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. �-----;�.j. " a . . <br /> �'�t b��a <br /> � " �',� s ` � <br /> .. , � • • <br /> i �� ' • * <br /> ,�``�� ' � <br /> I �Y�; r , . <br /> Fastener Choices <br /> When choasing a fastener for CraneBoard Siding products, C�ane Performance Siding recommends �, <br /> that first,you check with local building code b�cia/s forpossib/e requirements. ln lieu of special code ' <br /> requiremenfs, C�ane Performanc�Siding re mmends the fallowing; <br /> Nails: <br /> • �taits should be a minimum of 2 %"in length and able to penetrate not <br /> less than '/,°into framing or fumng. <br /> • Nail is to be made of galvanized stee!or other corrosian resistant material and should have a <br /> head af at least 5hs°in diameter and a shank of%". <br /> Screws: ' <br /> • Screws must not inhibi#the expansia and cantraction of the panel(s}. Screws shoutd be able , <br /> to penetrate not less than'/."into fra ing or furring and should be: <br /> • Size#8, truss head or pan head. <br /> � Carrosion-resistant, self-tapping sheet metal type. � <br /> Staples: , <br /> • Staples mast not inhibit the expansion and contraction of the panet{s)and mus#be: <br /> • not less than 16 gauge semi-flatkened to an eliip�cal cross-section. <br /> � a minimum ot�l�s"crown, 1 !"in tength and able to penetrate not less than t"into <br /> framing or furring. <br /> Wal! Preparation <br /> New Constrvctlon <br /> � CraneBoard must be installed over rigid sheathing. Consult loca! building cades for <br /> specific sheathing requirements CraneBoard should never be applied directty to studs <br /> without sheathing. <br /> Residing <br /> i � <br /> � • CraneBoard is designed to be installed directly over existing siding without the need for <br /> additional wall leveling underlayments providing the exis#ing siding is not ex#remely <br /> uneven sucti as split cedar shak�sid'mg. In these situations, it is advisable ta first <br /> remove the existing siding before installing CraneBoard. Note that CraneBoard must <br /> na#6e applied directly to studs w�ithaut rigid sheathing. lf, atter remaving the existing <br /> siding, there is na sheathing, sheathing must!�applied. Consu(t local building codes <br /> ( for specific she;att�ing requireme �ts. , <br /> * it is importa.nt ta nail down loose oards of existing siding, and replace any rotten anes. <br /> • Scrape off loose caulk and re-ca !k around doors, windows and ather areas to resist <br /> rnoisture penetratian. <br /> 3 <br />