Fraser Siding Installation Instructions

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.

Fraser siding installation instructions.

End to end siding joints no longer need to end on strapping furring studs. 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. Install the ventilated metallic starter strip directly on the furring strips. 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.

Proper wall preparation ventilation and installation including proper nail size and nailing pattern is key to having the siding perform it s best. You begin to install the siding. Space siding or skirt board min. 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. If your construction is of a different type please call fraser at 1 866 630 2495 for installation instructions. Top bottom and both sides. To get all the benefits of vinyl siding ensure proper installation.

Vented all fraser wood siding warranties will be void. Away from foundation. Lap bottom sill plate by repairs and touch ups the following must be sealed using a minimum of two coats of fraser. Warning any installation of wood siding over a sip panel must receive an engineer s approval prior to installation.

Nail horizontally every 16. 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. Otherwise the wall will not be properly ventilated figure 5. If there is a horizontal furring strip it must be removed.

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. Fraser evolution series makes installation a breeze by locking in every board on all four sides. Evolution series installation guide. The bottom of the furring strips.

Failure to follow the installation instructions would void the warranty.