Wolverine Siding and Vinyl Carpentry Soffit and Decorative Trim manuale d’uso

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1 Important Information W arranties These instructions describe and illustrate the steps involved in installing W olverine siding and trim. Their purpose is to provide detailed information and how-to tips that will simplify the installation process. W olverine shall not accept any liability or responsibility under its written warranty for failure c[...]

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SECTION 1 – Introduction ........................................... 5 SECTION 2 – Materials and T ools Siding T erms .............................................................................. 6 Starter Strips .............................................................................. 7 J-channels and F-channels .........................[...]

4 W olverine Fit and Finish Installation Guide[...]

Introduction 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’ll complete remodeling and new home installations in less time, with less effor[...]

6 SECTION 2 – Materials and T ools W olverine Fit and Finish Installation Guide Siding T erms Nail Flange Common to most vinyl siding products (includes horizontal and vertical sidings, soffits and most accessories). Lock Common to most vinyl siding products (includes horizontal and vertical sidings, soffits and some accessories). Panel Projectio[...]

Starter Strips 2-1/4" Vinyl Starter Strip Secures the first course of siding to the home. For use with all W olverine sidings except Restoration Shapes Half-Round Shingles and T rueComfort. 2-1/2" Metal Shingle Starter Strip For use with all W olverine sidings except T rueComfort, Restoration Shapes Half-Round Shingles, and Rough-Split Sh[...]

Corner Starter Strip Secures 3-1/2" and 5" lineals and a corner insert to the outside corner . New Construction Window and Door Starter Butts up against protruding window and door jambs and overhangs for installation of 3-1/2" and 5" lineals. Remodeling Window and Door Starter Holds 3-1/2" and 5" lineals in place aroun[...]

J-channels and F-channels 3/8" J-channel 1/2" J-channel 3/4" J-channel 1" J-channel 1-1/4" J-channel Universal siding and soffit r eceiving channel for use around utility openings, under eaves, etc. 3/4" Flexible J-channel Specialized 3/4" siding receiving trim; particularly useful around curved windows and ventil[...]

Utility T rim Undersill T rim Helps secure trimmed siding panels under windows and eaves. Dual Undersill T rim Secures trimmed siding panels under windows and eaves r egardless of the profile or wher e in the panel face the panel has been trimmed. Cornice Molding Receiver Installed under eaves to hold the Cornice Molding in place. Does not receive [...]

Miscellaneous Accessories Crown Molding Used in conjunction with 5" lineals to create a custom molded window or door header . Can also be used with 3-1/2" lineals and 3/4" pocket J-channels. Crown has a 2-1/4" top exposed edge. Crown Molding Cap Caps the ends of a crown molding with minimal cutting. NOTE: Shown already cut in ha[...]

3/8" H-bar 1/2" H-bar Joins soffit panels. Particularly useful on por ch ceilings and hip r oof applications. 3-1/2" Double Channel Lineal 5" Double Channel Lineal Exposure matches 3-1/2" window and door surr ound lineals. Lineal Options 3-1/2" Lineal For use with a New Construction Window and Door Starter around windo[...]

Cornerposts Outside Cornerposts 3/4" Outside Cornerpost – Woodgrain 3/4" Outside Cornerpost – Matte 1" Outside Cornerpost – Woodgrain For use with Restoration Shapes Random Hand-Split Shakes. 3/4" Inside Cornerpost – Matte Used where siding meets at inside corners; provides a finished look. Fluted SuperCorner Fluted corn[...]

Equipment and T ools Sheathings In new construction, apply sheathing first, then nail accessories over it. In home improvement pr ojects, you can apply sheathing first, as described above, or you can apply accessories first, then fit sheathing and siding into accessory recesses. The application method you choose determines the width of the recess o[...]

For nailing instructions, see page 24. T ools Requir ed Hammer Tin snips T ape measure Square Chalk line Level Utility knife Hacksaw Shears Power circular saw with sharp, fine-tooth plywood blade mounted in reverse dir ection. Ladders and scaffolds NOTE: If you will be using an extension ladder during installation, be sure to cushion the upper side[...]

Special T ools Nail Slot Punch Punches elongated holes to allow nailing the cut edge of a panel. Also used to enlar ge an existing hole to allow proper nailing. Snap Lock Punch Punches tabs in the cut edge of a panel used as a finishing course at the top of a wall or underneath a window . The tabs lock into undersill trim. For best results, we r ec[...]

Siding Use the illustrations and formulas below and enter totals on the estimating form in this section. 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 totals for siding, soffit and accessories. Rectangular wall surfaces Measu[...]

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 height of dormer (add 1' to allow for waste).[...]

Measuring Before or dering accessories, you also have to determine the width of the J-channel into which you will fit the vinyl siding. To do this, you must first determine which of two methods you will use to apply sheathings or underlayments. This is covered in more detail under “Sheathings”. Starter strip: Measure along base of building. ___[...]

20 W olverine Fit and Finish Installation Guide Estimating Form Siding 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) Lar ge areas not to be covered: (garage doors/sliding glass doors) __________ sq feet x .50 Uncovered ar[...]

Preparing W all Surfaces New Construction Make sure all studs ar e straight and true. Correct any bowed studs. NOTE: V inyl siding must be applied over a rigid sheathing that provides a smooth, flat surface or an underlayment (such as wood, wood composition, rigid foam or fiber sheathing) that is no more than 1" thick. Vinyl siding cannot be a[...]

Apply rigid sheathing to existing siding to provide a smooth surface. Nail securely to old siding. Nail evenly to bridge low spots. NOTE: Failure to establish a smooth, solid surface constitutes misapplication under the terms of the warranty . Apply vertical furring to old siding to straighten noticeable surface unevenness. (See “Tips for applyin[...]

Applying over stucco When applying vinyl siding over stucco, you first have to be sure you’r e working on an even surface. T o create that surface, you may have to knock down high spots where furring strips will be applied. Use caution when chipping off these spots – you don’t want to crack or damage the r emaining stucco. Apply 1" x 3&q[...]

Nailing, Stapling and Other Fastening Methods If you want to ensure a quality vinyl siding installation, focus your attention on nailing techniques. Unfortunately , a lot of installers don’t. They feel nailing is a r outine task, something everyone knows how to do. But that’ s not the case. At W olverine, we analyzed reported installation pr ob[...]

Other fastening techniques: Manual nailing is the most common way of fastening vinyl siding to a wall. That’ s because it offers gr eater control, making it easier to learn how to fasten panels securely , but not tightly . Y ou also can use power screwdrivers or pneumatic staplers/nailers to attach vinyl siding to a wall, but you must take the ti[...]

Expansion and Contraction It’ s normal for vinyl building products to expand and contract with temperature changes. T o ensure a successful siding installation, you must allow for this movement during application. Use the following guidelines to determine the space requir ed for expansion and contraction between siding and trim: 1/4" at both[...]

A water level, a long clear plastic tube 90% filled with water , is useful in marking level points around the house and on opposite sides of openings such as doors. W ater will always seek a level state, ensuring the markings will always be at the same level. NOTE: If after establishing a chalk line you find that your starter strip will be position[...]

Installing Outside Cornerposts Flash the corners of the home by bending a 10" wide piece of aluminum trim coil 90° so you have two 5" legs. Cover the entire length of the corner , lapping the upper pieces over the lower pieces. NOTE: T raditional, fluted and beaded SuperCorners or four piece corner systems require wider strips of coil fo[...]

Option 2: Cut a 6" length of cornerpost and trim the nail flange, receiving channel, and sides until you have just a 90° bend of vinyl. Using PVC primer and PVC cement, glue the bent piece to the inside of the upper post and lower post. Butt the two posts together . Nail the entire assembly as one post with all nails in the lower post centere[...]

Extra Wide Corner Posts (Four -Piece Corner System) Extra-wide cornerposts give you a distinctive, easy-to-install method of finishing outside corners. Each cor nerpost consists of four parts: Corner starter , two lineals and a 1/4 round snap-in molding. Lineals are available in two boar d styles: 5" smooth and 3-1/2" smooth. The installa[...]

Inside Cornerposts There ar e three options for trimming inside corners: Standard 3/4" inside cornerpost, single J-channel, and two J-channels. To flash the inside corner , bend a 12"-wide piece of aluminum coil stock 90° so you have two 6" legs. Insert the flashing into the corner . If you use more than one piece of flashing, overl[...]

Federal Corners To cr eate a federal-style cor ner , flash the corner 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. Position and secure the 3-1/2" lineal. Position[...]

Inside Federal Corners Flash the corner with aluminum trim coil or other flashing materials. Position and secure the 5" lineals (or a 3-1/2" lineal) by butting the lineal up to the inside corner . Using a 5" lineal will create a symmetric 3-1/2" exposure in the corner . If two 3-1/2" lineals are used, one exposur e will be [...]

T rimming Bay Window Corners 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 -r ound insert. Before you begin, make sur e the cor ner is properly flashed. Install Bay Window Cornerpost • Cut bay window cornerpost to the proper length. • F[...]

Decorative T rim Options around W indows and Doors J-channel System requir es standard J-channel. • 1/2" J-channel • 3/4" J-channel • 1" J-channel • 1-1/4" J-channel 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"[...]

W indow Flashing The width of all flashings is determined by the type of accessory surrounding the window and wher e the final complete course of siding stops below the window (in the case of the flashing under the window). The flashing should extend past the nail flanges of the accessory . The width of the flashing under the window must allow for [...]

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 not have nail flanges, add flashing for greater protection against water infiltration. For an example of completed flashing, see the previous page. There ar e two methods o[...]

Drip Clip The Drip-Clip is an easy and effective way to cr eate rain tabs for lineals. T o install Drip-Clips, miter lineals with a power miter box/chop saw , etc. Apply Drip-Clip to the top cut lineal. Slide the vertical lineal behind the vertical edge of the clip to complete the application. Lineals and Decorative T rim Lineals are a gr eat way t[...]

3-1/2" Snap-on Lineal Application around W indows 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 measurement. Install the J-channel ar ound the openi[...]

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-channel as shown. Use the same measurements for bo[...]

Lineal Starter Application for W indows and Door Surr ounds When securing window and corner starter strips, outside corner pieces (OSCP), inside cor ner pieces (ISCP), one piece corners, lineals – basically , any vertically mounted siding product – always place the top nail (or staple) first, and in a manner that allows the part to hang from it[...]

Lineal Application around W indows 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 nail flange is always the longest part of a surrou[...]

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 top lineal are bent down into the r eceiving pock[...]

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 the nail slots. 44 W olverine Fit and Finish Insta[...]

Blind Miter An alternative to a standard blind miter offers support to the corner without adding material. The measurements shown for the fold are 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". 45 W olverine Fit and Finish Installation Guide 45ß Measure at [...]

Corner Blocks Corner Block Install starter as previously described. Measur e 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 each lineal. These cuts allow the lineals to conne[...]

5" Square Header with Endcaps over 3-1/2" Lineals Sides and Bottoms Assemble 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 the re[...]

Creating End Caps for 5" Lineals To cr eate 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 in the pocket ar ea and trim off a 3/4" tab fro[...]

5" Angled 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 the 2" rain tab on the end cap extends into t[...]

Crown Molding T reatment Options Option 1 (page 51) • Crown molding • (2) 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 crown molding header . The only r equirement for[...]

Crown Molding and Cap for 3/4" Pocket J-channel To use cr own molding with 3/4" pocket J-channels, measure the length of the completed J-channel surr ound and add 2-1/2" (the crown molding overlaps the J-channels by 1-1/4" per side). Insert crown molding cap into the cr own molding and trace the tip shape. T rim as shown. Insert[...]

Crown Molding with Cap for 5" Header Lineal Crown molding with 5" header and 3-1/2" surrounds. Determine the header length by measuring from the outside of both side lineals and adding 1/16"-1/8" per side for overlap. To cut the cr own molding, add 2-1/2" to the previously determined header length (1-1/4" added pe[...]

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 requires a rain tab 2" long – cut from the pocket receiver apply the crown molding to the head[...]

Installing J-channel as Gable End T rim Install J-channel to receive siding at gable ends, as shown in illustration. T o create a clean, pr ofessional look, follow these steps: To cr eate an angle template, hold a piece of J-channel against the slope while transferring the angle to another J-channel with a pencil. Next, transfer angle of template t[...]

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. To 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 siding or other gable starter . Hold a second piece of[...]

Cutting Panels To cut panels to size, follow these pr ocedures: 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 of thumb: The lower the temperatur e, the slower t[...]

Preparing W all Surfaces The key to successful vinyl siding application is proper preparation 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 preparation dif fer for new homes and old, so choose the in[...]

Installing remaining courses To ensur e best appearance, position the laps to avoid unsightly joint patterns. The illustration at left shows a well- planned staggering of panel joints. Follow these guidelines: Separate joints by at least two courses. A void joints above and below windows. Leave at least 3' separating joints on successive cours[...]

Fitting over windows and doors The procedur e for cutting panels for installation over windows and doors is similar to that explained earlier . If necessary to maintain slope angle, install furring above window or door as explained on page 22. Drop panel into position, making certain it fits into undersill trim and J-channel at top and J-channels a[...]

STUDfinder Installation System The STUDfinder ™ Installation System combines precisely engineered nail slot locations with graphics to cr eate a siding panel that is designed to help ensure quick, accurate and secure installation. The nail slots are positioned 16" and 24" on center to allow for alignment with studs, with STUDfinder grap[...]

Installing trim at roof line To pr event water infiltration along the intersection of roof and wall, install flashing before installing J-channel. At points where vinyl siding and accessories will meet at a r oof line – such as areas wher e a gable dormer or a second-story side wall intersect with the roof – it’ s best to position the J-chann[...]

Fitting under soffit When you reach the last course of siding, you will pr obably have to rip cut panels lengthwise to fit under soffit. NOTE: If necessary to ensure proper panel slope angle, make certain to furr out this area. To cut and install this last course: Install J-channel and undersill trim or dual undersill. Measure fr om soffit to base [...]

Completion Attaching objects to siding All external products (downspouts, shutters, and lights, for example) are attached to walls after you’ve applied the vinyl siding. NOTE: All external fixtures must be attached to a solid backing (such as 3/4" exterior grade plywood) to provide a secure mounting surface. Never attach a fixture directly t[...]

Shutter Installation (A)The ideal application (shown at the top) 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. Enlar ge the hole in the siding for securing the shutter – the hole clearance s[...]

Preparing W all Surfaces For the most part, the wall preparation instructions given for horizontal siding also apply to vertical siding. The key r equirement, of course, is that you start with a smooth, level and rigid substrate (plywood, wood composite, rigid foam or fiber sheathing). NOTE: Never install vinyl siding over open furring strips or st[...]

Installing Cornerposts Install outside and inside cornerposts using dimensions and procedur es described earlier . NOTE: Unlike the preparation for horizontal siding, do not install a starter strip for vertical siding. Installing T op and Bottom J-channel Apply J-channel along the top and bottom of the walls to r eceive the siding panels. Install t[...]

If a wall requir es more than one course of siding, you can proceed in one of thr ee ways: Use two lengths of J-channel, back-to-back, at the joint between the two courses (illlustration a). Use a combination of one length of J-channel and one length of drip cap (illustration b). Use a double channel lineal and flashing where r equired. If using J-[...]

Installing Window and Door T rim Follow the instructions described earlier under the section “Preparation for Horizontal Siding” beginning on page 21. 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 of a wall, you’d have an e[...]

Installing W all Panels Cut the first of the partial panels (if partial panels are necessary). Mark the cut line by measuring from the nail hem edge. Rip cut the panel. Do not cut off the nail hem. Use a snap lock punch to create locking tabs along the cut edge. Space the tabs 6" apart. Before installing this partial panel into the outside cor[...]

Installing Gable End Panels When installing vertical siding on a gable end wall, you should try to create a balanced appearance. There ar e two ways to do this: Y ou can start from the center of the wall and work toward the sides. Begin by finding the center point of the wall (beneath the peak) and draw a plumb line. Nail two lengths of J-channel, [...]

Requirements for Pr oper Sof fit V entilation Proper attic ventilation is important for any home. The 2003 International Building Code (IBC) Section 1203 V entilation furnishes a basic guide for determining proper ventilation for any home. The information provided her e may under certain circumstances not r esult in enough ventilation. Therefor e, [...]

Porch 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 channels on all four sides of the porch. If you ar e u[...]

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 ceiling and begin by nailing inverted J-channels along the perimeter of the ceiling area. If you plan to use light blocks to attach external light fixtures, install them to ad[...]

Soffit Y ou can use solid vinyl panels or perforated vinyl panels for soffit installations. Perforated panels pr ovide 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 soffit. Check local building codes to determine the amount of ventilation [...]

Installing Soffit Measure fr om the wall to the fascia board. Then subtract 1/2" to allow for expansion. Mark this dimension on a soffit panel and cross cut the panel using a power cir cular saw with a r eversed fine-tooth blade. Cut one or two panels at a time, carefully advancing the saw thr ough the vinyl. Insert the panel into the channel [...]

Installation over Enclosed Eaves If the existing soffit is r otted or damaged, it’ s best to remove it completely before installing vinyl sof fit. Then use the instructions for open eaves. If you’re installing perforated sof fit panels and the existing soffit doesn’ t have openings for ventilation, cut an adequate number of openings. Then com[...]

