Cellwood PG50SAMPLE N3 Guide d'installation Page 1

Installation Guide

8the basicsterms to knowOutside and Inside Corner PostCorner posts are used to provide a finished edge at an inside or outside corner. The siding fro

9basic tools and equipmentNOTE: A saw blade set up in reverse direction should be used only for cutting vinyl. DO NOT attempt to use it on other mate

10basic tools and equipmentFig. 7Fig. 6Fig. 5Fig. 4Tin SnipsGood quality tin snips and compound aviation-type snips will speed the cut-ting and shapin

11estimating required materialhow to measure1. All houses can be broken down into shapes of rectangles, triangles or a combination of both.2. The ar

12estimations worksheetsbasic installationsUse the following worksheet to estimate the required materials:Siding Walls ____square feet Gable ends

13fastener choicesUse aluminum, galvanized steel or other corrosion-resistant nails, staples or screws when installing vinyl siding. Aluminum trim pie

14fastening proceduresStep 1Make sure the bottom lock of the panels are fully engaged along the entire length of the panel. WARNING: Push the panel up

15basic guidelinescutting the sidingFig. 1Fig. 2Fig. 3Fig. 4Step 1Safety goggles are always recom-mended for all cutting and nailing operations. As on

16preparing the wallSheathing/BackerboardOur vinyl siding should be applied over a sheathing that provides a smooth, flat, stable surface. Consult loc

17preparing the wallFurring stripsResiding Existing StructuresStep 1Nail down any loose boards on existing siding, and replace any rotten wood as nee

Known for its outstanding performance qualities, vinyl siding is increasingly the material of choice for homeowners, remodeling contrac

18preparing the wallOver Masonry Sub-surfaceA minimum 1˝ x 3˝ wood strips are installed with masonry nails over the masonry area to be sided (Fig. 1)

19starter stripaccessories installation1/4"Fig. 1Step 1In order for the vinyl siding to be installed properly in a level fashion, the starter st

20alternative methods of starting a siding panelaccessories installationFig. 1 Inside J-ChannelFig. 2 Undersill with Snaplock In mo

21outside and inside corner postsaccessories installation8"-12"1/4" space at top of wall1/4"1"1"Fig.1Fig. 2Fig.3Step 1A

Splicing Inside Corner Post Cut 1˝ off all but the outer face of the upper portion of the bottom corner post. (Fig 4) Lap 3/4˝ of the upper post over

23decorative 3-piece corner systemaccessories installationStep 1A water-resistant material should be used to flash the inside and outside wall corners

24windows and door trimaccessories installation8" - 12"1/16"1/16"8" - 12"Fig.1Fig. 2Fig. 3LinealsStep 1 Create a waterti

1"1"3/8"1/8"Center Nailin Slot Every8" - 12"Fig.1Fig.2Fig. 3window and door trimaccessories installationTo install the b

windows and door trimaccessories installationBottom ofbottom clip atleast 2" abovebottom ofmantelCenterlineXXTop of topclip nomore than43/4"

window and door trimTo Install a Keystone(to shorten or lengthen a mantle)NOTE: Mantel keystones can be purely decorative, or can be used to modify ma

windows and door trimaccessories installationNOTE: If installing mantel over existing siding or masonry surfaces, use brick end caps. If installing ne

window and door trimaccessories installationInstalling Long Length Mantel System KeystonesWith the mantel already mounted to the wall, pencil a center

windows and door trimaccessories installationInstalling Over Brick orExisting SidingTo apply on brick or over other existing siding materials, cut man

window and door trimaccessories installationDoor SurroundsInstallation of Pilasters on Brick, Stucco or before vinyl siding.Measure and cut pilasters

Installation of MantelFull Length-MantelDevelop a chalk line that represents the bottom of the mantel. Mark the center of the mantel on the chalk line

window and door trimPediment and Urn Installation(Fits Standard Size Mantel Only)Attach urn to pediment by sliding urn into place from back. Fasten w

