CertainTeed Vinyl Siding Installation Guide

SECTION 6 — Preparing for Horizontal Siding

Preparing Wall Surfaces

Sheathings

In new construction, apply sheathing first, then nail accessories over it.

The application method you choose determines the width of the recess opening required. For example, use:

•1/2" opening when applying accessories over sheathing and installing siding with a panel projection of 1/2" or less.

•3/4" opening when applying accessories over sheathing and installing siding with a panel projection of 3/4" or less.

•1-1/4" opening when applying accessories first and using sheathing that’s less than 3/4" thick for sidings with a panel projection of 1/2" or less. For sidings with a panel projection of 5/8" or 3/4", use a sheathing that is 1/2" thick or less.

New construction

Make sure all studs are straight and true. Correct any bowed studs.

NOTE: Vinyl siding must be applied over a rigid sheathing that provides a smooth, flat surface or an underlayment (such as wood, wood composition, rigid foam or fiber sheathing) that is no more than 1" thick. Vinyl siding cannot be applied directly to studs. See the instructions on page 29 for installation over continuous insulation systems thicker than 1".

If you’re planning to use a conventional house wrap or building felt, apply according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. In all cases, however, install the products so they are secured firmly to the substrate so that they provide a smooth, even surface for the final siding installation. Make sure sheathing is fastened securely to studs.

Vinyl siding is an exterior cladding; it is not a complete weather resistant barrier. Before applying siding, make certain the substrate is watertight. In order to be protected from precipitation, the substrate may need to be properly flashed around areas such as windows, doors, other openings and corners so as to shed water to the exterior. See page 45 for proper flashing around windows. The siding alone is not meant to be a watertight barrier.

Vinyl siding cannot be installed on a radius wall.

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Craftsman CTS205 manual Preparing for Horizontal Siding, Preparing Wall Surfaces, Sheathings, New construction
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CTS205 specifications

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