Installation Instructions
6
6" (152 mm)
12" (305 mm)
• Painting all exposed nail heads is recommended.
•  Do not overdrive nails.
- Nail head should seat snug to f
ace of siding,
but not be overdriven to distort the siding
surface. 
(Figure 6A)
Snug
CONDITION CORRECTION
OK
Flush
Paint
Visible fiber
Paint
Apply sealant
Countersunk 
more than 1/8"
(0.125 mm)
Apply sealant 
and re-nail
Countersunk 
  1/16"  -  1/8" 
(0.063 mm) - (0.125 mm) 
6"
(152
mm)
6 in. (152 mm) min.
Vapor Retarder
Figure 6B
Figure 6A
Ground Clearance
Bottom Course Detail
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Figure 6G
Figure 6H
Figure 6C Figure 6D
Figure 6E
Figure 6F
If required
by code
3/16" (5 mm) 
gap and sealant
3/16" (5 mm) 
gap and sealant
3/16" (5 mm) 
gap
Outside Corner 
PREFERRED
Outside Corner 
ALTERNATE
Inside Corner
PREFERRED
Inside Corner
ALTERNATE






