Craftsman CTS205 manual

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Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 1 T op T en Tips for Installing Vinyl Siding Certain T eed provides quality vinyl siding and accessories that ar e backed by one of the industry’ s best warranties. However , even the best products fall short of expectations if they ar e not installed properly . Following these ten recommendations—t[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 2 Become a CertainT eed Master Craftsman The Certain T eed Master Craftsman program is your opportunity to earn valuable rewar ds while maintaining a leg up on your competition. These rewar ds are not available to everyone, just to those who have successfully passed the Master Craftsman Education and De[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 3 Important Information W arranties These instructions describe and illustrate the steps involved in installing Certain T eed siding, trim, and accessories. Their purpose is to provide detailed information and how-to tips that will simplify the installation process. Certain T eed shall not accept any li[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 4 T op T en Tips for Installing Vinyl Siding ......................... 1 Become a Certain T eed Master Craftsman ................... 2 Important Information ................................................. 3 SECTIO N 1 — Intr oduc tion ..................................... 6 SECTIO N 2 — Sidi ng Ov[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 5 SECTION 7 — Installing Horizontal Siding T op T en Tips for Installing Vinyl Siding ....................... 70 Cutting Panels .......................................................... 71 Overlapping Panels ................................................... 71 STUDfinder ™ Installation System for[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 6 Section 1 — Intr oduction Intr oduction Plan your work, then work your plan. That’ s the key to success with any project, and it’ s doubly true when it comes to installing vinyl siding, soffit, trim and accessories. If you use the right materials and the right tools in the right order , you’l[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 7 SECTION 2 — Siding Overview V ertical Siding Rake Dormer Soffit Fascia Siding Outside cornerpost Gable Inside cornerpost Home Exterior T erms[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 8 Featur es of Polymer Shake Siding 0°F 30°F 65°F 100°F 130°F 0°F 30°F 65°F 100°F 130°F 0 30 65 100 130 160 A Oversized Perimeter Side Locking T abs • Helps create seamless appearance • Allow for fast and easy panel engagement • Offer gr eater tab strength and less br eakage • Extended[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 9 Polymer Shake and Shingle Siding Styles T riple 5" Straight Edge Perfection Shingles Double 7" Straight Edge Perfection Shingles Double 7" Staggered Perfection Shingles Double 7" Straight Edge Rough-Split Shakes Double 9" Staggered Rough-Split Shakes Double 6-1/4" Half-Ro[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 10 Nail flange Flat area along top of panel with slots for nailing; slots allow for expansion and contraction. Lock Molded area just under nailing flange into which butt leg/locking leg of next panel above is secured. Panel projection Common to products with multiple faces (i.e. Double 4 or T riple 3)[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 11 D f i D f i D f i D f i D f i D f i D f i D f i Vinyl Siding Styles Double 4" Clapboard Double 4-1/2" Clapboard Double 4" Dutchlap Double 5" Clapboard Double 5" Dutchlap Single 8" Clapboard Double 4-1/2" Dutchlap T riple 3" Clapboard Single 6-1/2" Beaded S[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 12 Insulated Siding Styles Single 7" Clapboard Double 4" Clapboard Double 4.5" Dutchlap Double 6" Clapboard Single 12" V ertical Board and Batten D f i D f i D f i n D f i[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 13 SECTION 3 — Vinyl Sof fit and V entilation Featur es of Vinyl Soffit Butt Leg / Locking Leg Molded area at bottom of panel that is snapped into lock on adjacent panel for secure connection. Panel Thickness An important element of soffit quality . Thicker panels are mor e durable and are less pro[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 14 SECTION 4 — Accessories and T ools Cor ner Systems Outside cornerposts 3/4" Outside cornerpost—woodgrain and matte. Use with all sidings except Cedar Impressions D9 Rough-Split Shakes, Northwoods S9 Rough-Split Shakes and CedarBoards. 1" Outside cornerpost—woodgrain. Use with Cedar Im[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 15 Cor ner Systems (continued) Mitered cornerposts Outside and inside corner treatment for use with Cedar Impressions. Bay window cornerpost—matte Adapts to odd angles of bay windows. Quarter round insert—matte Installed with a Corner Starter and lineals as a decorative corner treatment. 5" Cor[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 16 Lineals 3-1/2" Snap-on lineal Use with J-channel. 3-1/2" Lineal 5" Lineal 3-1/2" Lineal with foam insert For use with a New Construction Window and Door Starter around windows and doors as a casing. T wo lineals can be used to create a corner system when installed with a cor ner s[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 17 Decorative T rim (continued) Cornice molding Finish board Held in place by the F-channel or Cornice Molding Receiver , this accessory hides the installation of the topmost siding panels. With the help of a nail slot punch, topmost siding panels can be installed with nails every time. Can also be used[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 18 Functional T rim Aluminum trim coil 24"-wide PVC-coated aluminum. Dual undersill trim Secures trimmed siding panels under windows and eaves regar dless of the profile or wher e in the panel face the panel has been trimmed. Undersill trim Cedar Impressions undersill trim Helps secure trimmed sid[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 19 Starter Strips (continued) 5" Metal starter strip Designed to be used on remodeling jobs to help level the first course and span areas that cannot be nailed. For use with all sidings except CedarBoards and Cedar Impr essions. 