Installation Guide

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PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE

INSTALLING IRVING ACRYLIC BLEACH STAINED EASTERN

WHITE CEDAR SHINGLES.

IMPORTANT:

COMPLIANCE WITH IRVING ACRYLIC BLEACH STAINED CEDAR SHINGLE INSTALLATION AND STORAGE

REQUIREMENTS AS WELL AS THE APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES IN YOUR REGION IS MANDATORY.

Before installing your shingles, carefully check your order to make sure you have received the right products.

If you notice any anomalies or have any doubts about the products, DO NOT INSTALL and contact a store

representative immediately.

NOTE: The distributor will replace only defective products that have not yet been installed.

IRVING acrylic bleach stained cedar shingles are for exterior use only. They are recommended for sidewall

applications only. Rooﬁng applications require minimum double course/layer and maximum 5" exposure.

1. STORING THE PRODUCT

• Keep the shingles in a dry and ventilated area. Theyshouldnotcomeindirectcontactwiththeground.

• Coveranyunusedshinglesintheiroriginalpackagingwhennotbeinginstalled.

2. BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION

• Theinstalledshinglesmustnotcomeindirectcontactwiththeground,

masonry,insulationorhorizontalstructures.Ensureaminimumclearance

of6"fromtheground,3/4"frominsulationormasonry,and1"from

horizontalstructures.

• Exteriorsidingsdonotformawaterproofbarrier;besuretoinstall

aweatherbarriersuchasTYPARorTYVEKrsttoprotectfromwater

inltration.

• Installingguttersormouldingstodeectwaterawayfromtheshingles

willhelptopreventprematureagingofthenish.

3. CUTS AND FINISHING

SHINGLE INSTALLATION GUIDE

• Useasharputilityknifetocutthe

shingles.Scoreseveralstraightcuts

intotheshingle’ssurfaceandfold

alongthescoredline.Anelectric

sawcanalsobeused.

• Touchupallcutsmadetoacrylicbleachstainedcedarshingles,aswood

candeteriorateifleftunprotected.Applytouch-upstain(CABOTWaterBase

BleachingStain#10241)toallcutorplaned

surfaces,andtoallbarewood,evenifit

willnotbevisibleoncetheshingle

isinstalled.

• Usetouch-uppaintsparinglyandonlywhere

needed,suchasonbarewoodanddamaged

areas.Avoidapplyingtoomuchstain,which

willcreateanunevensheenovertimeand

indirectsunlight.

1 1/2‘’

6’’

1/2"PLYWOODOROSB

WEATHERBARRIER

STRUCTURE

2LAYERSOF

SHINGLES

CONCRETE

3/4"SPACEFOR

VENTILATION

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

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SHINGLE INSTALLATION GUIDE PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING IRVING ACRYLIC BLEACH STAINED EASTERN WHITE CEDAR SHINGLES. IMPORTANT: COMPLIANCE WITH IRVING ACRYLIC BLEACH STAINED CEDAR SHINGLE INSTALLATION AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS AS WELL AS THE APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES IN YOUR REGION IS MANDATORY. Before installing your shingles, carefully check your order to make sure you have received the right products.
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SHINGLE INSTALLATION GUIDE P. 2 4. PREPARING THE WALL • Acrylic bleach stained cedar shingles can be installed over different membranes. There must be proper ventilation and drainage behind the shingles. • Home Slicker® can also be used. Be sure to follow the installation instructions provided by the product’s manufacturer, Benjamin Obdyke. 5. INSTALLING THE SHINGLES EXPOSURE FIGURE 4 The exposure (exposed portion) for shingles is 5", but can range from 4" to 5 1/4".