Installation Guide

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PANELS INTERSECTING AT OPENINGS –

BOTTOM OF WINDOWS

First, you will need to determine the width of the window or opening.

Position the panel in place against the window. Then, mark the panel

where it needs to be cut on both sides of the opening. Next, determine

how deep to cut the panel by measuring from the nail ange of the

previous row of siding to 1/4" from the bottom of the windowsill. Fi-

nally, making sure to measure it from the bottom, mark the measured

distance to be trimmed onto the panel to be cut (FIG 13.1). Undersill

trim must be used under all windows.

PANELS INTERSECTING AT OPENINGS –

TOPS OF DOORS AND WINDOWS

You will cut the panels to t around the tops of doors and windows

the same as you did for the bottom of the window (FIG 13.2). First

place the panel and mark the width of the opening, then measure from

the bottom of the nail ange of the previous row of siding to a 1/4"

above the top of the window. Mark the panel to be trimmed with this

measured distance from the panel bottom.

UNDERSILL AND UNDEREAVE SHIMS

Shims may be needed to keep the angle of the last course consistent

in the eaves. Shims should be nailed behind the utility trim that will

be receiving the cut end of the panels (FIG 13.3). This may also be

needed with the piece below the windows. Shims can be wood or

foam sheathing.

FINAL ROW OF SIDING IN THE EAVE

The nal row of siding under an eave will likely need trimming to t

(FIG 13.4). To do this, measure from the nail ange of the previous

row of siding to 1/4" from the eave. Mark this line on the nal panel

and trim. You can install a J-channel and a utility trim or just a utility

trim in the eave area to receive the last cut course of siding. Check to

see if shims are needed to keep slope angle correct. If needed, install

shims. Install utility trim ush with the eave along the entire length

of the wall. The siding can then be inserted into the utility trim and

locked into the lower row of siding.

FIG 13.4

FIG 13.1

J-CHANNEL

UNDERSILL

TRIM

SNAPLOCK

LUGS

FIG 13.2

FIG 13.3

SHIM

UTILITY

TRIM

SIDING

J-CHANNEL

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