Royal Trim and Mouldings Contractor Handbook

Contractor Handbook

1 2 Table of Contents

This guide outlines basic installation practices for the installation of Royal PVC trims and mouldings. These products should be installed in accordance with local building codes.

Visual Index...... 4,5 Storage and Handling...... 6 Safety...... 6 Structural Integrity...... 6 Managing Expansion and Contraction.... 6,7 Cutting...... 8 Routing...... 8 Fastening...... 8,9 Finishing...... 9 Painting and Staining...... 10,11 Adhesives...... 11,12 Heat Bending...... 13-18 Water Tables...... 19 Conceal Skirt Board...... 20 Soffit and Ceilings...... 21-24 Beaded Plank/Wainscoting...... 25 Frieze Board/Band Board/Fascia...... 26,27 Gable Trim...... 28 Corners...... 29,30 Window Trim Construction/Assembly Standard Trim Boards...... 31-33 Conceal Trim Boards...... 34 New Construction Surround...... 35,36 Garage Door Stop...... 37 Column Wraps...... 38-41 Cleaning PVC Trim...... 42 Frequently Asked Questions...... 43-45

3 Visual Index

Window Trim Pgs. 31-36

Garage Door Stop Pgs. 37 Water Tables Pgs. 19

4 Frieze Boards/Gable Trim/ Band Boards Pgs. 17-18

Soffit/Ceiling Application Pgs. 21-24

Corners Pgs. 29,30

5 5 Storage and Handling • Royal trim and moulding should be stored off the ground, fully supported on a flat surface. • Never place Royal trim and mouldings directly on blacktop or other surfaces that can develop excessive heat. • Store in a well ventilated area. • Keep under shipping shroud, white side up during warehousing. • For products with protective film, remove film directly after installation. • Protective film should not be left exposed more than 90 days.

Safety • Wear safety glasses for all cutting and nailing operations. • Follow standard safety practices for using power tools, ladders, etc. • Cut and mill in a well-ventilated area.

Structural Integrity • Royal trim and mouldings are not to be used as structural products in load bearing applications. PVC boards must always be supported by wood or other structural materials.

Managing the expansion and contraction • PVC products expand and contract through temperature changes. This movement must be taken in consideration when working with the products. • The amount of movement of a board is in relation to it’s length. Therefore, the longer the board, the more movement is likely. • Window trim is typically assembled prior to installation on the wall and are small enough not to need additional expansion joints, etc. • See drawing on page 7 for guidance on longer pieces.

6 Managing the expansion and contraction TRIM BOARD/FASCIATRIM JOINT BOARDS /FASCIA JOINTS TrimTRIMŸ PVBoard/Fascia BOC ARDproducts/FASCIA e xpandJoints JOINT and Scontract through When joining boards inWhen areas joining such as boar underds in ev areases or such as under eves or When t joiningemjoiningperatureon boar boardsfascia,ds changes.in a areas inshiplap areas such Thisjoint such as mois under recommendedasvement under eves mustoreves with beon thefascia, taken in consideration whenon f wascia,orking a shiplap with the joint is recommended with the aon shiplap fascia, ajoint eshiplapxception is recommended joint of atis recommendedcorners;e withxaception mit theered with exceptionof corner theat corner willTRIM ofs;giv aate mit BOtheered ARD corner/FASCIA will giv JOINTe the S corners;exceptionproducts. aof mitered at corner corners; a mit willered give corner the will best giv eappearance. the best appearance. best appearance. When joining boards in areas such as under eves or bestŸ appearance. Scarf Tjointshe amountScar are fnot joints of recommended. mo arev ementnot recommended.Scar of af boarjointsd are is inno relationt onrecommended. fascia, to a shiplap joint is recommended with the Scarf joints are not recommended. it’s length. Therefore, the longer the board, ethexception more of at corners; a mitered corner will give the MitersmovementMiter sis likely. Miters best appearance. MitŸ erWs indoWhenw trim mit isering typically a corner assembled, the prior to When mitering a corner, the followingWhen mitering a cornerScarGlue,f the joints Joint are not recommended.Glue Joint rulesWhen apply:installationmiteringfollo awing corner on rules the, the wapply: all andfollo arewing small rulesGlue enough Jointapply: not to followingneed rules Ÿadditional apply:The trim eboarxpansiond with Ÿa joints, mitTheered trim e tc. boar 2”d withMit era mits ered Ÿ • TThehe trim trim boar boardendd with should with a mit a be eredmitered no longer end then 2” Ÿ shouldSee dra bewing no longer below thanfor guidance 4’ end2” onshould longer be nopieces.When longer mit thenering a corner, the end should be4’ no longer then Glue Joint 4’ following rules apply: • 4’AlwaysŸ glueAlw theays endsglue the of endsthe boards of the Managing expansion onŸ longerAlways glueruns the endsŸ The of trimthe board with a mitered Ÿ Awithlways PVC glue cement.boarthe endsds with of thePVC cement. 2” boards with PVC cement.end should be no longer then boards withŸ PPVlaceC cement. a fastener 2” from the • Place aLess fastener then 2” 12’ from glued the Ÿ boseamPthlace ends on a fastener 2” 4’from the Ÿ Place a fastenerseam 2” on fr omboth the sides. both sides. seam on both sides.Ÿ seam on both sides. Always glue the ends of the boards with PVC cement. Managing expansion/contraction on longer runs Ÿ Glue scarf joint Ÿ Place a fastener 2” from the Managing expansiMona/ncaognintrga cetxipoann osnio lno/ncgoenr trruancstion on longer runs Managing expansion/cŸontCrautc boartion do shorn lont gforer e rxpansionunsseam on both sides. Ÿ Hide withNo adjacent more than boar 4’ frdom miter Ÿ Fastener• sNo 2” more from than ends 4’ from max. miterNo more than 4’ from miter No more than 4’ from mitMeranaging expansion/contraction on longer runs

Ÿ Glue all miters Ÿ Glue all miters • GlueŸ G alllue miters all mitŸ ers No more than 4’ from miter DO NOT glue ship lapŸ toDO allo NOw Tfor glue mo shipvement lap to allow for movement • DOŸ NOTDO NO glueT glue ship shiplap to lap allow to allo for wmovement for movement Ÿ Glue all miters Ÿ DO NOT glue ship lap to allow for movement Ÿ Glue all miters Ÿ DO NOT glue ship lap to allow for movement Place a fastener 2” fromPlace the seama fast eneron bo 2”th frsides.om the seam on both sides. Place a fastener 2” from the seam on both sides.

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7 Cutting • Carbide edge blades give the best results. • The use of improper tooling or poor board support may result in rough cut edges. • Fine tooth jig saw blades (6tpi or less) may cause the fusing of boards together at the cut line.

Routing • Use standard wood working carbide-tipped router bits. • Secure the trim to a bench or table when routing to minimize “chatter.” • Once the routing is complete, the cut can be smoothed using 220-320 grit sand paper. This will seal the cut edge and make it more resistant to dirt.

