Installation Instructions

B. Next, peek your head around to the
left side of the joint or seam.
• Use your ngers or a at pry bar to peek
into the seam.
If you don’t see the bottom lock, or any
large gap on the bottom shingle, it has been
successfully locked. See gure 21.
• Figure 22 below is an example of what
the seam should not look like. Notice the
large gap, the bottom lock has been missed.
TIP: This locking technique should be used on every seam. It is a quick and easy way to
check the side locks!!
TIPS FOR INSTALLING STARTERS AND FINISHERS
STARTERS
1. Measure from inside the J-Channel
to the right side of a top lock. Then from
that measurement, subtract 1 ½”.
(This will allow for ¼” spacing inside
J-Channel).
FINISHERS
1. Measure from inside J-Channel to the
temperature gauge as shown in Figure 28.
(Note: Make sure to leave room for
expansion and contraction inside the
J-Channel.
3. Install the nisher in a down to up motion applying even pressure with your hands on the
top and bottom locking tabs. Note: Only use this method when J-Channel or continuous
corners are used.
TIPS FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND OVER
TRADITIONAL SHINGLE
INSTALLATION (VERSION 1)
• Cut a shingle panel at a random
length. Figure 31 is shown cut at
7 1/8”.
• Place the cut panel on wall then nail
a Half Round Starter Strip directly
on top of the shingle.
• Using a hole nail punch tool and a
Half Round Panel, punch holes
where nails will be covered by Half
Round Panel.
• Place the Half Round Panel inside
the Starter Strip and nail securely
in place.
INSTALLATION (VERSION 2)
• Using a utility knife, cut the top locks off of
the Traditional Shingle Panels
• Using the Half Round Starter Strip, nail
into place as shown in Figure 35.
• Make sure when Half Round panels are
placed in Starter Strip they will not show
undesirable parts of the Shingle Panel.
• Place the Half Round Panel inside the Starter Strip and nail securely in place.
6
To make sure panels are hanging straight on the wall:
 Every 3 – 4 courses, measure up 14 ¼ inches from the top of the panel on either
side of the wall.
 Stretch a chalk line.
 This will be the guide for the next course.
Tip:
11. Place a nail in the hole just drilled into the middle of the panel. Continue installing
using steps 9-10!
Figure 18
Figure 19
TIPS FOR INSTALLING SIDE LOCK SUCCESSFULLY
When installing panels on the wall, it is important to check each seam making sure that the side lock has been fully engaged. It is
a good rule of thumb to note if there is any gap at the seam. If there is a gap, a lock probably has been missed. A and B below
are two very important ways to check if the side lock has been fully engaged.
A. Once you have inserted the panels together,
just before nailing into place:
 Pull back the right top side of the panel. The left
locking tabs should move with the right if the panels
are locked.
B. Next, peek your head around to the left side of the
joint or seam.
 Use your fingers or a flat pry bar to peek into the seam.
If you don’t see the bottom lock, or any large gap on the
bottom shake, it has been successfully locked. See figure
21.
 Figure 22 below is an example of what the seam should
not look like. Notice the large gap, the bottom lock has
been missed.
Figure 21
Figure 22
This locking technique should be used on
every seam. It is a quick and easy way
to check the side locks!!
Tip:
Figure 20
bottom shingle, it has been successfully locked. See gure
Figure 21 Figure 22
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TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING STARTERS AND FINISHERS
1. Measure from inside the J-
channel to the right side of a top
lock. Then from that
measurement, subtract 1 ½”.
(This will allow for ¼” spacing
inside J-Channel).
2. Now, take a panel, (a piece of scrap will do if it’s the
proper size), and flip it to the back side. Use the
dimension from the first step, measuring just like in
figure 27 below and mark a line. Cut and apply to
wall.
STARTERS
FINISHERS
1. Measure from inside J-Channel to the
temperature gauge as shown in figure 28.
(Note: Make sure to leave room for
expansion and contraction inside the j-
channel.)
2. Take a panel, (a piece of scrap will do if
it’s the proper size), and flip it to the back
side. Use the dimension from the first
step, measuring just like in figure 29. Mark
a line and cut.