Cut toExact LengthTabWindow Trim CappingMeasure the required dimensions to cover window trim. Also, determine the required lengths of trims.Cut trim s

frieze, rake and band boardsaccessories installationLinealsChoose either a 3.5˝ or 5˝ lineal, depending on the look you want to achieve.At Eave or Gab

8" - 12"8" - 12"36"Utility Trim8" - 12"Align Slotsin Linealand UtilityTrimFig.1Fig. 2Fig. 3frieze, rake and band bo

frieze, rake and band boardsaccessories installationOption 3:Determine the band board location.Install siding to that location and then install the ba

contents2contentsForeword/Inside cover ...1Important Notes Helpful Suggestions ...

frieze, rake and band boardsaccessories installationDentil MoldingVinyl SidingSnap a chalk line 6-1/2˝ down from the soffit panel location (chalkline.

frieze, rake and band boardsaccessories installationFig.1Fig. 2Fig. 3Fig. 439Dentil BlocksDentil blocks finish dentil molding and can be installed at

gable treatmentGable VentsFor Vinyl and Aluminum SidingUsing the inward edges of the vent base as a guide, mark the area to be cut in the exterior wal

gable ventsFor Installation onto Masonry SurfacesFasten the screen to the inside or outside of the wall opening. Discard the base. (Fig.1)Drill four e

J ChannelSidingL-Flashing1/2˝Install the flashing before the J-Channel to prevent water infiltration along the intersection of a roof and wal

43basic installationhorizontal siding installationStep 1The first panel (or course) should be placed in the starter strip and securely locked along th

44basic installationhorizontal siding installation1"Fig.2Fig. 11/4" BiggerFig. 31"Fig. 4Beaded Horizontal SidingBeaded panels are facto

45basic installationhorizontal siding installationFitting under WindowsTo mark the section to be cut, per-form the following:Step 1Hold the panel unde

46basic installationhorizontal siding installationFinishing at the TopBefore the final course of siding is installed on the wall, any soffit accessor

47basic installationhorizontal siding installationDistanceminus 1/4"Fig.1Eave TreatmentThe last course of siding will gener-ally need to be cut t

3helpful suggestionsimportant notesThe manufacturer has provided these suggested instructions as installation guidelines. The manufacturer,

basic installationtransition proceduresTransition from Horizontalto Vertical (Fig. 1)Finish the last course of horizontal siding with the J-channel an

49vertical siding installation1"Remove1/4˝ Fig.1Fig. 2PreparationStep 1Install a solid, nailable sheathing prior to applying vertical siding, if

J-channelundersilltrimNail at the top ofthe slot.(top slot only)Centerremainingnails inthe slots.3/8˝1/4˝50vertical siding installationIf a wall requi

51over open eavessoffit installationSoffit is the name given to materials used to enclose the underside of eaves and porch ceilings. The installation

52soffit installation5-step procedure continued:Step 2Measure soffit panels 1/2” shorter than opening. Mark this dimension on a soffit panel and cut u

Type 2Installation Over Enclosed EavesThe procedure used to install soffit over enclosed eaves is almost identical to that used for open eaves. A J-Ch

54aluminum fascia installationaluminum fascia installationStep 1Install soffit per instructions stated previously. Choose the soffit installation meth

55porch ceiling installationporch ceiling installationPorch CeilingsThe procedures to install a porch ceiling are in many ways similar to those used t

vinyl siding panelrepairsVinyl Siding PanelTo repair or replace a siding panel, insert the zip-lock tool under the butt of the course above the damage

corner postsrepairsCorner PostsUsing a utility knife cut away thenailing hem of the damaged corner.Be sure to leave the flange.Trim the new corner pos

