DECORATIVE PANELS & SURFACES 47 Sink and cooktop penetrations can be done on a CNC flatbed router or using a jig and standard router with appropriate tooling and cutter depth. Any cut outs should be kept to a minimum of 100mm from any join. Cooktop cut outs require a 6mm radius to the top and bottom edges and the use of thermal barrier foil heat tape & felt (Refer Nover code 160599) Sink cut outs require a 6mm radius to top and bottom edges and al l cuts should be sanded and internal radius must not exceed 10mm. STANDARD JOINS EVOstone is supplied pre-finished with a 1mm aris to finished edges. When instal ling joins either inline, at 90 degree, or custom angles, simply cut to length using tungsten tipped triple chip tooth saw blade or tungsten carbide router bit. Apply a 1mm aris and sand the edge that has been cut to match the pre-finished edges. Use a joining biscuit or equivalent to maintain a flat & precise join. Apply clear silicone to both pieces being joined prior to clamping together and ensure a complete seal (Refer Nover code 520620 - HBF660 High performance silicone transparent 300g tube) Clean away excess silicone. WATERFALL END STANDARD JOIN A standard join in a waterfal l is obtained simply by butt joining the waterfal l end to the underside of the top. Apply a 1mm aris and sand the edge that is to be joined if the size of the top has been altered. EVOstone waterfal l ends are supplied pre-polished to both faces. The instal ler also has the option of using the 610mm or 900mm elements as waterfal l ends by simply polishing the inside face on elements that are not pre-finished on both faces. Use a joining biscuit or equivalent to hold the waterfal l end in position flush along the end of benchtop. Apply clear silicone to both pieces being joined prior to clamping together and ensure complete seal (Refer Nover code 520620 - HBF660 High performance silicone transparent 300g tube) Clean away excess silicone. INSTALLING EVOSTONE Ensure cabinets are instal led correctly and level prior to instal ling the EVOstone work surface. Use silicone and apply a liberal dab every 150-200mm to the top edges of the cabinets and then apply the EVOstone work surface to the cabinets and press into position. Clearance of 1mm per metre is required when instal ling between wal ls to accommodate expansion and contraction. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS As with al l solid surface products EVOstone has limitations which must be respected to avoid product failure and voiding of the warranty. Maximum spans listed below: EVOstone can extend unsupported, a maximum of 300mm for benchtop overhang. Maximum span between two supports is 1000mm PANELS & SURFACESDECORATIVE