Installation Guide
• Apply siding over approved structural sheathing.
• Maximum nail spacing is 16 in. on center.
• Nails must penetrate wood framing 1-1/2 in.
• Do not use staples. Use only the nails specied in these
instructions.
• Install a minimum 3/16 in. gap at butt joints and ends.
Use only approved methods to protect joints areas.
• Siding must not be in direct contact with stucco, mortar,
stone, brick, concrete or masonry.
• Apply siding in a method that will prevent moisture entry into
the siding or wall cavity.
• Seal all exposed cut ends using a method that will prevent
moisture intrusion.
• Maintain the proper clearance from the siding bottom drip
edge to the nished grade, walkways and adjacent to the
roof lines.
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CODES AND STANDARDS
TruWood® Siding meets the requirements of the
following codes and standards:
• 2015 International Building Code
• 2015 International Residential Code
• ICC ESR-2588
• Federal Manufactured Housing Standards
• American National Standard
ANSI-CPA 135.6 – 2012
• California Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)*
*CALIFORNIA WUI
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Framing must not exceed 16 in. on center.
• Minimum 5/8 in. Type-X gypsum exterior
sheathing is required.
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