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t--.�-.� _ . <br />� . . - - <br /> { • . 4 <br /> •' <br /> t � � ' <br />� �,.�.�� ___ ..__ <br /> 1 { <br /> I) 4 ! r <br /> Fastener Choices <br /> When choosing a fasfener for CraneBoard Siding p ducfs, Crane Performance Siding recommends <br /> that first,you check with local building code officials ar possible requirements. ln lieu of special code <br /> requirements, Crane Performance Siding recomme ds fhe following; <br /> Nails: <br /> * Nails should be a min�mum af 2 l"in tength nd abte ta pene#rate not <br /> less#han'/"into framing or furring. <br /> • Nai! is to be made of galvanized stee! or othe corrosian resistant materia!and should have a <br /> head of at teast�l�s°in diameter and a shank of l". <br /> Screws: <br /> • Screws rrtust not inhibi#the expansion and co tractian af the panet{s}. Screws should be able <br /> to penetrate not less than�/° into framing ar f rring and should be: <br /> • Size#8, truss head or pan head. <br /> � • Corrosion-resistant, self-tapping sheet metal type. � <br /> Staples: <br /> � Staples must not inhibit the expansion and co traction of ths pane!{s}and must be: <br /> • not less than 16 gauge semi-flattened an eliiptical cross-section. <br /> • a minimum o€�/as° crown, 1 9/" in leng and able ta penetrate not less than�l° into <br /> ftaming ar furring. <br /> Wal! Prepara#ion <br /> New Construction <br /> • CraneBoard must be installed over rigid sheathing. Consult local building cades far <br /> specific sheathing requirements. Crane aard shou#d never be appiied directly to studs <br /> without sheathing. <br /> Residing <br /> • CraneBoard is designed to be installed irectly over existing siding without the need for <br /> additiona!wa!!leveling underlayments p ouiding the existing siding is not extremely <br /> uneven such as spiit cedar shake siding. In these situatians, it is advisable to first <br /> remove the existing siding before installi g CraneBoard. Note that CraneBoard must <br /> not be applied directly to studs withazrt ri id sheathing. tf, after removing the existing <br /> siding, there is na sheathing, sheathing ust be applied. Consul#local building codes <br /> for specific sheathing requiremen#s. <br /> • it is impartant to nai!dawn loase boards f existing siding, and replace any ratten anes. <br /> • Scrape off loose caulk and re-caulk arou d doars,windows and other areas to resist <br /> moisfure penetration. <br /> 3 <br />