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CertainTeed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide
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CertainTeed 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 are not installed
properly. Following these ten recommendations—the basics of a
professional installation—can help ensure a quality installation that
fullls homeowners’ expectations and reduces call backs.
1. Install all siding and accessories over a smooth, at surface.
Always install siding over a rigid sheathing, and never install it
over open studs.
2. Vinyl siding is not a watertight material. Install a weather-resistant
barrier, like CertainTeed CertaWrap and ash around all windows
and doors before installing vinyl siding and trim.
3. There are three recommended ways to cut vinyl siding:
For rip cuts, score the panel with a knife or vinyl blade and bend
the panel back and forth. Use aviator snips or shears to t panels
around windows and doors. For cross cuts, use a circular saw with
a plywood blade in the reverse position.
4. Always leave room for expansion and contraction into receiving
channels like outside cornerposts, inside cornerposts, and
J-channel. If the temperature is above 40°, leave 1/4"; if the
temperature is below 40°, leave 3/8".
5. When installing horizontal vinyl siding panels 12' 6" in length or
shorter, overlap the factory notches 1" to 1-1/4" (depending on the
temperature).
6. Always nail in the center of the nail slots: 16" on center for siding;
8" to 12" for accessories.
7. DO NOT NAIL TIGHT! Always leave 1/8" to 1/16" between the nail
head and the wall surface to allow for movement when the panel
expands and contracts.
8. Hang vertical accessories from the top of the top nail slot.
If the accessory is longer than 12', hang it from the top two
nail slots.
9. Lap away from the highest trafc pattern, typically the front of the
house. Keep laps at least 3' apart from course to course, and
install three courses between laps above each other.
10. Finish the last piece of siding into utility trim or dual utility trim.
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Become a CertainTeed
Master Craftsman
The CertainTeed Master Craftsman program is your opportunity to earn valuable rewards while maintaining a leg up
on your competition. These rewards are not available to everyone, just to those who have successfully passed the
Master Craftsman Education and Development test.
As a Master Craftsman, you are entitled to:
• Receive a personalized Certificate of Completion that
you can use to promote your professional services.
• Be listed as a Master Craftsman on our contractor
locator website, where potential customers can find
you. The listing will include your name, company
name, phone number, e-mail address, and a link
to your website if you have one.
• Have access to the Master Craftsman website,
which includes Building Solutions® program
information, industry news and information,
and product and installation updates.
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For more information about the CertainTeed Master
Craftsman program, call
800-233-8990
or log on to
www.certainteed.com/
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Important Information
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Warranties
These instructions describe and illustrate the steps
involved in installing CertainTeed siding, trim, and
accessories. Their purpose is to provide detailed
information and how-to tips that will simplify the
installation process. CertainTeed shall not accept any
liability or responsibility under its written warranty for
failure caused by application that does not meet the
requirements for proper installation. These requirements
are outlined throughout this book. Any deviations from
these requirements should be addressed and approved
in writing by CertainTeed Corporation.
In rare instances, intense sunlight reflected from glass
on vinyl siding may create heat buildup and cause the
siding to distort. To help minimize the effects of heat
buildup from reflected sun, the homeowner may take
one or more of the following measures:
• Install a screen in the window causing the problem.
• Install an awning over the window to break the line
of light reflection.
• Use shrubbery to protect the area of siding
from reflections.
For more information on the potential damaging effects
of concentrated solar reflection, visit the VSI website
at http://www.vinylsiding.org/aboutsiding/cleanmain/
solarandheat/index.asp
Building codes and regulations vary throughout
the country. Be sure to check with your local
code official or governing body for the building
requirements in your area.
New OSHA Fall Protection
Compliance Directives
STD 03-11-002 Compliance Guidance for Residential
Construction was issued on Dec. 6, 2010 and went
into effect June 16, 2011. For more information visit
www.OSHA.gov or consult your local State OSHA plan.
Lead Renovations
Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have
paint that contains high levels of lead (called lead-based
paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose
serious health hazards if not taken care of properly.
You can find out about safety measures for lead-based
paint by calling 1-800-424-LEAD. Ask for the brochure
“Reducing Lead Hazards When Remodeling Your
Home.” That brochure explains what to do before,
during, and after renovations.
