Installation Guide

37 | Diamond Kote Building Products Application Guide 6.18
SOFFIT APPLICATION continued
• Space nails 6" o.c. at panel edges and
12" o.c. at intermediate supports. Do
not use staples.
• When installing the Architectural
Collection vented sot, avoid cutting
through the vented areas. If it cannot
be avoided, take special precautions to
avoid damage to spokes within the vent.
• Avoid diagonal cuts through the vented
areas. If necessary all sot edges must
be supported or backed by solid framing.
• Use construction adhesive to attach
spokes within the cut area of the vent to
solid framing.
• Exhaust ducts shall terminate not less
than 3' in any direction from openings
in vented sot. Refer to your local code.
• The spokes within the vent may warp
slightly during acclimation to the local
environment. This condition is only
temporary and the spokes will straighten.
• In closed sot applications factory
manufactured Cut-To-Width sot is
approved.
• Field prepared Cut-To-Width sot
should comply with local building codes.
SOFFIT CHANNEL OPTION
• When using 16' sot, space the end
and/or edge joints 1/4" then install
Sot Channel.
• When using 8' sot, space the end and
edge joints 3/16" then install Sot
Channel.
• When fastening at the sot ends and
edges fasten as close to the Sot
Channel as possible and angle fasteners
slightly to ensure penetration into
framing members.
CAULKING OPTION
• When using 8' sot, space the end and
edge joints 3/16" then caulk.
• When using 16' sot, space the end and
edge joints 3/16" then caulk.
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SmartSide
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Sot products are not
designed for and are not suitable for
use as siding or trim other than Smooth
Foundations Sot.
GAPS + SEALANTS
• Seal all gaps with a high-quality, non
hardening, paintable sealant.
• Follow the sealant manufacturer's
instructions for application or watch
caulking video on our YouTube Channel.
FIGURE 3: VENTED SOFFIT
10 openings per vent each vent
measures 8" long by 3.5" wide
4" between vents
All vent groups, +/- 1/16" from specied
1-15/16" +/- 1/4" between ends & vents
3" +/- 1/16" between vent
and fascia edge
FIGURE 4: 12 IN. CUT TO WIDTH
SOFFIT FRAMING DIAGRAM
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Fascia to be used with sub fascia
Install 2 x framing on
wall to fasten perimeter
of the sot every
Install 2 x framing on
wall to fasten perimeter
of the sot every
24" o.c. Intermediate
framing is NOT required
FIGURE 5: 16 IN. AND 24 IN. CUT
TO WIDTH SOFFIT FRAMING DIAGRAM
Install 2 x framing
on wall to fasten
perimeter of the sot
Install framing 24" o.c. to
support and fasten sot
24" o.c. intermediate
framing is required for 16
in. and 24
"sot
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Fascia to be used with sub fascia
FIGURE 6: 12 IN. CUT TO WIDTH
SOFFIT NAILING DIAGRAM
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Fascia to be used with sub fascia
(Nails
enlarged
to show
detail)
Fasten every 6". o.c.
along perimeter
Install framing to support and fasten
seams. Gap 3/16" and caulk joint.
If H-Molding option is selected,
add the thickness of the web to the
gap allowing a net 3/16" space
for expansion.
24" o.c. intermediate
framing is NOT required
for 12
" sot
FIGURE 7: 16 IN. + 24 IN. CUT TO WIDTH
NAILING FRAMING DIAGRAM
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Fascia to be used with sub fascia
(Nails
enlarged
to show
detail)
Fasten every 6". o.c. along
perimeter
Support and fasten seams over
maximum 24" o.c. framing. Gap
3/16" and caulk joint. If H-Molding
option is selected, add the thickness
of the web to the gap allowing a net
3/16" space for expansion
.
Fasten at panel
center into required
intermediate 24" o.c.
framing