HOW TO INSTALL OPEN-JOINT CLADDING/ CONTINUED TREX TRANSCEND ®
METAL FURRING STRIPS (Not Sold by TREX) NOTE: 18 ga. (min) 33 ksi at sizes shown below.
Hat Channel Furring Strip Used for butt joist applications
Z Furring Strip
1-1/4"
1-1/4"
3"
3"
1-1/4"
1-1/4"
1-1/4"
1-1/4"
1"
1-1/4"
1-1/4"
1-1/4"
1-1/4"
1"
» Install furring strips at a maximum of 24" on center. » Use two approved fasteners for attaching cladding to furring strips. » Where cladding boards abutt, provide a minimum attachment surface area of 3". » Always ensure cladding boards are level.
24 "
24 "
24 "
Steel Z Furring Strip Steel Hat Channel Furring Strip
Install code-approved water-resistant barrier as required, before installing furring strips
Maintain a minimum of 6" clearance o grade
6 "
3/16" min gap all temps
See Page 41 for Gapping Requirements
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