Important Fire Safety Information
Exterior vinyl building materials require little
maintenance for many years. Nevertheless, common
sense dictates that builders and suppliers of vinyl
products store, handle and install vinyl materials in a
manner that avoids damage to the product and/or
the structure. Owners and installers should take a few
simple steps to protect vinyl building materials from fire:
• To Home and Building Owners: Rigid vinyl siding
is made from organic materials and will melt or
burn when exposed to a significant source of
flame or heat. Building owners, occupants and
outside maintenance personnel should always take
normal precautions to keep sources of fire, such as
barbecues, and combustible materials, such as dry
leaves, mulch and trash, away from vinyl siding.
• To the Building Trades, Specifiers, Professionals
and Do-It-Yourself Installers: When rigid vinyl siding
is exposed to significant heat or flame, the vinyl will
soften, sag, melt or burn, and may thereby expose
material underneath. Care must be exercised when
selecting underlayment materials because many
underlayment materials are made from organic
materials that are combustible. You should ascertain
the fire properties of underlayment materials prior to
installation. All building materials should be installed
in accordance with local, state and federal building
codes and fire regulations.
This manual shows the basic guidelines for installation. It is based on ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) D4756, the standard
practice for installation of vinyl siding and soffit. Additionally, we recommend that local building codes be reviewed.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Top Ten Tips for Installing Vinyl Siding ......................... 1
Become a CertainTeed Master Craftsman ................... 2
Important Information .................................................3
SECTION 1 — Introduction ..................................... 6
SECTION 2 — Siding Overview
Home Exterior Terms ..................................................7
Features of Polymer Shake Siding ..............................8
Polymer Shake and Shingle Siding Styles ...................9
Traditional Vinyl Siding Terms .................................... 10
Vinyl Siding Styles ..................................................... 11
Insulated Siding Styles .............................................. 12
SECTION 3 — Vinyl Soffit and Ventilation
Features of Vinyl Soffit ..............................................13
SECTION 4 — Accessories and Tools
Corner Systems ........................................................14
Lineals ...................................................................... 16
Decorative Trim ......................................................... 16
J-Channels ............................................................... 17
Functional Trim .........................................................18
Starter Strips ............................................................18
Soffit Trim .................................................................20
Equipment and Tools ................................................21
Transporting and Storing
Vinyl Siding and Polymer Shakes ........................... 22
Special Tools ............................................................23
SECTION 5 — Estimating
Siding ....................................................................... 24
Measuring ................................................................26
Estimating Form .......................................................27
Nail Spacing and Product
Expansion and Contraction ...................................35
Installing Accessories ...............................................37
Outside Cornerposts ................................................38
Extra Wide Cornerposts ...........................................40
Inside Cornerposts ...................................................41
Federal Corners ........................................................ 42
Inside Federal Corners .............................................. 42
Bay Window Corners ................................................43
Decorative Trim Options around
Windows and Doors ............................................. 44
Window Flashing ......................................................45
Window and Door Trim ............................................. 46
Snap-on Lineals .......................................................47
Lineal Starter Application for Windows
and Door Surrounds .............................................49
Lineal Application around Windows ..........................50
Lineals over Horizontal Siding ...................................53
Capping a Lineal Used as a Rake .............................53
Corner Blocks ..........................................................54
5" Square Header with Endcaps over
3-1/2" Lineals Sides and Bottoms ........................55
Creating End Caps for 5" Lineals ..............................56
Slip Joints for Lineal Corners ....................................57
Crown Molding Treatment Options ...........................58
Crown Molding and Cap for 3/4"
Pocket J-Channel ................................................. 59
Crown Molding with 3-1/2" Lineal Surround ..............59
Crown Molding with Cap for 5" Header Lineal ...........60
Band Board ..............................................................62
Blind Miter ................................................................64
Lineal Frieze Board ...................................................64
Finishing with Cornice Molding and Receiver ............65
SECTION 6 — Preparing for Horizontal Siding
Preparing Wall Surfaces ............................................28
