Installation Guide

50
starter strip
insulated siding installation
1/4"
8"
You must use the required starter
strip (with 1/2" step). (Fig. 2)
Chalk lines are normally established
from the lowest corner of the house.
In situations where the ground at
the corner of the house is not level,
chalk lines must be measured from
the soffit location to assure a uni-
form panel at the top of the walls.
The starting chalk line should be
located so that it represents the top,
not the bottom, of the starter strip
(Fig. 1)
Note: Make sure starter strip works
with insulated siding.
Align the top of the starter strip with
the chalk line.
Nail the starter strips 8" on center
and in the middle of each nail slot
Do not drive nails tight. Always nail
in the lowest row of the nail slots
allowable. (Fig. 2)
Allow at least 1/4" separation
between pieces of starter strips for
expansion and contraction. (Fig. 3)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Starter Strip