4" Metal shingle starter strip 4" metal starter to be used [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 20 Sof fit T rim Soffit cove trim A decorative soffit r eceiver featuring a 9/16" receiving pocket. This profile can also be used as an inside cornerpost. Will not work for all profiles. 5/8" and 3/4" F-Channel Receives soffit panels. Deluxe F-Channel Receives soffit panels and cor[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 21 Equipment and T ools Fasteners Use only corrosion-r esistant nails (aluminum, stainless or galvanized roofing.) Nails should have a minimum head diameter of 5/16". Certain T eed recommends the use of stainless steel nails or other corrosion-r esistant fasteners, when installing siding in coasta[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 22 Ladders and Scaf folds NOTE: If you will be using an extension ladder during installation, be sure to cushion the upper side rails to help prevent damage to installed siding. Cutting table Portable brake Essential for bending aluminum trim coil to fit around fascia boar ds, window sills, window and [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 23 Cut off and discard Cut off and discard Special T ools Nail slot punch (Certain T eed Item # 57997) Punches elongated holes to allow nailing the cut edge of a panel. Also used to enlarge an existing hole to allow proper nailing. Snaplock punch (Certain T eed Item # 57995 or 57996) Punches tabs in the[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 24 Section 5 — Estimating Siding Use the illustrations and formulas below and enter totals on the estimating form on page 27. These formulas apply for both horizontal and vertical installations. NOTE: When estimating for a large project, you may want to add a waste allowance of 10 percent to the total[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 25 Upper wall of gambrel house Divide the upper wall of a gambrel house as shown in the illustration. Then use the following formulas: 1/2 (B + C) x H = ____________ 1/2 C x D = ____________ Add these figures to get total ar ea: ____________ Repeat for remaining gambr el surfaces. Dormer sides Measure [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 26 Measuring Before or dering accessories, you also have to determine the width of the J-channel into which you will fit the vinyl siding. T o do this, you must first determine which of two methods you will use to apply sheathings or underlayments. This is covered in mor e detail under “Sheathings.?[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 27 Estimating Form W alls sq feet Gable ends sq feet Dormer sides sq feet Upper gambrel walls sq feet T otal wall surface area sq feet (A) Large areas not to be cover ed: (garage doors/sliding glass doors) sq feet x .50 Uncovered ar ea sq feet (B) Subtract B from A for T otal net surface area sq feet sq[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 28 SECTION 6 — Pr eparing for Horizontal Siding Pr eparing W all Surfaces Sheathings In new construction, apply sheathing first, then nail accessories over it. The application method you choose determines the width of the recess opening r equired. For example, use: • 1/2" opening when applying[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 29 Continuous foam insulation systems (SIPs) Continuous foam insulation systems (e.g. rigid insulation, structural insulation products) thicker than 1" cr eate a condition where Certain T eed vinyl siding and polymer shakes cannot be properly attached to the existing framing members, steel studs, o[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 30 Steel framing When installing CertaWrap W eather -Resistant Barrier over steel framing, use screws with minimum 1" diameter washers every 32" vertically and horizontally . STUDfinder ™ installation instructions 1. The STUDfinder Installation System combines precisely engineered fastenin[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 31 Drop-in foam backer boar ds Some drop-in foam backers can r estrict the movement of vinyl siding. Therefor e, Certain T eed vinyl siding may not be applied over any drop-in foam backer other than a contour ed drop-in foam backer designed specifically for each profile. IMPORT ANT : Certain T eed wil[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 32 When covering over masonry or bricks, it’ s better to use 1" x 3" furring. For best thermal performance, install a minimum of 1/4" foam over furring strips. Furring and/or foam is also used below eaves and windowsills to maintain correct slope angles when siding panels must be cut to[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 33 Applying over steel studs Pre-planning is the key when installing vinyl siding and accessories over steel studs. Pre-planning includes the selection of siding style and the types of accessories. Pre-planning pr oper stud placement will eliminate many of the problems that could surface once the job ha[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 34 NOTE: Do not nail too tightly . T o permit expansion and contraction, panels should hang freely from nails. This allows the panels to move as the temperature changes. Drive the nails until there is between 1/8" to 1/16" of space between the nail head and the nailing flange. Drive the nails[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 35 Fasteners must penetrate a nailable surface at least 3/4". Be sure to leave up to 1/16" between the fastener and the panel nailing flange. If you’re using a power stapler , drive the staple perpendicular to the nailing slot with one leg of the staple centered in the slot and the other le[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 36 Product Category Max. Nail Spacing Gaps to Accessories Overlap Notes Specific to Product 40°F or Greater Less than 40° F 40°F or Greater Less than 40° F Cedar Impressions Fasten at Delta Indicators 1/4" 3/8" Use T emp. Marks/ Gauge Use T emp. Marks/ Gauge All panels must be center pinn[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 37 Installing Accessories Snapping a chalk line T o ensure proper installation, you must establish a straight refer ence line to guide the positioning of the starter strip and the first course of siding. If the house is reasonably level, find the lowest point of the old siding (or sheathing if working[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 38 Outside Cor nerposts Flash