Fastening • Use fasteners designed for wood trim. They should have thin shanks, blunt points, and full round heads. 1 • Fasteners should penetrate 1 /4” into substrate. 3 • Fasteners should be positioned no less than /4” or more than 2” from end of board. • Fasteners must be weather resistant, such as stainless steel or hot dipped galvanized. • Pneumatic guns can be used. Air pressure should be adjusted based upon gun, temperature, substrate, etc. (80-100psi typical). • Trim should be fastened to a flat solid surface. • In cold weather below 40o , pre-drilling may be necessary. • Do not use brads or wire nails. Staples can only be used to fasten beaded planking. • For fastening soffit, refer to page 22.

8 Recommended Screws • Fasten Master Cortex Hidden Fastening System (for use 5 with minimum /8” thickness material) 5 • Starborn Pro Plug System (for use with minimum /8” thickness material) • Simpson Strong-Tie Trim-Head Stainless Steel Screw • GRK Fasteners FIN/Trim Finishing Trim Head Screws (ClimatekCoated or Pheinox Stainless Steel) • Kreg Blue-Kote Pocket-Hole Screws (for assembling trim with pocket-holes). • Weather resistant deck screws (for hidden fastening of crown mouldings, etc.)

Recommended Nails • 8d nails with annular or spiral thread shanks (hot dipped galvanized or stainless steel) • 15 ga. galvanized or stainless steel trim nails (decorative mouldings only e.g. crown moulding)

Trim Board Fastening Schedule Board Width Fasteners/width 16” O.C. Max. 4”-6” 2

8”-10” 3 12” 4

Finishing ® Finishing CortexCortex® HiddenHidden FFasteningastening Syst Systemem Screw and Plug Systems WhenScre wusing and this Plug method Sys fortems fasteningWhen using trim, this there me isthod no needfor forfast additionalening trim, filling there of isnail no or screwneed fholes.or additional Once the filling plugs of are set as (shown at right), the trim is readynail or for scre paintingw holes. if desired. Once the SET SCREW SET PLUG plugs are set as (shown at Fillingright), theNail trim Holes is ready for painting if desired. Filling• Dap® Nail All Purpose Holes Painters Putty® ® Ÿ • DSherwinap® All WilliamsPurpose ShrinkPainter Frees Putty Spackling® Ÿ • STwo-partherwin WilliamsEpoxy Putty Shrink Free Spackling® Ÿ Two-part Epoxy Putty Painting Trim does not require painting. However, to maintain color 9 consistency for many years it may be recommended. If painting is desired, we recommend using 100% acrylic paint with a light reflective value of 55 units or higher. If a darker color is desired (LRV 54 or lower), use only vinyl safe paints containing reflective pigments designed to reduce excessive heat gain (e.g. Sherwin Williams VinylSafe™). Caution should be used with these darker colors as they may negatively affect the performance of the trim. For best results, use a high quality paint that incorporates a primer. Warranty does not cover painted/coated finishes applied to product. Always follow paint manufacturers instructions. Recommended Adhesives G: Good Bond ADHESIVE PVC WOOD MASONRY STEEL Extreme Adhesives PVC Trim Welder G G* Quality Transparent PVC Cement G Liquid Nails Subfloor Adhesive G* Liquid Nails Heavy Duty Adhesive G* G* NPC Solar Seal 900 G* G* G* Loctite PL Premium G G G * Mechanical fasteners are always required.

9 Painting Cellular PVC trim does not require painting but, like any cellular PVC product, it will weather over time and painting will enhance these products to maintain color consistency for many years. Our cellular trim products are ready for painting and require very little preparation. Painting with a good quality, vinyl safe 100% Acrylic Latex paint will enhance these products to maintain color consistency for many years. There are several paint manufactures that will warranty their coating products on cellular PVC trim for 20 years or more. Our Warranty does not cover painted finishes or coating applied to the Product by the original purchaser or third party. For white or light colors, we recommend a high quality 100% acrylic latex paint developed for TRIM. There are paint manufactures that sell coating specifically designed for PVC trim and mouldings. These pants are typically referred to as “vinyl safe” paints, or heat reflective coatings for vinyl. If you are going to paint the product a darker color, consult the paint manufacturer for the LRV (light reflective value). Painting our cellular PVC product with paints darker than 56 to 0 (zero being Black) on the LRV scale voids any warranty. No priming is necessary, however the finish quality is greatly enhanced if you use a premium 100% acrylic latex paint for trim with a built in primer. In addition, a primer may be required under the paint manufacturer’s warranty. Always follow the paint manufacturer’s instructions. In preparation for painting, we recommend product should be clean, dry and free of dirt, grease, and/or any other surface contaminants before painting. Adhesion can be improved by cleaning product with a mild detergent or denatured alcohol and using a soft clean rag or bristle brush. Failure to adhere to manufacturer’s recommended guidelines for application of painted surfaces may void any paint manufacturer’s warranty.

10 Staining Staining PVC mouldings takes a specialized base coat AWP SPQT Stainable Primer Wood Base Coat for Hard Surfaces. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Note that specialty applications such as this are not covered by our warranty. Recommended Adhesives G: Good Bond Adhesive PVC Wood Masonry Steel Extreme Adhesives PVC Trim Welder G G* Quality Transparent PVC Cement G Liquid Nails Subfloor Adhesive G* Liquid Nails Heavy Duty Adhesive G* G* NPC Solar Seal 900 G* G* G* Loctite PL Premium G G G * Mechanical fasteners are always required.

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10 12 10 Heat Bending Trim Cellular PVC is a thermoplastic polymer which means it becomes pliable or bendable when exposed to certain temperatures and returns to a solid state upon cooling. As such, some cellular PVC profiles can be reheated and reformed, or bent into new shapes. Variations in batches, profile geometry, and density or weight of the profile, will likely require some trialing and or experimentation to perfect this art and skill. For best results, do not bend any cellular PVC trim that is more than 6” wide. Some profiles are produced in a special formulation that facilitates bending; however, the capability to bend cellular PVC trim is limited— not all pieces can be successfully bent 100% of the time. Royal S4S Trim Boards are not recommended for bending. Precision Cut or SurEdge boards are preferred.

Methods for Bending Cellular PVC Profiles There are several different methods that can be used to heat PVC profiles: • Heat blankets - great for job site fabrications • Convection air circulating ovens • Radiant ovens or heaters • Heat guns - great for small jobs and profiles Whatever method is used, Royal Building Products assumes no liability, for any harm or damage to persons, product, or property related to heat bending. Any and all safety precautions to prevent any harm or hazard should be followed by the end-user.

