Technical Specifications

NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR SIX-FOOT HORIZONTAL PANELS
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PANEL REPLACEMENT
Set the depth of the circular saw blade slightly
deeper than the panel so the saw blade does
not cut into the building wrap or sheathing.
Make additional cuts into the damaged panel
and break into pieces for easier removal of
the damaged panel.
Remove damaged panel.
Cut 3/16” off the back ship-lapped edge at
bottom of panel.*
Cut the right side ship-lapped edge off the
panel.
Use a 10mm Corrugated Spacer and place it
behind the new panel at bottom, just above
exposed Panel Clips or Starter Track.
Prepare to set the new panel in place.
Lift panel into place by prying from the
bottom upward. Pre-drill and face fasten
panel with a screw into the framing members,
2” from panel bottom.
Fill countersunk screw heads with color-
matching polyurethane sealant or
cementitious patching material.
*If panel to be replaced is at the top course
or under a window, cut top edge of panel as
needed and leave bottom shiplap intact. Add
Spacer at top of uncovered wall space.
Fig. 59