Figure 26 Figure 27
Figure 29
Figure 30
3. Install the finisher in a
down to up motion
applying even pressure
with your hands on the
top and bottom locking
tabs. Note: Only use
this method when J-
Channel or
continuous corners
are used.
Figure 28
2. Provide a panel, (a piece of scrap will do if
it’s the proper size), and ip it to the back
side. Use the dimension from the rst step,
measuring just like in gure 27 below and
mark a line. Cut and apply to wall.
Figure 26 Figure 27
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TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING STARTERS AND FINISHERS
1. Measure from inside the J-
channel to the right side of a top
lock. Then from that
measurement, subtract 1 ½”.
(This will allow for ¼” spacing
inside J-Channel).
2. Now, take a panel, (a piece of scrap will do if it’s the
proper size), and flip it to the back side. Use the
dimension from the first step, measuring just like in
figure 27 below and mark a line. Cut and apply to
wall.
STARTERS
FINISHERS
1. Measure from inside J-Channel to the
temperature gauge as shown in figure 28.
(Note: Make sure to leave room for
expansion and contraction inside the j-
channel.)
2. Take a panel, (a piece of scrap will do if
it’s the proper size), and flip it to the back
side. Use the dimension from the first
step, measuring just like in figure 29. Mark
a line and cut.
Figure 26 Figure 27
Figure 29
Figure 30
3. Install the finisher in a
down to up motion
applying even pressure
with your hands on the
top and bottom locking
tabs. Note: Only use
this method when J-
Channel or
continuous corners
are used.
Figure 28
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TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING STARTERS AND FINISHERS
1. Measure from inside the J-
channel to the right side of a top
lock. Then from that
measurement, subtract 1 ½”.
(This will allow for ¼” spacing
inside J-Channel).
2. Now, take a panel, (a piece of scrap will do if it’s the
proper size), and flip it to the back side. Use the
dimension from the first step, measuring just like in
figure 27 below and mark a line. Cut and apply to
wall.
STARTERS
FINISHERS
1. Measure from inside J-Channel to the
temperature gauge as shown in figure 28.
(Note: Make sure to leave room for
expansion and contraction inside the j-
channel.)
2. Take a panel, (a piece of scrap will do if
it’s the proper size), and flip it to the back
side. Use the dimension from the first
step, measuring just like in figure 29. Mark
a line and cut.
Figure 26 Figure 27
Figure 29
Figure 30
3. Install the finisher in a
down to up motion
applying even pressure
with your hands on the
top and bottom locking
tabs. Note: Only use
this method when J-
Channel or
continuous corners
are used.
Figure 28
2. Take a panel, (a piece of scrap will do
if it’s the proper size), and ip it to the
back side. Use the dimension from the
rst step, measuring just like in gure 29.
Mark a line and cut.
of 117
TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING STARTERS AND FINISHERS
1. Measure from inside the J-
channel to the right side of a top
lock. Then from that
measurement, subtract 1 ½”.
(This will allow for ¼” spacing
inside J-Channel).
2. Now, take a panel, (a piece of scrap will do if it’s the
proper size), and flip it to the back side. Use the
dimension from the first step, measuring just like in
figure 27 below and mark a line. Cut and apply to
wall.
STARTERS
FINISHERS
1. Measure from inside J-Channel to the
temperature gauge as shown in figure 28.
(Note: Make sure to leave room for
expansion and contraction inside the j-
channel.)
2. Take a panel, (a piece of scrap will do if
it’s the proper size), and flip it to the back
side. Use the dimension from the first
step, measuring just like in figure 29. Mark
a line and cut.
Figure 26 Figure 27
Figure 29
Figure 30
3. Install the finisher in a
down to up motion
applying even pressure
with your hands on the
top and bottom locking
tabs. Note: Only use
this method when J-
Channel or
continuous corners
are used.
Figure 28
Figure 28 Figure 29
Figure 30
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TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND OVER TRADITIONAL SHAKE
INSTALLATION VERSION 1 INSTALLATION VERSION 2
 Cut a shake panel at a
random length. Figure 31
is shown cut at 7 1/8”.
 Using a hole nail punch tool and a Half Round Panel, punch
holes where nails will be covered by Half Round Panel.
 Place the Half Round Panel inside the Starter
Strip and nail securely in place.