InvisiV ent Soffit Installation over open eaves In most situations, InvisiV ent ™ Super V entilated Soffit should be installed like our standard sof fit products. However , when InvisiV ent is installed over open eaves, follow these installation techniques. Install receiving channels There ar e two ways to install receiving channels for sof fit. [...]

Fascia The wooden fascia board that encloses the fr ont of an eave also needs protection fr om the weather . T o provide this protection, 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, one for installations without soffit. Installations wi[...]

For installations that include soffit Nail 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 the panel, measure fr om slot in undersill trim to bot[...]

D9 Rough-Split Shakes Installation 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, oriented strand boar d, or existing wood siding (minimum 7/16" thick). This pr oduct[...]

If the brighter cell is between the numbered temperatur e cells, position the panel between the corresponding temperatur e indicator lines. Example: If the PanelThermometer reads 65, align the second panel to the 65 temperature indicator line on the first panel. If the cell between the 65 and 100 is brighter , position the panel between the 65 and [...]

Second course Cut 29" off of the right side of the D9 panel 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. Another option is to nail each end of a [...]

Finishing the top course To finish the top course of siding, attach cornice 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 slot punch, punch nail slots 1/4" from the trimmed edge, 16" apart. Nail off the top course and snap the cornice molding into t[...]

Restoration Shapes Half-Rounds Installation 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, oriented strand boar d, or existing wood siding (minimum 7⁄16" thick). Th[...]

First course Strike a level line around the house and install Restoration Shapes Starter (see illustration 1a). An alternative method of starting Half-Rounds is to use J-channel in place of starter strip, to receive the bottom edge of the panel (see illustration 1b). T o use this method, the rounded portion of the panel must be removed below the lo[...]

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 expansion and contraction. NOTE: The 13-1/4"[...]

Installing under a window or opening Install Restoration Shapes undersill trim. Cut the panel to fit under the window . Drill a 3/16" hole in the center of the nail hem. Using a snap lock punch, raise tab faces on the outside of the panel 1/4" from the trimmed edge, 6" apart. Lock the panel into the previous course, and center nail t[...]

Half-Rounds 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. Half-Rounds can also be started with starter strip. This is an example only! Installing receiving channels Frame the border ar ea with 3/4" J-channel. Nail in place loosely . Miter [...]

Hanging the starter course To end up with a single “r ound” 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 starter course with a 5-1/2" visible height, the finished height is 9-[...]

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 course), subtract 18-1/2" from the dimension. NOT[...]

Installing Restoration Shapes Half-Rounds on Non-vertical W alls Half-Rounds must never be used as a roofing material. However , they can be used on non-vertical walls that meet the following conditions: The non-vertical wall must not be greater than 10° of f the vertical (no less than an 80° angle). The top of the wall cannot be higher than 33&a[...]

Starting Half-Rounds over Horizontal Siding Cut away nail flange and discard. Hand punch nail slots in panel face and secure panel. Secure Half-Rounds Starter after hand punching and securing siding piece. Lock Half-Rounds panels into the starter strip and secure. 92 W olverine Fit and Finish Installation Guide center nail in slot of half-rounds st[...]

Starting Half-Rounds with Lineals over Horizontal Siding half-rounds panel is inserted into the pocket of the lineal, making sure to leave 1/4" for downward movement half-rounds with lower round removed 5" lineal 1/4" flashing new construction starter strip dual undersill trim hand-punched horizontal siding (locking area has been rem[...]

Application of Half-Rounds under Soffit The amount of trimming requir ed of a Half-Rounds panel determines the accessory piece requir ed to receive it. See the descriptions below . 94 W olverine Fit and Finish Installation Guide MADE IN USA removal of nail flange up to the locking lug: requires drilling new center hole, and punching a slot on both [...]

Replacing a Damaged Restoration Shapes Panel with the Repair Kit (Option 1) Included in kit: cam clips, washers and pop rivets. Required tools: hammer , utility knife, chisel, pop rivet gun, and “wonder bar” or “roof snake bar”. Removing the damaged panel Cut a lar ge rectangle out of the damaged panel. Cut or chisel through the sides of th[...]

Push up on the panel to unlock and then pull down to remove the damaged panel. Preparing the new panel Cut off all top locking tabs. Flip panel over and cut 1/8" off the 3 side locking tabs. Notch the side locking tab on a 45˚ angle. 96 W olverine Fit and Finish Installation Guide[...]

