Installation Guide

2 | Diamond Kote Building Products Application Guide 6.18
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
• Inspect product for any issues before
installing. (breakage, surface defects,
foreign objects, color inconsistency or
color correctness)
• Do not install questionable product.
• Report any problems you may have to
your dealer BEFORE installing.
STORAGE
It is important to properly store all Diamond
Kote
®
products for protection.
• Store siding at on a dry, clean and well
supported surface. Protect material from
direct exposure to weather.
• Do not store directly on the ground.
• Diamond Kote
®
4-Packs and 2-Packs
are not waterproof. All products must be
kept dry and covered at all times.
• Product may come in long, heavy
sections, which requires proper handling.
• Carry shrinkwrapped bundles to
desired location before opening to
avoid damaging the painted surface.
• Don't carry in a at position.
• Pick up product from the center to avoid
marring the surface of items below.
• Only carry multiple pieces of siding:
face-to-face or back-to-back.
• Do not slide pre-nished siding material
across each other.
• Support the product when you cut large
pieces.
• Sealed product could become saturated
if not protected during storage.
• If the product becomes saturated, do not
install until it dries out completely.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
**Note: DO NOT USE STAPLES.
Minimum 6" clearance must be maintained
between siding and nish grade.
• Siding applied adjacent to porches,
patios, walks, roof lines, etc. must have a
1" clearance above any surface.
• 3/8" clearance should be left between
siding and horizontal ashings.
• All exposed wood substrate must be
primed and painted to prevent moisture
intrusion and water buildup.
• Best practice for blind or exposed nailing
is to use only 316 stainless steel nails
within 15 miles of the seacoast. Beyond
15 miles, either 304 stainless steel or
hot-dipped galvanized is acceptable.
• See Alternate Fastening Options for
fastening lap siding to SIP, ICF and Steel
Frame assemblies.
(PG 10)
• Adequate drying time must be allowed
prior to enclosing the wall cavity when
using wet blown cellulose insulation.
• With wet blown cellulose insulation, the
insulation must not be in direct contact
with the siding and it will need time to
dry, a minimum of 24 hours or longer if
specied by the insulation manufacturer.
• Diamond Kote
®
Building Products should
be cut in a manner to avoid marring the
nished face.
• It is recommended to face the board up
when using a combination blade power
miter saw.
• Do NOT force or spring siding into place.
Where siding butts window trim, door
casing, masonry, etc., leave a 3/16" gap
and caulk. DO NOT caulk butt joints.
• Seal all gaps with a paintable sealant
that meets ASTM-C92
0 Specication,
it is recommended to use DAP SpecLine
92
0.
• Use drip-cap ashing above all
horizontal trim to ensure a weather-
tight installation. 1" drip cap is available
in all Diamond Kote colors.
STORE UNDERCOVER
PROPER HANDLING