the corners of the home by bending a 20"-wide piece of aluminum trim coil 90° so you have two 10" legs. Cover the entire length of the corner , lapping the upper pieces over the lower pieces. (Self-adhering flashing may be substituted for trim coil. Follow the m[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 39 NOTE: If the transition material allows, the bottom 3/4" of the channels may be removed from the outside cornerpost so that the face of the corner may be positioned lower and more in line with the bottom of the siding. This method creates a transition with more pleasing aesthetics. The outside c[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 40 Capping an outside cornerpost One method of capping an outside cornerpost is to cut a piece of J-channel twice as long as the width of the corner -post face. Mark a 90° angle from the center and cut out this ar ea. Then cut 7/8" away from each end, except for the nailing flange. Bend the J-cha[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 41 Inside Cor nerposts There ar e three options for trimming inside corners: Standard 3/4" inside cornerpost, single J-channel, and two J-channels. T o flash the inside cor ner , bend a 20"-wide piece of aluminum coil stock 90° so you have two 10" legs. Insert the flashing into the cor[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 42 Federal Cor ners T o create a federal-style corner , flash the cor ner with aluminum trim coil or other flashing materials. Hang a new construction starter strip. Position the top nail in the top of the nailing slot. All other nails should be centered in the slots spaced 8" to 10" apart. [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 43 T rimming Bay Window Cor ners There ar e several ways to trim the odd angles of bay windows. Here ar e two of them: 1. Install bay window cornerpost. 2. Install J-channel with a quarter -round insert. Before you begin, make sur e the corner is properly flashed. Install bay window cornerpost • Cut [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 44 Decorative T rim Options around Windows and Doors 2-1/2" Window and door casing System requir es 2-1/2" window and door casing. 3-1/2" Snap-on lineal System requir es 1" face J-channel. 3-1/2" Lineal system System requir es 3-1/2" lineals and starter strips. 5" x 3-[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 45 Window Flashing If installing a new window and flashing, refer to the window manufacturer’ s instructions and ASTM E2112, Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior W alls, Doors, and Skylights for the proper flashing installation method for the window type and wall configuration of the proj[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 46 rain tab 1" 1" rain tab 1" rain tab 1" 1" 1" rain tab 1" or dimension of J-channel face) Installing Window and Door T rim Install J-channel along the top and sides of door casings and around windows. NOTE: When installing J-channel around replacement windows that do[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 47 3-1/2" Snap-on Lineal Application ar ound Windows and Doors This application works only on 1"-faced J-channel . The installation of J-channel for snap-on lineals is the same procedur e as installing lineal starter strip. Measure the openings and cut the J-channel 1/2" less than your me[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 48 Measure the side casing and add 7". Use a triangle to cr eate a 45˚ angle or measure 3-1/2" in fr om the edge of the part. Use snips or a miter saw to remove this portion. Flip the part over and remove the locking leg as shown. This should be done to both ends. Snap the lineal over the J-c[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 49 Lineal Starter Application for Windows and Door Surr ounds When securing window and corner starter strips, outside cor ner pieces (OSCP), inside corner pieces (ISCP), one piece cor ners, lineals—basically , any vertically mounted siding product—always place the top nail (or staple) first, and in[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 50 Lineal Application ar ound Windows Measure the top of the opening and add 7" (3-1/2" extra for each side) if the side lineals are also 3-1/2". Add 10" total if using 5" lineals. Use a triangle to create a 45° angle or measur e 3-1/2" in from the locking leg. NOTE: The n[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 51 Measure the height of the window or door . Add 7" (for the 3-1/2" header and bottom lineal) and cut. NOTE: Add additional material if using 5" lineals. T rim a minimum of 3/4" from the top end of the side lineals. Snap the side lineals into place, making sure the rain tabs of the [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 52 Measure the bottom of the opening and add 7" (3-1/2" extra for each side) if the side lineals are also 3-1/2". Add 10" total if using 5" lineals. T rim 3/4" tabs from the lineal as shown. Snap the lineal in place and secure by nailing (or stapling) it through center of t[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 53 Lineals over Horizontal Siding Capping a Lineal Used as a Rake Boar d Cut a section of lineal equal in length to the face of the lineal. This dimension is dependent on the rake angle. Using PVC cement primer and cement on both pieces, slide the part into the lineal to create an assembly . Apply the a[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 54 Cor ner Blocks Corner block Install 1/2" J-channel as a starter . Measure and cut the side lineals to the exact size of the window or door opening. Cut the top and bottom lineals 1/4" longer than the window . Using vinyl snips, make two 1" long cuts in the pocket areas on both sides of[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 55 5" Squar e Header with End Caps over 3-1/2" Lineals Sides and Bottoms Assemble the 5" header and cap. The side 3-1/2" lineals should extend approximately 1" inside the header assembly . Finish the corner by sliding the 3-1/2" side lineals behind the header , making sure [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 56 Cr eating End Caps for 5" Lineals T o create the header , first cut a 7" piece of 5" lineal. Measure and trim as shown. The resulting piece fits into the end of the 5" lineal. The ends of the 5" lineal also need trimming to receive the end caps. Create a 3/4" rain