Gentek siding installation manual

Siding. Insulated Siding; Vinyl Siding; Shakes Scallops; Steel Siding; Aluminum Siding; Soffit and Fascia; Trim Essentials; Home Products Windows ENERGY STAR® Installation Instructions. Gentek Building Products – US. Shakes Scallops. Steel Siding. Aluminum Siding. Soffit and Fascia. Product Specifications. Windows. Vinyl Replacement Windows. Patio Doors. Sanctuary Sliding Patio Door Styles. 1 Remove fasteners from damaged plank. Locate an overlap of the cladding course above damaged plank. 2 Slide pry bar under the overlap of the cladding course above damaged plank. Using a hammer, tap up on pry bar to unlock stack lock from the top lock of damaged plank.

Vinyl Siding must be nailed so expansion and contraction are not restricted. Siding must be cut in lengths to provide for expansion. Allow a 1/4 inch gap for expansion wherever siding butts accessories. Allow 3/8 in. when installing in freezing weather (below 4 C). 2. Choose the right nails Allow approximately 1/16 in. between nail head and vinyl. Enter into the job with Kaycan confidence knowing that everything you need will be there from vinyl siding installation instructions and tips to all the special trim pieces and accessories. Gentek insulated vinyl siding will create an energy-efficient building envelope for your home. Combining our ultra-premium siding panel with a high-density insulation provides an integrated siding system of remarkable strength and performance - keeping your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer with less energy spending!

of siding (Figure 1). This manual sets forth the basic guidelines for vinyl siding installation. The instructions herein are based, in part, on ASTM D Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding and Soffit, the standard method for installation of vinyl siding and soffit. Gentek vinyl products, horizontal and vertical siding and soffit, are easy to apply when the job is planned and the simple directions in this manual are followed. Step-by-step instructions should be followed in the proper sequence to avoid problems. Vinyl expands and contracts with changes in temperature. IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO FOLLOW GENTEK BUILDING PRODUCTS’ WRITTEN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES MAY VIOLATE LOCAL LAWS AND AFFECT CLADDING PERFORMANCE AND WARRANTY COVERAGE. 2 GENERAL INFORMATION • Check local building codes before installation. – Cladding should be installed over a.