 Place the cut panel on wall then nail a Half Round
Starter Strip directly on top of the shake.
 Using a
utility knife,
cut the top
locks off of
the
Traditional
Shake
Panels
 Using the Half Round
Starter Strip, nail into
place as shown in figure
35.
 Make
sure when
Half Round
panels are
placed in
Starter
Strip they
will not
show
undesirable
parts of the
Shake
Panel.
 Place the
Half Round
Panel
inside the
Starter
Strip and
nail
securely in
place.
Figure 31
Figure 32
Figure 33
Figure 34
Figure 35
Figure 36
Figure 37
TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND OVER TRADITIONAL SHINGLES
Cut a shingle panel at a
random length. Figure 31
is shown cut at 7 1/8”.
Half Round and Traditional Shingle side profile.
Shingle
shingle
Shingle
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TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND OVER TRADITIONAL SHAKE
INSTALLATION VERSION 1 INSTALLATION VERSION 2
 Cut a shake panel at a
random length. Figure 31
is shown cut at 7 1/8”.
 Using a hole nail punch tool and a Half Round Panel, punch
holes where nails will be covered by Half Round Panel.
 Place the Half Round Panel inside the Starter
Strip and nail securely in place.
 Place the cut panel on wall then nail a Half Round
Starter Strip directly on top of the shake.
 Using a
utility knife,
cut the top
locks off of
the
Traditional
Shake
Panels
 Using the Half Round
Starter Strip, nail into
place as shown in figure
35.
 Make
sure when
Half Round
panels are
placed in
Starter
Strip they
will not
show
undesirable
parts of the
Shake
Panel.
 Place the
Half Round
Panel
inside the
Starter
Strip and
nail
securely in
place.
Figure 31
Figure 32
Figure 33
Figure 34
Figure 35
Figure 36
Figure 37
TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND OVER TRADITIONAL SHINGLES
Cut a shingle panel at a
random length. Figure 31
is shown cut at 7 1/8”.
Half Round and Traditional Shingle side profile.
Shingle
shingle
Shingle
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TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND OVER TRADITIONAL SHAKE
INSTALLATION VERSION 1 INSTALLATION VERSION 2
 Cut a shake panel at a
random length. Figure 31
is shown cut at 7 1/8”.
 Using a hole nail punch tool and a Half Round Panel, punch
holes where nails will be covered by Half Round Panel.
 Place the Half Round Panel inside the Starter
Strip and nail securely in place.
 Place the cut panel on wall then nail a Half Round
Starter Strip directly on top of the shake.
 Using a
utility knife,
cut the top
locks off of
the
Traditional
Shake
Panels
 Using the Half Round
Starter Strip, nail into
place as shown in figure
35.
 Make
sure when
Half Round
panels are
placed in
Starter
Strip they
will not
show
undesirable
parts of the
Shake
Panel.
 Place the
Half Round
Panel
inside the
Starter
Strip and
nail
securely in
place.
Figure 31
Figure 32
Figure 33
Figure 34
Figure 35
Figure 36
Figure 37
TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND OVER TRADITIONAL SHINGLES
Cut a shingle panel at a
random length. Figure 31
is shown cut at 7 1/8”.
Half Round and Traditional Shingle side profile.
Shingle
shingle
Shingle
Figure 31
Figure 32
Figure 33
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TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND OVER TRADITIONAL SHAKE
INSTALLATION VERSION 1 INSTALLATION VERSION 2
 Cut a shake panel at a
random length. Figure 31
is shown cut at 7 1/8”.
 Using a hole nail punch tool and a Half Round Panel, punch
holes where nails will be covered by Half Round Panel.
 Place the Half Round Panel inside the Starter
Strip and nail securely in place.
 Place the cut panel on wall then nail a Half Round
Starter Strip directly on top of the shake.
 Using a
utility knife,
cut the top
locks off of
the
Traditional
Shake
Panels
 Using the Half Round
Starter Strip, nail into
place as shown in figure
35.
 Make
sure when
Half Round
panels are
placed in
Starter
Strip they
will not
show
undesirable
parts of the
Shake
Panel.
 Place the
Half Round
Panel
inside the
Starter
Strip and
nail
securely in
place.