CertaWrap™ Weather-Resistant Barrier .....................29
Nailing, Stapling and Other Fastening Methods.........33
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Installing J-Channel as Gable End Trim ..................... 66
Using Lineals as Gable Trim ...................................... 67
Restoration Millwork Trim .......................................... 68
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SECTION 7 — Installing Horizontal Siding
Top Ten Tips for Installing Vinyl Siding ....................... 70
Cutting Panels .......................................................... 71
Overlapping Panels ................................................... 71
STUDfinder™ Installation System for 12' Panels ........72
STUDfinder™ Installation System
for Oversized Panels ............................................. 73
Preparing Wall Surfaces ............................................74
Completion ............................................................... 78
Shutter Installation .................................................... 79
SECTION 8 — Installing Vertical Siding
(including Board & Batten)
Preparing Wall Surfaces ............................................80
Cornerposts .............................................................81
Top and Bottom J-Channel .......................................81
J-Channel at Gable Ends .......................................... 82
Wall Panels ...............................................................83
Cedar Impressions Inside Cornerpost ..................... 108
Cedar Impressions Bay Window Cornerposts .........109
Half-Round Shingles ............................................... 110
Half-Round Shingles in Gable Ends ........................113
Cedar Impressions on a Steep Rake .......................116
Cedar Impressions on Non-vertical Walls ................116
Starting Cedar Impressions with Lineals
over Horizontal Siding ......................................... 117
Starting Cedar Impressions
over Horizontal Siding ......................................... 118
Application of Half-Round Shingle under Soffit ........119
Special Effects with Cedar Impressions ..................120
Replacing a Damaged Cedar Impressions
Panel with the Repair Kit ..................................... 121
Replacing a Damaged Cedar Impressions Panel ....124
Northwoods S7" and S9" Shakes .......................... 125
CedarBoards Insulated Siding ................................127
Band Board ............................................................133
Gable End Panels ..................................................... 84
SECTION 9 — Porch Ceilings, Soffit, Fascia
Requirements for Proper Soffit Ventilation .................85
Porch Ceilings ..........................................................86
Soffit .........................................................................88
Triple 3-1/3 Solid and InvisiVent Soffit
and Perimeter Soffit .............................................. 91
Vinyl Fascia...............................................................92
SECTION 10 — Installing Specific
CertainTeed Products
Cedar Impressions Shingles and Shakes ..................94
D7 Straight Edge Perfection Shingles .......................95
T5 Straight Edge Perfection Shingles ....................... 97
D9 Staggered Rough-Split Shakes ........................100
D7 Straight Edge Rough-Split Shakes ....................102
D7 Staggered Perfection Shingles ..........................104
Cornice Cap with Cedar Impressions
Mitered Cornerpost ............................................106
SECTION 11 — Special Situations
Trimming Curved Openings ....................................135
Frieze Board ...........................................................136
Decorative Sunbursts .............................................136
SECTION 12 — Repair
Replacing a Damaged Siding Panel ........................ 139
Replacing a Damaged Outside Cornerpost ............. 139
Repairing Buckled Siding at the Joist ...................... 140
SECTION 13 — Miscellaneous
Cleaning Vinyl Siding ..............................................141
Siding Over Asbestos .............................................142
Historic Restoration ................................................142
Lead Renovations ................................................... 143
For More Information ..............................................143
Index ......................................................................144
Glossary .................................................................146
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Section 1 — Introduction
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 effort, and with far greater satisfaction.
Since you’re using CertainTeed products, you’ve already taken
the first step toward success. CertainTeed sidings, soffit, trim
and accessories provide premium quality, rugged durability and
outstanding appearance. Quite simply, they’re made to look
great—on the day they’re installed and for years after.
The second ingredient of success —using the proper tools,
techniques and procedures—is covered in this book. As you’ll see
by scanning the table of contents, this book guides you through
every step of the installation process, from estimating materials to
attaching mailboxes and shutters. Every major installation project
is covered: horizontal; vertical, including Board & Batten; soffit
and fascia; porch ceilings; and decorative trim. Where various
approaches to a particular installation procedure are possible,
the book presents practical alternatives. To make the instructions
as detailed and complete as possible, hundreds of illustrations
accompany the text.
