Installation Instructions

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TRIM & FASCIA 190, 440, 540 & 2000 SERIES

PREPARATION

• Do not use staples.

• Trim must not be in direct contact with masonry, concrete,

brick, stone, stucco, or mortar.

• Minimum 6 inches (152 mm) clearance must be maintained

between trim and nished grade. (See diagram 2a)

• Trim applied adjacent to roofs, porches, patios, sidewalks, etc.

must have a clearance of at least 1 inch (25 mm) above any

surface where water might collect. The surface must be sloped

or otherwise designed to provide proper drainage so the trim is

at no time directly exposed to standing water. (See diagram 2b)

• A non-corrosive drip-edge must be applied at bottom edge of

roong where it meets the fascia. (See diagrams 2c and 9c)

• In a horizontal brick frieze or band board application where the

trim meets the masonry leave a 3/8 inch (10 mm) minimum

airspace and ash between the trim and the masonry.

(See diagram 2d)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)

• For the cleanest cut and longer blade life, a ne-tooth carbide

tipped blade is recommended.

• Trim and fascia are manufactured with a special edge coating

which reduces moisture-related issues. Do not rip and/or rout

the trim and fascia, as it will leave the edges unprotected.

- If the trim or fascia materials are ripped, you must take

special care to seal all wood exposed to the weather as

described in the Finishing Instructions. (See page 12)

• Climb cut the surface of the trim and fascia such that the rotation

of the blade cuts downward on the primed or prenished surface.

• Do not miter trim ends or edges. 45 degree diagonal cuts of trim

ends around door and window opening is acceptable, as well as

joining. (See diagram 2e)

6” min.

1” min.

Drip-edge

Fascia

Sub-Fascia

WRB

Siding

3/8” space

with Z-ashing

Shim

Trim

Brick

3/8” space

with Z-ashing

General Information (continued)

Cutting

Water-

Resistive

Barrier

Sheathing

Water-

Resistive

Barrier

Sheathing

PAINT

NEVER NAIL INTO

EDGES WITHOUT

PRE-DRILLING

DO NOT MITER

EDGES

DO NOT MITER

CUT THE

CORNER JOINT

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