tab [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 57 Slip Joints for Lineal Corners Assemble the 5" header and cap. The side 3-1/2" lineals should extend approximately 1" inside the header assembly . Finish the corner by sliding the 3-1/2" side lineals behind the header , making sure the 2" rain tab on the end cap extends into [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 58 Cr own Molding T reatment Options Option 1 (page 59) • Crown molding • Crown molding end caps • 3/4" Pocket J-channel header and surround Other options are possible with the cr own molding: For example, use 3-1/2" lineals vertically and at the window base along with a J-channel and cr[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 59 Cr own Molding and Cap for 3/4" Pocket J-Channel Y ou will need: • Crown molding • Crown molding end caps • 3/4" pocket J-channel header and surround T o use crown molding with 3/4" pocket J-channels, measure the length of the completed J-channel surround and add 2-1/2" (the[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 60 Cr own Molding with Cap for 5" Header Lineal Crown molding with 5" header and 3-1/2" surr ounds. Determine the header length by measuring from the outside of both side lineals and adding 1/16" to 1/8" per side for overlap. T o cut the crown molding, add 2-1/2" to the pre[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 61 Insert a crown molding cap into the cr own molding and trace the shape. T rim as shown. Insert the header cap. Cut the crown molding cap in half. Apply each half to the end of the crown molding and secur e it with a bead of caulk. the crown molding requir es a rain tab 2" long—cut from the poc[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 62 Band Boar d Installing Band Board Before you begin, determine wher e the last course of siding will end. Nail cornice receiver loosely every 8" to 10", with the nailing fin facing up. Keep the cornice receiver straight as it establishes the line for the Band Board. Install the last course [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 63 Overlapping two pieces of Band Board Only factory-cut edges can be used create a lap seam. The adhesive begins approximately 2" back fr om the end of the foam. For the underside piece, measure back 1-1/2" fr om the end of the vinyl. Cut back 1-1/2" of foam and remove the bottom portion[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 64 Blind Miter An alternative to a standard blind miter offers support to the corner without adding material. The measurements shown for the fold ar e for a 5" lineal. The same method can be used with 3-1/2" lineals, but the fold would be changed from 1-1/2" to 1-3/8". Lineal Frieze [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 65 Finishing siding with Cornice Molding and Receiver Finishing the last course of siding with Cornice Molding T o finish the top course of siding, attach cor nice receiver to the top of the wall under the eave or soffit. T rim the top panel to within 1/4" of the cornice receiver . Using a nail s[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 66 Installing J-Channel as Gable End T rim Install J-channel to receive siding at gable ends, as shown in the illustration. T o create a clean, professional look, follow these steps: T o create an angle template, hold a piece of J-channel against the slope while transferring the angle to another J-chann[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 67 Using Lineals as Gable T rim Y ou can give gable end trim a more dramatic appearance by using 3-1/2" or 5" lineals instead of J-channel. T o install the lineals: Make a pattern duplicating the gable slope. T o create an angle template, lock a piece of lineal into the previous course of sidi[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 68 Using Restoration Millwork ® in Place of Vinyl Accessories Installing outside corners Flash the corners of the home by bending a 20" wide piece of aluminum trim coil 90° so you have two 10" legs. Cover the entire length of the corner , lapping the upper pieces over the lower pieces. (Self[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 69 Installing T rimboards ar ound exterior doors Flash the door according to the manufactur er’ s specifications. Once the opening is properly flashed, begin by determining the length of the trim along the sides of the door by measuring each side. Start at the top of the door and drop down to the de[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 70 Section 7 — Installing Horizontal Siding T op T en Tips for Installing Vinyl Siding CertainT eed provides quality vinyl siding and accessories that are backed by one of the industry’ s best warranties. However , even the best products fall short of expectations if they ar e not installed properly[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 71 Cutting Panels T o cut panels to size, follow these procedures: Cross cuts For a precise cut, use a power cir cular saw equipped with a sharp, fine-tooth plywood blade. For best results, r everse blade direction. Cut one or two panels at a time, carefully advancing the saw through the vinyl. A rule [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 72 STUDfinder Installation System for 12' Panels The STUDfinder™ Installation System combines precisely engineered nail slot locations with graphics to help ensur e quick, accurate and secure installation of CertainT eed siding panels on homes with standard 16" or 24" o.c. frame const[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 73 STUDfinder Installation System for Oversized (16', 16' 8", 20' and 25') Panels CertainT eed’ s longer siding panels – 16'8" CedarBoards XL, 16' and 20' Monogram 46L and 25' Monogram 46XL – feature 8 nail slots every 16", with one of the 8 [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 74 Pr eparing W all Surfaces The key to successful vinyl siding application is proper pr eparation of the nailing surface. It is essential that you work over a smooth nailing surface. The more level and even the wall surface, the better the finished installation will look. The steps involved in prepara[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 75 T ransitioning from brick, stone, or stucco to vinyl siding T o transition from brick, stone, or stucco to vinyl siding: • Caulk where the sheathing meets the