4basic installation rulesbasic installationsThe manufacturer has provided these suggested instructions as installation guidelines. The manu

j-channelrepairsFig. 1Fig. 2Fig. 3J-ChannelCut away the face of the channel.Cut the new J-Channel away from the nailing hem. (Fig.1)Position the new J

shuttersshutter installationLessthan 55"55"and OverFig. 1Fig. 2ShuttersTwo types of fasteners are included within the packaging of the shutt

cedar dimensions - shingle & round cutcedar dimensions - shingle & round cut60Tools Required• Hammer• Pencil• Snips• Nail Slot Punch• Ci

starter strip installationshingle product accessory installation61STARTER• Snap a chalk line on all walls to align the top edge of the starter st

corner post installationcorner post installation62Reference lowest area of panel and install starter strip by nailing every 12˝ as low as possible, st

shingle installation shingle installation63INSTALLING PANELS INSTALLING PANELS Align the top left side below the arrow on the previously installed pan

round cut installationround cut installation64NAILING PROCEDURES• DO NOT NAIL TIGHT• First, nail through center nail hole - not nail slot.• If

round cut installationround cut installationFig.665For 2nd and subsequent courses, align Left Side Flange with nearest Alignment Line that allows prop

round cut installationround cut installation66Securing Panels Around Windows• Measure and cut panels around windows, allowing ¼˝ into all win-dow ch

round cut installationround cut installation67INSTALLATIONInstalling Round Cuts on Gable EndsRound cuts can be installed directly onto Cedar Dimension

5helpful hintscleanup1. Use an ordinary, long-handled car washing brush. This brush has soft bristles, and the handle fastens onto the end of

round cut installationround cut installation68Installing 1st Course on Gable Enda. Use panel cut in step “d” above. If installing into Siding or

round cut installationround cut installation692ND and Subsequent Courses on Gable Enda.Make new template for angle if needed.b.Measure from the Left S

70round cut installationround cut installationMansard Roof Installation InstructionsCedar DimensionsTM can only be installed on mansard roofs witha sl

historic restorationhistoric restorationStep 1If a building is in a historic area, local Historic District or has been designated as a historic buildi

72leaf reliefleaf reliefLeaf Relief® Chart Field notch Leaf Relief® at rod.★Cut or remove existing hanger.NOTE: See product guide for ordering cod

leaf relief73leaf relief5˝/6˝ Leaf Relief® New Gutter InstallationPrepare the GutterPrepare the gutter for downspouts and end caps (including sealant)

leaf reliefleaf relief74Install Leaf Relief® CornersAt inside/outside corners, install Leaf Relief® sections towardsthe corner with a minimum 1/2˝

leaf relief75leaf reliefFig. 1Fig. 2Fig. 3Preparing Existing Foldover Gutters for Leaf Relief® ApplicationReplacing Strap Hangers or Bar Hangers on E

leaf reliefleaf relief765˝/6˝ Leaf Relief® Retro-Fit Installation on Flat Hangersor Spike/FerrulePrepare the GutterClean and flush existing gutters an

leaf relief77leaf reliefInstalling Leaf Relief® on Half-Round GuttersWrap-Around Fascia HangersLay Leaf Relief® on gutter in front of hanger and mark

6stains & cleanerscleanupCAUTION: Do not use or mix sodium hypochlorite with other household chemicals or products containing ammonia. To do so w

leaf reliefleaf relief78Installing Leaf Relief® on Half-Round Gutters continuedSpring Clip Bar Hangers continuedBend tab on Leaf Relief® as shown in

leaf relief79leaf reliefInstalling Leaf Relief® on Half-Round Gutters continuedWrap-Around Strap Hangers (Existing Gutters) continuedInstall on gutter

leaf reliefleaf relief80Installing Leaf Relief® on Half-Round Gutters continuedMitering Corners continuedFor Inside Corners: Use perforation pattern a

leaf relief81leaf reliefLeaf Relief® Installation (Zip Hangers)Prepare the GutterClean and flush existing gutters and downspouts thoroughly with wate

leaf reliefleaf relief82Leaf Relief® EZ5340-DIY InstallationPrepare the GutterClean and flush existing gutters and downspouts thoroughly with water.I

leaf relief83leaf reliefLeaf Relief® Installation (Mitered Corners)Outside CornersUse perforation pattern as a guide to create corners. Using tin snip

leaf reliefleaf relief84Leaf Relief® Installation (Mitered Corners) continuedInside CornersUse perforation pattern as a guide to create corners. Using

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Backerboard/Underlayment—a flat mate-rial used on the face of the house, between the studs and the siding, to provide a flat surface for the

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