Figure 31
Figure 32
Figure 33
Figure 34
Figure 35
Figure 36
Figure 37
TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND OVER TRADITIONAL SHINGLES
Cut a shingle panel at a
random length. Figure 31
is shown cut at 7 1/8”.
Half Round and Traditional Shingle side profile.
Shingle
shingle
Shingle
Figure 34
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TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND OVER TRADITIONAL SHAKE
INSTALLATION VERSION 1 INSTALLATION VERSION 2
 Cut a shake panel at a
random length. Figure 31
is shown cut at 7 1/8”.
 Using a hole nail punch tool and a Half Round Panel, punch
holes where nails will be covered by Half Round Panel.
 Place the Half Round Panel inside the Starter
Strip and nail securely in place.
 Place the cut panel on wall then nail a Half Round
Starter Strip directly on top of the shake.
 Using a
utility knife,
cut the top
locks off of
the
Traditional
Shake
Panels
 Using the Half Round
Starter Strip, nail into
place as shown in figure
35.
 Make
sure when
Half Round
panels are
placed in
Starter
Strip they
will not
show
undesirable
parts of the
Shake
Panel.
 Place the
Half Round
Panel
inside the
Starter
Strip and
nail
securely in
place.
Figure 31
Figure 32
Figure 33
Figure 34
Figure 35
Figure 36
Figure 37
TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND OVER TRADITIONAL SHINGLES
Cut a shingle panel at a
random length. Figure 31
is shown cut at 7 1/8”.
Half Round and Traditional Shingle side profile.
Shingle
shingle
Shingle
Figure 35
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TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND OVER TRADITIONAL SHAKE
INSTALLATION VERSION 1 INSTALLATION VERSION 2
 Cut a shake panel at a
random length. Figure 31
is shown cut at 7 1/8”.
 Using a hole nail punch tool and a Half Round Panel, punch
holes where nails will be covered by Half Round Panel.
 Place the Half Round Panel inside the Starter
Strip and nail securely in place.
 Place the cut panel on wall then nail a Half Round
Starter Strip directly on top of the shake.
 Using a
utility knife,
cut the top
locks off of
the
Traditional
Shake
Panels
 Using the Half Round
Starter Strip, nail into
place as shown in figure
35.
 Make
sure when
Half Round
panels are
placed in
Starter
Strip they
will not
show
undesirable
parts of the
Shake
Panel.
 Place the
Half Round
Panel
inside the
Starter
Strip and
nail
securely in
place.
Figure 31
Figure 32
Figure 33
Figure 34
Figure 35
Figure 36
Figure 37
TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND OVER TRADITIONAL SHINGLES
Cut a shingle panel at a
random length. Figure 31
is shown cut at 7 1/8”.
Half Round and Traditional Shingle side profile.
Shingle
shingle
Shingle
8
TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND OVER TRADITIONAL SHAKE
INSTALLATION VERSION 1 INSTALLATION VERSION 2
 Cut a shake panel at a
random length. Figure 31
is shown cut at 7 1/8”.
 Using a hole nail punch tool and a Half Round Panel, punch
holes where nails will be covered by Half Round Panel.
 Place the Half Round Panel inside the Starter
Strip and nail securely in place.
 Place the cut panel on wall then nail a Half Round
Starter Strip directly on top of the shake.
 Using a
utility knife,
cut the top
locks off of
the
Traditional
Shake
Panels
 Using the Half Round
Starter Strip, nail into
place as shown in figure
35.
 Make
sure when
Half Round
panels are
placed in
Starter
Strip they
will not
show
undesirable
parts of the
Shake
Panel.
 Place the
Half Round
Panel
inside the
Starter
Strip and
nail
securely in
place.
Figure 31
Figure 32
Figure 33
Figure 34
Figure 35
Figure 36
Figure 37
TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND OVER TRADITIONAL SHINGLES
Cut a shingle panel at a
random length. Figure 31
is shown cut at 7 1/8”.
Half Round and Traditional Shingle side profile.
Shingle
shingle
Shingle
Figure 36
Figure 37
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TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND ON GABLE ENDS
FOR THE LEFT OR STARTERS ON EVE
1. Measure down on the top nail hem of the
previous course 1 7/8” and draw line across in
figure 38.