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NOTE: The heating blankets must not touch each other. NOTE:Place scrap The heating pieces ofblankets trim betw musteen not blank touchets eachif necessar y. other. Place scrap pieces of trim between blankets if necessary. 12

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15 NOTE: Heating temperatures and times may vary depending NOTEupon: Heatingmaterial Temperatures and profile. and times may vary NOTE:depending Heating Temperatures upon material and and times profile. ma y vary depending upon material and profile. Set GoalSet NOTEGoal : Heating Temperatures and times may vary TemperatureSetTemperature NOTEGoal :depending Heating Temperatures upon material and and times profile. ma y vary • UsingSetTŸemperature theU Goalsing up/ thedepending upon material and profile. downŸ arrows,Uup/dosing wnthe set arr ows, SetTemperature Goal the temperatureŸ Uup/dosesingt the wnthe arrat ows, oTemperature 275 F andsetemt theperaturepush the at Ÿ up/down arrows, √ key. Ut2em75singperatureºF the and push at up/doset thewn arrows, üt2em75. peratureºF and push at üse.t the t2em75peratureºF and push at ü Set2 the75. ºtimeF and at push Set the timetSetemperatureü the at. time at temperatureSetŸtemperatureU thesing time the at • UsingŸ theUup/dosing up/down wnthe arro ws Settemperature the time at arrows,Ÿ Uup/dose setsingt the the wnthe time time arr ofor ws 8 for 8t emperatureminutes and minutup/doset theeswn time and arr o forws 8 pushŸ theUsing √ key. the minutpushset the ües .time and for 8 pushup/do üwn. arrows minutset thees time and for 8 ü minutpush es. and Nowpush in “ SETü. ” mode NoŸ wY ouin “canSET change” mode Now in NoŸ wYor ouin edit “canSET the change” mode “SET” modeŸ orse ttingsedit the if NowY ouin “canSET change” mode sedesiredttings bify using • You ŸcanYorou change edit can the change or edit thedesiredthe settings arro ws.by ifusing orse ttingsedit the if desireddesiredthe by arr usingo ws.by usingthe arrows.settings if desiredthe arro ws.by using the arrows. Begin heating BeginŸ Push heating the ü to BeginŸ beginPush heating thethe üheat to Ÿ beginprocess. the üheat BeginPush heating the to Begin heatingŸ prTheocess. contr oller will Ÿ beginPush thethe üheat to • PushŸ theprTshoheocess. √w contrkey [RUN oller]. will to beginbegin the theheat heat Ÿ Tshohew contrtimer [RUNoller LED]. will process.Ÿ willprTheocess. begintimer tLEDo Ÿ Tshohew contr [RUNoller]. will • TheŸ controllerwillblinkThe begintimer. will tLEDo show “RUN.”blinkshow. [RUN]. Ÿ willThe begintimer tLEDo 14 • The timerwillblink LEDbegin. will to 14 begin to blink. blink. 14

16 14 End of the heating cycle End• ofThe the timer heating will sound cycle an audible alarm when the heating ŸEndThecycle of timerthe is heatingcomplete. will sound cycle an audible alarm when the Ÿ • heatingTPushhe timer the cy cle√ will key is sound tocom silenceple ante. audible the alarm. alarm when the Ÿ Pheatingush the cyücle to silenceis comple thete. alarm. Ÿ ü WPWARNING!ushARNING the ! to silence the alarm. ŸW• ARNINGTThehe heatersheat! er swill will remain remain on. on. ŸŸ• TThehe materialmaterial will will be behot hot and and should should only beonly handled be usingThe heat heat erresistants will remain gloves. on. Ÿ handledThe mat usingerial will heat be resis hot tandant gloshouldves. only be handled using heat resistant gloves. ChecCheckk consis consistencytancy ŸChec• TheThek mat consismaterialerialtancy shouldshould Ÿ feelfeel lik likee cook cookeded Tspaghetti.he material If not, should spaghefreturneel lik tti.toe cookheating If noedt, and respaghecontinueturn totti. heating checking If not, and continuereeveryturn 2t o minutes.checking heating and econtinuevery 2 minut checkinges. every 2 minutes.

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17 15 15 Ÿ Continue pulling the material gently along the form. •Ÿ ContinueContinue pulling pulling the the material material gently gently along along the theform. form. Ÿ If the material wrinkles or is too rigid to form, • If Ithef the material material wrinkles wrinkles or is or too is trigidoo rigid to form, to form, quickly re-straightenQuickly re-straight the materialen the and mat returnerial toand heating. return to heating.

Ÿ After completing the forming, place a clamp at the • Afteropposit completinge end. the forming, place a clamp at the oppositeopposit end.e end. Ÿ Apply even pressure by running hands along • ApplyApply even even pressure pressure by brunningy running hands hands along along material asmat it cools.erial DOas itNOT cools. APPLY DO NOTOOT APPL MUCHY T OOPRESSURE. MUCH PRESSURE. • AfterPRESSURE material .cools, remove it from clamps. Ÿ After material cools, remove it from clamps. 16 18 Water Tables Water Tables Ÿ Make sure that the wall is made weather resistant • Make sure that the wall is made weather resistant consistconsistentent with building codes.codes. IfIf nono wrap wrap is is used, used, flash flasha minimum a minimum of 10” of up 1 from0” up the from bottom, the bo hangingttom, the 1 hangingflashing the at least flashing /4” over at least the bottom 1/4” o ofver the the sill bo plate.ttom • ofInstall the sillthe plat watere. table as shown below using weather Ÿ Installresistant the screws water tableat 8-12” as intervals.shown below using • wInstalleather flashing resistant at screseamsws atas 8-12”shown. intervals. Ÿ Install flashing at seams as shown.

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17 19 Skirtboard Skirtboard Ÿ• MakeMak esure sure that that the the wall w allis madeis made weather weather resistant resistant consistentconsistent with with building building codes. codes. If noIf no wrap wrap is used,is used, flash a minimum of 10” up from the bottom, ﬂash a minimum of 10” up1 from the bottom, hanging the flashing at least /4” over the bottom of the sillhanging plate. the ﬂashing at least 1/4” over the bottom of the sill plate. Ÿ• Install the skirt board as shown below securing it the sameInstall as the a trim skir boardt boar (paged as sho 8) wn below securing it the same as a trim board (page 8). • If a drip cap is used, glue the cap onto the board. Ÿ If a drip cap is used, glue the cap onto the board.

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16” O.C. Max. 16” O.C. Max.

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20 Skirtboard Beaded, Shiplap, and Nickle Gap Planking for Ÿ Make sure that the wall is made weather resistant Soffit/Ceilings consistent with building codes. If no wrap is used, Conceal Beaded, #2352 Beaded, Shiplap/Nickle Gap and flash a minimum of 10” up from the bottom, flat sheet material can all be used for soffit and ceiling hanging the flashing at least 1/4” over the bottom applications. It is however, very important to review the of the sill plate. product specific guide lines below when choosing which Ÿ Install the skirt board as shown below securing it products fits your application. the same as a trim board (page 8). General Guidelines Ÿ If a drip cap is used, glue the cap onto the board. • None of these products are to be used in load bearing applications. • Extra framing may need to be added to support material beyond span limitations. 2X (1 1/2” thick) wood is recommend for the additional framing. • If a seam is necessary within a 12’ run, a shiplap is preferred to help conceal any shrinkage. Siding Panel Siding Panel • Do not seam two panels directly to each other over 12’. Runs longer than 12’ must either be full pieces (up to 16’) or an expansion joint (rabbit or T-Mould) be used to allow for the expansion and contraction of the planking through temperature changes (pgs. 23, 24). wrap or wrap or • Venting must be added to soffits where applicable. flashing flashing Check with local building codes for requirements. #2352 3/8” Beaded Planking • Span no more than 12” between fasteners. • #2352 must also be glued to the framing/substrate. • Only run #2352 perpendicular to the wall. Conceal Beaded or Shiplap/Nickle Gap Planking • Span no more than 12” between fasteners. • No glue required when fastened with screws. • Glue required when fastening with nails or staples. • Should be run perpendicular to the structure whenever possible to result in the shortest pieces of material (pg. 23, figure1). Conceal Conceal Skirt Board Skirt Board

21 Beaded, Shiplap, and Nickle Gap Planking for Soffit/Ceilings cont.

Royal Trim Board Sheet Stock 3/8” thick sheet • Not approved for soffit/ceiling applications. 1/2” thick sheet • Span no more than 12” between fasteners. • No glue required when fastened with screws. • Glue required when fastening with nails or staples. 5/8” thick sheet • Span no more than 16” between fasteners. • No glue required when fastened with screws. • Glue required when fastening with nails or staples. *Maximum run before an expansion joint (shiplap or T-Mould) is 16’ to allow for the expansion and contraction of the planking through temperature changes. **Cortex or Proplug screws and plugs are approved for use with 5/8” or thicker material.