As you’re reading—and while you’re working—keep in mind the
most important rule of thumb for successful vinyl siding installation:
allow for movement. All vinyl siding, soffit and accessories
used in exterior applications must be able to move freely as they
expand and contract with temperature changes. You’ll see this
point emphasized again and again throughout this book; you’ll also
learn various techniques for measuring, fitting and nailing that will
allow this unobstructed movement. These are perhaps the most
important lessons in this booklet.
NOTE: No instruction book can anticipate all the questions
that might arise during a siding or soffit installation.
Recognizing this, we’ve focused on the tools and techniques
used to complete typical installations. Where appropriate,
we’ve also included alternative approaches for specific
installation steps. If you encounter a unique installation
problem not covered in this book, we suggest you contact
your building materials distributor or call our Sales Support
Group at 1-800-233-8990.
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SECTION 2 — Siding Overview
Home Exterior Terms
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Vertical Siding
Rake
Gable
Dormer
Soffit
Fascia
Siding
Outside
cornerpost
Inside
cornerpost
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Features of Polymer Shake Siding
QuickReferenceTM Nail Mark Indicators
• Industry exclusive easy-to-use nailing guide
• No measuring needed for correct panel nailing
Extra Long Top Locking Tabs
• Create an easier locking panel
A
0 30 65 100 130 160
100°F
130°F
QuickReferenceTM Panel Cut Indicators
• Improves speed and ease of installation
Patented PanelThermometer
• Displays panel temperature!
• Easy-to-use temperature gauge
• The brightest cell indicates panel temperature
• Increases installation accuracy, decreases call backs
0°F
30°F
65°F
100°F
130°F
0°F
30°F
65°F
TM
Oversized Perimeter
Side Locking Tabs
• Helps create seamless appearance
• Allow for fast and easy panel engagement
• Offer greater tab strength and less breakage
• Extended lead-in allows for ease of installaton
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Straight-Up Installation
• Notched side laps allow you to push in and straight-up to
lock the panel securely — just like traditional vinyl siding!
Deep Panel Projection
• Created distictive shadow lines and shingle definition
• Perfection and Half-Round Shingles: 3/4" projection
• Rough-Split Shakes: 1" projection
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Polymer Shake and Shingle Siding Styles
Triple 5" Straight
Edge Perfection Shingles
Double 7" Straight
Edge Rough-Split Shakes
Double 7" Straight
Edge Perfection Shingles
Double 9" Staggered
Rough-Split Shakes
Double 7" Staggered
Perfection Shingles
Double 6-1/4"
Half-Round Shingles
Exclusive Positive Lock
• Self-supporting, friction lock
• No need to hold panel while nailing
• Lead-in guide ensures engagement
• Allows for band board shrinkage
Center Pin Hole
Allows for even expansion
and contraction of the panel.
Reinforced Ribs on Nail Slots
and Lock Tabs
• Provide improved lock strength
and holding power
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5"
5"
3"
3"
3"
7/16"
Traditional Vinyl Siding Terms
Profile
The contour or outline of a siding panel as viewed from the side.
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.
Exposure
The width of the exposed face of each panel of siding;
also referred to as reveal.
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Texture
Visual and tactile characteristics of the siding panel;
designed to recreate the authentic look of natural wood
grain, stucco, smooth painted clapboard, etc.
Panel Thickness
An important element of siding quality. Thicker panels are
more durable, stand up to impacts and high winds, and
look straighter on the wall.
Butt leg/locking leg
The bottom part of a siding profile that connects or locks
into the panel below.
Panel projection
Common to products with multiple faces (i.e. Double 4 or Triple 3).
It is the dimension required for the proper selection of receiving
channels (e.g., J-channels and corner pieces).
3/4"
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Vinyl Siding Styles
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Single 8"
Clapboard
Double 4"
Dutchlap
Double 4"
Clapboard
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Double 4-1/2"
Clapboard
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Triple 3"
Clapboard
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Single 6-1/2"
Beaded
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Single 8" Vertical
Board & Batten
Single 7" Straight
Edge Rough-Split
Shakes
Single 9" Staggered
Rough-Split Shakes
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Insulated Siding Styles
Single 7"
Clapboard
Double 4.5"
Dutchlap
Double 4"
Clapboard
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Double 6"
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Single 12" Vertical
Board and Batten
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SECTION 3 — Vinyl Soffit and Ventilation
Features of Vinyl Soffit
Profile
The contour or outline of a soffit panel as viewed from the side.