2. Place a small scrap piece of panel in the top lock
and push over until it almost touches the J-
Channel (1/4”). Use a small square to make sure
it is square to the panel below.
3. Now, measure from inside of the J-Channel to the
edge of the scrap piece of panel. Remember to
measure along the 1 7/8” line as shown in figure 40.
4. Take the measurement from above and transpose it to
the top of a cut piece of panel. Remember if possible,
use a scrap piece and cut the left side of the panel.
FOR THE RIGHT SIDE OR FINISHERS ON EVE
1. This process is basically the same
for the right side. Measure from
the inside of the J-Channel over to
the correct temperature slot and
subtract ¼”. See figure 42.
2. Repeat steps 1-4 noted above.
Figure 38
Figure 39
Figure 40 Figure 41
Figure 42
TIPS FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND ON GABLE ENDS
FOR THE LEFT OR STARTERS ON EVE
1. Measure down on the top nail hem of the
previous course 1 7/8” and draw line
across in gure 38.
3. Now, measure from inside of the J-Channel
to the edge of the scrap piece of panel.
Remember to measure along the 1 7/8”
line as shown in gure 40.
FOR THE RIGHT SIDE OR FINISHERS ON EVE
1. The process is the same for the
right side. Measure from the
inside of the J-Channel over to the
correct temperature slot and
subtract ¼”. See gure 42.
2. Repeat steps 1-4 noted above.
TIPS FOR INSTALLING AROUND A WINDOW
INSTALLING AROUND BOTTOM OF A WINDOW
1. Measure from the top of the panel down
1 7/8” and mark a horizontal line.
See gure 43.
2. Next, measure from inside the J-Channel
to the 1 7/8” line remembering to leave
¼” of space inside the J-Channel.
Also see gure 43.
4. Next, measure the horizontal distance
from the wall to inside the J-Channel
leaving ¼” then transpose that dimension
onto the back side of a panel using a
pencil. See gure 45.
6. Cut the panel with your snips or a small circular saw.
7. Repeat steps 1-6 if more window cuts are necessary.
NOTE: Make sure to leave ¼” of space around all windows. The panel will warp and buckle
off the wall if space is not met.
TIP: When nailing panels around bottom of window, use small head nish nails to
keep the pieces from falling down.
TIPS FOR FINISHING INSTALLATION ON PANELS AT A
GABLE OR SOFFIT
1. First measure from the top of the panel down 1 7/8”. See Figure 47.
2. Then, leaving ¼” spacing inside the J-Channel, measure down to the 1 7/8” line. See
Figure 47.
3. Use that dimension and cut horizontally the top of the panel. Lock panel into place inside
the J-Channel.
OPTIONAL DECORATIVE EDGE
• This cove mold shown below may be used as a decorative edge as well as to fasten the
panels more securely to the wall. See gures 50 and 51 below.
Contact your local distributor for availability!
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TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND ON GABLE ENDS
FOR THE LEFT OR STARTERS ON EVE
1. Measure down on the top nail hem of the
previous course 1 7/8” and draw line across in
figure 38.
2. Place a small scrap piece of panel in the top lock
and push over until it almost touches the J-
Channel (1/4”). Use a small square to make sure
it is square to the panel below.
3. Now, measure from inside of the J-Channel to the
edge of the scrap piece of panel. Remember to
measure along the 1 7/8” line as shown in figure 40.
4. Take the measurement from above and transpose it to
the top of a cut piece of panel. Remember if possible,
use a scrap piece and cut the left side of the panel.
FOR THE RIGHT SIDE OR FINISHERS ON EVE
1. This process is basically the same
for the right side. Measure from
the inside of the J-Channel over to
the correct temperature slot and
subtract ¼”. See figure 42.
2. Repeat steps 1-4 noted above.
Figure 38
Figure 39
Figure 40 Figure 41
Figure 42
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TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND ON GABLE ENDS
FOR THE LEFT OR STARTERS ON EVE
1. Measure down on the top nail hem of the
previous course 1 7/8” and draw line across in
figure 38.
2. Place a small scrap piece of panel in the top lock
and push over until it almost touches the J-
Channel (1/4”). Use a small square to make sure
it is square to the panel below.