brick, stone, or stucco. Caulk the flashing, and make sure a drip cap is in place. • Use J-channel or starter strip to receive the siding[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 76 Install panel If necessary to maintain the slope angle, install furring under the sill as described on pages 31 to 32. NOTE: Y ou can eliminate this step by using dual undersill trim. This trim has two receiving channels. Use the inner channel if you’ve cut the siding panel near the locking edge. U[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 77 Fitting at gable ends Make a pattern duplicating the gable slope. Use this patter n to guide the cutting of panels to fit gable ends. T o make patter n: Lock a short piece of siding into the panel gable starter course as shown in the illustration. Hold a second piece of siding against the J-channel [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 78 T o install, lock the bottom of the cut panel into the panel below . Push the top edge into J-channel or undersill trim. T abs will catch in the trim and hold the panel firmly in place. NOTE: Since you will not nail this last course, it is important that the tabs fit properly in the trim to provide[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 79 Shutter Installation The ideal application (a) has a joint between the two shutters where the shutters ar e secured to the home. In this way , the siding panel is not “hard nailed” between the two shutters and the siding is allowed free movement. When there is no joint between the shutters and wh[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 80 Section 8 – Installing V ertical Siding (Including Boa rd & B at ten ) Pr eparing W all Surfaces For the most part, the wall preparation instructions given for horizontal siding also apply to vertical applications. The key requir ement, of course, is that you start with a smooth, level and rigi[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 81 Cor nerposts Install outside and inside cornerposts using dimensions and procedur es described on pages 38–41. NOTE: Unlike the preparation for horizontal siding, do not install a starter strip for vertical siding. T op and Bottom J-Channel Snap a base line 1" above the low part of the house. [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 82 If a wall requir es more than one course of siding, you can pr oceed in one of three ways: Use two lengths of J-channel, back-to-back, at the joint between the two courses (illustration a). Use a combination of one length of J-channel and one length of drip cap (illustration b). Use a double channel [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 83 W all Panels Follow the instructions described earlier under the section “Preparation for Horizontal Siding” beginning on page 28. Plan the panel layout Correctly installed vertical siding should have a balanced appearance. This means that if you were to draw a vertical line down the center point[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 84 Install the next panel. Lock the panel into the preceding panel, then nail every 12". Continue with succeeding panels. When necessary , cut panels to fit around doors and windows. When marking the cut, remember to allow for expansion. The method used to install panels around doors and windows i[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 85 Section 9 — Por ch Ceilings, Sof fit, Fascia Requir ements for Proper Sof fit V entilation Proper attic ventilation is important for any home. The 2009 International Building Code (IBC) Section 1203 V entilation furnishes a basic guide for determining proper ventilation for any home. The informat[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 86 Por ch Ceilings The procedur es used to install a porch ceiling ar e in many ways similar to those used to install soffit. These pr ocedures vary slightly , depending on whether you’re working on new construction or a remodeling pr oject. New construction projects Begin by installing receiving cha[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 87 Remodeling projects Check to be sure the existing ceiling can serve as a solid nailing base. If the existing ceiling is solid, remove all existing moldings and fixtures fr om the ceiling and begin by nailing inverted J-channel along the perimeter of the ceiling area. If you plan to use light blocks [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 88 Sof fit Y ou can use solid vinyl panels or perforated vinyl panels for soffit installations. Perforated panels provide ventilation, which helps to reduce heat buildup in the summer and ice dams in the winter . In buildings with roof ridge vents, you should install ventilated sof fit. Check local b[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 89 NOTE: If you don’t have the proper receiver for the soffit, you can modify J-channel to create an F-receiver . Simply cut slots in the nail flange area where the receiver will be nailed to the wall, bend back the flange, and nail the flange to the wall. Installing soffit Measure fr om the wall[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 90 T urning a cor ner T o tur n a cor ner , measure from the channel at the wall corner to the channel at the corner of the fascia board. Subtract 1/4" for expansion. If necessary , install nailing strips to provide backing for the lineal. Cut and install soffit double channel lineal or H-bar . Mi[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 91 T riple 3-1/3 Solid, InvisiV ent and Perimeter Sof fit Installation over open eaves In most situations, T3-1/3 Solid, InvisiV ent and Perimeter Soffit should be installed like our standard sof fit products. However , when it is installed over open eaves, follow these installation techniques. Insta[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 92 Vinyl Fascia The wooden fascia board that encloses the fr ont of an eave also needs protection fr om the weather . T o provide this pr otection, you can install vinyl or aluminum fascia panels. There ar e two procedur es for installing vinyl fascia panels—one for installations that include soffit,[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 93 For installations that include soffit Nail the undersill trim in place along the top of the fascia board. Then nail F-channel along the bottom outside surface of the fascia board (shown). The