Texture
Visual and tactile characteristics of
the soffit panel; designed to recreate
the authentic look of natural wood
grain, stucco, smooth, etc.
Nailing Flange
Flat area along top of panel with
slots for nailing; slots allow for
expansion and contraction.
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Butt Leg / Locking Leg
Molded area at bottom of
panel that is snapped into lock
on adjacent panel for secure
connection.
Solid Soffit
Panel Thickness
An important element
of soffit quality. Thicker
panels are more
durable and are less
prone to sagging.
Exposure
The width of the exposed
face of each panel of soffit;
also referred to as reveal.
Lock
Molded area just under nailing
flange into which butt leg/locking leg
of adjacent panel is secured.
Panel Projection
Common to products with
multiple faces (i.e. Triple 3). It is
the dimension required for the
proper selection of receiving
channels (e.g., J-channels and
corner pieces).
Center Vented Soffit
Fully Vented Soffit
Invisibly Vented Soffit
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SECTION 4 — Accessories and Tools
Corner 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 Impressions D9 Rough-Split Shakes and
Northwoods Shakes.
1-1/4" Outside cornerpost with foam insert—woodgrain.
Use with Cedar Impressions Rough-Split Shakes,
Northwoods Shakes and CedarBoards.
Inside cornerposts
3/4" Inside cornerpost—matte.
Use where siding meets at inside corners; provides a finished look.
1-1/4" Inside cornerpost—matte.
Use with Cedar Impressions Rough-Split Shakes,
Northwoods Shakes and CedarBoards.
Fluted SuperCorner—matte
3/4" Fluted corner design with foam backing.
Traditional SuperCorner™—matte
3/4" and 1-1/4" Wide decorative traditional corner treatment with
foam backing. The 1-1/4" is used with Cedar Impressions RoughSplit Shakes, Northwoods Shakes, and CedarBoards.
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Beaded SuperCorner™—matte
Wide decorative beaded corner treatment with foam backing.
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Corner 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.
7" 7"
47.5°
Quarter round insert—matte
Installed with a Corner Starter and lineals as a decorative
corner treatment.
5" Corner cap—matte
Used to create corner systems.
Cedar Impressions S7" bay window inside
and outside cornerposts
Use with Cedar Impressions D7" Straight Edge Perfection Shingles
only to adapt to the odd angles of a bay window.
42.5°
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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. Two lineals can be used to create
a corner system when installed with a corner starter and corner
insert. The 3/4" channel receives siding panels. Lineals with foam
inserts are available for use with insulated siding.
3-1/2" Double channel lineal
5" Double channel lineal
For use with horizontal or vertical siding transitions. Exposure
matches 3-1/2" window and door surround lineals.
Decorative Trim
Corner block
Used with 3-1/2" lineals to finish corners around windows
and doors.
Rosette
Attaches to Corner Block as a decorative treatment.
Crown molding
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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 half—one piece makes
a left and right-end cap.
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Decorative Trim (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 under windows.
Cornice molding receiver
Installed under eaves to hold the Cornice Molding or Finish Board
in place. Does not receive soffit panels.
Cornice molding cornerpost cap
Used to cap Cornice Molding over Mitered Cornerposts.
Band board
7-1/4" foam backed, decorative trim used with Cedar Impressions
Rough-Split Shakes, Northwoods Rough Split Shake, and
CedarBoards.
2-1/2" Window and door casing
A 2-1/2" wide-face J-channel that accentuates windows and
doors. Designed to accommodate new construction window
flanges and fit snugly against window and door frames.
This accessory is also ideal for gable trim applications.
J-Channels
J-Channel
3/8" J-channel
1/2" J-channel
3/4" J-channel
1" J-channel
1-1/4" J-channel
Universal siding and soffit receiving 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 ventilation treatments.
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Functional Trim
Aluminum trim coil
24"-wide PVC-coated aluminum.
