Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsCMPC ManualsAppearance Boards & Planks1 in. x 4 in. x 12 ft. Radiata Pine FingerJoint Primed Board

Installation & Maintenance Instructions

Primed Trim Boards are made of Radiata Pine and coated with mutliple coats of exterior acrylic latex

primer with Jesso coating. Primed Trim Boards are “multi purpose” appearance grade product that is

constructed using BlueLinx North American standards that include exterior glue and exterior primer.

INSTALLATION

A. PREFACE: Controlling Moisture

Every building structure should be designed and constructed to minimize any possible infiltration of

moisture. Moisture infiltration can be reduced & managed by incorporating construction practices that:

 Do not allow moisture to accumulate for extended periods without runoff

 Minimize moisture penetration by sealing & flashing

 Allow water that has penetrated the exterior envelope to easily drain away from the structure

The use of flashing around wall penetrations, such as around window and door openings, can reduce

moisture, but the performance of any building system depends on how its entire design and construction

addresses local environment and climate conditions, building codes, and product and material limitations.

Design and installation of flashing and sealing systems are the responsibility of the architect, contractor

and installer, not that of the manufacturer of the building materials.

B. BEST PRACTICES:

Primed Trim Boards are manufactured to give years of satisfaction and beauty to your home. The best

service will result from installation according to traditional “best practices” for wood construction.

Besides following the Installation Instructions and Maintenance Instructions (next sections), all installers

of Primed Trim Boards should follow these industry “best practices.”

THE DO NOT LIST:

 Do not use for structural support purposes

 Do not use trim for siding, decking, railing, fences, planters or trellises

 Do not allow to be in contact with the ground

 Do not place in direct contact with concrete, masonry, patios, porch

es, and/or roofs

 Do not install where water sprinklers can regularly wet

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Do not install in a manner to allow water to be entrapped behind Primed Trim Boards

 Do not use caulking sealant as a substitute for flashing

 Do not install

with moisture content over 18%

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Do not paint o

ver wet Primed Trim Boards

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Installation & Maintenance Instructions Primed Trim Boards are made of Radiata Pine and coated with mutliple coats of exterior acrylic latex primer with Jesso coating. Primed Trim Boards are “multi purpose” appearance grade product that is constructed using BlueLinx North American standards that include exterior glue and exterior primer. INSTALLATION A. PREFACE: Controlling Moisture Every building structure should be designed and constructed to minimize any possible infiltration of moisture.
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  Do not install directly over rigid foam insulation. Do not assume your installation crews know what to do.
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STORAGE: Before installation, protect Primed Trim Boards from exposure to direct sunlight, water saturation, & dirt. Do not allow it to come in contact with ground. (See below for storage instructions.) AVOID MARRING/SCUFFING: During cutting & handling, avoid marring & scuffing Primed Trim Boards. NEVER ABOVE 18% MOISTURE: Before installation, ensure that the Primed Trim Boards are dry. Do not install Trim that has a moisture content above 18%. (See below for more on moisture content.
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SIZE Nails must be long enough to go through the underlying materials, such as sheathing and insulation, and penetrate into at least 1-1/4” of solid wood. COUNTERSUNK In some situations, you may choose to intentionally countersink nails. If so, follow the same procedure to fill the cavity as with overdriven nails. NAIL WITH CARE Nails should be driven with care. Heavy nailing distorts the wood and may cause splitting. Like all wood products, Primed Trim Boards should be hand nailed.
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K. CORNERS FASCIA & RAKE BOARDS SECURE PIECES PROPERLY When framing members (rafters, outlookers, etc.) are not located where Primed Trim Board pieces join, install 1-1/4” solid blocking first and then nail the Trim to it. Fasten from the face of one Trim member into the edge of another by pre-drilling pilot holes and inserting stainless steel wood screws. L. CLEARANCE REMEMBER: 8, 2, ¼ Water table or skirt boards and corner boards must be a minimum of 8” to 9” above the finish grade.
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VASCULAR STRUCTURE: At a microscopic level, the grain structure of the wood substrate is like a stack of drinking straws and can absorb water more than 50 times faster than the other surfaces of a board. Priming all cuts mitigates water absorption & helps ensure a long lasting project. PRIME ALL CUTS BEFORE INSTALLATION: This includes cuts that cannot be seen or may not be directly exposed to weather. All cuts must be reprimed.
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No home is maintenance-free. Every building is subject to wear and tear from weather conditions and occupant usage. All building components have a design service life, which may be affected by environmental conditions and installation and maintenance measures. All building components require regular inspections and scheduled maintenance to maximize their performance and service life. The maintenance instructions set out below provide some guidelines for such inspections and maintenance.
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SEALANTS: Flexible sealing compounds are referred to as caulking. Caulking is used to seal gaps between dissimilar materials on the building and to seal gaps or joints in finishes. Buildings normally experience some settlement/ shrinkage of the building components which, in turn, cause settlement of flashing and damaged caulking. These areas should be immediately corrected as failure to do so will likely lead to water ingress into the building envelope.
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Trim used around and on the roof should be checked to ensure it is not absorbing water due to inadequate clearances or snow loads. All penetrations through the roof such as skylights, plumbing stacks, vents, etc., need to be checked annually and resealed as necessary. Snow melting on the roof and then freezing in runoff at un-insulated roof eaves can lead to ice damming which, in turn, causes water to back up under shingles and results in a leak inside.
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