INSTALLATION ERRORS THAT VOID THE WARRANTY • Do not apply siding to a rain soaked structure. • Do not apply siding that is wet. Wet siding can shrink after application and shrinkage is not covered by the TruWood warranty. • Wet blown insulation is not allowed. • Do not apply stucco or composite stucco products over the siding. • Do not apply the siding to floating structures or buildings over water. • Staples are not an acceptable fastening device. • Do not apply to wall systems without conventional framing. • Do not bevel cut the siding edges at butt joints. • Do not paint in wet or cold conditions. • Do not use shake and shingle paints, low quality flat oil or alkyd paints, vinyl acetate (PVA), vinyl acrylic or vinyl acetate-acrylic co-polymer paints. These coatings do not adequately protect the siding. • Do not blind nail siding. Note: This list is not intended to be inclusive of all errors that would void the warranty. These are just some examples.
• A minimum of 4 dry mils, which includes 1 mil factory primer, is required. This is best achieved with two coats of finished paint. • Drip edges and grooves must be well coated. • All surfaces and exposed cut edges must be painted in place. PROPER STORAGE • Store siding flat and support it on stringers to avoid sagging and contact with the ground. • Siding must be covered and protected from the elements. • Allow siding to acclimatize to local conditions prior to installation. CONSTRUCTION ESSENTIALS • The structure must be constructed to meet local applicable building requirements, HUD minimum property standards or HUD manufactured housing construction and safety standards. Lap siding does not provide shear strength. WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS • The terms of the Limited Warranty require strict compliance with the installation instructions. These instructions are supplemental to applicable local building codes and standard building practices. Compliance with the most stringent of these is required. Architectural designs, plans and specifications must comply with these instructions. • All deviations from the installation instructions must be pre-approved in writing by the Collins Products LLC Product Performance Manager.
KEY HOMEOWNER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Inspect and renew all sealant and immediately repair any water penetration issues every year. • Maintain gutters and downspouts to avoid water cascading down walls. • Ensure sprinkler patterns are directed away from structures. • Follow paint manufacturer’s recommendations for repainting and paint maintenance.
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