Installation Instructions

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Important

Before you begin, take the time to read this entire

guide to clearly understand the requirements and

steps to follow for proper installation.

Cedar Impressions

Individual Shingle products are

not designed for roof application. They are designed

solely for installation on vertical surfaces. The

shingles must be installed over a solid at substrate

with nail holding strength such as plywood or OSB

(minimum 7/16" thick). The wall itself must be at as

the shingles will follow the undulations in the wall.

Building codes and regulations vary throughout the

country. Be sure to check with your local code ofcial or

governing body for building requirements in your area.

Preparing Wall Surfaces

The key to successful siding application is proper

preparation of the wall and nailing surface. It is essential

that you work over a smooth/at nailing surface. The more

level and even the wall surface, the better the nished

installation will look. Shingles must be installed over a

solid substrate such as plywood or OSB.

Make sure sheathing is fastened securely to studs.

If you’re planning to use a conventional house wrap

or building felt, apply according to the manufacturer’s

recommendations. In all cases, however, install the

products so they are secured rmly to the substrate so

that they provide a smooth, even surface for the nal

siding installation.

Individual Shingles are exterior cladding; they are not a

complete weather resistant barrier. Before applying siding,

make certain the substrate is watertight. In order to be

protected from precipitation, the substrate may need to be

properly ashed around areas such as windows, doors,

other openings and corners so as to shed water to the

exterior. Refer to CertainTeed Installation Guide for proper

ashing around windows. The siding alone is not meant to

be a watertight barrier.

Tool and Fastener Requirements

Tools required

Fasteners

CertainTeed requires the use of stainless steel or other

equally corrosion-resistant fasteners. Failure to do so may

lead to early corrosion and leaching or staining on the

shingle surface which is not covered in the warranty.

Staples:

• Stainless steel staples with 7/16" crown,

minimum 16 gauge, minimum 1-1/2" long

Nails:

• Stainless steel or hot dipped galvanized roong

nails minimum 1-1/2" long, with minimum head

diameter of 5/16"

Screws:

• Use stainless steel #6 (bugle or truss) head 1-1/2" long

screws. (for use with mitered outside corner)

NOTE: Check with your local code

ofcial or governing body for the building

requirements for fasteners in your area.

NOTE: Handle shingles carefully to avoid

scufng due to mishandling.

Installation Guidelines for Cedar Impressions Individual 5" Sawmill Shingles

• Hammer

• Tape measure

• Square

• Chalk line

• Level

• Utility knife

• Shears

• Chop saw with sharp,

40-tooth carbide blade

• Air compressor

• Pneumatic stapler

Individual 5" Sawmill Shingles

Installation Instructions

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Individual 5" Sawmill Shingles Installation Instructions Installation Guidelines for Cedar Impressions Individual 5" Sawmill Shingles Important Tool and Fastener Requirements Before you begin, take the time to read this entire guide to clearly understand the requirements and steps to follow for proper installation. Tools required NOTE: Handle shingles carefully to avoid scuffing due to mishandling. Cedar Impressions® Individual Shingle products are not designed for roof application.
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Features of Cedar Impressions Individual Shingle Siding Starter 1/2" Offset Align with top of first course shingles There are seven different shingle widths that vary from 4" to 8" (widths are engraved within the staple zone). Shingles are 12" long and required exposure is 5". Installation is made simpler with these easily identifiable features marked on the front the shingles. 5.75” 5.
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Fastening Shingles Installing the Starter Course Fasten within the fastener target zone using two staples per shingle. An alternative is to use a siding or roofing nail through the pre-formed holes within the fastener target zone. Strike a level line around the house to establish a straight reference line to guide the positioning of the starter course of siding. The starter course must extend at least 1" past the sheathing to allow for proper drainage.
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Accessories and Trim We recommend the use of Restoration Millwork cellular PVC trim. If pocketed accessories are desired, a 1" minimum pocket height is required to cover the built-up shingle projection. Shingles must maintain a 1/16" minimum clearance from any trim edge.
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Individual 5" Sawmill Shingle Mitered Corner Installation Instructions Course Hash Marks Align marks to top of prior course to assure 5" exposure Features of Cedar Impressions Individual Shingle Mitered Corner Piece The mitered corner accessory is used to create an authentic woven shingle corner appearance. Staggered coursing requires the corner shingles to be installed at the same time as the infield shingles. Some trimming of the infield shingles will be necessary to maintain the correct keyway spacing.
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Installing Remaining Courses ProTips™: Not all walls are perfectly square. Screws can provide temporary assistance. Screws can be used as an alternative to staples or nails. Screws offer flexibility in making adjustments to the corner position to get the best appearance prior to permanently fastening with nails or staples. Use stainless steel #6 (bugle or truss) head 1-1/2" long screws. Figure 3A Work the corner weave up both sides at the same time as the adjacent shingle pieces are coursed.