3. Now, measure from inside of the J-Channel to the
edge of the scrap piece of panel. Remember to
measure along the 1 7/8” line as shown in figure 40.
4. Take the measurement from above and transpose it to
the top of a cut piece of panel. Remember if possible,
use a scrap piece and cut the left side of the panel.
FOR THE RIGHT SIDE OR FINISHERS ON EVE
1. This process is basically the same
for the right side. Measure from
the inside of the J-Channel over to
the correct temperature slot and
subtract ¼”. See figure 42.
2. Repeat steps 1-4 noted above.
Figure 38
Figure 39
Figure 40 Figure 41
Figure 42
2. Place a small scrap piece of panel in the top
lock and push over until it almost touches
the J-Channel (1/4”). Use a small square to
make sure it is square to the panel below.
Figure 38
Figure 40 Figure 41
Figure 39
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TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND ON GABLE ENDS
FOR THE LEFT OR STARTERS ON EVE
1. Measure down on the top nail hem of the
previous course 1 7/8” and draw line across in
figure 38.
2. Place a small scrap piece of panel in the top lock
and push over until it almost touches the J-
Channel (1/4”). Use a small square to make sure
it is square to the panel below.
3. Now, measure from inside of the J-Channel to the
edge of the scrap piece of panel. Remember to
measure along the 1 7/8” line as shown in figure 40.
4. Take the measurement from above and transpose it to
the top of a cut piece of panel. Remember if possible,
use a scrap piece and cut the left side of the panel.
FOR THE RIGHT SIDE OR FINISHERS ON EVE
1. This process is basically the same
for the right side. Measure from
the inside of the J-Channel over to
the correct temperature slot and
subtract ¼”. See figure 42.
2. Repeat steps 1-4 noted above.
Figure 38
Figure 39
Figure 40 Figure 41
Figure 42
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TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING HALF ROUND ON GABLE ENDS
FOR THE LEFT OR STARTERS ON EVE
1. Measure down on the top nail hem of the
previous course 1 7/8” and draw line across in
figure 38.
2. Place a small scrap piece of panel in the top lock
and push over until it almost touches the J-
Channel (1/4”). Use a small square to make sure
it is square to the panel below.
3. Now, measure from inside of the J-Channel to the
edge of the scrap piece of panel. Remember to
measure along the 1 7/8” line as shown in figure 40.
4. Take the measurement from above and transpose it to
the top of a cut piece of panel. Remember if possible,
use a scrap piece and cut the left side of the panel.
FOR THE RIGHT SIDE OR FINISHERS ON EVE
1. This process is basically the same
for the right side. Measure from
the inside of the J-Channel over to
the correct temperature slot and
subtract ¼”. See figure 42.
2. Repeat steps 1-4 noted above.
Figure 38
Figure 39
Figure 40 Figure 41
Figure 42
4. Take the measurement from above and
transpose it to the top of a cut piece of
panel. Remember if possible, use a scrap
piece and cut the left side of the panel.
3. Make the back of the panel
transposing the dimension
obtained from steps 1 and 2.
See gure 44
Figure 42
Figure 47 Figure 48
Figure 50 Figure 51
PFINSTALL-12A
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TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING AROUND A WINDOW
INSTALLING AROUND BOTTOM OF A WINDOW
1. Measure from the top of the panel down 1 7/8” and mark
a horizontal line. See figure 43.
4. Next, measure the horizontal distance from the wall to
inside the J-Channel leaving ¼” then transpose that
dimension onto the back side of a panel using a pencil.
See figure 45. 5. Use a square to mark the back of the panel.
Before cutting double check that the marked
area will give you the correct result.
(Remember that it is the back side of the
panel)! See figure 46.
6. Cut the panel with your snips or a small
circular saw.
7. Repeat steps 1-6 if more window cuts are
necessary.
Make sure to leave ¼” of space around
all windows. The panel will warp and
buckle off the wall if space is not met.
When nailing panels around bottom of
window, use small head finish nails to
keep the pieces from falling down.
TIP:
NOTE:
Figure 43
Figure 44
Figure 45
Figure 46
2. Next, measure from inside the J-Channel to the 1 7/8”
line remembering to leave ¼” of space inside the J-
Channel. Also see figure 43.
