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HomeMy WebLinkAboutG Skirting DetailsInstallation instructions for Vinyl Mobile Horne Skirting lnstru clones en espanol al reverso. TOOLS & MATERIALS: Hammer, plumb bob, chalk line, tin snips, snaplock tool, tape measure, roofing nails or screws, and 6-7" ground spikes. Open all packages, being sure all items are present and in good condition. PREPARATION: You must prepare the surface around the home so no large hills or valleys are present. This may be done by raking the perimeter of the home. Also eliminate any weeds or obstacles in the way. BOTTOM TRACK INSTALLATION: The bottom track or F -Channel should be located on the ground directly below (plumb with) the outside edge of the home. This can be accomplished by positioning the plumb bob on the outside bottom of the home so that the bob hangs down to the ground. Position the very tip of the plumb bob in between the two channels. Comers may be made by cutting a "V" shape into the backside of the channel, then bending the track to form the comer. --- ; Do not cut the bottom that goes along the ground. It is not necessary to put a spike in every hole in the bottom track. You have been provided holes both inside and outside the bottom track. We recommend you spike the holes closest to the home, leaving the holes in the middle of the channel for drainage. TOP BACK. RAIL INSTALLATION: First determine the point on the lower part of the home where you want the Top Back Rail to be hung, then snap a chalk line along that line. Be sure when nailing you do not make it tight to the home. Give it a small amount of room to expand; therefore �— decreasing any bowing that ' might occur. The bottom edge of the top rail may be located below the bottom edge of the home given this location has solid support for nails and provides maximum solid bearing for top rail against the side of the home. Starting at a comer, bend the back rail around the comer, do not cut at the corner, or butt two ends together to form a corner. Attach the back rail to the home using the provided fasteners. Attach the fasteners loosely In the elongated punched holes. it is also important to leave a space of approximately 114" between each section of backer, allowing for expansion and contraction. CUTTING AND INSTALLING SKIRTING PANALS: Measure every 16 inches around the home making notations of the different height measurements. This will allow you to Identify how many panels need to be cut at the same length and those that need a special out. Locate the point on the home at which the panels will be the tallest, Doing the tallest section first will give you a :7 chance to use any shorter pieces in the lower areas. Panels can be cut with a pair of tin snips. However, it is recommended that you cut panels with an electric powered circular saw with a fine-tooth blade turned backwards In the saw. Always wear protective eyewear when operating a power handsaw. Be sun) to hold panels tight while cutting to prevent chipping due to vibration from the saw. You can cut up to 3 panels at once if the same measurement is needed. The bottom edge of all panels should be cut to match the contour of the ground. The skirting panels sit in the bottom track (F -channel) and therefore will follow the contour of the ground. For example, if your home is on a slope and you out the bottom of the panels straight across, not at an angle, the panels will shift to match the contour of the ground, causing the paneling to look crooked. Three or more locking tabs are to be 6 punched on the bottom and top edge of each panel to insure that the panel stays in the bottom and top tracks. This will prevent the skirting from blowing out during heavy wind. Comer panels may be formed by bending the panel over a comer of a table. Never butt sides to form a comer. Do not attempt to bend panels In extreme cold ---- weather. Panels should be preheated before attempting to bend them in freezing weather. Start the first from the panel corner along the front side of the home, then begin to work your way around your home. Panels are interlocked by sliding the panel downward into the self -aligning groove on the adjoining panel until it snaps into the ground F -Channel. Should your home be excessively high off the ground, (over approximately 36") or should you have difficulty keeping the panels from blowing out during high wind ... the skirting panels have an opening of approximately 5116" diameter at the point where they interlock. Purchase 1/4" OD steel rods. Cut the steel the same length as the skirting panels and drop into the 5116" opening where the panels interlock. This steel rod adds strength to the panels and will help secure them. TOP FRONT RAIL INSTALLATION: While holding the panels in place, ------- push the top rail into the backer. It may be stiff, but it is ensuring a fighter fit. You will feel the top rail click into place, creating a secure interlocking fit. All vinyl skirting systems expand and contract with temperature change. The two piece rail system has factory pre -notched top rails which conceals this expansion and contraction. This _ alleviates any unsightly gaps that may be present in some skirting systems. This will also allow you to overlap the Y ends of the top rail to prevent buckling during expansion and contraction due ito weather. Notice: Exercise caution when using a string -type grass trimmer near any vinyl. Vinyl skirting should be cleaned with a mild soap and water at least twice a year. Locking The Panels A snap lock tool is used to punch locking tabs on the outside bottom and the outside top edge of each panel. The panel should be punched on the two "U" ridges as well as on the flat portion of the panel,1/2 to 3/4 inch from the bottom and top of the panel. When the panel is installed, it becomes locked in the Ground Channel and the Top Mounting Channel. This feature assures retention of the panel in the Ground Channel as well as the Top Mounting Channel. Self -aligning panels easily snap and slide into place. Be certain that each panel positively interlocks with the panel adjoining it. (Above 36" panel height, a framing support system should be considered.) In high wind areas, windguards may be needed. Installing The Panels Panels can be installed by setting into the bottorn channel and leaning against the back trim. Panels should not be cut but bent around corners. Fitting Panels Around Service Connections Cutting and fitting to virtually any shape or radius is easily done with Kingsbury. 