our em+ siding installation guide
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1. Wood spacer J 7 1 2 spacing i ER 1 spacing 11 spacing 2 Inside or 1 Fascia M 1 Fascia Outside Corner Furring J Furring t ia strip so a S a strip pts A Siding Siding Siding _ Furring j J strip The tops of walls are usually finished by installing a Alternatively you can install a 1 25 mm fascia board over the moulding and then having the siding butt directly to it installed siding This is typically called capping A wood spacer This is generally done when the uppermost course of is sometimes needed behind the fascia for a proper flush setting siding is wide enough for 2 nails Siding that is at least particularly in the case of rabbeted bevel siding under a roof 4 102 mm wide is acceptable To facilitate air flow gable sloped soffit To facilitate air flow behind the siding be behind the siding it is important to leave a 1 2 13 mm sure to leave a 1 25 mm gap behind the fascia gap between the moulding and the soffit Gable Finish Details Finishing a gable is similar to finishing the top of a wall TIP To make installing and fitting the pieces of siding together easier cut the ends according to the angle of the gable step 1 then again at a 45 angle step 2 Apply a coat of touch up stain to the cut ends The 45 cut makes it easy to slide the piece into place without creating a large gap2. drawings in 3 of this section e Ifthe siding butts to the frame the frame must be as deep as the thickness of the wall and the siding combined Ss important Must be followed Failure to follow maibec s mandatory installation and storage requirements will void the warranties Consult the building codes applicable to your region maibec 8 Genuine Wood maibec em Siding SERIES Window or Door Finish Details cont d 2 Header Flashing Steel flashing is essential to avoid water infiltration It must be installed so that it Siding Membrane Flashing covers and extends beyond the header moulding that will later be installed extending past moulding Leave a 1 4 to 1 2 6 to 13 mm space between the siding and the flashing for effective water drainage 1 4 1 2 The adjacent drawing shows a flashing with a 2 51 mm inside or inside corner Furring strip If using a 1 fascia please contact maibec for details Moulding T D a i S A Window 3 Siding Installation IS a Install the siding only after the mouldings have been installed Since siding installed directly under a window cannot be fastened we 4 Installation under a window recommend manually nailing it in place with stained maibec nails To help fit the course running under a window The same applies to siding installed directly over a window or door we recommend cutting the board at a 45 a
3. Genuine Wood maibec em SERIES Carefully read this entire guide before installing maibec em siding You must understand and follow the instructions provided to properly install this product General Information maibec em siding was developed to make installing maibec genuine wood siding easier The end matched tongue and groove system allows boards to fit into one another End joints do not need to be cut and joints can fall anywhere between two furring strips As a result em siding requires less cutting less stain touch ups and no caulking maibec em siding is secured to the wall with staples We recommend using a pneumatic tool which will be much quicker than working by hand The fastening line is concealed by subsequent rows of siding resulting in a flawless and uniform finish Like all maibec siding em siding is factory made and stained on all surfaces If you prefer you can also install em siding by hand using stained maibec nails Keep in mind that the nail heads will remain visible however If you choose this method you must refer to the regular siding installation guide for nailing instructions For exterior use only Unless otherwise specified Residents of the iles de la Madeleine and coastal regions Unstained stainless steel grade 316 ringed nails must be used for installing em siding in the traditional manner with nails and mouldings Failure to comply with this requirement will void the wa
4. heads please consult section 6 Installing 1 x 6 hee Lengths 25 x 150 mm siding an e 2 51 mm for siding and 1 fascia Nail furring strips vertically 1 x3 e 3 76 mm for all other regular mouldings 16 406 mm on centre for Ensure nails have a minimum penetration of 1 1 4 30 mm horizontal installation At in a solid substrate The nail head should R not sink into the wood but sit flush on the surface Incorrect Correct Tongues d Vertical Installation Diagonal Furring Strips Contemporary V Joint and Channel profiles are well suited to vertical installation Install furring strips diagonally 12 300 mm on center at a 45 angle It is important to install siding starting on the right side of the wall The first board is installed with nails like a starter course with staples used on all remaining boards To avoid water infiltration in the joint the board must be installed with the tongue end facing upward See drawing For nail and staple position see instructions in sections 7a and 7b aa e Diagonal Installation Diagonal Furring Strips Contemporary V Joint and Channel profiles are well suited to diagonal installation A diagonal furring strip pattern is particularly useful when installing different profiles on the same wall surface Install furring strips diagonally 12 300 mm on centre at a 45 angle To avoid water infiltration in the joint the board mu