3. Make the back of the panel transposing the
dimension obtained from steps 1 and 2. See figure
44.
Figure 43 Figure 44
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TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING AROUND A WINDOW
INSTALLING AROUND BOTTOM OF A WINDOW
1. Measure from the top of the panel down 1 7/8” and mark
a horizontal line. See figure 43.
4. Next, measure the horizontal distance from the wall to
inside the J-Channel leaving ¼” then transpose that
dimension onto the back side of a panel using a pencil.
See figure 45. 5. Use a square to mark the back of the panel.
Before cutting double check that the marked
area will give you the correct result.
(Remember that it is the back side of the
panel)! See figure 46.
6. Cut the panel with your snips or a small
circular saw.
7. Repeat steps 1-6 if more window cuts are
necessary.
Make sure to leave ¼” of space around
all windows. The panel will warp and
buckle off the wall if space is not met.
When nailing panels around bottom of
window, use small head finish nails to
keep the pieces from falling down.
TIP:
NOTE:
Figure 43
Figure 44
Figure 45
Figure 46
2. Next, measure from inside the J-Channel to the 1 7/8”
line remembering to leave ¼” of space inside the J-
Channel. Also see figure 43.
3. Make the back of the panel transposing the
dimension obtained from steps 1 and 2. See figure
44.
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TIP SHEET FOR INSTALLING AROUND A WINDOW
INSTALLING AROUND BOTTOM OF A WINDOW
1. Measure from the top of the panel down 1 7/8” and mark
a horizontal line. See figure 43.
4. Next, measure the horizontal distance from the wall to
inside the J-Channel leaving ¼” then transpose that
dimension onto the back side of a panel using a pencil.
See figure 45. 5. Use a square to mark the back of the panel.
Before cutting double check that the marked
area will give you the correct result.
(Remember that it is the back side of the
panel)! See figure 46.
6. Cut the panel with your snips or a small
circular saw.
7. Repeat steps 1-6 if more window cuts are
necessary.
Make sure to leave ¼” of space around
all windows. The panel will warp and
buckle off the wall if space is not met.
When nailing panels around bottom of
window, use small head finish nails to
keep the pieces from falling down.
TIP:
NOTE:
Figure 43
Figure 44
Figure 45
Figure 46
2. Next, measure from inside the J-Channel to the 1 7/8”
line remembering to leave ¼” of space inside the J-
Channel. Also see figure 43.
3. Make the back of the panel transposing the
dimension obtained from steps 1 and 2. See figure
44.
5. Use a square to mark the back of the
panel. Before cutting double check that
the marked area will give you the correct
result. (Remember that it is the back
side of the panel)! See gure 46.
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TIP SHEET FOR FINISHING INSTALLATION ON PANELS AT A GABLE OR SOFFIT
1. First measure from the top of the panel down 1 7/8”.
See figure 47.
2. Then, leaving ¼” spacing inside the J-Channel,
measure down to the 1 7/8” line. See figure 47.
3. Use that dimension and cut
horizontally the top of the panel.
Lock panel into place inside the J-
Channel.
OPTIONAL DECORATIVE EDGE
 This cove mold shown below may be used as a
decorative edge as well as to fasten the panels more
securely to the wall. See figures 50 and 51 below.
Figure 47
Figure 48
Figure 50
Figure 51
Contact your local distributor for availability!
11
TIP SHEET FOR FINISHING INSTALLATION ON PANELS AT A GABLE OR SOFFIT
1. First measure from the top of the panel down 1 7/8”.
See figure 47.
2. Then, leaving ¼” spacing inside the J-Channel,
measure down to the 1 7/8” line. See figure 47.
3. Use that dimension and cut
horizontally the top of the panel.
Lock panel into place inside the J-
Channel.
OPTIONAL DECORATIVE EDGE
 This cove mold shown below may be used as a
decorative edge as well as to fasten the panels more
securely to the wall. See figures 50 and 51 below.
Figure 47
Figure 48
Figure 50
Figure 51
Contact your local distributor for availability!
