Installation Instructions

CertainTeed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide

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Exercise every care to retain architectural details wherever

possible. Do not remove, cover, or add details until you have the

building owner’s written approval. Determine that the owner has

consulted the local historic society regarding the foregoing.

Use siding which closely approximates the appearance of the

original siding in color, size and style.

Lead Renovations

Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that

contains high levels of lead (called lead based paint). Lead from

paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken

care of properly. You can ﬁnd out about other safety measures by

calling 1-800-424-LEAD. Ask for the brochure “Reducing Lead

Hazards When Remodeling Your Home.” That brochure explains

what to do before, during, and after renovations.

Caulking and Sealants

When installing vinyl siding, the use of caulking and other sealants

is minimal. Do not caulk panels where they meet the receiver of

inside corners, outside corners, or J-channels. Do not caulk the

overlap joints.

For More Information

These instructions will enable you to successfully complete a

siding, sofﬁt, or porch ceiling installation. However, no set of

instructions can answer every question or problem that might

come up during a project. So if you are in doubt about how to

complete a speciﬁc procedure, we suggest you try two avenues

of help:

First, call or visit your building materials supplier. You should be

able to ﬁnd someone with the know-how and experience

to answer your question or solve your problem.

Second, if you need additional help, call us at 1-800-233-8990.

Our Sales Support Group is always ready to help you.

This installation manual is updated periodically. The most

current information will always be posted on our website: