is used when your interior partition wall runs
in proximity or parallel to existing floor joists.
(See Fig. 3.14).
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3.2
SETTING INITIAL ADJUSTABLE HANGING BRACKET
1’-0” from the edge of the panel
1/2” from the top
edge of the panel
X
Panel
height
Top of base
channel ledge
Fig. 3.21 Measure to determine basement panel height
• For instructional purposes, installation procedures will be given for a standard perimeter wall Adjustable Hanging
Bracket configuration “A” (See Fig. 3.12) working in a left to right directional pattern.
• To set initial (not typical bracket installation) Adjustable Hanging Bracket, determine the left edge of first basement
panel, measure 1’-0” to the right and mark your base track. Using a framing level, strike a vertical line to the
underside of the existing framing (see Fig. 3.21).
• Assemble the L Bracket and wall cap without attaching them at this point.
• Place the L Bracket leg against the foundation wall, centering the slotted vertical opening on the line previously
drawn. Raise the Adjustable Hanging Bracket so that the inside horizontal leg of the cap is at your overall basement
panel height determined in step 3.0.
• Using a power drill, and appropriate drill bit, pre-drill two (2) pilot
holes for masonry wall anchors within the slotted mounting area.
• Do NOT install attachment hardware at the very top and bottom of
slotted mounting area.
• Leave room above and below wall anchors to allow for minor
adjustments to the Adjustable Hanging Bracket final height. Place L
bracket against the wall and install two (2) ¼” x 1 ½” long masonry
anchors through the slotted mounting track. (See Fig. 3.22).
Fig. 3.22 Anchoring the
Adjustable Hanging Bracket
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SETTING INITIAL BASEMENT PANEL
Fig. 3.31
Standing basement panel into place
Fig. 3.32
Initial location of panel and bracket
• Once basement panel has been cut to proper height, begin installing basement panel by placing it into the base
channel on an angle, and straighten panel into upright vertical position (See Fig. 3.31) Slide basement panel
horizontally over and through downward legs of Adjustable Hanging Bracket wall cap till reaching its proper starting
location (See Fig. 3.32).
• With the inside horizontal leg of wall cap flush to basement panel’s top edge, attach wall cap downturn leg to
basement panel using a power drill and two (2) #6 drywall screws (see Fig. 3.33)
• Using a framing level, make sure wall panel within base channel is level, attach wall cap to L bracket with two (2)
screws (provided in the Adjustable Hanging Bracket) through the predrilled holes in the wall cap attachment tongue.
(see Fig. 3.34)
Fig. 3.33 Attach Wall
Cap to Wall Panel
Fig. 3.34 Attach Wall Cap to L Bracket
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SETTING STANDARD WALL CAP
Fig. 3.42
Pre-drill pilot holes
Fig. 3.43
Secure to foundation wall
Fig. 3.41
Trace slot in mounting bracket onto foundation wall.
• Standard wall caps are found anywhere the vertical
edges of two (2) adjacent basement panels meet (See
Fig. 3.11).
• After setting initial Adjustable Hanging Bracket on
left side of panel, and initial basement panel, dry fit
another Adjustable Hanging Bracket together and
place atop right side of basement panel. Adjustable
Hanging Bracket should be slightly off centered to the
right of previously installed basement panel for ease of
pilot hole drilling and anchor attachment installation.
Trace slotted mounting track opening onto foundation
wall (See Fig 3.41). Remove Adjustable Hanging
Bracket and attach L bracket to foundation wall (as
per described in 3.2) by pre drilling pilot holes (See
Fig. 3.42) and securing with masonry anchors (See
Fig. 3.43). Slide wall cap onto L bracket plain leg and
attach ONLY the left side of wall cap downturn leg to
basement panel.
• Install two (2) basement panel splines in the pre
grooved slots located on the sides of each panel
directly behind exterior face of basement panel (See
Fig. 3.44). Note: splines may need to be cut down to
match overall height determined for basement panel.
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Fig. 3.44 Insert Splines
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SETTING BASEMENT PANELS
Fig. 4.01 Insert Splines
In the right side of initial basement panel insert two (2) panel splines (cut to proper size as necessary) into panel spline
grooves (See Fig. 4.01). Next install second (proper height) basement panel on angle into base channel, straighten
panel into upright vertical position, (See Fig. 4.02) slide panel horizontally over and through downward legs of wall cap,
inserting exposed edges of panel splines into receiving grooves ( See Fig. 4.03). Push wall panels together until adjacent
edges of wall panels abut each other without gap. Using a power drill secure right side of wall cap downturn leg to face
of second basement panel using one (1) #6 drywall screws (See Fig 4.04). Using a framing level, make sure basement
panels are level, and finish securing wall cap attachment tongue to L bracket using two (2) screws (provided in the
Adjustable Hanging Bracket) through the predrilled holes in the wall cap attachment tongue. Then repeat the process to
remainder of basement panels in the remainder of the wall run.