IMPORTANT: High Heat planking must be used in applications where there is potential for excessive heat build, such as porch ceilings with low pitches roofs that cannot be vented. In these applications, bead board must also be installed over a minimum of 1/2” substrate such as plywood or OSB.

Fastening • Fasteners should penetrate 1 1/2” into substrate. • Fasteners must be weather resistant such as stainless steel or hot dipped galvanized. • Pneumatic guns can be used. Air pressure should be adjusted based upon gun, temperature, substrate, etc. (80-100psi typical). • In cold weather below 40o, pre-drilling may be necessary. • Staples can be used/16 gauge T-nail/15 gauge trim nail

22 Soffit/Ceiling Layout Sofﬁt/Ceiling Layout

Soffit/CeilingFascia Layout Fascia Soffit run Fascia Fascia lengthwise 16’ max. Beaded Soffit length Soffit before run joint lengthwise 16’ max. Beaded Soffit length before joint Cladding Cladding

Cladding Fig.1 Cladding Fig. 2 * 2352 cannot be shipplapped. A T-Mould must be used. Fig.1 Fig. 2 * 2352 cannot beadded shipplapped. A Tnailing-Mould must be used. support strips added nailing support strips

#2352 12”max. ½” thick products 12”max. sofﬁt vent ⅝” or thicker 16”max. #2352 12”max. Fig. 4 ½” thick products 12”max.Fig. 3 sofﬁt vent ⅝added” or thick er 16”max. Fig. 3 OR Fig. 4 support nailing added strip OR support nailing plywood strip plywood

#2352 over 12”. #2352 over 12” ½” thick products over 12” ½” thick products over 12” ⅝” or thicker over 16” #2352 over 12”. ⅝#2352” or thick overer 12” over 16” Fig. 5 ½” thick products over 12” ½” thick products over 12”Fig. 6 ⅝” or thicker over 16” ⅝” or thicker over 16” Shiplap Joints for longFig. runs 5 Fig. 6 Shiplap JointsPlace fora fast longener runs 2” from the seam on both sides. PlaceShiplap a fastener Joints 2” for from long the runs seam on both sides. Place a fastener 2” from the seamGlue on both sides. Paint Above 50°F BeloGluew 50°F ⅛” Paint Above 50°F Below 50°F 23 ⅛” 23

23 Soffit/CeilingSofﬁt/Ceiling Layout Lay outcont. conti.

Nailers 12” OC.

¼” expansion gap Panel length up to 16’

Preferred run Prefdirectionerred run direction

T-Mould

¼” gap Nailers 12” OC.

¼” expansion gap

Over 12’ expansionOver 12’ expansion joint orjoint full orpieces full (uppieces to 16’) (up to 16’)

24 24 Beaded Planking for Wainscoting Beaded Planking for Wainscoting Ÿ Cut pieces to the desired length. Square cut • Cutends pieces to ensure to the adesired 90˚ cut length. before Square beginning cut ends to ensure a 90o cut before beginning installation. installation. •Ÿ ApplyApply construction construction adhesive adhesive to t othe the back back of of one one piece of wainscot. piece of wainscot. •Ÿ Starting in a corner of the room and making sure the nailingStarting fin in faces a corner away of from the theroom corner, and making press the first piecesure intothe nailingplace. fin faces away from the corner, • Nailpress through the fir thest piece fin into int theo place. wall. Ÿ Nail through the fin into the wall. •Ÿ Continue gluing and nailing until you come to the corner. AtContinue this point, gluing it may and be nailing necessary until to you rip come the last to corner piecethe corner so that. A itt willthis fit. point, it may be necessary to • Repeatrip the alonglast corner each wall.piece so that it will fit. Ÿ Repeat along each wall.

