Instructions / Assembly

ManualsBrandsJames Hardie ManualsBuilding materials192 in. x 16 in. Rectangular White Paintable Composite Soffit Vent

Additional Installation Information,

Warranties, and Warnings are available at

www.jameshardie.com

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CAULKING

PAINTING

COLORPLUS

TECHNOLOGY CAULKING, TOUCH-UP & LAMINATE

For best results use an Elastomeric Joint Sealant complying with ASTM C920 Grade NS, Class 25 or

higher or a Latex Joint Sealant complying with ASTM C834. Caulking/Sealant must be applied in

accordance with the caulking/sealant manufacturer’s written instructions.

Note: OSI Quad as well

as some other caulking manufactuers DO NOT allow tooling.

DO NOT use stain on James Hardie® products. James

Hardie products must be painted within 180 days for

primed product and 90 days for unprimed. 100% acrylic

topcoats are recommended. Do not paint when wet. For

application rates refer to paint manufacturers speciﬁcations.

Back-rolling is recommended if the siding is sprayed.

CUT EDGE TREATMENT

Caulk, paint or prime all ﬁeld cut edges. James Hardie touch-up kits are required to touch-up ColorPlus products.

RECOGNITION: In accordance with ICC-ES Legacy Report NER-405, HardieSoffit panel is recognized as a suitable alternate to that specified in: the BOCA National Building Code/1999, the 1997 Standard

Building Code, the 1997 Uniform Building Code, the 1998 International One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code, the 2003 International Building Code, and the 2003 International Residential Code for One-and Two-Family

Dwellings. Hardiesoffit panel is also recognized for application in the following: City of Los Angeles Research Report No. 24862, State of Florida listing FL#889, Dade County, Florida NOA No. 02-0729.02, U.S.

Dept. of HUD Materials Release 1263c, Texas Department of Insurance Product Evaluation EC-23, City of New York MEA 223-93-M, and California DSA PA-019. These documents should also be consulted for

additional information concerning the suitability of this product for specific applications.

PAINTING JAMES HARDIE

PRODUCTS WITH COLORPLUS

TECHNOLOGY

When repainting ColorPlus products, James Hardie recommends the following regarding surface preparation and topcoat application:

• Ensure the surface is clean, dry, and free of any dust, dirt, or mildew

• Repriming is normally not necessary

• 100% acrylic topcoats are recommended

• DO NOT use stain or oil/alkyd base paints on James Hardie

products

• Apply ﬁnish coat in accordance with paint manufacturers written instructions regarding coverage, application methods, and application temperature

• DO NOT caulk nail heads when using ColorPlus products, refer to the ColorPlus touch-up section

• Care should be taken when handling and cutting James Hardie ColorPlus products. At the job-site use a soft cloth to gently wipe any residue or construction dust

left on the product

• Touch up nicks, scrapes and nail heads using the ColorPlus

Technology touch-up applicator. Touch-up should be used sparingly.

If large areas require touch-up, replace the damaged area with new HardieSofﬁt

panel with ColorPlus Technology.

• Laminate sheet must be removed immediately after installation of each course.

• Terminate non-factory cut edges into trim where possible, and caulk. Color matched caulks are available from your ColorPlus dealer.

• Treat all other non-factory cut edges using the ColorPlus Technology edge coaters, available from your ColorPlus

product dealer.

Note: James Hardie does not warrant the usage of third party touch-up or paints used as touch-up on James Hardie ColorPlus products.

Problems with appearance or performance arising from use of third party touch-up paints or paints used as touch-up that are not James Hardie touch-up, will not

be covered under the James Hardie ColorPlus Limited Finish Warranty.