- Always work from left to right, completing installation on one wall before beginning another.
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- Nailite panels begin to contract at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit. If installation is done in cold weather, additional precautions must be taken: (a) check for 1/4" cutbacks around all openings and corners, and (b) store panels in an unheated area prior to installation. Be careful not force panels on top of each other as this will override the expansion joints and may cause buckling.
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- To ensure color uniformity, do not mix dye lots on the same wall. All cartons are marked with a dye lot number (code) on the label.
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- Nailite panels are intended for use in a vertical placement only, and are not designed or warranted for roofing or flooring applications. Mansard roofs with 9/12 pitch or greater are acceptable applications.
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- It is essential that you work over a smooth, firm, nailable wall surface, (i.e., 7/16" OSB board or plywood is recommend). If furring strips are utilized, the area between the furring strips must be filled in to ensure a flat and level surface.
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- Plan ahead as the size of your nail may vary from job to job. Any nails used with Nailite siding panels must penetrate a solid substrate by at least 1/2".
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- Foil-faced materials are not acceptable for use with Nailite panels and will void the warranty. A light colored "breather-type" house wrap is recommenced.
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- Panels are acceptable for use as interior applications, but never in places of extreme heat such as around a fireplace or behind a stove.
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- Face nailing is generally not necessary. If needed, pre-drill a hole in an inconspicuous area, such as a mortar line or shank of shingle seam. The hole must be larger that the shank of the nail or screw, but smaller than the head, to allow for possible expansion. The head can be covered with matching paint or Nailite mortar fill.
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- Nailing should not restrict slight panel movement. Fasteners should be driven straight into the center of the hole making light contact with the panel. It is best to work with panels when they are waist-level. This allows the installer to inspect the back of the panels, verifying that all fingers are properly engaged.
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- Install no more than two Nailite corners at a time. This allows for height adjustment.
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| Special Situtations and Suggestions |
| Situation |
Items to Check |
| 1. Panels won't lock together side to side |
The wall may not be level. Check previous panels to ensure that all panels are properly seated. |
| 2. The top locking fingers won't lock into the previous row. |
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| 1. Panels are buckling on the wall. |
Make sure the nails are not restricting panel movement. Check for prpoer spacing at side interlocks. Make sure all fingers are engaged into previous panel. |
2. Panels are not laying down flat.
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