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J �� i e L <br /> � ij ' , a <br /> r r <br /> Fastener Choices <br /> When choosing a fasfener for CraneBoard Siding pro cts, Crane Performance Siding recommends <br />� that first,you check rvith local building code officials fo possible requirements. In lieu of special code <br /> requirements, Crane Performance Siding recommend the following; <br /> Nails: <br /> � Nails should be a minimum of 2 %°in length an able to penetrate not <br /> less than 3/°into framing or furring. <br /> • Nail is to be made of galvanized steel or other c rrosion resistant material and should have a <br /> head of at least 5/�sn in diameter and a shank of%". <br /> Screws: <br /> • Screws must not inhibit the expansion and cont ction of the panel(s). Screws shouid be able <br /> to penetrate not less than�/°into framing or furr ng and should be: <br /> • Size#8, truss head or pan head. <br /> - • Corrosion-resistant, self-tapping sheet m tal type. <br /> Staples: <br /> • Staples must not inhibit the expansion and contr ction of the panel(s) and must be: <br /> • not less than 16 gauge semi-flattened to n elliptical cross-section. <br /> • a minimum of�Hs" crown, 1 9/°in length nd able to penetrate not less than 3/° into <br /> framing or furring. <br /> Wall Preparation <br /> New Consfruction <br /> • CraneBoard must be installed over rigid s eathing. Consult local building codes for <br /> specific sheathing requirements. CraneBo rd should never be applied directly to studs - <br /> without sheathing. <br /> Residing <br /> • CraneBoard is designed to be installed dir ctly over existing siding without the need for <br /> additional wall leveling underlayments pro iding the existing siding is not extremely <br /> uneven such as split cedar shake siding. I these situations, it is advisable to first <br /> remove the existing siding before installing CraneBoard. Note that CraneBoard must <br /> not be applied directly to studs without rigi sheathing. If, after removing the existing <br /> siding, there is no sheathing, sheathing m st be applied. Consult local building codes <br /> for specific sheathing requirements. <br /> • It is important to nail down loose boards of xisting siding, and replace any rotten ones. <br /> • Scrape off loose caulk and re-caulk around doors, windows and other areas to resist <br /> moisture penetration. <br /> 3 <br />