5. ith this requirement will void the warranties important Must be followed Failure to follow maibec s mandatory installation and storage lle requirements will void the warranties Consult the building codes applicable to your region maibec 2 Genuine Wood Sidhe maibec em SERIES Starter Course cont d The starter course can be done as follows 1 WITH the maibec em galvanized steel starter trim NEW e Allows you to install the first row of siding without any visible nails e Acts as a level starter course around the entire building 4 e Prevents rodent and certain insect infestations 3 i E112 e Provides proper ventilation for the wall ee The maibec em starter trim is designed only for installing siding horizontally ie 8 The starter trim must be used around the entire building including inside and outside corners It allows for a 1 2 overlap with the foundation Install the maibec em starter trim as follows N 1a For newly constructed homes or renovated walls WITHOUT furring strips e Use a precision level laser or regular level to install the maibec em starter trim This starter course will serve as the reference point for beginning to install the maibec em siding Nail horizontally every 16 e Once the maibec em starter trim has been installed place 1 x 3 vertical furring strips on the wall at 16 intervals on centre The bottom of the furring strips should t
6. ithout damaging the tongues use a block of siding approximately 6 152 mm long To serve as a gauge guide make a pencil mark on the wedge block This reference will instantly tell you if the board is properly inserted Keep this block on hand at all times Verify course alignment with a level every 3rd or 4th row and adjust the board as needed A variance of 1 16 to 1 8 1 5 mm to 3 mm in height between boards is considered normal Lell oce Using a reference line 3 4 from the top of the wall place nails every 8 feet so that you can take measurements that will allow you to periodically verify alignment and make slight adjustments as needed lN o maibec 4 End joints board to board Genuine Wood Siding End Joints a be E With maibec em siding an end joints do not need to be cut and joints can fall anywhere between two furring strips No caulking is required If you have to make a joint cut make 45 cuts at the ends of both boards to be butted apply touch up stain as recommended and fasten to the furring strip No caulking is required 1 x 3 furring strip Wall structure 45 board joint Staple Touch Up Stain Apply touch up stain to all cut or planed surfaces and to all bare wood even if it will not be visible once the siding is installed It is imperative to to
7. ling maibec em siding fast and easy e Ensures constant positioning along the fastening line e Guarantees the desired angle when installing staples e Facilitates the recommended 3 4 spacing between staples The maibec em stapler guide is compatible only with SENCO SNS50XP SNS45XP SNS44XP MAKITA AT1150A and HITACHI N5008 AC 1 and AC 2 staplers For more information see the maibec em stapler guide instruction sheet at www maibec com important Must be followed Failure to follow maibec s mandatory installation and storage requirements will void the warranties Consult the building codes applicable to your region Genuine Wood maibec em Siding SERIES b Nails If you must fasten a board anywhere other than along the If you have to make a joint cut make 45 cuts fastening line use a stained maibec nail Use maibec double at the ends of both boards to be butted apply hot dipped zinc galvanized ring shank nails with textured heads touch up stain as recommended and nail factory stained to match the siding colour to the furring strip No caulking is required In the iles de la Madeleine and coastal regions unstained stainless steel grade 316 ringed nails must be used for installing em siding in the traditional manner with nails and mouldings g c Horizontal Installation Vertical Furring Strips Failure to comply with this requirement will void the warranties To touch up nail
8. ly Wall Preparation e When installing maibec siding it is preferable to do so over a standard 16 406 mm on centre stud built wall with OSB Oriented Strand Board sheathing or plywood and an approved breather membrane Use 1 x 3 25 x 76 mm furring strips They must be kiln dried straight without splits or nail holes to ensure a proper fastening base The breather membrane and flashing must be installed according to building codes and the manufacturer s instructions e Use approved exterior tape around windows doors and any opening to ensure a tight seal with the breather membrane e Install flashing over openings and in areas where moisture drainage is needed The siding must be installed over furring strips or other maibec approved rainscreen to ensure airflow allow for moisture drainage and reduce the risk of premature aging To provide proper ventilation for the wall and prevent rodent and certain insect infestations use the maibec em starter trim or staple screening at the base of the wall See page 3 and 4 e Verify the structural integrity of the wall making certain that it is solid straight and ready for siding to be installed Verify that the wall s moisture drainage is ensured by a properly installed breather membrane and appropriate flashing Allow a minimum clearance of e 8 203 mm from the ground e 1 25 mm from adjacent horizontal structures e g deck 2 51 mm from roof shingles N