25 Frieze Boards, Band Boards and Fascia

Ÿ Royal trim boards are not designed for structural Friezeuse. Boards, Therefore, Band they Boards,must be suppor and Fasciated. This • includesRoyal trim fascia boards whic areh notmus designedt be fully for suppor structuralted b yuse. a Friezesub-fascia.Therefore, Boards, they Band must Boardsbe supported. and Fascia This includes fascia Ÿ Iwhicht is impor musttant be tofully manage supported the ebyxpansion a sub-fascia. and •Ÿ contractionItR isoy alimportant trim boards of to longer manage are not runs designed the using expansion ftheor s tructuralmethods and contraction describedofuse. longer Theref runs onore, page usingthey mus23. thet methodsbe suppor describedted. This on page 23. includes fascia which must be fully supported by a • Conceal trim can be used as frieze board by placing the Ÿ Csub-fascia.onceal trim can be Frieze Boards, Band Boardsboard and directly Fascia under the soffit material and securing it Ÿ usedwithIt is fastenersimpor as friezetant toasboar manage describedd by the eonxpansion pages2X Sub-f and8 andascia 9. contraction of longer runs using the methods Ÿ placing the board directly Royal trim boards are not• Installdesigneddescribed siding f oron s pageastructural directed 23. by the manufacturer. use. Therefore, they mustunder be suppor the tsoffited. This mat erial •Ÿ andAlwaysConceal securing install trim can it head with be flashing above band boards to help includes fascia which musmanaget be fully any suppor excessiveted by a water. sub-fascia. fastusedener as sfrieze as described board by 2X Sub-fascia Ÿ It is important to manage• onDecorative theplacing pages expansion the 8 boarcrownand andd 9. directly mouldings, etc. should be fastened contraction of longer ŸrunsIusingnstall underusing 15sidingthe ga. soffitmethods asgalvanized mat direct erialed or stainlessConceal steel trim nails. described on page 23. bandy the securing manuf itacturer with . trim PVC Fascia fasteners as described Ÿ Ÿ board Conceal trim can be Aonlw apagesys install 8 and head 9. Board used as frieze board by Ÿ flashingInstall2X siding aboSub-fv aseascia banddirect ed Conceal placing the board directly boarby theds manuf to helpacturer manage. trim PVC Fascia under the soffit material Ÿ anAlwy aeysxcessiv installe head water . board Board and securing it with Ÿ Dflashingecorativ aboe crveo bandwn Wrap fasteners as described mouldings,boards to help etc. manage should on pages 8 and 9. any excessive water. Ÿ be fastConcealened using 15 ga. Install siding as directedŸ Decorative crown Wrap galvanizedtrim or stainless Flashing by the manufacturer. mouldings, etc. shouldPVC F ascia Ÿ board Always install head stbeeel fast trimened nails. using Boar 15 dga. flashing above band galvanized or stainless Flashing boards to help manage steel trim nails. any excessive water. Wrap Ÿ Decorative crown Trim nails mouldings, etc. should be fastened using 15 ga. PVC TCrrimo wnnails galvanized or stainless MouldingFlashing steel trim nails. PVC Crown SupporMouldingt Blocks 8”-12”oc.Support Blocks Trim nails 8”-12”oc. Conceal Trim Standard Trim PVC Crown ConcealBand Trim Board StandarBandd Trim Boar d Moulding Band Board Band Board 26 Support 26 Blocks 8”-12”oc. Conceal Trim Standard Trim Band Board Band Board 26 26 Managing the expansion and contraction TRIM BOARD/FASCIA JOINTS TRIMŸ PV BOC prARDTRIModucts/F BOASCIA expandARD JOINT/ andFASCIA contractS JOINT thrSough When joining boards in areas such as under eves or ManagingWhent emjoiningperature expansionboards changes. in areas on such Thislonger as mo under vrunsement eves must or be taken Whenin consideration joining boards when inon areas fwascia,or suchking a shiplapaswith under the joint eves is orrecommended with the Whenon fascia, joining a onshiplap boardsfascia, joint a inshiplap is areas recommended joint suchex ceptionis recommendedas withunder of theat evescorner TRIMwith ons; athefascia, mit BO eredARD corner/FASCIA will giv JOINTe the S exceptionproducts. of at corner s; a mitered corner will give the a shiplap jointexception is recommended of at corners;best witha mit appearance. theered exception corner willWhen ofgiv ate joining the boards in areas such as under eves or corners;bestŸ appearance. a mitered corner will give the best appearance. The amountbest appearance. of movement Scarof a fboar jointsd areis in no relationt onrecommended. fascia, to a shiplap joint is recommended with the Scarf joints are not recommended. Scarfit’s joints length.Scar are f not Therefjoints recommended. areore, no thet recommended. longer the board, theexception more of at corners; a mitered corner will give the movement is likely. Miters best appearance. MitersMitŸ erWsindoMitw trimers is typically assembledWhen mitering prior a t ocorner Scar,f the joints are not recommended. When mitering a corner, the Glue Joint Wheninstallation miteringWhen a mitoncorner, eringthe w theaall corner followingandf,ollo arethewing small rulesGlue enough Jointapply: Gluenot t Jointo rulesfollowing needapply: rules additionalfollo apply:wing rules expansion apply: Ÿ joints,The trim etc. boar d with a mitered Ÿ Miters 2” Ÿ The trim ŸboarThed with trim a boar miteredd with a mitend2”ered should be no longer then • TheSee trim dra wingboard belo withw afor mitered guidance end on longer2” pieces. When mit ering a corner, the Glue Joint end should beend no should longer be then no longer4’ then 4’should be no longer than 4’ following rules apply: 4’ Ÿ Always glue the endsŸ of the Ÿ ManagingAlways glue the expansion ends of the on longer runs The trim board with a mitered 2” • AlwaysŸ glueAlw theays endsglue the of endsthe boards ofboar the ds with PVC cement.end should be no longer then boarwithds PVC withLess cement. boarPV thenC dscement. with12’ PVgluedC cement. boŸ thPlace ends a fastener 2” from the Ÿ Place a fastener 2” from the 4’ • Place aŸ fastenerPlace a 2”fast fromener the2” fr seamomseam the on on both sides.Ÿ seam on both sides. Always glue the ends of the both sides.seam on both sides. boards with PVC cement. Ÿ Glue scarf joint Ÿ Place a fastener 2” from the Managing expansionseam/con ontr abocthtio sides.n on longer runs ManagingM eaxnpaagnisnigo ne/xcpŸoannCtsrutiaoc nboart/iocnod no shortnr aloctnt figoroen re oxpansionrnu nlosnger runs Ÿ Hide with adjacent board Ÿ Fastener• s No2” morefrom than ends 4’ frommax. miterNo more than 4’ from miter No more thanNo 4’ more from than mitMer 4’an fraomgi nmitg erexpansion/contraction on longer runs

Ÿ Glue all miters • GlueŸ G alllue miters all miters No more than 4’ from miter Ÿ Glue all miters Ÿ DO NOT glue ship lap to allow for movement • DOŸ NOTDO NO glueT glue ŸshipDO shiplap NO to lapT allow glue to allo forship wmovement flapor moto allovementw for movement Ÿ Glue all miters Ÿ DO NOT glue ship lap to allow for movement Ÿ Glue all miters Ÿ DO NOT glue ship lap to allow for movement Place a fastener 2” from the seam on both sides. Place a fastenerPlace 2” a frfastomener the 2”seam from on the bo thseam sides. on both sides. Glue PlacePlace a a f astfastenerener 2”2” frfromom theGlue seam on bothboGlueth sidessides. Place a fastener 2” from thePaint seam on both sides. Above 50°PaintF Paint Below 50°F Above 50°F Above 50°F Below 50°F Below 50°F Glue ⅛” Glue ⅛” ⅛” Paint Paint o o Coat AboveAbove 50°FF BelowBelow 5050°FF Abo7 ve 50°F Below 50°F 7 7 ⅛” ⅛”

7 7

27 GABLE TRIM Gable Trim The gable trim is a suitable alternative to a standard trim boarTheGABLEd gableif a small TRIM trim ispr aofile suitable is desired. alternative to a standard trim Ÿ boardTheMeasure gable if a small trim from isprofile thea suitable soffit is desired. 1alt 1/4”ernativ ande to strik a standare a chalkd trim line. Ÿ •boar InstallMeasured if athe small panels from pr ofilethe aligning soffit is desired. 1 the1/4” endsand strikewith thea chalk line. line. Ÿ Measure from the soffit 1 1/4” and strike a chalk line. Ÿ • InstallInstall the the gable panels trim aligning using the Cor endstex or with Pr othe Plug line. screws Ÿ Install the panels aligning the ends with the line. •Ÿ andIInstallnstall matching thethe gable plugs. trimtrim Place using fCorCortexasttenerex or or sPr Pro appro Plug Plugoximat scre screwswsely everandy 12”-1 matching6”. plugs. Place fasteners approximately andevery matching 12”-16”. plugs. Place fasteners approximately every 12”-16”.

