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Installation Details
Careful attention to a few basic details will insure that your vinyl skirting
will provide a beautiful, easily installed, completely accessible exterior
with a minimum of maintenance. Vinyl skirting is easily installed over
any terrain, requires no special tools and never needs painting. Following
these basic installation techniques will assure that our skirting will
contribute to the beauty of your home's exterior.
Tools you will need
Hammer • Screwdriver • Snips • Plumb Bob or Level • Tape Measure
Power Saw with Fine Tooth Blade • Snap Lock Tool • Chalk Line
• Utility Knife
Important
1) Use either a power saw with a fine tooth blade mounted with reverse rotation, or
aviation snips to cut skirting components.
2) To allow for normal expansion and contraction, fasten the Top Trim Back
component(s) in the center of the nailing slots. Fasten positively to the surface of the
unit at every slotted hole, leaving 1/2" between lengths. Do not butt the ends.
Overlap the Top Trim Front component(s) approximately 1 " at joints. Allow 1/2"
between pieces of the Bottom Channel component(s) when installing.
3) Do not drive the fasteners too tightly. Nails or screws offer excellent holding
power, but if driven too tightly, the vinyl can, under normal expansion and contrac-
tion, become distorted. These fasteners should be driven in the middle of the nailing
slot just short of touching the Top Trim Back component(s). Nail or screw to achieve
3/4 penetration into a solid wood substance. Fasten to allow part to expand and
contract during the normal change in ambient temperature. Do not fasten tight.
Allow 1/16" gap between fastener head and part.
Skirting Panel
Top Trim Back
Component
Top Trim Front
Component
Bottom Channel
Component
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Step 1...
Laying the Bottom Channel. Components
A level or plumb line should be used to establish the location of the Bottom
Channel. The taller backside of the Bottom Channel should be located directly
beneath the outside bottom edge of the home, where the Top Trim Back component
will be attached (see figure !). To prevent grass from growing around the base of the
skirting and provide a non -shifting base for the ground spikes, 9" asphalt roof starter
should be installed around the home. The roof starter also reduces the possibility of the
vinyl skirting panels being damaged from the use of a powered string trimmer. "Weed -
Eater" type trim units will damage the skirting and is not covered by the warranty.
Attach the Bottom Channel component directly to the ground through the prepunched
holes (see figure 2). Spikes are required every 24 inches... extra holes are provided
in the Bottom Channel component for convenience. Another spike or a drift punch
may be used to drive spikes in completely. To allow for expansion, leave a 1/2" gap
between each section of the Bottom Channel component. To form clean, attractive
comers, the Bottom Channel component can be notched with snips (see figure 3) and
then bent to the desired angle. (Attached to the ground as shown in figure 4).
Note: in high wind areas; where ground below the unit is spongy; or where ground is
loose from recent excavation and has not yet settled, it is advisable to fasten bottom
Channel to treated wooden stakes. For installation on concrete, use 3/4" masonry nail
instead of ground spike. "Liquid Nail" cement or other similar methods of setting a
fastener directly to concrete can also be used.
Step 2...
Mounting Top Trim Back Components
First determine where the Top Trim Back component(s) will mount on the lower part
of the home. The bottom edge of the Top Trim Back component can extend below
the bottom edge of the home if there is a solid support for nailing and a solid bearing
for the Top Trim Front component against the side of the home. It is helpful to mark
a line around the bottom of the home with a chalk line or other method to assure a
straight line where the Top Trim Back component is to be installed.
The Top Trim Back component is installed by driving the fasteners in the middle of
every slot (see figure 5). Do not fasten tightly! (see fastening instructions on front
page.) Do not cut Top Trim Back components at the comers. Gently bend over a
sharp edge of a cutting table or a similar surface to form a corner (see figure 6).
If the installation is made in extremely cold weather, the vinyl should be warmed to
room temperature before bending. Warming will avoid the likelihood of cracking.
