Installation Instructions

BASIC RULES
Following these basic rules will ensure proper installation, with
sufficient allowance for expansion and contraction during changes in
temperature.
1. Unless indicated otherwise
in this manual, always place
the nails in the center of the
nailing slot. Never nail through
the siding material itself.
Never nail too tightly. Vinyl
siding is not “nailed” to the
wall – it is “hung” on the nails,
allowing the free movement of
each panel.
2. All siding and accessories
should be overlapped – except
where noted otherwise.
3. Where panels fit into
accessories, a 1/4" (6 mm)
clearance should be left
for normal expansion and
contraction. If the temperature
is below freezing at the time
of application, the minimum
clearance should be 1/2"
(12 mm).
4. When nailing horizontal
siding, gently lift top panel so
that locks just touch.
5. When fastening vertical siding
and corner posts, start by
positioning nail in the top of
the uppermost slot to hold
in position. Place all other
fasteners in the center of
slots.
NAILING
Use large head corrosion-resistant roofing nail, with a minimum head
diameter of 5/16" (8 mm). They must be long enough to anchor a
minimum of 3/4" (20 mm) in solid wood framing or cladding. Nail
siding and accessories a minimum of 6" (150 mm) from the ends
when overlapping.
1/4" (6 mm)
1/2"
(12 mm)
when cold.
Must just
touch.
Lift gently.
CAULKING
Caulking is necessary in areas
where water penetration is possible
(pipes or wires through walls, or
J-channels on sides of windows
or doors). Use only good quality
caulking – with a sustained
flexibility, good extensibility and
long life. DO NOT USE OIL BASE
CAULKING.
1. All accessories except the starter strip and F-channel must be
overlapped. Shaded areas are 1-1/2" (40 mm) portions to be cut
for proper overlapping. Overlap only one half (3/4") 20 mm)) of this
length.
2. All material must be nailed as shown, or as stipulated in these
instructions.
INSIDE CORNER POST
OUTSIDE CORNER POST
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