Installation Instructions

STEP 1
HORIZONTAL SIDINGS
The first step, whether you are
re-siding or applying on new
construction, is to determine where
you will apply the first course of
siding. This can be at the same
level as the old siding, or on new
construction, at a level that will
cover the edge of the foundation.
Use a chalk line and a level to
obtain a horizontal starting point
so that all installed siding will be
perfectly level. And at all corners,
use a plumb line to ensure that
corner posts are vertical.
Follow these steps in the order
shown for the easiest and best
application.
STEP 2
INSTALL OUTSIDE
CORNER POST
Cut post to the length required.
Begin nailing at the top of a slot,
halfway up the post. The balance of
the nailing must be in the center of
the slots. If more than one length
is required, refer to the preceding
section for cutting and overlapping
instructions.
Note: If a corner post is to be
cut, place cut end at the top,
away from the general sight line.
Staggered nailing will reduce
stress and ensure more even
installation of the corner post.
Nail first up and then down the
post, alternating sides as you nail.
Distance between bottom of old
siding and chalk line is 1/2" (12 mm)
less than the width of the starter strip.
1/2" space at top of wall.
INSIDE CORNER POST
Cut post to the length required. Begin
nailing at the top of a slot, halfway up
the post. The balance of the nailing
must be in the center of the slots. If
more than one post is required, refer
to the preceding section for cutting
and overlapping instructions.
STEP 3
STARTER STRIP
With a tape measure, measure
the width (w) of the starter strip.
Determine, as explained in General
Information, where the bottom of
the first course will begin. Measure
up from this mark, the width of the
starter strip, less 1/2" (12 mm), and
chalk a level line across the wall. Keep
the starter strip 1/4" (6 mm) from
the nail hems of both the inside and
outside corner posts. Nail at 8" to
10" (200 to 250 mm) centers. Leave
1/2" (12 mm) gap between ends of
adjacent starter strips.
1/4"
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Chalkline
SIDING INSTALLATION
16"
W