Installation Guide

installation
cedar discovery
Installing First Course
on Gable End
a. Use panel cut in step “d” in the
previous section. If installing into
siding or starter strip, lock firmly,
pull up tight and nail according to
“NAILING PROCEDURES.”
b. Slide the next panel into position.
The top half of the panel, except
the nail hem, slides under, and
the bottom half slides over the
previous panel. The nail hem will
be on top of the previous panel
(Fig. 1). Nail slots can be placed at
angle cut for additional nailing.
c. If this is your first course of Half-
Rounds, refer to chart for over lap
amount (Fig. 2).
d. If this is not your first course of
Half-Rounds, align left side flange
with nearest alignment line of
course below that allows for proper
fit into right end finish trim.
e. Engage bottom lock firmly into
siding or starter strip, pull up tight
and nail according to “NAILING
PROCEDURES”.
f. Install additional full panels,
repeating Steps c-e.
Last Panel on Each Course
a. Make template for angle if needed.
b. Measure distance from correct
line on temperature gauge into the
gable end trim, less 1/4" (see “L”
on Fig. 3).
c. Measure panel from right end of
nail hem and cut at correct angle
(see “L” on Fig. 4).
d. Engage lock into starter strip or
continuous lock of previous course,
pull up tight and nail according to
“NAILING PROCEDURES.”
Fig. 1
10
30
50
70
90
Air
Temperature
(
°F)
Temperature
Mark
Panel
Overlap
1/41/8 0
Fig. 2
L
Measure from
Temperature Line
into J-channel,
Less 1/4"
Fig. 3
L
Measure from
Right End of
Nail Hem, and Cut
Fig. 4
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