Installation Instructions

b. Using the snap lock punch,
punch ears in the trimmed
edge of the siding panel at
8" (200 mm) intervals. Be
sure that the “ears” face
outwards from the wall.
c. Lock the top edge of a siding
panel in the undersill trim and
secure the lock at the lower
edge of the panel. The snap
lock punch must be used
whenever the trimmed edge
of a panel is to be engaged in
the undersill trim.
To fit the siding over the top of windows and doors, cut out the bottom
section of the panel leaving 3/8" (10 mm) clearance on both sides of
the window, so that the horizontal edge of the cut out fits firmly into
the undersill trim.
Note: For good visual appeal, plan your siding installation so that
any laps required in the course of siding immediately below a window
can be placed below that window.
Ears punched in panel.
Width of window plus 3/8" (10 mm) on each side.
Minimum
2' (600 mm)
STEP 6
TOP-OF WALL FINISH
Siding is measured and finished off at the top of the wall in exactly
the same fashion as under a window or door, as explained in installing
siding around windows, and doors, except that full sheets of siding
will be used.
To finish siding on gables install a J-channel along the gable angle
against the soffit. Cut siding to the proper angle and install soffit in
the J-channel, leaving gap for expansion (See Basic Rules, #3).
If gables are being finished with vertical siding as an accent, install the
last panel of horizontal siding in the normal manner, then install back
to back J-channels or vertical belt line trim. This trim will serve as the
starter strip for the vertical siding.
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SIDING INSTALLATION