Installation Instructions

1. ESTABLISH CHALK LINE
Establish a chalk line in relation to the windows and
eave after determining the lowest corner of the house.
Partially drive a nail 1" above the lowest point and snap
a level chalk line from this nail to a similar nail at the
next corner. Repeat same procedure around house.
When installing siding leave a minimum of 6" clearance
from soil grade or 2" from a hard surface such as
steps, driveways and decking products. Flashing and
counter flashing is required at roof/wall junctures, in
accordance with the roofing manufacturers instruc-
tions. Siding must be installed with a minimum 2"
clearance from roofing or as per the local building
code.
2. INSTALL STARTER STRIP
Align the top of starter strip on the chalk line. Nail the
starter strip with corrosion resistant fasteners 12" o.c.,
snug-not-tight. When using backerboard insulation or
insulated sheathing behind siding, fur out the starter
strip to accommodate the additional thickness. At a
minimum, a weather resistant barrier or housewrap
should be installed over wood fiber wall sheathing.
New Construction: Check to see that all nails
and sheathing are in place.
Re-Siding: Secure and nail loose boards.
Remove down spouts, lighting fixtures, mould-
ings, old caulking around windows and doors.
Check to see that sidewalls and base are level
and plumb. Use furring where necessary.
One carton of hollowback siding contains
enough material to cover 100 square feet of
wall area.
1"
4 ¼"
4 ¼"
Chalk Line
Starter Strip
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