Installation Instructions
CertainTeed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide
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Starter Strips (continued)
5" Metal starter strip
Designed to be used on remodeling jobs to help level the first 
course and span areas that cannot be nailed. For use with all 
sidings except CedarBoards and Cedar Impressions.
4" Metal shingle starter strip
4" metal starter to be used with Cedar Impressions.
Starter strip for Insulated Siding
Vinyl starter strip that accommodates 1-1/4" thickness 
of insulated siding.
New construction window and door starter
Butts up against protruding window and door jambs and 
overhangs for installation of 3-1/2" and 5" lineals. 
Remodeling window and door starter
Holds 3-1/2" and 5" lineals in place around window and door 
openings. Used in re-siding applications where existing casings 
have not been removed.
Corner starter strip
Secures 3-1/2" and 5" lineals and quarter round insert 
to create a 4-piece corner.