Fig. 4.02 Stand panel in
base channel
Fig. 4.03 Slide panel into
place
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Fig. 4.04 Attach bracket
to panel
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TURNING THE CORNER - INSIDE CORNERS
Fig. 5.01 Scribe line for
corner brace attachment
Fig. 5.02 Attach corner brace
• Dry fit the two (2) basement panels involved in an inside corner
configuration into place and confirm their vertical levels. Scribe a line
down face of basement panel that will receive the corner braces (See
Fig. 5.01). Slide scribed basement panel back out of place enough to
attach corner braces. Each inside corner requires a minimum of two
(2) 1’-0” long corner braces, attached to a basement panel exterior
skin using a minimum of two (2) #6 drywall screws. Locate and
attach corner braces 1’-0” in from the top and bottom edges and ¼”
in from the vertically scribed line closer to vertical edge of basement
panel (See Fig. 5.02).
• Reinsert basement panel with attached corner braces into base
channel and slide into place making sure the unattached leg of the
corner brace now sits behind the exterior panel skin of adjoining
basement panel (See Fig. 5.03). Secure basement panels in place
with an Adjustable Hanging Bracket on each panel.
Notes:
Each turn (inside or outside) of a basement panel system constitutes
the start of a new wall run. Each new wall run begins with the
installation of an initial Adjustable Hanging Bracket (see 3.2 for
details) accompanied by an Adjustable Hanging Bracket straddling
each basement panel to basement panel connection.
All initial basement panels within a single wall run, greater than 2’0” in length require the installations of two (2) Adjustable Hanging
Brackets.
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Fig. 5.03 Insert panel and attach
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TURNING THE CORNER - OUTSIDE CORNERS
Fig. 6.01 Setting proper depth
3 3/8”
Fig. 6.02 Measure thickness of
panel to remove
Fig. 6.03 Make sure panels
fit together and level
• Outside corners connections require the notch out of one panel to
become the cap to its perpendicular counterpart. Lay basement panel
horizontally across two (2) saw horses desired finish face down. Using
a powered circular saw set the depth of the adjustable foot plate to
remove one finished wall panel skin and entire deep of interior foam
panel core (See Fig. 6.01).
• Measure 3 3/8” in from the edge of panel to be cut off, and scribe
a line the length of the panel. With properly adjusted circular saw
remove backside portion of basement panel (See Fig. 6.02). Note
for straighter cuts use a circular saw equipped with an adjustable rip
fence feature.
Fig. 6.04 Secure panel with
Adjustable Hanging Bracket
• Using a putty knif remove any remaining or stray interior foam panel core from the backside of proposed finished
exterior panel skin, thus insuring a proper unimpeaded corner assembly.
• Install basement panel in base channel and tilt to upright vertical position. Check vertical level of both panels and
completion of proper corner connection (See Fig. 6.03). Secure basement panels in place with an Adjustable Hanging
Bracket on each panel (See Fig. 6.04). Note: Dependent on final layout one or both wall panels involved in corner
connects may need to be cut to specific sizes.
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CUTTING AROUND OBSTACLES
Fig. 7.02 Lift and slide in pre-cut panel around obstacle
• Carefully measure horizontal and vertical distances to
existing impeding obstacle preventing the installation
of the next full height basement panel. Using a power
circular saw, reciprocating, or jig saw (depending on
size of cut out required) remove necessary panel area or
surface for proper panel installation. Due to the process
of panel installation it will be necessary for the additional
subtraction of at least 1” to actual obstacle dimensions
(see Fig. 7.01). This additional cut away panel clearance
allows basement panels to rise above and slide down into
the base channel as well as misses previously installed
panel splines.
• Tilt basement panel towards away from foundation wall,
place panel inside base channel making sure impeding
overhead obstacle fall within cut out panel area. Tilt
basement panel up into an upright vertical position,
(See Fig. 7.02) then slide panel onto panel splines and
firmly against adjacent basement panel (See Fig. 7.03)
Continue with normal basement panel installation with
the addition of the next Adjustable Hanging Bracket.
Note: if basement panel cut out area occurs through area
of panel union, provide Adjustable Hanging Bracket as
close as possible to proper location as situation permits.
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Fig. 7.01 Properly measure obstalce to
insure precise cutting of panel
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DOOR OPENINGS
Fig. 8.01 Install C Channel into basement panel
• Openings through TEMO’s Finish Basement System require preparation and finishing of exposed basement panel
edges.
• For creating wall openings, first install full height basement panels on either side of proposed wall opening area.
• Install C Channel jamb legs vertically along full height of basement panels. (See Fig. 8.01)
• To install C Channel simply slide channel between basement panel exterior skin and foam wall core. When using
the factory edge of wall panel the C channel simply slides in place where panel splines usually sit. For factory edges
without provided panel spline grooves or customer cut panel edges, simply create a groove for the C Channel to sit
into between the back sides of the panel’s exterior skins. This groove can be accomplished with the aid of a circular
saw or simple sharp putty knife. Take caution to create a clean smooth groove to insure a flush tight final fit between
basement panel and C Channel (See Fig. 8.02).Using #6 drywall screws at 1’-4” on center attach the edge of the
basement panel to the vertical wall opening C Channel jamb legs.
Fig. 8.02
Use either a circular saw
or a putty knife to open up
a groove to accept the C
Channel.
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DOOR OPENINGS
• Next create a header panel by measuring off
your established wall opening height to the top
of your over all basement panel height, and cut
a basement panel down to proper dimensions for
wall opening. Measure, cut and install C Channel
to the full length of the bottom side of header
panel. Measure and cut C Channel for the vertical
legs of the header panel. Notice legs do not run
full length of header panel because of previously
installed bottom C Channel piece (See Fig. 8.03).
• Align vertical header panel legs to vertical wall
opening jamb legs starting at top of basement
panel. Using a minimum of two (2) # 8 specified
sheet metal screws, symmetrical spaced apart,
attach header panel legs to vertical wall opening
jamb legs (See Fig. 8.04).
Fig. 8.03 Create header
• Place header panel within wall opening and slide
upwards, encompassing C Channel header legs
till reaching desired wall opening height (See Fig.
8.05). Secure all C Channels to basement panels
using specified #6 drywall screws at 1’-4” on
center.
Fig. 8.04 Attach header panel legs
• Once header panel is in final location, cut and
install two (2) 3 ½” long corner brace segments
to the intersection of the header panel base and
the vertical wall opening C Channel legs. Secure
corner Braces to C Channel legs using a minimum
of two (2) #8 sheet metal Screws, spaced
symmetrically, per leg of corner brace (See Fig
8.06)
• Finish wall opening to desired look using
basement panel skins (See 10.0 for details) or a
pre hung door assembly.
Note:
If finishing off wall opening with pre
manufactured pre hung door, see required door
rough opening requirements per manufacture
prior to installing base track or framing to door
opening
Fig. 8.05 Slide in and secure header
Fig. 8.03 Attach corner braces
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9.0
WINDOW OPENINGS
Fig. 9.01 Finishing out an exterior window
• Windows openings weather found within a wall run or at the top of a wall (See Fig 9.01) are a form of obstacle to
work basement panels around. Therefore refer back to section 7.0 for necessary steps for cutting out around obstacles. Note unless part of the window assembly projects into the finished basement area (not shown in fig. 9.01) there
is no need for additional horizontal or vertical distances to be added to basement panel cut out dimensions. Project
square, level lines off existing window opening and cut basement panel to achieve projected measurements.
• After basement panel has been cut out to proper size provide the addition of door C channel to all vertical and horizontal exposed basement panel foam surfaces as described in 8.0 door openings.
• Carefully measure and cut out sizes and shapes to window well opening to be sheathed in finished basement panel
skin. Hint: Cut and install vertical legs first, install horizontal base second to help keep legs in place.
• Attach basement panel skins to existing masonry foundation walls and to C channel using water based adhesive and
two (2) #6 drywall screws per skin. See Fig. 9.02 for example of completed window well enclosure.
Note:
Do NOT install any finished assembly that interferes or hinders any window’s operational capabilities
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10.0 BASE MOLDING
Fig. 10.01 Base Trim
Fig. 10.02 Base Trim Assembly
• TEMO, Inc. patented base molding system combines the ease of installation with the comfort of no maintenance and
the beauty of traditional profile.
• As with basement panel installation, there is no absolute starting point for base molding installation. Careful pre-
planning or a dry layout fit can help determine the best starting point or locations for base molding seams. Inside and
outside corners require angle cuts to create mitered joints, while in wall molding seams may be simply installed by
abutting one base molding piece to the next till you reach the end of the wall run. Noting required end connections
to adjacent base molding pieces, and or vertical casement legs, measure length of necessary base molding and cut
accordingly.
• On the back side of the base molding is a downward turned leg. Carefully place base molding downward leg against
face of basement panel and slide down between panel face and upward turn leg of base channel. Push down until
base molding touches the floor. (See Fig. 10.02)
• Base molding installation leg provides the opportunity to adjust to multiple heights depending on type of final finish
floor system installed. Base molding is also removable and reusable if flooring system is removed and replaced
without the worry of damage done to the base molding.
