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CertainTeed WeatherBoards Fiber Cement Siding Installation Manual Laced (Prairie-Style) Corners Laced or prairie-style corners, which are frequently used on single-story homes, emphasize the horizontal lines of the siding. Laced corners are created by mating each successive course of siding with its counterpart on the adjoining wall. Traditionally, this involved fitting each course of siding, marking the overlap, and removing the marked piece to make the sloped cut corresponding to the bevel of the opposite course. The end of every other piece of siding is left exposed, so the panel must be carefully sealed to prevent it from absorbing moisture. Note that accurate coursing is essential, because there’s no intervening corner board to conceal any slight irregularities in alignment. 38 Laced Corners To create a laced (or prairie-style) corner: XXFlash all corners. CertainTeed recommends installing prefinished metal flashing that extends a minimum of 10" on each side. XXInstall the first board flush with the corner of the sheathing. XXInstall the board on the intersecting wall so that it overlaps the width of the previous board. XXReverse this pattern on the next course of siding. XXAs you work your way up the wall, alternate the pattern, so the joint lines between the corner boards are staggered. XXSeal the exposed edges of the siding so that they do not absorb moisture. NOTE: Do not use prefinished product to create laced corners. Section 11 : Shapes Siding Before you install the siding, review and comply with all local building codes and regulations regarding wall construction including the proper use of sheathings, framing, weather-resistant barriers, flashings and other building materials and systems. Before You Begin Review the general cutting, fastening, and wall preparation instructions in the Cutting, Fastening, and Wall Preparation sections. Some important reminders: XXCut WeatherBoards Fiber Cement Shapes face down with mechanical shears or a circular saw. To prevent marring the surface of the siding, cover the saw table with a carpet or other soft material. XXPrime, paint or caulk all field-cut edges of siding. Do not prime or paint the back of the panel. Refer to instructions on butt joints and trim locations for specific requirements. XXBe sure to install all siding with the proper textured, sealed, or painted surface facing out. XXDo not over drive the fasteners. When a fastener is driven below the surface of the siding, its holding power is reduced. XXIrregularities in framing may be visible in the finished application. To minimize the effect of uneven walls, shim the wall as necessary. XXIf you are hand nailing, it may be necessary to predrill to help prevent the corners from breaking. NOTE: Because of the random nailing pattern, all panels except Perfection Shingles must be installed over structural rated sheathing. Fasteners may or may not hit framing/stud locations. Minimum structural sheathings are 7/8" OSB or 1/2" plywood.
CertainTeed WeatherBoards Fiber Cement Siding Installation Manual Perfection Shingles Perfection Shingles are installed identically to lap siding with the exception of the following: To achieve a random pattern, Perfection Shingles must be installed with every other course rotated 180°. Studs 16"– 24" o.c. max Random Square Straight Edge and Staggered Edge Random Square Straight Edge and Staggered Edge panels are produced in three different panels. Each of these panels has a distinct pattern and is identified by the number of V-notches cut into the side of the panel. 1. To ensure a random look, the panels must be installed in the order shown on page 40. 2. The panels should be installed over wall construction with framing spacing 16" to 24" o.c. (max) and a minimum of 7/16" OSB or 1/2" plywood sheathing. 1. Install the 1st course as described for lap siding. 2. When you install the 2nd course, rotate the panel 180° and fasten. 3. Install the 3rd course with the panel in the same direction as the first, and so on. Installation Sequence for Perfection Shingles Identifying V-Notches 3. Random Square Straight Edge and Staggered Edge siding must be installed only over a flat, vertical wall surface. 4. When a window or doorway breaks a course, continue the application as if the opening were not there to ensure the random look is maintained. NOTE: For all shapes other than Perfection Shingles, CertainTeed recommends using minimum 1" trim. Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 One V-notch Two V-notches Three V-notches Rotated 180° (upside down) 7" exposure Rotated 180° (upside down) 39
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