fascia panel will have to be rip cut to fit over the fascia board and F-channel. T o determine the width of[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 94 Section 10 — Installing Specific CertainT eed Pr oducts Cedar Impr essions ® Shingles and Shakes Important These products ar e not designed for roof application. They ar e designed solely for installation on vertical surfaces. The panels must be installed with nails over a solid substrate with na[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 95 NOTE: If two temperature cells on the PanelThermometer show a color change, use the brighter color as the indicator . Each panel has a patented PanelThermometer ™ that displays panel temperature and indicat or lines that serve as guides for proper spacing between the panels. The PanelThermometer is[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 96 Starting on the right side of the wall, hook the bottom locking leg of the panel into the starter strip and slide the panel into the cornerpost or receiving channel. Leave 1/4" space between the panel and the corner for expansion. If you are planning to install the Mitered Cornerpost, space the [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 97 Installing over a window or opening Cut the panel to fit over the window by measuring from the locking tab of the previous r ow to the bottom of the receiving pocket. Add 1/8" to this measurement. T ur n the panel over and, using this measurement, measur e from the bottom of the r eturn leg. Cu[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 98 Starting on the right side of the wall, hook the bottom locking leg of the panel into the starter strip and slide the panel into the cornerpost or receiving channel. Leave 1/4" space between the panel and the corner for expansion. If you are planning to install the Mitered Cornerpost, space the [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 99 Installing Cedar Impressions Miter ed Cornerposts If you are planning to install Miter ed Cornerposts, space the siding panel 3" from the edge of the corner . Lock the first cor ner over the siding, making sure it also locks into the starter strip. Nail the corner through the top two nail slots[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 100 D9" Stagger ed Rough-Split Shakes Panel Spacing at Differ ent T emperatures See pages 86 and 87. Note: Do not drive center -pin nails tight. Leave 1/8"–1/16" between the nail head and the panel to allow the panel to move freely during normal expansion and contraction. First course I[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 101 Second course Cut of f of t he ri ght si de of the D 9 sha kes at indic ator “B , ” which is located abov e the nail slots, cutting straig ht through the panel. Drill a 3/16" hole in the center of the nail hem and nail the siding through this hole to contr ol the direction of expansion and [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 102 D7" Straight Edge Rough-Split Shakes Panel Spacing at Differ ent T emperatures See pages 94 and 95. NOTE: Do not drive center -pin nails tight. Leave 1/8"–1/16" between the nail head and the panel to allow the panel to move freely during normal expansion and contraction. First cours[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 103 Second course Cut off the right side of the D7 shakes at indicator “B,” which is located above the nail slots, cutting straight through the panel. Drill a 3/16" hole in the center of the nail hem and nail the siding through this hole to contr ol the direction of expansion and contraction. A[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 104 D7" Stagger ed Perfection Shingles Panel Spacing at Differ ent T emperatures See pages 94 and 95. Note: Do not drive center -pin nails tight. Leave 1/8"–1/16" between the nail head and the panel to allow the panel to move freely during normal expansion and contraction. First course [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 105 Starting on the right side of the wall, hook the bottom locking leg of the panel into the previous course and slide the panel into the cornerpost or receiving channel. Leave 1/4" space between the panel and the corner for expansion. Set the spacing of the remaining panels using the PanelThermom[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 106 Cor nice Cap with Cedar Impr essions Miter ed Cor nerpost General Before applying siding and accessories, make certain the substrate is watertight. In order to be pr operly protected fr om precipitation, the substrate may need to be flashed to shed water to the exterior . The siding and accessories[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 107 Angle the panel into the cornerpost and slide to the left until the side tabs clear . Next, slide the panel to the right until you have the correct temperatur e marks on the panel lined up. Install the top section of Mitered Cornerpost. Leave 1/4" between the top corner piece and the cor nice r[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 108 Cedar Impr essions Inside Cor nerpost Siding and accessories alone are not meant to be a watertight barrier . Before applying siding and accessories, make certain the substrate is watertight. Flash the substrate so that it sheds water outside the siding. Cedar Impressions panels ar e installed from [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 109 Cedar Impr essions Bay Window Cor nerposts When installing Bay Window Cor nerposts, be sure to run Cedar Impressions Metal Starter to both corners, and install Cedar Impressions panels fr om right to left. Install the Cedar Impressions panels into both the inside and outside cornerposts. Leave a 2.5[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 110 Half-Round Shingles Important This product is not designed for r oof application. It is designed solely for installation on vertical surfaces. Panels must be installed with nails over a solid substrate with nail holding strength such as plywood, OSB, or existing wood siding (minimum 7⁄16" thi[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 111 NOTE: Cedar Impressions Half Round Shingles are installed from left to right. First course Strike a level line around the house and install Cedar Impr essions Metal Starter (see illustration 1a). An alternative method of starting Half-Rounds is to use J-channel in