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 Mobile Home Skirting requires that the Top Back Rail be nailed or screwed loosely so the panel will slide freely in the slots. This can be accomplished by leaving the nail or screw head 1/16" to 1/8" from the face of the panel. The nail or screw must penetrate a solid nailable 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. Step 4: Installing the Top Trim Front Strip The Top Trim Front Strip installs easily by snapping the top edge of its spring lock into the Top Trim Mounting Strip. Be sure to push the Top Trim Front Strip all the way into the Top Trim Mounting Strip until it "snaps" into place. Each of the 17 pieces of the Top Trim Front Strip is notched 2" on one end to permit overlapping. Overlap ends of adjoining trim front approximately 1 ". Four of the pieces are factory -notched for forming corners. Two pieces are notched at 6', two at 4' from the end. Starting at one of the front corners of the home with a piece of trim strip notched 4'. From the end, place the short section on the front of the home and bend the longer section around to the side. At the other front corner, place a piece of trim strip notched at 6'. Take the second piece notched 4' from the end and overlap the long section on the side of the home, bending the short section to the back side of the home. Finally, take the last 6' notched section and bend around the remaining corner. Cutting Additional Corners If inside corners are needed, trim strips can be easily cut with aviation snips to form attractive corner joints by cutting a 45' mitre on adjacent ends and butting. If extra outside corners are required (for porches or add -on rooms), notch the trip strips as shown, bend around the corner and snap into place. Allow at least T of trim strip on each side of the corner. Easy Access Access can be gained at virtually any point by simply lifting the Top Trim Front Strip and sliding out the desired number of panels. Accessibility to the area under the unit is available whenever desired. V.S.I. Fire Statement: Rigid vinyl skirting and accessories are made from organic materials and will melt or burn when exposed to a significant source of flame or heat. Normal precautions to protect vinyl skirting from sources of fire should be taken. Barbecues and combustible materials, such as dry leaves, mulch and trash, should be kept away from skirting. Rigid vinyl will burn but will not support combustion. For information about fire properties of vinyl skirting, contact the Vinyl Siding Institute,1201 15th Street NW, Suite 220, Washington, DC 20005. Haverford Vinyl Products • P. 0. Box 160149 • Nashville, TN 37216 (615) 724-0099 • Toll -Free 1-800-295-4124 01/23/08 Email: haverfordvinyl@yahoo.com Installation Details KINGSBURY VINYL SKIRTING Careful attention to a few basic details will insure that your Kingsbury Vinyl Skirting will provide a beautiful, easily installed, completely accessible exterior with a minimum of maintenance. Kingsbury Vinyl Skirting is easily installed over any terrain, requires no special tools and never needs painting. Following these basic installation techniques will assure that Kingsbury 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, Notching Tool, Chalk Line and Utility Knife. IMPORTANT 1. Use either a power saw with a fine-tooth blade mounted with reverse rotation, or aviation snips to cut Kingsbury components. 2. To allow for normal expansion and contraction, fasten the Top Trim Mounting Strip in the center of the nail/screw slots. Fasten positively to the surface of the unit at every slotted hole, leaving 1/2" between lengths. Do not butt the ends. Overlap Top Trim Front approximately 1" at joints. Allow 112" between pieces of the Bottom Channel when installing. 3. Do not drive the nails or screws too tightly. If driven too tightly the vinyl can, under normal expansion and contraction, become distorted. Nails or screws should be driven in the middle of the slot just short of touching the Top Trim Mounting Strip. Nail or screw to achieve 3/4" penetration into a solid wood substance. Nail or screw to allow part to expand and contract during the normal change in ambient temperature. DO NOT NAIL OR SCREW TIGHTLY. Allow 1/8" gap between nail or screw head and part. Step 1: laying the Bottom Channel A level or plumb line should be used to establish the location of the Ground Channel. The taller backside of the Ground Channel should be located directly beneath the outside bottom edge of the home, where the Top Trim Mounting Strip will be attached. To prevent grass from growing around the base of the skirting and provide a non -shifting for the ground spikes, asphalt roof starter should be installed around the home. The roof starter also reduces the possibility of the vinyl skirting panels from 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 Ground Channel directly to the ground through the pre -punched holes. Spikes are required every 20 inches. 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 Ground Channel. To form clean, attractive corners, the Ground Channel can be notched with snips and then bent to the desired angle. 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 Ground Channel to treated wooden stakes. For installation on concrete, use a 3/4" masonry nail instead of the ground spike. "Liquid Nail" cement or other similar methods of setting a fastener directly to concrete can also be used. Step 2: Installing Top Trim Mounting Strip First determine where the Top Trim Mount will mount on the lower part of the home. The bottom edge of the Top Trim Mount can extend below the bottom edge of the home if there is a solid support for nails/screws and a solid bearing for the Top Trim Front Strip against the side of the home. It is helpful to mark a line around 'he bottom of the home with a chalk line or other method to assure a straight line where the Top Trim Mount Strip is to be installed. The Top Trim Mounting Strip is installed by driving the steel nails or screws in the middle of every slot. DO NOT NAIL OR SCREW TIGHTLY! (See nailing instructions.) (See item #3 above.) Do not cut Top Trim Mounting at the corners. Gently bend over a sharp edge of a cutting table or a similar surface to form the corner. 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 the Panels The Top Trim Mounting Strip is constructed with two parallel ridges at intervals below the fastener slots. These ridges may be used to measure the required panel height. For warm weather application, measure the distance from the ground to the middle of the ridges. In cold weather, measure to the bottom of the top 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. JJY • .1