GableT

GableT rim rim 1 ¼” 1 ¼”

CUTTINGCuttingCUTTING Miters MITERS MITERS on Gable ONON G TrimABLE TRIM TRIM TheTheThe multiple multiple multiple angles angles designeddesigned designed into into othe the the finish finish finish trim trim andand and the the gablegablegable trim trim trim alloallow alloww forf orfor thethe the adjustment adjustmentadjustment of of ofthe the the pocket pock pocke twidthe widtht width desireddesireddesired dependingdepending depending upon upon the thethe application. application. However,Ho Howewveerv,er if, theif the installationinstallation includes includes mitering mitering two tw oadjacent adjacent pieces pieces of of trim trim installationtogether such includes as at the mit peakering of tw a ogable, adjacent it is importantpieces of trim togetogetherther such such as as at at the the peakpeak ofof aa gable,gable, it itis is im imporportanttant thatthat the the trim trim be be placed placed correctly correctly when when cutting cutting as as shownshown in thatfigure the 9.trim A scrap be placed piece correctlyof 3/4” thick when material cutting can as be sho usedwn asin a figure guide 9. to A making scrap piece placement of 3/4” easier. thick material can be in figureused as 9. a A guide scrap to piecemaking of placement 3/4” thick easier material. can be used as a guide to making placement easier. parallel to table parallel to table 3/4” scrap 3/4”piece scrap piece

Fig. 9 Fig. 9

28 28 Corners

Conceal Corner Board • OutsideCorner scorner areas should be made weather resistant Cornerin accordances with building codes, typically using flashingConceal Cornermaterial Board or house wrap. ConcealŸ Outside Corner corner Board areas should be made weather •Ÿ Install Outsideresistant the corner corner in accor areas boarddance should leaving with be building made 1/8” gapw codes,eather between the cornerresistanttypically and in using anyaccor eve. ﬂashingdance with mat buildingerial or housecodes, wrap. • ExtendŸtypicallyInstall corner using the corner ﬂashing1/4” minimumboar matd leaerialving below or 1/8”house sheathing. gap wrap. between Ÿ Install the corner board leaving 1/8” gap between • Fastenthe corneras described and any eonve. page 8. ŸtheE xtcornerend corner and an 1/4”minimumy eve. below sheathing. •Ÿ InstallŸExtend siding corner in 1/4”minimum accordance belowithw manufacturers sheathing. instructions.Fasten as described on page 8. Ÿ ŸFastInstallen as siding described in accor on dancepage 8. with manufacturers Ÿ Installinstructions. siding in accordance with manufacturers instructions. Flashing or wrap Flashing1 0”min.or wrap 10”min.

Gap if required by Gap if reqsidinguired by siding Fasteners 16” OC. Fasteners 16” OC.

Rabbeted Traditional Square RabbeCornerted TraditionalCorner Square Corner Corner Ÿ If more than one length of Ÿ If more than one length of • Ifcorner more isthan req uired,one length create of a corner cornerrabbe ist reqjoint.uired, create a rabbeis required,t joint. create a rabbet joint. ½” Ÿ To allow for expansion and ½” ⅜” Ÿ • ToTo contractionallo alloww for for expansion expansionthru tem andperature and ⅜” contractioncontractionchanges, thrudo thru NO temT temperature glueperature this changes, do NOT glue this joint. changes,joint. do NOT glue this •Ÿ joint.PaintPaint the the insideinside of thethe rabberabbett as Ÿ Paintnecessary.as necessarthe insidey. of the rabbet as necessary. 29 29

29 inside corners Inside Corners Ÿ Inside corner areas should be made weather • Insideresistant corner in areasaccordance should with be buildingmade weather codes, typicallyresistant using in Flashing or accordanceﬂashing mat witherial building or house codes, wrap typicallywrap. using flashing material Ÿor houseInstall thewrap. corner board leaving • Install1/8” the gap corner between board the leaving corner 1/8”and gap an betweeny eve. the corner and ŸanyE xteve.end corner 1/4”minimum • Extendbelow corner sheathing. 1/4” minimum ŸbelowFast sheathing.en as described on page 8. • ŸFastenInstall as siding described in accor ondance page with8. • Installmanuf sidingacturer in accordances instructions. with manufacturers instructions. Inside corners made with Conceal boards InsideŸ R Cornersip one side made down bwithy 1” in width. Conceal Boards 2½” Ÿ Run a bead of PVC cement to 3½” • Ripglue one t sideo two down pieces by toge 1” therin width.. • ŸRunA ssemblea bead of the PVC corner cement before to glueinstalling to two pieces on the together.wall using • Assemblescrews ttheo attach corner the before two installingboards on toge thether wall (1). using Place screwsfastener to attachs ever ythe 12”-1 two6” boards staying together2” from (1). the Place ends fasteners of the boar ds ŸeveryInstall 12”-16” and fstayingasten to 2” the from wall the as endsoutlined of the onboards. page 8 (2). • Install and fasten to the wall as ŸoutlinedIf more on than page one 8 length(2). of • If morecorner than is req oneuired, length creat of ecorner a is required,rabbet joint. create a rabbet joint. • ŸTo Tallowo allo forw f orexpansion expansion and and contractioncontraction thru thru temperature temperature changes,changes, do do NOT NO Tglue glue this this joint. joint. • ŸPaintPaint the the inside inside of ofthe the rabbet rabbe ast necessary.as necessary.

30 Basic Rules to Assembling Window Frames Basic Rules to Assembling Window Frames Ÿ Make certain that the window is properly • Make certainﬂashed that in accor the windowdance with is properly local building flashed in accordancecode reqwithuirements. local building PVC trim code is intrequirements.ended to PVC trim is intended to be aesthetic and not part of the water resistantbe system. aesthetic and not part of the water resistant system. • It is ŸrecommendedIt is recommended that the that window the windo framew frame be assembled prior to the installation around the window. Joints should be gluedbe andassembled screwed prior together. to the installationPocket screws should be usedar whereound the possible. window. Joints should be glued and screwed together. Pocket screws • Measure the width and height of the window. Add 1/8” to both shouldmeasurements. be used where This willpossible. leave 1/16” spacing aroundŸ Mtheeasure perimeter the width of the and window height toof allowthe for expansionwindo andw. Acontractiondd 1/8” to boof ththe measurements. frame. • Fasten Thisthe framewill lea tove the 1/1 wall6” spacing using fasteners around the outlined on page 8.perimeter of the window to allow for expansion and contraction of the frame. Ÿ Fasten the frame to the wall using fasteners outlined on page 8 . Picture Faming

Picture Faming Gluing all window trim joints is recommended.

Pocket Holes 1¼” Washer Head Screws

NOTE: All screws must be weather resistant 31

31 Adding Crown and Sill Nose Adding Crown and Sill Nose

Glue Returns with PVC Cement Weather Resistant Screws

1¼” Washer Head Screws

Pocket Holes

Glue All Joints is Advisable

Weather Resistant Screws

32 Inside Backband • Run a bead of PVC cement along side edge of window trim. • Install backband and fasten using the fasteners outlined on page 8.

Installing Backband

Ÿ Run a bead of PVC cement along side edge of window trim. InsŸtallingInstall Bacbackbandkband and fasten using the fasteners outlined Ÿ Runon a page bead 8. of PVC cement along side edge of window trim. Ÿ Install backband and fasten using the fasteners outlined Bugle head screws on page 8.

InstallingInstalling an Apron an Apron • Begin by fastening the apron to the jamb trim. (It is Ÿ Begin by fastening typical to use a wider1¼” board Washer for the apron to result in a the apronsimilar to the apron reveal belowBugle the head sill scre nose.)ws jamb trim. (It is Head Screws typical• t o Runuse a a bead of PVC cement on apron where sill will be wider boarplaced.d for the Installingapron an•to result Next,Apron in install a the sill nose with screws as shown. similar apron reveal Ÿ Beginbelo wby the fast sillening nose.) Ÿ Run a bead of PVC the apron to the 1¼” Washer cement on apron Head Screws jambwhere trim. sill (It will is be typicalplaced. to use a ŸwiderNext, boar installd f orthe the sill aprnoseon t owith result scre inws a as Bugle head screws similarshown. apr on reveal below the sill nose.) Ÿ Run a bead of PVC cement on apron 33 where sill will be placed. Ÿ Next, install the sill nose with screws as Bugle head screws shown.

