Installation Guide

• A minimum of 4 dry mils, which includes 1
mil factory primer, is required. This is best
achieved with two coats of nished paint.
• Drip edges and grooves must be well coated.
• All surfaces and exposed cut edges must be
painted in place.
PROPER STORAGE
• Store siding at and support it on stringers to
avoid sagging and contact with the ground.
• Siding must be covered and protected from
the elements.
• Allow siding to acclimatize to local conditions
prior to installation.
CONSTRUCTION ESSENTIALS
• The structure must be constructed to meet
local applicable building requirements,
HUD minimum property standards or HUD
manufactured housing construction and
safety standards. Lap siding does not provide
shear strength.
WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS
• The terms of the Limited Warranty require
strict compliance with the installation
instructions. These instructions are
supplemental to applicable local building
codes and standard building practices.
Compliance with the most stringent of these
is required. Architectural designs, plans
and specications must comply with these
instructions.
• All deviations from the installation instructions
must be pre-approved in writing by the Collins
Products LLC Product Performance Manager.
INSTALLATION ERRORS THAT
VOID THE WARRANTY
• Do not apply siding to a rain soaked structure.
• Do not apply siding that is wet. Wet siding can
shrink after application and shrinkage is not
covered by the TruWood warranty.
• Wet blown insulation is not allowed.
• Do not apply stucco or composite stucco
products over the siding.
• Do not apply the siding to oating structures
or buildings over water.
• Staples are not an acceptable fastening device.
• Do not apply to wall systems without
conventional framing.
• Do not bevel cut the siding edges at butt
joints.
• Do not paint in wet or cold conditions.
• Do not use shake and shingle paints, low
quality at oil or alkyd paints, vinyl acetate
(PVA), vinyl acrylic or vinyl acetate-acrylic
co-polymer paints. These coatings do not
adequately protect the siding.
• Do not blind nail siding.
Note: This list is not intended to be inclusive of
all errors that would void the warranty. These
are just some examples.
KEY HOMEOWNER
MAINTENANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Inspect and renew all sealant and immediately
repair any water penetration issues every year.
• Maintain gutters and downspouts to avoid
water cascading down walls.
• Ensure sprinkler patterns are directed away
from structures.
• Follow paint manufacturer’s recommendations
for repainting and paint maintenance.
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