Installation Instructions

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These instructions describe and illustrate the steps

involved in installing CertainTeed Cedar Impressions S7"

Perfection Shingles and trim. Their purpose is to provide

detailed information and how-to tips that will simplify

the installation process. CertainTeed shall not accept

any liability or responsibility under its written warranty

for failure caused by application that does not meet our

minimum requirements for proper installation. These

requirements are outlined throughout the CertainTeed

Installation Guide (CTS205). Any deviations from

these requirements should be approved in writing by

CertainTeed Corporation.

Important

This product is not designed for roof application. It is

designed solely for installation on vertical surfaces.

Panels must be installed with nails over a solid substrate

with nail holding strength such as plywood, oriented

strand board, or existing wood siding (minimum 7/16"

thick). This product cannot be installed with staples.

Tool and Fastener Requirements

Tools required

Panel Spacing at Different Temperatures

As with any plastic siding, Cedar Impressions

expands

and contracts with changes in temperature. For this

reason, it is important that you space the panels

according to the panel temperature

at the time of installation. Failure

to provide the proper spacing

according to these temperature

ranges may result in gaps that

are too large or too small, thereby

creating the potential for panel

distortion, or buckling. Spacing

of panels previously installed at

a different temperature does not

require adjustment.

Each panel has a PanelThermometer™ that displays

panel temperature and indicator lines that serve as

guides for proper spacing between the panels. The

PanelThermometer is located on the upper right-

hand corner of the panel; the indicator lines are on the

upper left-hand corner (gure 1). Note that the panel

temperature may change throughout the day. Space the

panels according to the panel temperature at the time

of installation. The cells on the PanelThermometer will

change color to indicate the temperature of the panel.

PanelThermometer Temperature Reading Indicator Lines

0 Set to 0 line

30 Set to 30 line

65 Set to 65 line

100 Set to 100 line

130 Set to 130 line

160 Butt panels tight

NOTE: Each panel must be nailed through

the round hole in the center of the nail hem to

control the direction of normal expansion and

contraction. If you are installing a partial panel

and the center nail hole has been cut off, drill a

nail hole in the center of the nail hem of the cut

panel and nail through it.

Installation Guidelines for Cedar Impressions Single 7" Perfection Shingles

• Hammer

• Tape measure

• Square

• Chalk line

• Level

• Utility knife

• Shears

• Chop saw with sharp,

40-tooth carbide blade

panel temperature

indicator lines

panel temperature

indicator lines

PanelThermometer

gure 1

gure 2

CEDAR IMPRESSIONS

SINGLE 7" PERFECTION SHINGLES

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of content (4 pages)

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CEDAR IMPRESSIONS ® SINGLE 7" PERFECTION SHINGLES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Guidelines for Cedar Impressions Single 7" Perfection Shingles These instructions describe and illustrate the steps involved in installing CertainTeed Cedar Impressions S7" Perfection Shingles and trim. Their purpose is to provide detailed information and how-to tips that will simplify the installation process.
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If the brighter cell is between the numbered temperature cells, position the panel between the corresponding temperature indicator lines (figure 2). Example: If the PanelThermometer reads 65, align the second panel to the 65 temperature indicator line on the first panel. If the cell between the 65 and 100 is brighter, position the panel between the 65 and 100 temperature indicator lines. NOTE: If two temperature cells on the PanelThermometer show a color change, use the brighter color as the indicator.
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Installing Under a Window or Opening Installing Mitered Offset Cornerpost window Install undersill trim. Cut Cedar Impressions the panel to fit under undersill trim the window. Drill a 3/16" hole in the center of the nail hem. Using a snap Cedar Impressions panel lock punch, raise tab faces on the outside of the panel 1/4" from the figure 8 trimmed edge, 6" apart. Lock the panel into the previous course, and center nail the siding through the 3/16" hole drilled earlier.
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1/4" from the edge cornice cap Similar to the top course under a soffit or window, cut shingles to appropriate angle, pre-drill and fasten using at least two staples or nails. Apply a trim board over the shingles to conceal the fasteners. If you have any questions about installing these products, please call us at 800-233-8990. Estimating: Refer to CertainTeed Vinyl and Polymer Siding Installation Guide, Section 5.