place of starter strip, to receive [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 112 Second course Remove 13-1/4" of the left side measured fr om the upper panel, cutting straight through the lower panel course. (Note the small mark on the face of the panel.) Drill a 3/16" hole in the center of the nail hem and nail the siding through this hole to contr ol the direction of[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 113 Half-Round Shingles in Gable Ends NOTE: The following instructions focus on a gable installation. They also are geared towards an enclosed gable, started with a J-channel. The Half-Round can also be started with starter strip. This is an example only! Installing receiving channels Frame the border a[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 114 30ºF 65ºF 100ºF Hanging the starter course T o end up with a single “round” centered at the peak of the gable, you must properly locate the first starter panel. Begin by marking a vertical plumb line from the peak. Then measure and mark the finished height line. In our example, using a star[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 115 If you requir e an odd number of courses (i.e. five full courses plus starting course), subtract 8" from the distance fr om the plumb line to the left receiving pocket (r emember to allow 1/4" for expansion). If you requir e an even number of courses (i.e. 6 full courses plus starting cou[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 116 Cedar Impr essions on a Steep Rake A solid nailable substrate is requir ed for this product. The substrate must have the nail holding equivalent of a 3/4" penetration of a nail into solid wood. Installing Cedar Impr essions on Non-vertical W alls Cedar Impressions must never be used as a r oo?[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 117 Starting Cedar Impr essions with Lineals over Horizontal Siding Cedar Impressions perfection shingle or half-round shingle with lower round r emoved Cedar Impressions panel is inserted into the pocket of the lineal, making sure to leave 1/4" for downward movement hand-punched horizontal siding [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 118 Starting Cedar Impr essions Over Horizontal Siding NOTE: Half-Round Shingles are shown, but this method also works for Perfection Shingles. Cut away the nail flange and discard. Hand punch nail slots into the panel face and secure the panel. Secure Cedar Impr essions 4" Metal Starter after han[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 119 Application of Half-Round Shingle Under Sof fit The amount of trimming requir ed for a Cedar Impressions Half- Round Shingle panel determines the accessory piece requir ed to receive it. See the descriptions below . Perfection Shingles do not have these restrictions. removal of nail flange up to th[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 120 Special Ef fects with Cedar Impressions Another look can be achieved by using the lower locking tabs. First, remove the pr otective material from the sides of the tabs (see left). Lock the upper panel into the tab and secure. NOTE: This method can also be used to finish the top course of shingles. [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 121 Replacing a Damaged Cedar Impr essions Panel with the Repair Kit (Option 1) Cam clips and snap rivets are included in the kit. Y ou will also need a hammer , utility knife, chisel, and “wonder bar” or “roof snake bar .” Removing the damaged panel Cut a large rectangle out of the damaged pane[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 122 NOTE: T o eliminate interference from the panel above the damaged panel, use two roofing nails as a wedge to prop up the upper panel. Push up on the panel to unlock it, and then pull down to remove the damaged panel. Preparing the new panel Cut off all top locking tabs. Flip the panel over and cut [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 123 Push on the back button of the snap rivet to secure the clip to the panel. Repeat over each locking tab area. Place the heavier part of the cam clip up against the cam. While applying pressur e to the top panel, pull down on the thinner end of the clip. Installing the new panel Slide the left side o[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 124 Replacing a Damaged Cedar Impr essions Panel (Option 2) Y ou will need a hammer , wood chisel, and hacksaw or utility knife. Use a wood chisel to remove the lock tabs on the top side of the damaged panel. Lock tabs can be located by using the chisel to slightly lift the panel locked into the upper p[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 125 Northwoods S7" and S9" Shakes Overview The installation of a Northwoods Shakes or Shingles panel is unique in that the lap joint is hidden in the ribs between the shake or shingle pattern. Positioning the laps in the rib area requir es that special installation procedur es be followed to m[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 126 Locate the mark at the center of the panel. Use the nailing slot closest to this mark. Center pin the panel in this location using one of the following options: 1. Install a nail on both ends of the same nail slot. 2. Drill a 3/16" diameter hole through the nail hem and substrate, and place a s[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 127 Installing CedarBoar ds Insulated Siding CedarBoards Insulated Siding will help even out wall surfaces. However , to minimize extremes in the peaks and valleys of uneven walls, you may have to repair the underlayment. Make sur e the substrate is smooth, flat, and weathertight. If the surface is sig[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 128 Go to the next repeat of the letter to find the next stud. For example, if your first stud is at “T ,” so will the succeeding studs in 16" o.c. applications (every 10th slot). When installing CedarBoards XL 16'8" panels, the succeeding studs ar e at every 8th slot. When you appl[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 129 Overlapping panels On factory-cut panels, the foam is set back from both ends of the panel. The adhesive begins 2" back from the end of the foam. T o correctly overlap the panels, slip the vinyl edge of the bottom portion of the seam between the foam and the vinyl panel. For standard length