Installation Guide
starter strip installation
shingle product accessory installation
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STARTER
• Snap a chalk line on all walls 
to align the top edge of the   
starter strip (or J-channel).
• Installation of starter strip (or 
J-channel) and panels should   
begin on the lowest wall.
• Install starter strip (or J-chan-
nel) along the chalk line, nailing 
in nail slots to allow for penetra-
tion into solid wood. Wood 
stripping may be required to ac-
complish this. Nail every 6-8˝. 
DO NOT NAIL TIGHT.
• To allow for movement, install 
starter strip (or J-channel) ½˝ 
from corner post (see Figure 1).
ACCESSORIES
• If using conventional corner 
post, nail at least every 12˝ and 
DO NOT NAIL TIGHT
• Install all accessories including 
J-channel, corners, etc. 
Note: accessories must have 3/4˝ 
receiver.
Fig.1
Standard Corner Post










