Installation Guide

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Foreword ...........................................Inside Cover/1
Important Notes
Helpful Suggestions ....................................3
Fire Safety Information ...............................3
Storage and Transportation .........................3
Basic Installation Rules .........................................4
Cleanup
Helpful hints ...............................................5
Stains & Cleaners ........................................6
Terms to Know ................................................... 7-8
Basic Installation Tools & Equipment ........... 9-10
How to Measure
Estimating Required Materials .................11
Estimating Worksheet ...............................12
Fastener Choices
Nails, Screw Fasteners and Staples ...........13
Fastening Procedures ................................14
Cutting the Siding ................................................15
Preparing the Walls
New Construction ....................................16
Residing Existing Structures .....................17
Over Masonry Sub-Surface ......................18
Accessories Installation
Starter Strip ...............................................19
Alternative Methods of Starting
a Siding Panel ........................................20
Outside and Inside Corner Post .......... 21-22
Decorative 3-piece Corner System ...........23
Window and Door Trim ...................... 24-34
Frieze, Rake, and Band Boards ........... 35-39
Gable Treatment ................................. 40-41
Roof Ventilation ................................. 42-43
J-Channel ..................................................44
Horizontal Siding Installation
Installing Panels ........................................45
Fitting Siding around Fixtures ..................46
Fitting Under Windows ............................47
Finishing at the Top ..................................48
Eave Treatment .........................................49
Insulated Siding Installation ...............................50
Starter Strip and Accessories ....................51
Corner Post Options ..................................52
Panel Installation .......................................53
Installing Around Openings ................ 54-55
Final Course ..............................................56
Finishing Options ......................................57
Transition from Horizontal to Vertical ..............58
Vertical Siding Installation
(including Board & Batten)
Preparation ................................................59
Siding Accessories ....................................60
Soffit Installation
Preparation ................................................61
Over Open Eaves ................................ 61-62
Over Enclosed Eaves ................................63
Fascia Installation
Aluminum Fascia ......................................64
Porch Ceilings
New Construction Projects .......................65
Residing Projects ......................................65
Replacing Damaged Panels
Vinyl Siding Panel ....................................66
Corner Posts ..............................................67
J-Channel ..................................................68
Shutters .................................................................69
Cedar Discovery ............................................. 70-81
Historic Restoration .............................................82
Gutters and Downspouts ............................. 83-101
Gutters and Hangers ............................ 83-88
Leaf Relief ....................................................... 89-99
Gutter Warrior ........................................... 100-101
Notes ....................................................................102
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