Dual undersill trim
Secures trimmed siding panels under windows and eaves
regardless of the profile or where in the panel face the panel
has been trimmed.
Undersill trim
Cedar Impressions undersill trim
Helps secure trimmed siding panels under windows and eaves.
Drip cap
Acts as a flash over windows and doors.
Vinyl fascia
Installed with F-channel and undersill trim to provide a virtually
maintenance-free fascia board.
Starter Strips
2-1/4" Vinyl starter strip
Secures the first course of siding to the home.
For use with all sidings except Monogram® 46, Monogram® 46L,
Monogram® 46XL, CedarBoards, CedarBoards XL, and
Cedar Impressions®.
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2-1/2" Metal starter strip
For use with all sidings except CedarBoards and
Cedar Impressions.
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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 Impressions.
4" Metal shingle starter strip
4" metal starter to be used with Cedar Impressions.
Starter strip for Insulated Siding
Vinyl starter strip that accommodates 1-1/4" thickness
of insulated siding.
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 around window and door
openings. Used in re-siding applications where existing casings
have not been removed.
Corner starter strip
Secures 3-1/2" and 5" lineals and quarter round insert
to create a 4-piece corner.
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Soffit Trim
Soffit cove trim
A decorative soffit receiver 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 cornice molding or finish board.
3/8" H-Bar
1/2" H-Bar
3/4" H-Bar
Joins soffit panels. Particularly useful on porch ceilings and
hip roof applications.
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Equipment and Tools
Fasteners
Use only corrosion-resistant nails (aluminum, stainless or
galvanized roofing.) Nails should have a minimum head diameter of
5/16". CertainTeed recommends the use of stainless steel nails or
other corrosion-resistant fasteners, when installing siding in coastal
areas. Be sure to check with your local code official or governing
body for the building requirements in your area. Staples should be
a minimum of 16 gauge.
If screws are used, use non-corrosive, self-tapping, pan head or
washer head screws or oval head with countersunk washer screws
with at least 5/16" diameter head, 1/8" (3mm) diameter shaft, and
at least 1-1/8" (29mm) long.
To determine the length of nail required, measure the thickness of
the sheathing material. Then add at least 3/4" to allow the nail to
penetrate the solid wood substrate (studs or existing wood siding).
For more secure fastening, add 1" to sheathing thickness. The
minimum nail size should be 1-1/2".
Example: If you’re applying siding over 1/2" sheathing, use a nail
at least 1-1/2" long (1/2" sheathing + 3/4" stud penetration +
nailing hem thickness + minimum 1/16" between nailing hem
and fastener head).
To determine the quantity of nails required, complete the following:
Total square feet of siding required:
(If using aluminum nails) x .005
(If using galvanized roofing nails) x .01
Pounds of nails required: =
For nailing instructions, see page 33 to 34.
Tools required
Hammer Tin snips Tape measure Square
Chalk line Level Utility knife Shears
Power circular saw with sharp, fine-tooth plywood blade mounted
in reverse direction. (Irwin® Tools Vinyl siding blade is not
reversed—tooth design is symmetric 60º.)
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Ladders and Scaffolds
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 boards,
window sills, window and door casings, etc.
Please refer to the brake manufacturer’s instructions for metal
bending techniques.
Transporting and Storing Vinyl Siding
and Polymer Shakes
CertainTeed’s standard shipment method incorporates palletizing
and stretch wrapping all products.
• The pallet is a double-faced, reversible, Grade M, SPEQ®certified pallet constructed of quality materials that meet
NWPCA Uniform Voluntary Standards (Sec. 5.1, Table 1).
• Customer racking should be at least 46" deep x 157" long
to accommodate CertainTeed pallets.
• Do not store pallets by more than three units high.
• Vinyl and polymer siding should be stored indoors and away
from direct sources of heat and sunlight. Storing products
outside may result in damage.
• Cedar Impressions polymer shakes must be stored vertically.
If you are transporting vinyl siding to a job site, make certain to
keep cartons flat and supported along their entire length.
At the job site, take the following precautions when storing panels:
• Store on a flat surface and support the entire length of
the carton.
• Keep cartons dry.