33 33 Conceal Window Trim Assembly Shown are three methods for assembling Conceal trim around windows. The same basic rules outlines on page 21 apply. Conceal Window Trim Assembly • Make sure to leave 1/16” space on all four sides of the windowShown arefor threeexpansion methods and for contraction of the trim. • It is suggestedassembling thatConceal the trim trim ar framesound can be assembledwindows. prior The tosame the basic installing rules on the wall. outlines on page 21 apply. • When ŸmiteringMake sure corners, to leave it 1/1 is 6”recommended space that cement beon allused. four sides of the window for • When squareexpansion cutting and contractionjoints, remove of the pieces as shown to createtrim. a continuous channel. Ÿ ConcealIt is suggestWindoedw thatTrim the Assembly trim • When securingframes be frame to the wall, fastenersBuglehead must not penetrateassembled through the siding pocket. screws Shown are three methods for mitered • Fasten theprior frame to the using the fasteners outlinedcorner ons pageassembling 8. installing Conceal on trim ar ound Conceal Window Trim Assembly windothews. wTheall. same basic rules • Installoutlines head on flashing page 21 applyinside. the pocket of the header trim. Ÿ When mitering Ÿ Makcornere sures, itto is lea v e 1/1 Pock 6” et space hole Shown are three methods for on all four sides of the windoscrews w for assembling Conceal trim around recommended mitered expansionthat cement and contraction corner of s the windows. The same basic rules trim. outlines on page 21 apply. be used. Ÿ ŸIt isW suggesthen squareed that the trim Ÿ Make sure to leave 1/16” space Buglehead framescutting be joints, on all four sides of the window for assembled screws expansion and contraction of the remove pieces mitered prior to the corners trim. as shown to installingcreate aon continuous Ÿ It is suggested that the trim the wall. frames be Bugleheadchannel. Ÿ ŸWhen mitering assembled screws When securing framePocket t holeo the miteredcorner s, it is Pocket hole prior to the wall, fasteners mustscrews not cornerrecommendeds penetrate thr ough mitered the siding screws installing on that cement corner s square the wall. pocket. corners ŸbeF used.asten the frame using the Ÿ When mitering Ÿ When square corners, it is Pock et hole fasteners outlined on page 8. screws Ÿcutting joints, recommended Install head flashing inside the mitered remopockvee piecest of the header trim. that cement corner s as shown to be used. create a continuous Ÿ When square channel. cutting joints, Ÿ When securing frame to the remove pieces wall, fasteners must not 34 Pock et hole as shown to penetrate through the siding screws create a continuous square pocket. corners channel. Ÿ Fasten the frame using the Ÿ When securing frame to the f ast eners outlined on page 8. wall, fasteners must not Pock Ÿ et hole I nstall head flashing inside the penetrate through the siding screws 34 squarepock et of the header trim. pocket. corners Ÿ Fasten the frame using the fasteners outlined on page 8. Ÿ Install head flashing inside the pocket of the header trim. 34

34 New Contstruction Window Surround New Construction Window Surround can be used in many areas for trim but is particularly useful around windows with a nailing flange (Figure 1.). It is recommended that the window New Cons surroundtruction be Windoassembledw Surround prior to its application aroundNew theConstruction window. WindoWhenw measuring Surround can for be the used surround, in many measureareas ftoor leavetrim but a is1/16” particularly space usefulbetween around the windo surroundws andwith the awindow nailing ﬂangeon all (Figuresides to1.). allow It is recommended for expansion that and contractionthe windo ofw thesurround trim thru be assembled temperature prior changes. to its application • aroundWindow the trim windo shouldw. When be measuring fastened for to the the surround, wall using measurefasteners to leaoutlinedve a 1/1 on6” pagespace be8.tween the surround and the window on all sides to allow for expansion and • contrInstallaction head of theflashing trim thru inside temper theature pocket changes. of the header Ÿtrim.Window trim should be fasten to the wall using the Squaredfast Offener Cornerss outlined on page 8. Ÿ Install head ﬂashing inside the pocket of the header • Removetrim. any material necessary to allow the Channel to continue completely around the window (Figure 2.). Squared off corners • ŸUseR emothe vintegratede any material pocket necessar on they to backallow theof theChannel trim toto securecontinue the comcornerspletely using around weather the windo resistantw (Figure screws 2.). Ÿ(FigureUse the 2.). integrated pocket on the back of the trim to secure the corners using weather resistant screws Mitered Corners (Figure 2.). • MitMiterered and Corner assembles as shown in Figure 3 using weather ŸresistantMiter and screws. assemble as shown in Figure 3 using weather resistant screws.

Fig. 1

35 Squared off Corners

SquaredSquared Offoff CornerCornerss MiteredMitered CornersCorners

Fig. 2Mitered Corners

Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Fig. 3

36 Garage Door Stop • Install the jamb pieces first, then the header. • Position the stop so the weather strip is in contact with the garage door. The inside of the stop’s base will be approximately 1/2” from the garage door. • Fasten the stop in place with color coordinated galvanized or stainless steel trim nails in the pre- punched holes or at approximately 8” intervals. Garage Door• StTrimop the weather stripping on the header piece to create a mitered look and help keep a continuous seal. ŸGarageInstall theDoor jamb St op pieces ﬁrst, then Approx. ½” Ÿ theInstall header the .jamb Ÿ Position the stop so pieces ﬁrst, then Approx. ½” thethe w headereather. strip is Ÿ inP ositioncontact the with st opthe so garagethe weather door. Thestrip is insidein contact of the with stop’s the basegarage will door be . The apprinsideoximat of theely st ½op’s” frbaseom the will garage be doorappr. oximately ½” Ÿ Ffrastomen the the garage stop in placedoor. with color Ÿ coorFastdinaten theed stop in galvplaceanized with orcolor stainlesscoordinat stedeel trim nailsgalv anizedin the pre-or punchedstainless holes steel ortrim at apprnailso ximatin theely pre- 8” intpunchedervals. holes or at Ÿ Trimappr theoximat weatherely 8” strippingintervals. on the Ÿ Trim the weather header piece to stripping on the create a mitered header piece to look and help keep create a mitered alook continuous and help seal. keep a continuous seal. 37

37 37 Columns Wraps Columns Wraps Tools and Supplies • CircularTools and saw Supplies • Square • Level• Circular saw • Tape• Square measure • Level • Tape Measure • Hammer• Hammer • Clear• Clear PVC PVC glue glue • Pencil• Pencil • 3”• 3” weather weather resistant resistant • Drill/Driver• Drill/Driver and and • screwsscrews appropriateappropriate bits bits • Cortex• Cortex or orequivalent equivalent • 2 Bar/quick• 2 Bar/quick clamps clamps screwsscrews and and PVC PVC plugs plugs

Installation • Begin by • Beginmeasuring by measuringthe height the heightof of the the existing existingcolumn column and cutand column cut wrap columnto length. wrap to length.

