Installation guide

48 Installation/Mounting the Dish
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Figure 35, Lap Siding Face Width
Another difference with the siding styles that do not have flat surfaces is the different
amount of exposed board, called the face width. For example, the face width of bevel
and taper siding styles can vary from 3-1/2" to 9". This presents a problem when
mounting the DSS foot to boards with the narrower face widths. The mounting foot
is about 7" long and mounts across a board. When installing the foot on boards narrower
than 7", a portion of the foot will not contact the wall. This often looks unprofessional
and can reduce the strength of the installation. To install the mounting foot on siding
with a face width less than 7", a spacer can be installed with the foot in the area of the
overhang. This spacer keeps the foot securely fastened to the wall. The material used
for this spacer can be wood or plastic and must be soft enough to have holes drilled into
it. Once installed, the color of this spacer should match either the wall or mounting foot.