Method of securing two non-metal surfaces together using a hot melt type fastener heatable by induction heating

The method of securing a sheet of nonmetallic panelling to a nonmetallic support structure which comprises:

• selecting a hot melt type fastener having a pressure contact sensitive outer surface portion, a pair of sheets of heat activatable material and an inner eddy current conducting sheet, said eddy current conducting sheet disposed between said pair of sheets of heat activatable material, said pressure contact sensitive outer surface portion comprising a coating disposed on a first of said pair of sheets;
• positioning said fastener with the pressure contact sensitive outer surface portion thereof against said support structure;
• applying pressure between said outer surface portion and said support structure by applying forces against said fastener;
• removing said pressure;
• positioning said sheet of panelling against said nonmetallic support structure in overlying relationship with respect to said fastener;
• positioning an induction heater apparatus against said sheet of panelling and in overlying relationship with respect to said fastener;
• then
• energizing said induction heater to transmit electrical energy and induce eddy currents in said eddy current conducting sheet for a predetermined time period.