Installation Instructions

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MaxiPLANK

designs: Classic, Colonial and Provenzal. MaxiPLANK

is 12’ in length with widths of 5¼”, 6 ¼”, 7 ¼”, 8 ¼”, 9 ¼” and 12”.

MaxiPLANK

and zero smoke generation.

and MAXITILE

We suggest that you read these instructions at least twice.

STORAGE AND HANDLING:

!"Protect from the weather.

!"Use the plastic cover that is provided in pallet to

keep the product dry.

!"MaxiPLANK

is produced with a factory-applied

primer; this primer does not provide adequate

resistance to moisture in the event the product

If MaxiPLANK

becomes wet or saturated, allow

product to dry before installation.

! Installing MaxiPLANK

wet or saturated may

cause shrinkage at butt joint, which could produce

breakage at corners.

!"Protect edges and corners from chipping.

!"Carry planks on edge.

MAXITILE is not responsible for damage caused by improper storage and handling of the product.

IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the drip edge, extra care should be taken when removing planks from the pallet,

while handling, and when installing with a lap gauge. Please see additional handling requirements:

! Planks are interlocked together on the pallet, therefore they should be removed from the pallet horizontally (side to

de) to allow planks to unlock themselves from one another.

! Pull from across the stack. Do not go down the stack.

LAP SIDING INSTALLATION GUIDE

MaxiPLANK

is allowed to become saturated during storage.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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MaxiPLANK TM LAP SIDING INSTALLATION GUIDE and MAXITILE We suggest that you read these instructions at least twice. MaxiPLANKTM designs: Classic, Colonial and Provenzal. MaxiPLANKTM is 12’ in length with widths of 5¼”, 6 ¼”, 7 ¼”, 8 ¼”, 9 ¼” and 12”. MaxiPLANKTM and zero smoke generation. STORAGE AND HANDLING: !" Protect from the weather. !" Use the plastic cover that is provided in pallet to keep the product dry.
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FRAMING: ! ! MaxiPLANKTM can be installed over braced wood or steel studs, spaced at 16” with max. 24” o.c. or directly to minimum ! Concealed nailing is not allowed at 24” on center, or when installing 12” wide siding at 16” o.c. ! A water resistive barrier between the framing and the siding is required in accordance with Local Building Codes requirements.
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FASTENERS: Fasteners must be corrosion-resistant, preferably quality hot dipped galvanized nails. MAXITILE is not responsible for corrosion resistance of fasteners. Stainless steel fasteners are recommended when installing MAXITILE products near the ocean, or in very humid climates. ! Screws shall be self-drilling all weather or stainless steel. ! Staples are not allowed. ! To wood stud: ! Nails must always hit studs, penetrating a min. of 1-inch into stud.
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KICKOUT FLASHING: roof intersects a sidewall. It is best to install a self-adhering membrane on the wall before the subfascia and trim boards are nailed in place, and then come back to install the kickout. INSTALLATION: ! Fasten metal or wood stops at all corners. ! ! Locate and mark stud locations behind the weather barrier and sheathing to be sure that all nails will hit studs. ! next MaxiPLANKTM with moderate contact to the preceding piece. Caulking at butt joints is optional.
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OFF STUD JOINTING: This method is optional and can be used on any project. All wind load testing as reported in rear. The lower lugs are then positioned over the previous course. The MaxiPLANKTM is then fastened to all studs. correct 1 ¼” lap, saves on saw blades, creates less dust and eliminates the risk for breakage at corners. FINISHING: ! Patching: ! ! Repair chips and dents with acrylic patching mortar. Prime patched areas before coating.
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APPROVALS: In accordance with ICC-ES Legacy Report ESR-1381, MaxiPLANKTM lap siding is compliant with the following codes: 2006 International Building Code (IBC) and 2006 International Residential Code (IRC) . MaxiPLANKTM lap siding is also recognized for application in the following: City of Los Angeles Research Report No. 25252, State of Florida listing FL # 11009, U.S. Dept.