European Siding System Horizontal Installation Guide v20210324US
CONTENTS Important Note 3-5 European Siding Parts 6-9 Under Construction 10 Furring Strips Installation 11 Expansion and Contraction Values Table 12 Locking the Siding Board 13 - 15 European Siding System Horizontal Installation -Framing 16 - 18 -Trim Installation 18 - 20 -Siding Board Installation 20 - 26 -Finish the Top 27 NOTE: Click on the heading to enter the section directly Click to return to Content Table European Siding System-Horizontal Installation Guide / v20210324US 2
IMPORTANT Note: Read All Sections Before You Start For the most up to date information, please visit our website @ www.newtechwood.com Prior to installing any composite siding system, it is recommended that you check with local building codes for any special requirements or restrictions. The diagrams and instructions outlined in this guide are for illustration purposes only and are not meant or implied to replace a licensed professional.
Static Static can also be more prevalent in areas that are of higher altitude because the humidity is lower. For these areas, be careful of using conducive objects such as metal railing and chairs as static shocks might occur more often. A potential way to lower the amount of static shocks occurring is to apply Staticide (www.aclstaticide.com) on your deck or use anti-static mats before doorways. Ventilation NewTechWood products CANNOT be directly installed onto a flat surface.
Predrill It is recommended to use the #8 pan head screw for face fixing the profiles and the trims onto the furring strips. When face fixing, it is recommended to predrill the holes slightly larger on the profiles and the trims to allow for expansion and contraction response to temperature change, as shown in below diagram, Screw's Head Size Profiles or Trims Screw's Shank Size Predrilled Hole Size The predrilled hole size should be larger than the screw thread size, from 1/16” (1.
European Siding Parts Product Purpose Part AW-02 Used for the installation of the first board AW-08 Used at every joist to fix each board to the furring strip T-7 Used on the supporting for the last board UH46 European Siding Board UH50 F-Trim, used for the UH46 installation on the outermost edge UH51 Outside Corner Trim, used for the UH46 installation on the outside corners Click to return to Content Table European Siding System-Horizontal Installation Guide / v20210324US 6
European Siding Parts Product Purpose Part UH58 European Siding Board UH59 F-Trim, used for the UH58 installation on the outermost edge UH60 Outside Corner Trim, used for the UH58 installation on the outside corners Click to return to Content Table European Siding System-Horizontal Installation Guide / v20210324US 7
European Siding Screws (For Wood Furring Strip) The table below shows the screws recommended to use for the installation, but not included.
European Siding Screws (For Aluminum Furring Strip) The table below shows the screws recommended to use for the installation, but not included.
Under Construction We recommend for the under construction aluminum or pressure treated wood furring stripss. Each cladding board needs to be supported by a furring strip NO MORE than 16" (406mm) from center to center. Extra care is required in order to provide sufficient joisting in and around obstacles such as windows, fascia’s, soffits, guttering, ventilation points etc.
Furring Strips Installation A building professional should be consulted regarding vapor barriers and insulation for your project. Where a vapor barrier is to be used, it should be a breathable type and must be positioned behind the furring strips. The furring strip needs to have a minimum thickness of 1" (25mm). Wood furring strips should be fixed into position at a maximum of 16" (406mm) centers using a suitable A4 Stainless Steel Countersunk Wood/Masonry screw.
Expansion and Contraction Values NewTechWood siding boards will experience expansion and contraction with changes in temperature. Expansion and contraction are most significant where extreme temperature changes occur. Fastening the deck planks according to the gapping requirements noted in the following table accommodates for this movement.
Locking the Siding Board Since the composite wood must allow for expansion and contraction due to temperature change, the board must be locked at one fixed point but only one point to allow the remaining board to expand and contract freely. In the case there is a need to lock the board, Clip (AW08) comes with a separate hole. It is important that DO NOT LOCK any other clips for the same board.
- Horizontal Installation - Wood Furring Strips Wood Furring Strip #8 x 1" #5 x 1 1/4" (Locking the board) Clip (AW08) Siding Board Starting Trim (AW02) When installing horizontally, it is required to lock the Clip (AW08) at the middle of the board, as shown in Diagram A1 .
- Butt Joint Installation - Butt Joint Installation - Two Boards only Locking with screw at the butt joint side of each board Furring Strip Clip (AW08) Siding Board No Locking No Locking Locking with Screw Locking with Screw Expansion & Contraction No Locking No Locking Expansion & Contraction Floor Butt Joint Installation - Three or more Boards Locking with screw at the middle of each board Furring Strip No Locking Clip (AW08) Locking with Screw No Locking Expansion & Contraction Siding B
European Siding System Horizontal Installation Installation Procedure Step 1: Framing - Measure and Chalk the joists - Furring Strips Installation Step 2: Trim Installation Step 3: Siding Board Installation - Installing the First course - Installing the Second course - Continuing the remaining installation - Installing the Last board Step 4: Finish the Top 1 Framing The frame needs to be level before installing the siding boards.
