Aquapanel on small stud wall...

[n20y1d]

ive got a small stud wall (hide shower pipes)to aquapanel thats approx 850mm across and 2300mm high. I've bought 2 sheets of 1200x900x12.5mm aquapanel, am i ok to put these one on top of the other or do i have to cut the top board in half so that joint is staggered? Seems a bit daft if its only two panels?

Given the dimensions these will also be fitted so the writing on the panels is vertical rather than horizontal or is that a big no no?

 

[dilalio]

Fit it how you like but use the correct washers and screws for fixing it to the studs. I prefer hardibacker.

Edit: got 16 sheets of it to put up this week on a bathroom job

 

[Madrab]

Are the panels plywood backed or the hollow honeycomb type?