Installation Instructions

Gentek vinyl products, horizontal and vertical siding and sofﬁt, are

easy to apply when the job is planned and the simple directions in this

manual are followed.

Step-by-step instructions should be followed in the proper sequence to

avoid problems.

Vinyl expands and contracts with changes in temperature. The

amount is approximately 1/3" (8 mm) in a 10' (3 m) length for

a temperature change of 131°F (55°C). To allow for this normal

movement, nailing slots and nailing instructions are provided.

RE-SIDING

Remove shutters, downspouts and other outside ﬁxtures. Nail down

loose boards or shingles, and replace any that have decayed. Check

sidewalls and base for level and straightness. Uneven walls or masonry

may require strapping, which should be shimmed where necessary to

ensure an even ﬁnished siding installation.

INSTALLATION

Installation must meet requirements of the International Building Code

(IBC), the International Residential Code (IRC), and local building

codes or other applicable codes.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• Work table

• Carpenter’s square

• Plumb bob and chalk line

• Hand power saw or radial arm saw (with an abrasive wheel or

plywood cutting blade)

• Tape measure

• Level

• Ladders

• Staging

• Hammer

• Tin snips

• Snap lock punch

• Nail slot punch

• Zip tool

• Utility knife

Note: The wearing of some form of eye protection is standard safe

working practice when using a saw to cut any type of material. Good

safety practice is important at all stages of installation. Take the time

to do things safely.

GENERAL INFORMATION