Installation Guide
20
alternative methods of starting a siding panel
accessories installation
Fig. 1
Inside J-Channel
Fig. 2 
Undersill with Snaplock 
In most situations a typical starter strip is used to start the first course  
of siding. Special circumstances (panel application around decking, special 
roof lines and other unique applications) may require other techniques to secure 
the first panel locking leg. This can be accomplished in several manners (as 
illustrated in Figures 1 & 2).
Anytime a J-Channel is used as a starter strip it must have a 3/16˝ diameter hole 
drilled no greater than 24˝ on center to allow for water drainage.