Figure 45
Figure 46
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TIP SHEET FOR FINISHING INSTALLATION ON PANELS AT A GABLE OR SOFFIT
1. First measure from the top of the panel down 1 7/8”.
See figure 47.
2. Then, leaving ¼” spacing inside the J-Channel,
measure down to the 1 7/8” line. See figure 47.
3. Use that dimension and cut
horizontally the top of the panel.
Lock panel into place inside the J-
Channel.
OPTIONAL DECORATIVE EDGE
 This cove mold shown below may be used as a
decorative edge as well as to fasten the panels more
securely to the wall. See figures 50 and 51 below.
Figure 47
Figure 48
Figure 50
Figure 51
Contact your local distributor for availability!
11
TIP SHEET FOR FINISHING INSTALLATION ON PANELS AT A GABLE OR SOFFIT
1. First measure from the top of the panel down 1 7/8”.
See figure 47.
2. Then, leaving ¼” spacing inside the J-Channel,
measure down to the 1 7/8” line. See figure 47.
3. Use that dimension and cut
horizontally the top of the panel.
Lock panel into place inside the J-
Channel.
OPTIONAL DECORATIVE EDGE
 This cove mold shown below may be used as a
decorative edge as well as to fasten the panels more
securely to the wall. See figures 50 and 51 below.
Figure 47
Figure 48
Figure 50
Figure 51
Contact your local distributor for availability!
MEASURE TO THE
END OF LOCK THEN
SUBTRACT 1 1/2”
END OF TAPE
MEASURE
PANEL IS MARKED WITH A PENCIL
ON THE BACK OF THE PANEL
MEASURE FROM
INSIDE J-CHANNEL
1 1/4”
MEASUREMENT
FROM INSIDE
J-CHANNEL TO
INDICATOR
TOP OF PANEL
BACK OF PANEL
PUSH PANEL IN AN UPWARD MOTION TO LOCK
HALF ROUND
PANEL LOCKS IN A
DOWNWARD MOTION
NAIL SLOTS
COVERED
UP BY HALF
ROUND
PANEL
NAIL
PLACEMENT
PLACEMENT OF
HALF ROUND
STARTER STRIP
CUT OFF TOP
LOCKING TABS
TO PREPARE FOR
INSTALLING HALF
ROUNDS
TOP LOCK
HAS BEEN
REMOVED
NAIL PLACEMENT
NAIL IS FLUSH WITH
THE TOP OF THE OPEN
HOLE WHERE TOP
LOCK USED TO BE
NAIL SLOTS
COVERED
UP BY HALF
ROUND PANEL
HALF ROUND
PANEL LOCKS IN A
DOWNWARD MOTION
HALF ROUND START
STRIP SITS ON TOP OF
CUT PANEL
TEMPORARY PANEL
MEASUREMENT POINT
NAIL SLOTS PUNCHED
WITH HAND TOOL.
1/16” GAP LEFT FOR
EXPANSION OF PANEL
HALF ROUND PANEL
PLACED HERE
HALF ROUND AND TRADITIONAL
SHINGLE SIDE PROFILE
PANEL CUT AT A
RANDOM LENGTH.
(7 1/8” LENGTH
SHOWN IN THIS
EXAMPLE)
1/4”
1/4” GAP BETWEEN
PANEL AND J-CHANNEL
1 7/8”
1/4”
GAP BETWEEN PANEL
AND J-CHANNEL
SCRAP TEMPORARY
PANEL USED IN
OBTAINING THE GABLE
ANGLE. PANEL IS PLACED
INTO TOP LOCK.
PANEL TO BE CUT
SQUARE
TOOL
& SNIPS
MEASUREMENT FROM INSIDE
J-CHANNEL TO INDICATOR
CENTER NAIL
1/4”
1 7/8”
NAIL
MEASUREMENT
MARKED ON
BOTTOM OF
BACKSIDE PANEL
F-CHANNEL
COVE MOLD
SNAPS INTO
F-CHANNEL
0” – 1/4” GAP
PANEL
COVE MOLD
PROPERLY
INSTALLED
MEASUREMENT
FROM INSIDE
J-CHANNEL TO
REFERENCE LINE
PANEL FITTED
IN PLACE
PANEL TO
BE CUT
WITH SNIPS
PANEL TO BE CUT WITH SNIPS