• Store away from areas where falling objects or other
construction activity may cause damage.
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• Do not store in any location where temperatures may exceed
130° F (e.g., on black top pavement during unusually hot
weather, under dark tarps or plastic wraps without air
circulation, or in unventilated storage trailers).
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Cut off and
discard
Cut off and
discard
Special Tools
Nail slot punch (CertainTeed 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 (CertainTeed Item # 57995 or 57996)
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 recommend using
item 57995 Snaplock Punch, which is designed specifically
for vinyl applications.
Trim nail punch
Punches trim nail holes into soffit, fascia, and other finishing trim
without denting or marring the material. Available from Malco
Products, Granger, ProSidingTools.com
Zip tool (CertainTeed Item # 57998 or 57999)
Locks and unlocks panels.
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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 totals for siding,
soffit and accessories.
Rectangular wall surfaces
Measure height (excluding gables). Measure width
(including doors and windows).
_____________ x _____________ = _____________
(height) (width) (surface area)
Repeat for remaining walls.
Triangular gable end surfaces
Measure height at center (add 1' to allow for waste).
Measure width and divide by half.
_____________ x _____________ = _____________
(height) (1/2 width) (surface area)
Repeat for remaining gables.
NOTE: Lower pitch roofs will produce more waste
than higher pitch roofs.
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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 area: ____________
Repeat for remaining gambrel surfaces.
Dormer sides
Measure height of dormer (add 1' to allow for waste).
Use the following formula:
_____________ x _____________ = ____________________
(1/2 height) (1/2 width) (surface area, 1 side)
____________________ x 2 = _________________________
(surface area, 1 side) (total dormer surface area)
Repeat for all dormers.
Soffit
Measure width of eave to be covered. Measure length of eave.
_____________ x _____________ = _____________
(width) (length) (surface area)
Repeat for remaining eaves.
Porch Ceiling
Measure length of porch area to be covered. Measure width
of porch.
_____________ x _____________ = _____________
(length) (width) (surface area)
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Measuring
Before ordering 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.”
NOTE: Refer to product catalog for product accessory
recommendations and availability.
Starter strip: Measure along base of building.
J-channel: For siding installations, measure around doors
and windows, under eaves, at rake edges of gables where
dormer meets roofline, and anywhere else required to provide
a finished appearance.
For soffit, measure along wall under eave and along fascia board.
For porch ceilings, measure along perimeter of the porch area.
F-channel: For soffit, measure along wall under eve.
For porch ceilings, measure along perimeter
of the porch area.
3-1/2" and 5" Lineals: For casing, measure along perimeter of
doors and windows. For gables, measure at rake edges of gables
where dormer meets roof line.
Undersill trim: Measure above and below windows and above
doors and top course of siding below soffit.
Soffit H-bar: Measure diagonals at all eave corners.
Outside cornerpost: Measure length of outside corners.
Inside cornerpost: Measure length of inside corners.
NOTE: If you plan to use J-channel instead of inside cornerposts, remember to double this measurement and add the
total to your entry for J-channel.
Dual undersill trim: Measure along top of wall where siding
will meet eaves.
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Estimating Form
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Siding
Soffit
Porch ceiling
Accessories
Receiving channel
Walls sq feet
Gable ends sq feet
Dormer sides sq feet
Upper gambrel walls sq feet
Total wall surface area sq feet (A)
Large areas not to be covered:
(garage doors/sliding glass doors) sq feet
x .50
Uncovered area sq feet (B)
Subtract B from A for
Total net surface area sq feet
sq feet
sq feet
Starter strip lineal feet
Window & door lineal starter lineal feet
Four piece corner starter lineal feet
Utility trim lineal feet
J-channel lineal feet
2-1/2" window & door casing lineal feet
Flexible J-channel lineal feet
F-channel: 5/8" or 3/4" lineal feet
Deluxe F-channel lineal feet
3-1/2" or 5" lineals lineal feet
New construction window starter lineal feet
Dual undersill trim lineal feet
Outside corner
Inside corners
Nails
Outside cornerpost lineal feet
Fluted SuperCorner lineal feet
Traditional SuperCorner lineal feet
Beaded SuperCorner lineal feet
Cedar Impressions/
CedarBoards cornerpost lineal feet
Four piece corner system lineal feet
Inside cornerpost lineal feet
J-channel lineal feet
Soffit cove trim lineal feet
H-Bar lineal feet
Corner Blocks pairs
Rosettes pairs
Cornice molding receiver lineal feet
Cornice molding lineal feet
Width of accessory recess opening: (circle one) 1/2" 3/4" 1-1/4"
Pounds required (1-1/2" minimum)
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SECTION 6 — Preparing for Horizontal Siding
Preparing Wall 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 required. For example, use:
• 1/2" opening when applying accessories over sheathing and
installing siding with a panel projection of 1/2" or less.
