Installation Guide

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fitting siding around fixtures
horizontal siding installation
1"
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
1/4" Bigger
Fig. 3
1"
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Beaded Horizontal
Siding
Beaded panels are factory notched in
three places (Fig. 1). For best results,
overlap panels using factory notched
ends only. This panel should be
overlapped 1" due to the unique
design of the locking and lapping
system. Overlapping more than 1"
will result in less than optimal laps
and increase the chances of panel
restriction (Fig. 2). For easiest panel
installation, start locking the panel at
one end and tap the lock into place
toward the other end. This panel will
not lock by pushing straight up as in
standard panel installation.
TIP: Always overlap joints away
from entrances and away from the
point of greatest traffic. This will
improve the overall appearance of
the installation.
Fitting Siding
Around Fixtures
For handling protrusions around
the wall, refer to the figure
(Fig. 3) for hand fabricating, or
use manufacturers’ accessories
specifically designed for this
purpose. In addition, the following
tips are suggested:
•Alwaysbeginanewcourseof
siding at the fixture to avoid
excess lap joints.
•Cutaslot1/4"biggerthanthe
fixture. (Fig. 3)
•Whencutting,matchtheshape
and contour of the obstruction.
(Fig. 4)
For Long Length
Panel Installation
When installing any panel longer
than the standard 12', nail through
the nail slot nearest the center of
the panel length as shown. This will
allow expansion to occur in both
directions from the center. (Fig. 5)