Installation Guide

European Siding System-Horizontal Installation Guide / v20210324US 12
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Expansion and Contraction table of values for
North America, Canada, Australia and Asia
3 8 9 10 12 13 16 18
32 1/16 2/16 2/16 3/16 3/16 4/16 4/16 5/16
Gap
(in)
41 1/16 2/16 2/16 2/16 3/16 3/16 4/16 4/16
50 1/16 2/16 2/16 2/16 2/16 3/16 3/16 3/16
59 1/16 1/16 1/16 2/16 2/16 2/16 2/16 3/16
68 3/64 1/16 1/16 1/16 1/16 2/16 2/16 2/16
77 3/64 1/16 1/16 1/16 1/16 1/16 1/16 1/16
86 3/64 3/64 3/64 3/64 3/64 1/16 1/16 1/16
Installation Temperature (Farhenheit)
Length (Feet)
Expansion and Contraction Values
NewTechWood siding boards will experience expansion and contraction with changes in
temperature. Expansion and contraction are most signicant where extreme temperature
changes occur. Fastening the deck planks according to the gapping requirements noted
in the following table accommodates for this movement.
Note: If you are still unsure of what gapping to use, contact the manufacturer and they
will give you the correct gapping requirements based on your environment and area.