• 3/4" opening when applying accessories over sheathing and
installing siding with a panel projection of 3/4" or less.
• 1-1/4" opening when applying accessories first and using
sheathing that’s less than 3/4" thick for sidings with a panel
projection of 1/2" or less. For sidings with a panel projection of
5/8" or 3/4", use a sheathing that is 1/2" thick or less.
New construction
Make sure all studs are straight and true. Correct any
bowed studs.
NOTE: Vinyl 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 applied directly
to studs. See the instructions on page 29 for installation over
continuous insulation systems thicker than 1".
If you’re planning to use a conventional house wrap or building
felt, apply according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
In all cases, however, install the products so they are secured
firmly to the substrate so that they provide a smooth, even
surface for the final siding installation. Make sure sheathing is
fastened securely to studs.
Vinyl siding is an exterior cladding; it is not a complete weather
resistant barrier. Before applying siding, make certain the substrate
is watertight. In order to be protected from precipitation, the
substrate may need to be properly flashed around areas such as
windows, doors, other openings and corners so as to shed water
to the exterior. See page 45 for proper flashing around windows.
The siding alone is not meant to be a watertight barrier.
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Vinyl siding cannot be installed on a radius wall.
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Continuous foam insulation systems (SIPs)
Continuous foam insulation systems (e.g. rigid insulation,
structural insulation products) thicker than 1" create a condition
where CertainTeed vinyl siding and polymer shakes cannot be
properly attached to the existing framing members, steel studs,
or structural sheathing.
The easiest way to meet the fastening requirements for
CertainTeed siding is to install 3/4" structural sheathing (such as
OSB or plywood) over the continuous foam insulation. However,
the wall assembly must be designed in such a way that the
structural fastening surface that is re-established on the exterior
of the insulating products is sufficient to meet the requirements
of ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1066 for vinyl siding or ICC-ES
Evaluation Report ESR-3085 for polymer shakes.
CertainTeed does not provide instructions for wall design or
assembly that specifically relates to the fastening requirements
for re-establishing a structural fastening surface for CertainTeed
vinyl and polymer siding. However, FastenMaster® provides
two documents to assist in successfully re-establishing a
structural fastening system on the exterior of a continuous foam
insulation system:
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• Technical Evaluation Report (TER No. 1009-01): Use of
FastenMaster HeadLok™ Fasteners to Attach Cladding and/or
Furring to Wood Framing through Foam Sheathing
• Technical Bulletin: Attaching Exterior Wall Covering Assemblies
with Foam Sheathing to Steel Wall Framing
The Fasten Master reports must be used in combination with
ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1066 for vinyl siding or ICC-ES
Evaluation Report ESR-3085 for polymer shakes to determine
attachment requirements. In addition, all the installation methods
included in this manual must be met.
Fastening CertaWrap™ Weather
8"
16"
32"
8"
Resistant Barrier
To secure the Weather-Resistant Barrier, use the
appropriate recommended fasteners and fastening
schedule for your application.
Wood-based sheathing
When attaching CertaWrap Weather-Resistant Barrier on woodbase sheathing, such as 7/16" OSB or 15/32" plywood, apply
plastic-capped staples or plastic-capped nails every 32" vertically
and horizontally.
Open-stud construction or non-structural sheathing
When attaching CertaWrap Weather-Resistant Barrier on open
studs or non-structural sheathing, apply plastic-capped staples or
plastic-capped nails long enough to penetrate the stud a minimum
of 5/8" every 32" vertically and horizontally.
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