Installing Wall Panels
Cut the first of the partial panels (if partial panels are
necessary). Mark the cut line by measuring from the nail hem
edge. Rip cut the panel. Do not cut off the nail hem. Use a
snap lock punch to create locking tabs along the cut edge.
Space the tabs 6" apart.
Before installing this partial panel into the outside cornerpost,
provide additional support at cut edge (to compensate for the
locking channel that was trimmed off).
To do this, insert furring into the channel of the outside
cornerpost and nail to substrate. After furring, insert a length
of undersill trim into cornerpost and nail to furring. Finally, slide
the cut edge of the panel into the undersill trim, making sure
to engage the snap locks (see illustration).
Using a level, make certain this panel is plumb. Nail every 12".
Follow the same nailing procedures described for horizontal
siding.
Install the next panel. Lock the panel into the preceding panel,
then nail every 12". Continue with succeeding panels.
When necessary, cut panels to fit around doors and windows.
When marking the cut, remember to allow for expansion.
The method used to install panels around doors and windows
is determined by the need to cut a panel and the position of
that cut.
If a cut was made next to a remaining v-groove, insert the
panel into the J-channel.
If a cut removes the support provided by a v-groove, use the
procedure described above to provide support for the trimmed
edge.
To finish the first course of a wall, cut the final panel to size
and install in outside cornerpost, using method described
above.
NOTE: The cutting and supporting procedure described
above is also used when fitting panels into inside
cornerposts.
cornerpost
undersill
trim
snap
locks
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Wolverine Fit and Finish Installation Guide