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general information:
caution: remember that Polymer undergoes exPansion / contraction due to variations
in temPerature. the following instructions will allow for the exPansion / contraction of
the material.
installation Steps:
- always start the installation from left to right and make sure that
a wall is completed before beginning a new one. always begin at
the lowest part of the structure.
3- never hammer the nail in completely. leave a gap of /6”.
(Figure )
4- Make sure that all pieces are proprely joined together.
(Figure 2)
5- When using j-trim, leave a space of /4” between the bottom of
j-trim and the siding. (Figure 3)
note:
to cut the material, it is recommended to use a circular saw with
a finishing blade.
2- always hammer in the middle of fixation holes. each complete
panel must be nailed by 5 nails at maximal intervals of 6” or less.
(Figure )
- Build a structure under the home that will support the siding
system. in areas where the ground doesn’t freeze, secure the
structure at the bottom of the home and into the ground.
(Figure a -) in areas where the ground may freeze, fix the struc-
ture to the home and suspending it at least 6’’ from the ground.
Suspended structure should be staked to the ground. You can fill
the space with landscaping or ground cover for an aesthetically
pleasing, finished look. (Figure a-2)
Vertical frame should not be spaced more than 36” and the
horizontal strapping must form a flush surface for proper
installation of panels.
2- attach a first horizontal strapping directly to the bottom of the
home and install the second horizontal strapping at 7 3/4” from
the first. this helps ensure the top will finish with a complete row
and a nailing channel. You can finish the top edge of wall with
an inverted J-channel or other finished trim piece. (Figure a-2)
For spaces more than 7 3/4” high, additional strapping will be
required every 7 3/4”.
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4- cut the left side of the panel in a straight line. Measure the
wall length to determine where to cut your first panel in order
to avoid having a very small piece at the right end of the wall.
insert the first panel into starter strip and slide it in the J-trim
corner. (Figure c) if you have to cut the bottom of the first row it
will become necessary to secure the bottom of panels by nailing it
in a horizontal strapping. at a concealed spot, like the mortar line,
pre-drilling holes wider than the nail but not as wide as the nail
head. each full length panel must be nailed by 5 nails. (Figure d)
- When using decorative corners: read installation instructions for
corners to ascertain proper distance for positionning the panel
from end of wall. (Figure c)
5- install the following panel at the proper spacing according to
the outdoor temperature (Figure e)(see siding installation guide for
more detail).nail in the center hole and in the installation holes.
n.B. if a piece of a panel does not have the initial center hole
directly in the middle, drill a new center hole of /8“ diameter at
the same height as the other installation holes.
6- repeat step four and five with succeeding panels and rows.
Begin the second row by cutting the first panel with 6’’ increment
from the cutting line of the first row. to eliminate stacking seams,
alternate the cut positions for the following rows. (Figure e)
(see siding installation guide for more detail)
Hints:
leave a removable section for underside access as required. panels
can be cut and vents can be installed if needed, check your local
ordiances for the amount of ventilation required.
3- install the starter strip at the lowest point of the structure so that
it is set at a maximum of ” from the corner wall allowing for the
width of the corner piece. ensure it is perfectly level and square
and nail down every 2’’. (Figure B) if you have to cut the bottom
of the panels, the starter strip can no longer be used, so pass to
the next step.
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decorative corners installation
- installation of these decorative corners may begin after you
have finished installing the starter strips on the two adjacent
walls.
- n.B. to ensure optimal installation and appearance, make sure
that starter strips of both adjacent walls are at the same height.
2- install a first corner base on corners of two adjacent walls.
leave a space of about /4’’ between the bottom of the corner
base and the starter strip. (Figure F.) Slide in the first panels
of a row at a distance of /4’’ from the corner base. this will
allow for movement caused by expansion or contraction of the
material. (Figure F.2)
Brick corners
4- install the next corner base by sliding it over the first until
it is supported by it. (Figure H). Fasten the corner base on the
corner of the wall and begin the second row. repeat up to the
top of the wall taking care that with each new row, the corner’s
height lines up with coverings (Figure i).
tip: Firmly position the clips in their sockets and push evenly
with both hands on the front edge of the corner.
3- Before beginning the next row, check (without attaching the
facing) if the height of the corner is level to that of the coverings.
it is normal for mortar lines not to line up, but line up the bottom
of pieces (Figure g). Fasten corner facings completely only after
the two adjacent walls have been completed.
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decorative corners installation
-do not set accessories directly on the siding. the fasteners must be fixed on a solid surface.
-novik provides these instructions as installation guidelines. Your local building code instruction for skirting installation superceed.
-installed siding is considered acceptance of product and no claims for color match will be honored after installation.
-novik, however, neither installs the panels nor has any control over the installation. it is the responsibility of the contractor and/or
the installer to ensure siding panels are installed in accordance with these instructions and any applicable building codes.
-novik assumes no liability for either improper installation or personal injury resulting from improper use or installation.
4- For the last corner only, cut excess from part. on each side of
the corner, make a hole wider than the shaft of the nail, but smal-
ler than the head. affix a nailing strip behind these locations to
fasten corners firmly. Fold back the top of the corner and nail it
down. (Figure l)
3- For all subsequent corners, insert the hooks into the openings
of the previous corner. Fold back the top of the corner toward the
wall, then nail through the oblong holes. repeat this step to the
top of the wall. (Figure k)
- the installation of corners begins once you have completed
two adjacent walls.
- n.B. For proper installation and optimal corner appearance,
make sure that the ends of siding panels finish at 3 /2“ from
the corner of the wall and at an equivalent height.
2- For the first corner, insert the hooks into the starter strip (J.)
and be sure to overlap the ends of each row’s panels. Fold back
the top of the part toward the corner of the wall (J.2), then nail
through the oblong holes (J.3). (Figure J)
Stone corners