Installation Instructions

Fastening Shingles
Fasten within the fastener
target zone using two
staples per shingle. An
alternative is to use a
siding or roong nail
through the pre-formed
holes within the fastener
target zone.
When using a pneumatic stapler, drive the staple
horizontally in the fastener target zone. Fasteners
should be driven ush with the surface of the shingle.
Underdriving or overdriving fasteners will affect
the integrity of the installation. Depending on the
manufacturer, stapler adjustments may be required to
meet the driving requirements. We recommend the use
of a test piece to adjust staple depth.
For partial shingles where the staple zone is removed
(i.e. – nishing the top course), pre-drill holes and fasten
with appropriate length nails.
Note: For installations below 40 degrees you must
fasten the shingles using nails in the pre-formed
holes in the stapling zones. Shingles pneumatically
stapled in these temperatures may crack due to cold
temperature and such cracking is NOT covered by the
product limited warranty.
Mixing Variegated Color Shades
To ensure your installation has a natural appearance you
must be sure to mix shingle widths and color shades
randomly on the wall. It is suggested to place an equal
amount of shingles from each shade of color into a
separate working bin. Pull shingles from the bin so that
color and widths of shingles are distributed across the
wall and no repeating patterns are created.
Shingle widths: 4", 4-1/4", 4-1/2", 5", 5-3/4", 6-3/4", 8"
Installing the Starter Course
Strike a level line around the house to establish a straight
reference line to guide the positioning of the starter
course of siding. The starter course must extend at least
1" past the sheathing to allow for proper drainage.
The starter course has two layers of shingles. Use full
shingle lengths (12") for the rst layer. The starter offset
line at the top of the panel will aide in aligning the second
layer so it extends 1/2" below the rst layer.
Start at one end of the wall varying shingle widths and
color shades (if using more than one color shade) as you
progress across the wall.
Note: The butt line of the lowest course must allow a
minimum spacing of 1" from decks, patios, rooines
and other hard surfaces. Consult local building codes
for minimum spacing of cladding from grade.
Installing Remaining Courses
Install remaining courses in a single layer on the rest
of the wall according to the 5" exposure by aligning the
course hash marks on the shingle you are installing with
the TOP of the previous course. Snapping additional chalk
lines will help keep your courses straight and level.
Shingles come in various widths, so make sure that
the keyways are not aligned over subsequent courses.
Keyway spacing is a minimum 1-1/2" from the shingles in
the previous course.
Note: Finished appearance is improved when you
avoid using cut partial shingles in the wall inll. It
is best to butt the cut edges into window, door and
corner trim boards.
Avoiding Patterns
NOTE: Color shades are boxed separately.
When using multiple color shades, you
must mix color shades and shingle widths
to achieve a natural appearance.
Starter Course
First Layer
Starter Course
Second Layer
1/2" below
the rst layer
chalk line
1-1/2" minimum
5" exposure
sheathing
1" below sheathing