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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVINYL SKIRTING INSTALLATIONSwill x with any ti these Iation Details � � ED 1 attention to a few basic details will insure that your vinyl *., ovide a beautiful, easily installed, completely accessible exterior minimum of maintenance. Vinyl skirting is easily installed over requires no special tools and never needs painting. Following installation techniques will assure that our skirting will to the beauty of your home's exterior. you will need "'er • Screwdriver , Snips • Plumb Bob or Level • Tape Measure Saw with Fine Tooth Blade • Snap Lock Tool * Chalk Line i It Knife Impo I IIant - - 1) Use' 'either a power saw with a fine tooth blade mounted with reverse rotation, or aviatio snips to cut skirting components. 2) To low for normal expansion and contraction, fasten the Top Trim Back compo rnt(s) in the center of the nailing slots. Fasten positively to the surface of the unit at ',very slotted hole, leaving 1/2" between lengths. Do not butt the ends. Over- lap the op Trim Front component(s) approximately 1" at joints. Allow 1/2" between pieces q the Bottom Channel component(s) when installing. 3) Do AI'6t drive the fasteners too tightly. Nails or screws offer excellent holding power, ' t if driven too tightly, the vinyl can, under normal expansion and contrac- tion, be ''me distorted. These fasteners should be driven in the middle of the nailing slot just �,hort of touching the Top Trim Back component(s). Nail or screw to achieve 3/4" pen e ptration into a solid wood substance. Fasten to allow part to expand and con- tract dur g the normal change in ambient temperature. Do not fasten tight. Allow l/16" ga between fastener head and part. Skirting Panel Lm I Top Trim Back Component Top Trim Front Component Bottom Channel 0 Pyomponent Step 1... Laying the Bottom Channel Components A level or plumb line should be used to establish the location of the Bottom Chan- nel. 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 1). 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 -Eat- er" 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 "� "Dr ads"fiHhb"d"i� "br"� between each section of the Bottom Channel component. To form clean, attractive corners, the Bottom Channel component can be notched with snips (see figure 3) and 1 gure 2 then bent to the desired angle. (Attached to the ground as shown in figure 4). i Note: in high wind areas; where ground below the unit -is spo gay; or where grounds loose from recent excavation and has not yet settled, it is 1sable to fasten bottom channel to treated wooden stakes. For installation on couse 3/4" masonryail n instead of ground spike. "Liquid Nail" cement or other far methods of settingra fastener directly to concrete can also be used. F gure 3 Step 2... Mounting Top Trim Back. Components. Of Of 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 Fi J ure 4 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 (seer figure 5). Do not fasten tightly! (see fastening instructions on front page.) Do not cut Top Trim Back components at the corners. 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. 5 Steo'; 3... Cuttifig Top Trim Back Components The T �p Trim Back component is constructed with two parallel ridges at intervals beloIT 11 le nailing slots (see figure7). These ridges may be used to measure the dis- tance om the ground to the lower ridge. In cold weather, measure to the top ridge; In warm,'eather, measure to the bottom ridge. If the ground is level, several panels may be cut, 'i t 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). Locki4g the Skirting Panels A snap!llock tool is used to punch locking tabs on the outside bottom edge of each skirtin Ipanel (see figure 9). When the panel is installed, it becomes locked in the Botto Channel component. This feature assures retention of the panel in the Bottom Chann 'l1. Note: en installing in a high wind area, you may also punch locking tabs at the top of a panel for added locking strength. Self -alit" ring panels easily snap and slide into place (see figure 10). Be certain that each s g panel positively interlocks with the skirting panel adjoining it. Note: ('above 36" panel height, a framing support system should be considered.) Install' g the Skirting Panels Panel c, be installed by setting into the Bottom Channel and leaning against the top trim ba . Lock the next panel as shown in figure 10. Panels should not be cut but bent around corners as shown in figure 11. Fitting' kirting Panels Around Service Connections Cutting 'end fitting to virtually any shape or radius is easily done with Vinyl Skirting. Using a;' iation snips, cut the panel to fit around the connection. Cut the panel from the side' FI not from the top or bottom. Keep snip points open as if cutting cloth to avoid cr �, cking panels. CA ION Proper ''installation of manufactured home skirting requires that theiTop Back component be fastened loosely so the panel will sli e 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 fas,;1pner must penetrate a solid surface by 3/4". Do not Jplace outdoor cookers near the vinyl skirting. becaus' the heat will distort the panels. Any heat source must b ' kept away from the panels or damage may occur. Figure 11 Figure 6 Figure 7 EM Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 1J 4V�/' I W... Instal mg the Top Trim Front Component The T �p 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 1�mponent all the way into the Top Trim Back component until it "snaps" into places. Each of the 15 pieces of the Top Trim Front components in the trim kit are notched 2" on �a end (see figure 12) to permit overlapping. Overlap ends of adjoining Top Trim F III ont component(s) approximately 1". Four of the pieces are factory -notched for formiZ corners. Cuttino Additional Corners If insid corners are needed, trim strips can be easily cut with aviation snips to form attracti a corner joints by cutting a 450 mitre on adjacent ends and butting. If extra outside;�corners 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 3' of trim st n on each side of the corner. Easy A''i cess Access an be gained at virtually any point by simply lifting the Top Trim Front com- ponent d sliding out the desired number of panels. Accessibility to the area under the unit is available whenever desired. Final C' nfiguration Please Ip iew the drawing to the right that shows how the components and skirting panels l ok after installation is complete. Figure 14 VINYL'$KIRTING PROTECTOR V Gu4yd Installation - (if applicable) the V7 Guard Component Figure 12 Figure 13 PanM Mate TopTrim Frorrt Snap In (V{�a�j Bottom Channel V Guard Vinyl Skirting Protector component(s) installs easily by snapping the bottom edge of its spring lock into the ottom Channel component. Be sure to push the V Guard trim all the way into the Bottom Channel compon ant until it "snaps" into place. (see figure 14) Cutting Odditional corners If inside orners are needed, V Guard trim can be easily cut with aviation snips to. form attractive corner joints by cuttin4 a 450 mitre on adjacent ends and butting. If extra outside corners are required (for porches or add -on rooms), 'otch the V Guard trim component, bend around the corner and snap into place. Allow at least 3' of V Guard omponent trim on each side of the corner.