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| 1) |
Do not nail tightly. Allow a minimum
of 1/16'' between the back of the nail head and the nailing strip.
Nails should penetrate a minimum of 1'' into a solid nailable surface
and be no more than 16'' apart. All panels should slide free, horizontal,
after nailing. |
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| 2) |
Always nail in the center of the slot.
WARNING: Do not nail at the end of a slot! Doing so will cause the
sliding panel to be permanently damaged. If you must nail near the
end of a slot to hit a stud, etc., extend the length of the slot with
a nail slot-punch tool. |
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| 3) |
DO NOT FACE NAIL |
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| 4) |
Leave a minimum of 1/4'' clearance at
all openings and accessory channel stops to allow for normal expansion
and contraction. In cold weather (below freezing) leave 3/8'' minimum
clearance. |
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| 5) |
Do not stretch horizontal siding panels
upward when applying. Instead, push upward on the bottom of the panel
you are installing, until the locks fully engage. Nail in place. Panels
should hang without strain after nailing. Stretching the panel upwards
pulls the natural radius out of the panel and increases friction of
the locks. |
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| 6) |
When installing shutters, cable mounts,
etc., make sure the screw hole in the siding is 1/4'' larger than
the attachment screw diameter (example: an 1/8'' screw requires a
3/8'' hole in the siding). This will allow panel to expand and/or
contract. |
