Installation Guide
windows and door trim
accessories installation
Installing Over Brick or
Existing Siding
To apply on brick or over other 
existing siding materials, cut mantel 
to desired length, allowing for brick 
end caps.
Clean cut ends, insert with adhesive 
and allow to dry as described in 
“Long Length Mantel System.”
Score the groove on back of mantel 
3-5 times with utility knife and snap 
off mantel’s top flange.
Secure mantel to wall with anchors, 
screws and washers provided.
Install cover strip or dentil cover strip 
as described in “Long Length Mantel 
System.”
For keystone installation, see 
Installing Long Length Mantel 
System Keystones. (Fig.1)
Siding Applications
Installing Accessories
Over Top of Mantel
1.  Use J-Channel for vertical siding 
or horizontal panel applications.
2.  Use dual utility trim for a Dutch 
lap applications.
3.  Use finish trim for regular panels. 
(Fig. 2)
Top Flange
1. J-Channel
2. Dual
Utility
Trim
3. Finish Trim
Fig.1
Fig. 2
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