9. ngle These boards must also be manually nailed in place with maibec nails All flat horizontal surfaces such as a window sill trim are prone to water or snow accumulation The use of flashing caulking or a miter cut on the trim is necessary to prevent this accumulation T Caulking Caulking Caulking Caulking J 1 RN H N The 45 cut makes it easy to slide the piece Caulking Caulking Caulking into place without creating a large gap thus reducing the size of the caulking line Incorrect Correct L a DornerRoot Junction Finish Dete TT O 2 spacing aD The siding must be spaced at least 2 51 mm when it ends adjacent to the roof surface 2 spacing This spacing protects the siding by creating a channel wide enough to allow water to drain properly This will also prevent the build up of ice against the siding Metal flashing Roof cladding important Must be followed Failure to follow maibec s mandatory installation and storage lle requirements will void the warranties Consult the building codes applicable to your region mai bec 9 E P Genuine Wood Siding maibec em SERIES Top of Wall Finish Details
10. ote If you are using insulating concrete forms ICF or foam sheathing please contact maibec for technical assistance 2 Before You Begin Make Sure Carefully plan the distribution of the boards on the walls First check the tally on the pallet identifying the product and the number of boards in each length Arrange the boards on the wall so as to minimize the number of joints and cuts Use longer boards above and beneath windows and on large areas Use short segments of boards for small areas such as spaces between doors and windows Alternate board lengths to avoid joint alignment Boards measuring 4 feet to 10 feet 1 22 m to 3 05 m in length should be installed between boards measuring 11 feet to 16 feet 3 35 m to 4 88 m in length For a flawless finish distribute the joints evenly on the entire surface Never install 2 boards longer than 12 feet 3 66 m end to end ooo Starter Course To avoid being splashed by rain hitting the ground the board should be installed be at least 8 203 mm from the ground The siding should never touch the ground Note It is important that furring strips are nailed to the structure according to federal and provincial building codes as well as any applicable municipal regulations in your area In the iles de la Madeleine and coastal regions unstained stainless steel grade 316 ringed nails must be used for installing the starter course of em siding and mouldings Failure to comply w
11. ouch the base of the maibec em starter trim e Install the first row of siding according to the recommendations in the installation guide and staple in place 1b For a wall WITH vertical furring strips WITH a horizontal cross beam WITHOUT a horizontal cross beam To install the maibec em starter trim cut approximately 12 from the furring strips around the entire building To install the maibec em starter trim remove the horizontal cross beam and cut approximately 12 from the vertical furring strips around the entire building Whether the wall has a horizontal cross beam or not install the maibec em starter trim as fallows Use a precision level laser or D Once the maibec em starter regular level to install the maibec trim has been installed replace em starter trim This starter the 1 x 3 pieces to complete the wall and to finish the furring strips from the base of the maibec em starter trim to the cut section course will serve as the reference point for beginning to install the maibec em siding Nail every 16 on centre important Must be followed Failure to follow maibec s mandatory installation and storage requirements will void the warranties Consult the building codes applicable to your region Genuine Wood Siding maibec em SERIES Starter Course cont d 2 WITHOUT the maibec em starte
12. r trim Staple screening at the base of the wall 16 centre to Fold back and fasten contre over the furring strips before installing the first row of siding 1 x3 furring strips Subsequent Courses Horizontal Installation Fit boards tightly into one another lengthwise with a maximum variance of 1 16 1 5 mm between boards ZATA Correct 0 0 mm Incorrect More than 1 16 1 5 mm The upper alignment of boards can be adjusted up to a maximum of 1 16 1 5 mm taking care not to leave any visible staples gpt Correct Acceptable 0 0 mm 1 16 1 5 mm Incorrect More than 1 16 1 5 mm important Must be followed Failure to follow maibec s mandatory installation and storage requirements will void the warranties Consult the building codes applicable to your region a Without any starter trim To properly repel water from the wall the starter board must extend past the furring strip by at least E 1 4 1 1 4 6 mm but not more ji than 1 25 mm ay 8 b With maibec s regular skirt board 2l You can also use maibec s regular skirt board as a starter course It fits all maibec horizontal siding profiles In this case press the back of the siding against the top of the skirt board and nail in place as recommended TIPS To fit boards together tightly with a hammer w
13. rranties Applicable coastal regions include those located less than 600 m 2 000 feet from the coastline in the Atlantic provinces New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Newfoundland and Labrador Saint Pierre et Miquelon and the U S East Coast Warning Do not install defective material maibec will only replace defective material if it is notified prior to installation For more details contact us Before you begin consult your national provincial and local building codes for requirements regarding the installation of siding breather membrane housewrap caulking etc Follow the manufacturer s instructions for installing the breather membrane and applying caulking For more information consult the Government of Canada s National Model Construction Codes at http www nationalcodes nrc gc ca Storage e Store the siding in a dry and well ventilated area Do not place it directly on the ground e Always cover any unused siding after a day s work e Do not store the siding in a heated space which can dry out the wood e Failure to follow these storage requirements may alter the dimensional properties of em siding and make installation difficult important Must be followed Failure to follow maibec s mandatory installation and storage rx requirements will void the warranties Consult the building codes applicable to your region mai bec 1 Genuine Wood maibec em Siding SERIES