2 Measure and chalk the furring strips according to the span data specified on page 10 of this installation guide, as shown in Diagram 2 . 3 Fix the furring strips onto the wall that you intend to install with screws at least 19 5/8” (500mm) and max to 39 3/8” (1000mm) on center, as shown in Diagram 3 . Detail 3-3 Detail 3-4 Min 19 5/8" (500mm) Max 39 3/8" (1000mm) Detail 3-2 Detail 3-1 Diagram 2 Diagram 3 Note: Note: 1. We are using wood furring strips for this installation.
1 1/8" (28mm) 4 1 3/4" (45mm) Wall Furring Strip Trim Installation Secure the F-Trim (UH50) onto the wall outermost edge joist and the Outside Corner Trim (UH51) onto the wall outside corner joist with screws at least 19 5/8" (500mm) and max to 39 3/8" (1000mm) on center, respectively, as shown in Diagram 4 .
5 Install the Starting Trim (AW02) at the end of the joists opposite the floor with screws, as shown in Diagram 5 . Wall Furring Strip Min 3/16" Outside (5mm) Corner Trim (UH51) Starting Trim (AW02) Detail 5-1 Detail 5-1 Min 7/16" (11mm) Furring Strip Min 2 1/2" (63mm) Starting Trim (AW02) Diagram 5 Note: 1. Outermost Edge A minimum gap of 3/16" (5mm) needs to be left between the Starting Trim (AW02) and the F-Trim (UH50), as shown in Detail 5-1 . 2.
Note: Fasten the Starting Trim (AW02) with a clearance of 1 3/4" (45mm) above the floor, as shown in Detail 5-4 . Furring Strip Siding Board Installation Installing the First course Put the first European Siding Board (UH46) over the Starting Trim (AW02) and fasten it onto the furring strip with Clip (AW08), as shown in Diagram 6 and Detail 6-1 .
Note: Since the composite wood must allow for expansion and contraction due to temperature change, the board must be locked at one fixed point but only one point to allow the remaining board to move freely. When installing horizontally, it is required to lock the Clip (AW08) at the middle of each board, as shown in Detail 6-2 . DO NOT LOCK any other Clips (AW08) for the same board. Please review page 13 , "Locking the Siding Board" of this installation guide for further information.
7 Installing the Second course Board (UH46) Gap for Expansion & contraction Wall Outside Corner Trim (UH51) Put the second board over the first board's Clip (AW08) and fasten it onto the furring strip with the Clip (AW08), as shown in Diagram 7 , Detail 7-1 , Detail 7-2 .
/TYZGRROTM ZNK 9KIUTJ )U[XYK Board (UH46) Wall 8 Installing the Last board When you are at the last board, measure the distance between the top of the furring strip and the Clip (AW08), as shown in Diagram 8 and Detail 8-1 .
9 Cut the board according to the measured dimension and the selected option on how to finish the top, as shown in Diagram 9 and Detail 9-1 . Option 1 Finish the top with cut F-Trim (UH50), as shown in Detail 9-2 . Cutting Dimension " B " = "A" (measured dimension) - 11/16" (18mm) 11/16" (18mm) Finish the top with Cut F-Trim (UH50) Wall Last Board Furring Strip Detail 9-2 Option 2 No Finish the top or Finish the Top with metal flashing, as shown in Detail 9-3 .
10 Install the Rubber Stopper (T-7) onto each furring strip with screws, as shown in Diagram 10 . Option 2 No Finish the Top or Finish the Top with Metal Flashing: Install the Rubber Stopper, as shown in Detail 10-2 .
11 Put the cut siding board over the Clip (AW08) in place and then face fix it onto each furring strip along the length of the board against the Rubber Stopper (T-7), as shown in Diagram 11 . Option 2 Finish the top with Metal Flashing: Install the last board, as shown in Detail 11-2 .
12 Finish the Top Sealant Glue There are two options to finish the top of the siding. Cut F-Trim (UH50) Finish the Top Wall Furring Strip Board (UH46) Detail 12-2 Option 2 Using Metal Flashing: Put a Metal Flashing over the top of the siding and fix it onto the furring strip with screws, as shown in Detail 12-3 .
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