plumb line

152" 8"

24”

mark

cut for roof slope

length of

first panel

second alignment mark

line represents the bottom of the first full course of scallops

length of

first panel

CertainTeed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide

If you require an odd number of courses (i.e. five full courses plus starting course), subtract 8" from the distance from the plumb line to the left receiving pocket (remember to allow 1/4" for expansion).

If you require an even number of courses (i.e. 6 full courses plus starting course), subtract 18-1/2" from the dimension.

NOTE: The 8" and 18-1/2" dimensions ensure having a full centered scallop at the topmost part of the gable.

For example: If the measurement required to the plumb line (minus 8" for an odd number of full courses) is 152", then 152"÷ 32" = 4 full panels plus 0.75% of one panel or 24" measured from the edge of the texture on the right side (temperature indicator side).

Create a cutting guide as described earlier for gable applications and trim the first panel (for this example) at 24". Continue to hang the remaining starter course strips, remembering to center nail first.

Installing first full panel

It is important to stagger the panels, as described in this section. The easiest way to determine the length of panel required is to measure from the alignment line on the nail flange of the starter panel to the edge of the roof slope (see illustration).

Using this measurement, drill a hole centered in the remaining nail flange as described earlier. Lock the first full exposure panel to the starter course after trimming for roof slope.

After locking panel in place, center pin the panel.

Lapping remaining panels

The remaining panels to be installed must be lapped in accordance with the current temperature.

Repeat this process for the entire course.

At the end of each course, trim panels to the gable angle. Be sure to allow for expansion at the J-channels.

Installing the last round

When you reach the peak, trim the last round to the desired height by removing the locks. Then face nail to the substrate, using a color-matched finishing nail.

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CTS205 specifications

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