• Apply siding over approved structural sheathing. • Maximum nail spacing is 16 in. on center. • Nails must penetrate wood framing 1-1/2 in. • Do not use staples. Use only the nails specified in these instructions. • Install a minimum 3/16 in. gap at butt joints and ends. Use only approved methods to protect joints areas. • Siding must not be in direct contact with stucco, mortar, stone, brick, concrete or masonry. • Apply siding in a method that will prevent moisture entry into the siding or wall cavity. • Seal all exposed cut ends using a method that will prevent moisture intrusion. • Maintain the proper clearance from the siding bottom drip edge to the finished grade, walkways and adjacent to the roof lines.
CODES AND STANDARDS TruWood® Siding meets the requirements of the following codes and standards: • 2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 International Building Code • 2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 International Residential Code • ICC ESR-2588 • Federal Manufactured Housing Standards • American National Standard ANSI-CPA 135.6 – 2012 • California Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)*
*CALIFORNIA WUI APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • Framing must not exceed 16 in. on center. • Minimum 5/8 in. Type-X gypsum exterior sheathing is required. (8140-2025:0006SFM 12-7A-1)
Sales: 800.417.3674 • Warranty: 800.329.1219 • TruWoodSiding.com
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