Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsTruWood ManualsBuilding materials8 in. Self-Aligning Lap Siding 12 ft (Common: 1/2 in. x 8 in. x 144 in.; Actual: 0.490 in. x 8 in. x 144 in.)

For TruWood installation tips, view video here.

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT Read and understand all storage and installation instructions before siding application.

Warranty: 800.329.1219 Sales: 800.417.3674 • www.CollinsWood.com

PREMIUM LAP SIDING

Includes: 4," 5," 8" Cottage Lap,

TwelveFour Cottage Lap,

TwelveSix Cottage Lap

and 8" Channel Rustic

Summary of content (6 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PREMIUM LAP SIDING Includes: 4," 5," 8" Cottage Lap,® TwelveFour Cottage Lap,® TwelveSix Cottage Lap® and 8" Channel Rustic For TruWood installation tips, view video here. IMPORTANT Read and understand all storage and installation instructions before siding application. Warranty: 800.329.1219 Sales: 800.417.3674 • www.CollinsWood.
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PREMIUM LAP SIDING Includes: 4," 5," 8" Cottage Lap,® TwelveFour Cottage Lap,® TwelveSix Cottage Lap® and 8" Channel Rustic IMPORTANT Read and understand all storage and installation instructions before siding application. Warranty Requirements C. VAPOR BARRIERS, VENTILATION AND MOISTURE CONTROL • The terms of the Limited Warranty require strict compliance with the installation instructions.
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• Use only premium alkyd oil-based paint or premium acrylic latex paint containing an appropriate amount of mildewcide for local moisture conditions. For best performance, 100% acrylic latex paints or 100% acrylic solid body stains are recommended. Lap Siding • Follow paint manufacturer’s recommendations for engineered wood siding. • A minimum of 4 dry mils, including factory primer, is required. This is best achieved with two coats of finished paint. • Drip edges and grooves must be well covered. FIG.
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PREMIUM LAP SIDING 16" and 12" Cottage Lap and Channel Rustic Nailing Product Guidelines Apply these lap siding products horizontally on walls and gables that meet racking requirements. • 16" Cottage Lap Sidings require 3 nails per board on all studs 16" o.c. 12" Cottage Lap Sidings require 2 nails per board on studs 16" o.c. Place nails 5/8" to 3/4" up from the drip edge and in the center of the lap. Make sure that drip edge nails penetrate both courses of siding and into studs.
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TRUWOOD SIDING & TRIM 30-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 1. LIMITED WARRANTY – TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY COVERAGE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 3 AND 4 BELOW. Collins Products (“Collins”) warrants that its TruWood Siding & Trim products (the “Products”) were manufactured to meet or exceed the specifications set forth in ANSI-CPSA 135.6.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE GENERAL: The suggestions and recommendations below should be followed to achieve satisfactory performance of any CP Product. Failure to comply may result in a reduced useful life of the Product and void the Product warranty.