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In the center of the bottom of the
BirdSlide™ drill a 1/2” hole every 12 inches in a
straight line lengthwise down the center.(See
Diagram-right ). After you have drilled the holes
wipe away the plastic shavings and any electrostatic
dust that might be clinging to the plastic beam. Using
your caulking gun with silicone adhesive #2 apply a
generous amount of the adhesive over the hole (See
Diagram 1) so that it creates a mushroom head on the
inside triangle of BirdSlide™ (See Diagram 2).
When these areas dry it will create a “bolt” effect that
will enhance the adhesion process In addition to the
holes, lay down a generous amount of silicone on the
bottom of the BirdSlide™ beam with a squiggle motion
(back and forth) ie:WWWWWWWWWW (See Diagram 3) Before you begin installing your trimmed BirdSlide™ Beams, be sure that the surface area that has been cleaned in Step 1 is completely dry and free of dust. Installing BirdSlide™ is very much like installing tiles or grout in your bathtub. You want to make sure that enough silicon adhesive is laid down on the BirdSlide™ beam to secure a strong hold. This will insure a clean secure bond. Tap the BirdSlide™ into place and wipe away any excess silicon adhesive before it dries. The drying or curing of the silicon adhesive bond will take up to 24 hours. However, within minutes BirdSlide™ will be attached strong enough for you to begin the last step: Painting.
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