Installation Guide

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fastening procedures

Step 1

Make sure the bottom lock of the

panels are fully engaged along

the entire length of the panel.

WARNING: Push the panel up fully

but do not stretch the panel by pulling

it from the top.

Step 2

Do not drive the head of the fastener

tightly against the siding nail hem.

Leave a minimum of 1/32˝ (the

thickness of a nickel) between the

fastener head and the vinyl. Tight

nailing, screwing, or stapling will

cause the vinyl siding to buckle with

changes in temperature (Fig.1).

If the head or crown contacts the

vinyl panel it may “pimple” or distort

due to heat build-up.

Step 3

After locking the panel, fasten the

panel in the center, work in, to both

ends.This method helps keep panels

running straight.

Step 4

Nail 8˝ or more away from the end of

a panel that will be overlapped with

another panel. This will help the over-

lap appearance.

Center the fasteners in the slots to

permit expansion and contraction of

the siding (Fig. 2).

Step 5

Drive fasteners straight and level to

prevent distortion and buckling of

the panel (Fig. 3).

Step 6

Space the fasteners a maximum of

16˝ apart for horizontal siding panels,

12˝ apart for vertical siding panels,

and 8˝ to 10˝ apart for the accessories.

Step 7

Start fastening vertical siding and cor-

ner posts in the top of the upper-most

slots to hold them in position. Place

all other fasteners in the center of the

slots (Fig. 4).

Vinyl siding can expand and contract 1/2˝ or more over a 12´ 6˝ length

with changes in temperature. Whether using a nail, screw or staple to

fasten the siding, the following basic rules must be followed:

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