Installation Guide

Tools Required
• Hammer
• Pencil
• Snips
• NailSlotPunch
• CircularSawwith18-24Tooth
Carbide Tipped Blade (not reversed)
• ChalkLine
• UtilityKnife
• TapeMeasure
• Level
• Corrosion-ResistantSidingNails
or Screws
IMPORTANT:
A SOLID NAILABLE SHEATHING,
SUCH AS PLYWOOD OR OSB IS
NECESSARY FOR A PROPER AND
SECURE INSTALLATION.
PANELS MUST BE INSTALLED
FROM RIGHT TO LEFT.
When nailing through slots, always
nail in CENTER of slot. DO NOT
NAIL TIGHT. Panels must be able
to move to allow for expansion and
contraction caused by temperature
change.
All panels (full and partial) must have
the following nailing sequence:
1. First, nail through center of nail
slot at the right end of panel.
2. Nail through center of nail slot
toward the left end of panel.
Note: Do NOT nail through the
far left nail slot.
3. Nail through center of the nail slot
in the left-side flange.
4. Nail through nail hole (NOT nail
slot) at the center of panel.
5. For maximum wind load nail
through center of nail slots every
8".
Panels should be acclimated to air
temperature by placing them in the
general work area at least one hour
prior to installation. Air temperature
should be checked when installing
the first course of each new wall
to determine the amount of panel
overlap. As air temperature changes,
it is NOT necessary to go back and
adjust the spacing of previously
installed panels.
Installation Tip for Cedar Discovery
Triple 5": For the best appearance,
it is very important to be aware of
panel temperature instead of air
temperature. To accomplish this,
the panels should be placed in a
shaded area before being installed to
acclimate to the ambient temperature.
Another option is to measure the
panel temperature with an Infrared
Temperature device, In either case,
install the panel to the appropriate
temperature gauge mark.
Special thought should be taken to
eliminate short pieces.
Allow 1/4 " clearance for all stops,
such as corner posts and J-Channels.
When installing products in very
cold temperatures (< 40°F), allow
3/8 " clearance for expansion and
contraction.
In order to finish the wall without a
short course at the top, measure down
from the soffit and adjust as needed.
This product is for exterior use only,
and should be installed on flat, vertical
walls to maintain an even appearance.
It can be installed on mansard roofs
with a slope of 45/12 or greater (15º
angle or less). (See Mansard Roof
Installation instructions.)
Maintenance
To clean, use mild soap with warm
water to remove dirt, dust or surface
stains that may collect from time to
time.
• Productshouldnotbepainted.
installation
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Left
Side Flange
Temperature
Gauge
Left Alignment
Line “8”
Right Alignment
Line “0”
Center Nail
Hole
Bottom Lock
Nail
Hem
Top Lock
Nail Slot
Perfection Shingle Double 7"
Left
Side Flange
Temperature
Gauge
Left Alignment
Line “8”
Right Alignment
Line “0”
Center Nail
Hole
Bottom Lock
Nail
Hem
Top Lock
Nail Slot
Hand-Split Shake
Left
Side Flange
Temperature
Gauge
Left Alignment
Line “8”
Right Alignment
Line “0”
Center Nail
Hole
Bottom Lock
Nail
Hem
Top Lock
Nail Slot
Perfection Shingle Triple 5"
Locking Leg
Left
Side Flange
Temperature
Gauge
Center Nail
Hole
Nail
Hem
Top Lock
Nail Slot
Alignment Lines
Half-Rounds
The tough, long-lasting polypropylene construction of Cedar Discovery
®
Siding will bring years of beauty to a home without the maintenance required
with natural cedar.
To avoid waste and make installation faster, please take a few minutes to
read and understand these instructions.
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