Step 3...
Cutting Top Trim Back Components
The Top Trim Back component is constructed with two parallel ridges at intervals
below the nailing slots (see fzgure7). These ridges may be used to measure the
distance from the ground to the lower ridge. In cold weather, measure to the top ridge;
In warm weather, measure to the bottom ridge. If the ground is level, several panels
may be cut at one time using a hand power saw. Remember, if a power saw is to be
used, mount a fine-toothed blade in reverse position (see figure 8).
Locking the Skirting Panels
A snap lock tool is used to punch locking tabs on the outside bottom edge of each skirt-
ing panel (see figure 9). When the panel is installed, it becomes locked in the Bottom
Channel component. This feature assures retention of the panel in the Bottom Channel.
Note: When installing in a high wind area, you may also punch locking tabs at the
top of the panel for added locking strength.
Self -aligning panels easily snap and slide into place (see figure 10). Be certain that
each skirting panel positively interlocks with the skirting panel adjoining it.
Note: (above 36" panel height, a framing support system should be considered.)
Installing the Skirting Panels
Panel can be installed by setting into the Bottom Channel and leaning against the top
trim back. Lock the next panel as shown in figure 10. Panels should not be cut but
bent around corners as shown in figure 11.
Fitting Skirting Panels Around Service Connections
Cutting and fitting to virtually any shape or radius is easily done with Vinyl Skirting.
Using aviation snips, cut the panel to fit around the connection. Cut the panel from
the side — not from the top or bottom. Keep snip points open as if cutting cloth to
avoid cracking panels.
CAUTION
Proper installation of manufactured home skirting requires
that the Top Back component be fastened loosely so the panel
will slide freely in the nail slots. This can be accomplished by
leaving the fastener 1/16" to 1/8" from the face of the panel.
The fastener must penetrate a solid surface by 3/4".
Do not place outdoor cookers near the vinyl skirting
because the heat will distort the panels. Any heat source
must be kept away from the panels or damage may occur.
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Step 4...
Installing the Top Trim Front Component
The Top Trim Front component(s) installs easily by snapping the top edge of its
spring lock into the installed Top Trim Back component. Be sure to push the Top Trim
Front component all the way into the Top Trim Back component und7 it "snaps" kdD piece.
Each of the 15 pieces of the Top Trim Front components in the trim kit are notched 2"
on one end (see figure 12) to permit overlapping. Overlap ends of adjoining Top Trim
Front component(s) approximately I".
Cutting Additional Cornets
If inside comers are needed, trim strips can be easily cut with aviation snips to form
attractive comer joints by cutting a 45' mitre on adjacent ends and butting. If extra
outside comers are required (for porches or add -on rooms), notch the trim strips as
shown (see figure 13), bend around the corner and snap into place. Allow at least Y of
trim strip on each side of the comer.
Easy Access
Access can be gained at virtually any point by simply lifting the Top Trim Front com-
ponent and sliding out the desired number of panels. Accessibility to the area under
the unit is available whenever desired.
Final Configuration
Please review the drawing to the right that shows how the components and skirting
panels look after installation is complete.
Figure 14
VINYL SKIRTING PROTECTOR
V Guard Installation
(if applicable)
Installing the V-Guard Component
Figure 12
Figure 13
V-Guard Vinyl Skirting Protector component(s) installs easily by
snapping the bottom edge of its spring lock into the Bottom Channel component Be sure to push the V-Guard
trim all the way into the Bottom Channel component until it "snaps" into place. (see figure 14)
Cutting additional corners
If inside comers are needed, V-Guard trim can be easily cut with aviation snips to form attractive comerjoints
by cutting a 450 mitre on adjacent ends and butting. If extra outside comers are required (for porches or add -on
rooms), notch the V-Guard trim component, bend around the comer and snap into place. Allow at least 3" of
V-Guard component trim on each side of the comer.
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