From the back, insert a pop rivet into a nail slot above one of the locking tabs. Then place a cam clip and a washer over the pop rivet. Squeeze the pop rivet gun to set the clip. Repeat over each locking tab area. Now you ar e ready to install the new panel. Install 4 cam clips in nail slot locations from left to right 3, 13, 18, 28. Installing th[...]

Using your W onder Bar or roof snake bar , drive the nails in by placing the bar on the nail head and hitting the bar with a hammer . While applying pressur e to the top panel, pull down on the cam cords. Make sur e each cam clip engages the lip of the panel above it. Keep pulling down on the cam cords until they break of f. 98 W olverine Fit and F[...]

Replacing a Damaged Restoration Shapes Panel (Option 2) Required tools: 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 portion of the damaged panel. After locating the lock[...]

Random Hand-Split Shakes Overview The installation of Random Hand-Split Shake is unique in that the lap joint is hidden in the ribs between the shake patterns. Positioning the laps in the rib area r equires that special installation procedur es be followed to maintain product performance and aesthetics. Factory Laps: All lap joints are cut at a pr [...]

Install the next panel to the left of the installed panel. Lap this panel over the installed panel, positioning the right edge of the panel to a vertical “alignment mark” located in the factory notch area (appr oximately 1" from the left, top edge) of the installed panel. Fasten the panel according to the pr ocedure described earlier . Con[...]

Install the next panel to the left of the installed panel. Lap this panel over the installed panel, positioning the right edge of the panel to the vertical “alignment mark” located in the factory notch area (appr oximately 1" from the left, top edge) of the installed panel. Fasten the panel according the pr ocedure described earlier and co[...]

Installing Millennium ® Siding Millennium siding, which features the NailTight ™ Flexible Hem, attaches tight to the wall and floats from PermaFlex ™ suspension cables. The flexible nail hem is woven of tough synthetic fibers. It has r ed and black threads that form the “strike zone,” the maximum performance tar get for fastening panels to[...]

Fastening Millennium siding is differ ent from other vinyl siding in that it is OK to drive the fastener up tight against the flexible hem. The PermaFlex cable system transmits the load to the panel and allows the panel to expand and contract with changes in temperature. Fastener Location Colored strands along the solid band of the flexible nail he[...]

Non-Horizontal Applications If installing these panels at 45° or less, hand punch a nail slot in the vinyl or drill a clearance hole just above the lock hoop area in the middle of the panel. Y ou will “hang” the panel from the center pin, so hand nail the center pin as you would a typical vinyl siding panel. Then fasten the flexible hem. For S[...]

Installing T rueComfort T rueComfort ™ 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 sure the substrate is smooth and flat. If the surface is significantly uneven, apply 1/4" foam sheathing before installing T rueComfor[...]

All other accessories should be fitted with foam shims and fillers. These shims will ensure that the accessories ar e on the same plane as the panels. To fit panels into inside corners, remove 1-1/4" of additional foam from the ends of factory-cut panels. Remove 2" of foam from the ends of field-cut panels. NOTE: If you use two 1-1/4"[...]

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" to allow for overlap of the bottom J-channel. Place the channel along one side of t[...]

Frieze Board A frieze-board appearance can be cr eated using the 3-1/2" lineals in combination with new construction window starter or J-channel used as a starter . Materials needed: 3-1/2" or 5" lineals, new construction window starter or J-channel. Position short leg of new construction window starter against the soffit or overhang[...]

Materials needed: J-channel, starter strip, coil stock and siding. When choosing a siding panel, remember that wider panels install more quickly than narr ow panels. In addition, panels with decorative profiles – for example, dutchlap – are impractical for sunburst applications. For best appearance and easiest installation, choose from single e[...]

Repeat until both sides of the sunburst are completed. NOTE: To 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 stock and cover the center J-channels. Secure with [...]

Replacing a Damaged Siding Panel To r emove a damaged panel, insert the hook end of a zip tool into the lock 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. NOTE: The nails may be allowed to stay in the wall if they are driven flush with[...]

Repairing Buckled Siding at the Joist V inyl 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 r educes the chances of shrinkage and settling and can help prevent buckli[...]

Cleaning Vinyl Siding V inyl 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 hose may be necessary to remove surface dirt. Chalk may also accumulate on the [...]

Siding over Asbestos V inyl siding r etrofit 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 being done. The most desirable practice is not to distur[...]

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 the appearance of the original siding in color , size [...]