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11.0 FINISHING THE SPACE
Electrical:
All electrical work to be done by proper individuals
specified per applicable building code(s), verify with
local municipalities. All electrical work to be completed in
compliance to latest applicable national, state, and local
building codes.
Each basement panel comes standard with 1 5/8”
diameter electrical wire raceway tubes located 1’-4” in
from either edge of panel and 1’-4” on center from each
other. For easiest electrical box installation locate center of
electrical raceway on top edge of basement panel, transfer
that line down the face of the panel to its desired height.
Center and trace the outline of a new remolder version
electrical box on basement panel face. Using a power drill
and ¾” paddle bit bore one hole with in each corner of
traced outline. Connect bored holes with powered jig saw
and chip foam panel core away. Bore, plunge cut, and
remove panel foam as required to install electrical box
flush with panel finished skin plain. Do NOT cut all the way
through Basement Panel. Install and secure electrical box
to basement panel following products specifications, verify
with each manufacture for details. Snake electrical wire
down through electrical raceway and into each individual
box.
Seam Finish:
Standard basement panel seams should be finished using
proper drywall joint finishing procedures. All standard
drywall tools and materials will be necessary for this
stage of the project, including but not limited to drywall
mud, paper tape, corner bead, adhesive, drywall knives,
sanding sponges or blocks, ect. Finish each seam between
basement panels and sand to smooth seamless finish.
Painting:
Once wall seams are finished basement panels are ready
for primer and paint. Following all standard painting
procedures prime and paint the walls to your desired
finish. Temo base molding comes standard in a pre
finished white application. Do not paint base molding.
Electrical Raceway
16”
16”
16”
Each basement panel comes standard with 1 5/8” diameter
electrical wire raceway tubes located 1’-4” in from either edge of
panel and 1’-4” on center from each other.
Measue to find internal raceway
Trace the electrical box
Cut away skin and foam
Snake wire down raceway from the top of the panel until it comes out of the
hole you just cut into the panel.
Finished Flooring System:
With the adjustability of the Temo Inc. base molding the
possibilities of your finished floor system are virtually
endless. Install flooring system per manufactures
specifications, then set base molding into base channel
and slide down till resting on finished floor.
Finished Ceiling:
Basement ceilings can be finished in a variety of different
ways, two common ways are drywall and drop ceiling
systems, the second being the most popular. Temo
basement panels can provide the necessary support
for drywall ceiling perimeter ledge boards, or drop
ceiling perimeter L angles. Follow all product hanging
requirements per manufactures specifications.
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12.0 INSTALLERS HELPFUL HINTS
• The following are helpful suggestions to aid in the ease of Temo Finish Basement System.
• For all Adjustable Hanging Bracket to existing structure connections use ¼” diameter by1 ½” long masonry anchors.
• For all Adjustable Hanging Bracket to basement panel, basement panel to C Channel, and corner brace to basement
panel connections use a #6 1 ¼” Philips bugle head coarse thread sharp point drywall screw.
• For all C Channel to C Channel, and corner brace to C Channel connections use a #8 ½” Philips pan head stainless
steel sheet metal screw.
• A miter saw equipped with an 80 toothed soft metal carbide blade is recommended for all base channel and base
molding cuts.
• A powered circular saw equipped with carbide blade is recommended for all basement panel cuts
• Cut basement panel height subtractions outside or in a separate area.
• Small notch out cuts can be done in basement using a reciprocating and /or jig saw depending on the size of cut
required.
• Do not shim and level out base channel along sloped basement floors. The finished base molding attaches to and
runs in conjunction with the base channel. Shimming of the base channel may result in spatial gaps between base
moldings and finish floor system.
• Install a temporary screw thru the base channel and into properly placed basement panel, to help maintain proper
panel position, prior to the addition of panel splines and next basement panel.
• Outside corners make up an ideal end point to basement panel installations because of there unique construction.
This end point may require the start of basement panels from 2 points installing in opposite directions to converge at
a single end point.
• When finishing inside and outside corners use a paper faced composite drywall corner bead, paper faced metal
outside corner reinforcement corner bead, or a screw less corner bead with spray adhesive attachment.
• Install pre-hung door and door jamb units to sit flush with surface of the finished room side. This will allow for
standard casement molding installation procedures on finished room side.
• If pre-hung door adjoins two adjacent finished rooms you can A) rip down door jamb to wall thickness, B) set door
jamb flush with finished wall plain on primary finished room side, then pack out casement molding on the secondary
finished room side. C) Center door jamb on wall thickness and pack out behind both casement molding systems.
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