14. st be installed with the tongue end facing upward If this is not possible it is imperative that you cut the ends of the boards at a 45 angle to avoid water infiltration in the joint Touch up stain must be applied and the ends of the board must be secured to the furring strip with nails or staples For nail and staple position see instructions in sections 7a and 7b important Must be followed Failure to follow maibec s mandatory installation and storage lle requirements will void the warranties Consult the building codes applicable to your region mai bec 7 Genuine Wood maibec emt Siding SERIES r Corner Finish Details Here are a few ways of installing mouldings Inside Corner Universal Corner 2 Inside or Outside Corner Corner door and window mouldings must be installed before the siding is installed except when using 1 fascia contact maibec for details Every 16 406 mm fasten 2 nails 3 4 to 1 19 25 mm from each edge ef Window or Door Finish Details 1 Choosing a Window or Door Ifyou plan to install maibec window mouldings you must properly set the window or door depth according to the thickness of the furring strips strapping the chosen siding and the moulding It is important that the moulding does not extend too far past the window or door frame in areas where water can accumulate such as on headers and sills See N
15. thus reducing the size of the caulking line Maintenance As with all sidings dirt build up can occur this can be due to a number of factors such as surrounding vegetation dust or air pollution Periodic cleaning may be required Wash down with a hose or a mild detergent to avoid damaging the stain Do not use a pressure washer Contact maibec for more details See the maibec Sidings Maintenance Guide for more details y Drawings not to scale important Must be followed Failure to follow maibec s mandatory installation and storage requirements will void the warranties Consult the building codes applicable to your region Trademark of maibec inc 1 800 363 1930 IEN maibec com Pe 250 1990 5 Rue Saint Romuald QC G6W 5M6 Canada maibec 10 Copyright maibec inc Printed in Canada March 2013 lt 5 N a
16. uch up boards before they are installed For Natural Tones siding touch ups use the maibec touch up applicator You need 2 bottles for natural tones siding touch ups one bottle for the siding CUTS one bottle for the NAILS To entirely seal the wood apply a sufficient amount of touch up stain When using touch up stain in a can use a polyester nylon or any synthetic applicator with firm bristles approved for water based coating Touch up stain is only meant to be used in areas in need of it It must not under any circumstance be applied over undamaged factory coated material For more information see the touch up guide that comes with the touch up stain cans or kits or go to www maibec com important Must be followed Failure to follow maibec s mandatory installation and storage requirements will void the warranties Consult the building codes applicable to your region maibec em SERIES End joints board to moulding Cut the end of the board to be butted to the moulding at a 90 angle and at the appropriate length 1 x 3 furring strip Wall structure Apply touch up stain as Siding Moulding recommended Caulk 90 board joint aulking Apply caulking to the joint according to building codes and the manufacturer s recommendations ar far maibec maibec Water based base d eau Water based base Apply precisely A Do not spillover or o
17. verbrush AN maibec 5 Genuine Wood cidi maibec em iding SERIES Fastening and Furring Strips Use maibec recommended staples Fastening line a Staples If you must fasten a board These are staples used solely for siding 2 51 mm length 7 16 anywhere other than along the 11 mm crown staples resin coated stainless steel SUS 304 fastening line use a stained maibec nail Warning Specific safety rules must be followed when using pneumatic tools Consult the manufacturer s user manual ad When fastening siding always press the board firmly against the furring strip Ensure staples have a minimum penetration of 1 1 4 30 mm in a solid substrate Do not install Zo staples less than Staples must be positioned directly along the fastening line 3 4 19 mm from indicated on the board s profile Installing the staple above the ends of boards this line may cause the tongue to crack Installing the staple below the line will cause it to be visible on the wall Install TWO staples centred on each furring strip at a 20 angle The staple head should not sink into the wood but leaving a 3 4 19 mm space between them sit flush on the surface TIP A wood block can be attached to the pneumatic tool to Most pneumatic tools have an adjustable depth of drive ensure a 20 angle See the manufacturer s user manual Lo dl ud TT Correct Incorrect Correct maibec em Stapler Guide Makes instal
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