Technical Specifications

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SIX-FOOT HORIZONTAL PANELS:
INSTALLING THE FA 700
STARTER TRACK
ALL APPLICATIONS
The Nichiha Starter Track (FA 700) must be
level and attached at a minimum of 6” above
finished soil grade or per local building codes
(use a laser level to verify). When installing
over a hard surface such as driveways or
sidewalks, a 2” clearance is acceptable.
Essential Starter Flashing may be installed
prior to the Starter Track to conceal the
clearance gap above hardscape and decking.
Beginning with outside and inside corner
segments, fasten Flashing at each stud
location or every 10” o.c. to sill plate. Fasten
Flashing inside and outside corner segment
to framing on both sides, keeping at least 1”
from vertical edges. Main segments will slide
into/overlap the corner segments. The AWP
bottom face edge will extend ¾” below the
Starter Track. Position Flashing and/or Starter
Track to leave 1/4” clearance between the
panel edge and Flashing.
The Starter Track must be installed using
corrosion resistant fasteners. Locate and mark
the studs.
WOOD & METAL STUDS OR FURRING
Starter Track must be secured at every
stud line.
CONCRETE/MASONRY
When installing over concrete construction,
the wall must be furred out with pressure
treated lumber or metal hat channel.
Starter Track must be secured at each
furring location.
STRUCTURAL INSULATING PANELS (SIP)
Secure Starter Track every 16” o.c. max.
PRE-ENGINEERED METAL BUILDINGS
(PEMB)
Fasten Starter Track at every reversed R-panel
rib at 12” o.c. max.
Fig. 22 Essential Starter
Flashing