Ced[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 130 V ertical Siding NOTE: Never install vinyl siding over open furring strips or studs. Always check with your local building code official. With vertical siding, however , you may have to complete an extra step to provide solid nailing points along the vertical edge of the siding panel. The need for [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 131 Soffit If you are going to install sof fit, you may want to install the receiving channels for the soffit at this point. The illustrations show alterna- tive approaches for installing siding and sof fit receiving channels. Options for transitions If a wall requir es more than one course of verti[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 132 Fitting into trim pieces Around windows, doors and other openings allow a 1/4" minimum gap between the siding and the trim. If an opening occurs near the lower end of a panel, be sure to allow r oom for downward expansion as described in the instructions. Starting and finishing with partial pa[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 133 Band Boar d Installing Band Board Before you begin, determine wher e the last course of siding will end. Nail cornice receiver loosely every 8" to 10", with the nailing fin facing up. Keep the cornice receiver straight as it establishes the line for the Band Board. Install the last course[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 134 Overlapping two pieces of Band Board Only factory-cut edges can be used create a lap seam. The adhesive begins approximately 2" back fr om the end of the foam. For the underside piece, measure back 1-1/2" fr om the end of the vinyl. Cut back 1-1/2" of foam and remove the bottom portio[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 135 SECTION 11 — Special Situations T rimming Curved Openings Flexible J-channel simplifies installations around curved objects such as half and full round windows. T o install around the top of an arched window , follow these simple steps: Measure the cir cumference of the ar ch, then add 1-1/2"[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 136 Frieze Boar d Y ou can create a frieze-board appearance using the 3-1/2" lineals in combination with new construction window starter or J-channel used as a starter . Y ou will need: 3-1/2" or 5" lineals and new construction window starter or J-channel. Position the short leg of new co[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 137 Y ou will need J-channel, starter strip, coil stock and siding. When choosing a siding panel, remember that wider panels install mor e quickly than narrow panels. In addition, panels with decorative profiles—for example, dutchlap—ar e impractical for sunburst applications. For best appearance a[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 138 Repeat until both sides of the sunburst are completed. NOTE: T o install the final panels at the top of the sunburst, bow the panels slightly and slip them under the gable end J-channel. For added protection against high wind, you may have to face nail these panels. Form a sleeve from aluminum coil[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 139 Section 12 — Repair Replacing a Damaged Siding Panel T o remove a damaged panel, insert the hook end of a zip tool between the damaged panel and the panel above. Pull downward. This will allow access to the damaged panel’ s nail flange. Remove the nails securing the panel. The nails may be allo[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 140 Repairing Buckled Siding at the Joist Vinyl siding sometimes becomes buckled between the first and second floors of a newly built siding installation due to settling and shrinkage of wet lumber and some framing practices. Using “engineered” lumber for the joist gr eatly reduces the chances of [...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 141 Section 13 — Miscellaneous Cleaning Vinyl Siding Vinyl siding resists most common household stains, but it will become dirty like any product exposed to atmospheric conditions. In areas not exposed to dir ect sun and rain, periodic washing with a soft bristle brush and clean water from a gar den h[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 142 Siding over Asbestos Vinyl siding retr ofit over asbestos This is a recommendation fr om the Vinyl Siding Institute after discussions with Federal EP A officials. Because local r egulations supersede federal regulations, local EP A officials should be contacted in the area wher e the work is bein[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 143 Exercise every car e to retain ar chitectural details wherever possible. Do not remove, cover , or add details until you have the building owner’ s written approval. Determine that the owner has consulted the local historic society regar ding the foregoing. Use siding which closely approximates th[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 144 5" square header with end caps over 3-1/2" lineals .............................................. 55 Accessories, installation ............................................ 37 Accessories, types ............................................. 14–20 Asbestos .................................[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 145 INDEX Horizontal siding ................................................. 28, 70 Inside cornerposts ...................................... 41, 81, 108 Inside Federal corners .............................................. 42 Insulated siding, styles .............................................. 12 I[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 146 GLOSSAR Y Because this manual was written for building professionals, we have fr eely used the language and jargon of the siding industry . T o avoid confusion, we thought it a good idea to share our understanding of each of these terms with you. Band Board —A decorative piece of horizontal trim p[...]

Certain T eed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide 147 GLOSSAR Y O.C. —On center; a measurement of the distance between the centers of two r epeating members in a structure, usually studs. OSB —Oriented Strand Board. Panel Projection —The distance that the bottom edge of the siding pr ojects from the wall. Profile —The contour or outline of a si[...]

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