Installation Guide

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estimations worksheet
basic installations
Use the following worksheet to estimate the required materials:
Siding Walls ____square feet
Gable ends ____square feet
Upper gambrel walls ____square feet
Total wall surface area ____square feet
Large areas not covered ____square feet
[A]
[garage doors/sliding doors] x 0.50 =
Uncovered area ____square feet [B]
Subtract B from A for
Total net surface area ____ square feet
Soffit ____square feet
Porch Ceiling ____square feet
Accessories Starter Strip ____linear feet
Utility trim ____linear feet
Receiving channel J-Channel ____linear feet
Flexible J-Channel ____linear feet
F-trim ____linear feet
3 1/2" and 5" Window & Door Surround ____linear feet
Outside corners Outside corner post ____linear feet
Fluted corner trim ____linear feet
Inside corners Inside corner post ____linear feet
J-Channel ____linear feet
Other Soffit cove trim ____linear feet
H-molding ____linear feet
Light blocks ____linear feet
Width of accessory recess opening:
[please circle one] 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 1-1/8"
Nails Pounds required
Length [1-1/2" minimum] ____pounds
Tools needed ___hammer ___tin snips ___chalk line
___utility knife ___square ___hacksaw
___nail hole punch ___tape measure ___level
___power saw ___unlocking tool
___snaplock punch ___fine-tooth saw blade