Wickes Aquapanel join gap

[Unclemonkey]

Hi can someone advise me please, I have recently installed Wickes Aquapanels in my bathroom on a new stud wall for a shower enclosure, but in my haste to get the job done, I have forgotten to leave a gap between the panels as per instructions, does anyone know if this is going to cause a problem which I should fix by removing them (they're screwed on) and making a gap??
Please help thanks.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

The gap is used as an expansion gap, I would always recommend using the manufacturers instructions.
You could consider cutting a gap in, if it will be hard work to remove, small angle grinder and straight edge maybe But prepare for dust!

 

[Unclemonkey]

OK thanks PBoD, I'm not so concerned now... and I was considering this option, even though I could unscrew the boards, I don't want to risk damaging them in the process.
As for the dust... well not too bothered been there done that many times before. I wonder if my Wizard drill would be best for this??? It's a bit like a Dremmel but Black and Decker.