Fraser Siding Installation Instructions

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Fraser siding installation instructions.

Away from foundation. The following instructions pertain to the installation of fraser wood siding evolution series on a typical wood frame construction allowing for nail penetration of 1 min through the siding into solid wood every 16. Sip panels 1x3 kd actual 1 thickness strapping should be installed at 16 o c to give 1 of solid wood for nail penetration. Space siding or skirt board min.

Install the ventilated metallic starter strip directly on the furring strips. You begin to install the siding. Nail horizontally every 16. Best practices for successful results vinyl siding installation manual created by the vinyl siding institute vsi this manual includes installation instructions based in part on astm d4756 standard practice for installation of rigid pvc siding and soffit.

Proper wall preparation ventilation and installation including proper nail size and nailing pattern is key to having the siding perform it s best. Hingles must alw ays be nailed to 1 x 3 2 5 cm x 5 cm w ooden laths or a cedar breather t ype product installed according to the instructions included. Evolution series installation guide. If your construction is of a different type please call fraser at 1 866 630 2495 for installation instructions.

Siding installation tips siding must not touch masonry do not let fraser wood siding come in direct contact with any form of concrete or stone. The bottom of the furring strips. The distance between the centers of the laths must be equal to the width of the exposure. If there is something you need and it s not addressed below please feel free to contact us toll free.

To align the shingles tack a board temporarily to the roof or draw a straight chalk line. Home shingle installation we ve compiled the most frequently asked questions for our contractors architects and dealers to help you find what you re looking for. The hidden nail system provides a cleaner look by virtually eliminating the need for face nails. Otherwise the wall will not be properly ventilated figure 5.

End to end siding joints no longer need to end on strapping furring studs. Fraser evolution series makes installation a breeze by locking in every board on all four sides. Top bottom and both sides. Warning any installation of wood siding over a sip panel must receive an engineer s approval prior to installation.

To get all the benefits of vinyl siding ensure proper installation.