Installation Guide

Known for its outstanding performance
qualities, vinyl siding is increasingly
the material of choice for homeowners,
remodeling contractors, architects, and
builders. Compared to other siding
products, vinyl is attractive, durable, easy
to maintain, and cost-effective. Siding is
available in a variety of textures, ranging
from matte surfaces to deeply embossed
wood grain surfaces, which simulate wood
clapboard siding.
For best results, it is recommended that
vinyl siding meet the requirements of
the Vinyl Siding Institute Sponsored
Certification Program. See www.vinyl-
siding.org for a current list of certified
products.
This manual sets forth the basic
guidelines for vinyl siding installation.
The instructions herein are based, in
part, on ASTM Specification D4756, the
standard method for installation of vinyl
siding and soffit. Updated information has
been added as necessary. Additionally, it is
recommended that installers review
applicable building codes for variations
that may apply to specific products or
geographic areas.
The method of applying vinyl siding
and soffit is essentially the same for new
construction and residing. However,
where required, special instructions
for new construction and residing are
included, as well as recommendations
for historic restoration. In all
applications, care should be exercised
to properly prepare the structure.
See the Basic Installation Rules and
additional details throughout this
document for proper installation
techniques.
This publication is not intended to
provide specific advice, legal or
otherwise, on particular products or
processes. Readers should consult with
their own legal and technical advisors,
building material suppliers, and other
appropriate sources (including but not
limited to product or package labels,
technical bulletins or sales literature) that
contain information about known and
reasonably foreseeable health and safety
risks of their proprietary products and
processes. As the manufacturer of the
vinyl siding we do not assume any
responsibility for the users’ compliance
with applicable laws and regulations, nor
for any persons relying on the information
contained in this guide.
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