NOTE: Shim inside wrap if necessary to achieve snug fit NOTE: Shim inside to existingwrap if column.necessary This to will allowachieve for snugproper fit to securingexisting of the column. wrap. This will allow for proper securing of the wrap. Tip: Tip:It is Iteasier is easier to cut to thecut columnthe column wrap wrap to lengthto length prior toprior removing to removing all the allshrink the shrinkwrap wrap. 34 38 • Place the three sided section of the wrap around the column. Make certain that the wrap is as plumb as possible (shims may be necessary). Secure the wrap to the column placing a weather resistant screw at the top and at the bottom of the column. Place the screws so they will be hidden by the cap and base. If no caps or bases are going to be added, two screws at both the top and bottom should be installed. Cortex or equivalent • Place the three sided section of the wrap around • Place the• threescrewsPlace the sided andthree section PVCsided sectionplugs of the ofcan wrapthe be wrap aroundused around to achieve a the column.• Place Make the certain three sidedthat the section wrap ofis theas plumbwrap around finishedthe column. look. Make Incertain this that case, the wrapuse isat as least plumb two screws theas column. possiblethe Make(shims column. certainmay Make be necessary). thatcertain the that wrap Secure the wrapis theas is plumbas plumb atas possibleboth the (shims top andmay be the necessary). bottom Secureof the thecolumn. as wrappossible to as (shims possible may (shims be maynecessary). be necessary). Secure Secure the the wrap to the column wrap to wrap to the column placing a the column the columnplacing a weather placing a placing a weather resistant weather resistant weatherscrew at resistant screw at resistantthe top screw at the top and at the the top screw at and at the bottom of and at the the top bottom of bottom of the column.the column. and at the the column. Place thePlace the bottom of Place the screws so screws so screws so thethey column. will they will they will Placebe hiddenthe be hidden be hidden by the cap by andthe capbase. and If nobase. caps If no caps screws so by the cap and base. If no caps or basesor are bases going are to goingbe added, to be added, they will or bases are going to be added, two screwstwo at screws both the at bothtop andthe top and two screws at both the top and be bottomhidden• should Withbottom thebe should installed. remaining be installed. Cortex wrap or Cortex equivalent side or equivalentlaying on a flat bottom should be installed. Cortex or equivalent by thescrews cap andsurface,screws and pvc base. plugsand run pvc canIf plugsano besmall capsused can beadbe to achieveused of to clear achievea PVC a cement screws and pvc plugs can be used to achieve a finished completelyfinishedlook. In thislook. case, Inalong this use case, both at least use joint twoat least edges.screws two atscrews at or bases arefinished going look.to be In added,this case, use at least two screws at both the bothtop and the thetop bottomand the ofbottom the column. of the column. two screws bothat both the top the and top the and bottom of the column. bottom should be installed. Cortex or equivalent • With the• Withremaining the remaining • With the remaining screwswrap sideandwrap layingpvc side plugson laying can on be used to achieve a wrap side laying on finisheda flat surface,look.a flat In runsurface, this case,run use at least two screws at a flat surface, run a small beada small of bead of both the topa andsmall the bead bottom of of the column. clear PVCclear cement PVC cement clear PVC cement completelycompletely along along completely along • Withboth the joint remainingboth edges. joint edges. wrap side layingboth joint on edges. a flat surface, run a small bead of clear PVC cement completely along both joint edges. 35 35 39 35

35 • Begin the installation of the remaining side using a bar clamp at the bottom to hold it in place. Using • Begin the installationa second of bar the clamp, remaining start side at the using bottom a and work • barBegin clamp the• atinstallationBegin up,the drawingthebottom installation of theto the hold remaining joint ofit inthealong place. remainingside one usingUsing mitered sidea a using edge a secondbar clamp bar bar atclamp,together, the clamp bottom start at clamping the atto theholdbottom bottom itand in to place. holdreleasing and it Usingwork in place. as up,a you Using go, aand drawingsecond thebarsecond clamp,making bar start sure clamp, at the the startjoint bottom atis thefully and bottom engaged.work up,and workRepeat up, this jointdrawing along the drawing process the along the other mitered edge and secure the side with screws at the top and bottom. onejoint mitered along joint along one mitered edgeone miteredtogether, edge together,edge together, clamping and clamping andclamping and releasing as you releasing asreleasing you as you go, and making go, and makinggo, and making suresure the the jointjointsure isis the joint is fullyfully engaged. engaged.fully engaged. RepeatRepeat this thisRepeat this processprocess alongalongprocess along thethe other other the other miteredmitered edgeedgemitered edge andand secure secureand secure thethe side side withwiththe side with screwsscrews at at thethescrews at the toptop and and bottom.bottom.top and bottom.

Tip: Once the final side is locked in place, use Tip: Once Tip:final Once side finalis locked side inis lockedplace, usein place,a use a Tip: Once finala sanding side isblock locked with in fine place, 320 usegrit aor more sand sanding blocksanding with block fine with320 finegrit or 320more grit sand or more sand sanding blockpaper with to lightlyfine 320sand grit or burnishor more thesand miter joint. paper to lightlypaper sandto lightly or burnish sand orthe burnish miter joint.the miter joint. paper to lightlyThis will sand smooth or burnish out any the sharp miter or joint. rough edges. This will smoothThis will out smooth any sharp out anyor rough sharp edges. or rough edges. This will smooth out any sharp or rough edges. 40 36 36 36 Caps and Bases • Caps and bases are installed in the same manner as the column wrap. Caps• Pre-assemble and Bases the capitals and bases around the column as shown below before securing them. This will allow for any minor adjustments that may • Capsbe needed. and bases are installed in the same manner • asFor the a finishedcolumn wrap. look For it isa finishedrecommended look it is that a screw recommendedand PVC plug that system a screw such and as PVC Fasten plug system Master suchCortex as orFasten Starborn Master Pro Cortex plugs or beStarborn used. Pro plugs be used.

Tip:Tip: If Ifneeded, needed, use exterior exterior grade grade caulkingcaulking to tocover cover any anygaps. gaps.

Screw and PVC plug

37 41 Cleaning Cleaning Royal Building Products is easy and fast with most major household cleaners. There are many cleaners on the market and the glass cleaners seem to be the best candidate for keeping the finish intact. The cleaning solution should be applied and immediately wiped dry. With any cleaning material, the cleaning solution should not be left to stand on the components for an extended period of time. Royal Building Products recommends the following cleaners: • Windex® • 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner® • Spic & Span Cinch® • Fantastik All-Purpose® • Fantastik Orange Action® • Regency® (Glass and Surface) • Clorox Clean-Up® • Glass Plus® • Fantastik Oxy Power Multi-Purpose Cleaner® What to Avoid

Harsh cleaners with glycol ethers or ethanol type solvents and/or isopropyl alcohol soften the coating if left on for several minutes and are not recommended. Examples of these harmful cleaners are: • Goof Off® • Wal-Mart “Great Value All Purpose Cleaner®” (glycol ether) • 409 General Purpose® (2-Butoxyethanol) • Greased Lightning® (glycol ether) • Citrus cleaners • Abrasive cleaners • Solvents such as acetone, paint remover, and lacquer

42 Frequently Asked Questions How do I clean and remove scratches?

If the scratches are not too deep, you can use Windex and Mr. Clean MAGIC ERASER, (or Scotch-Brite® Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge). Apply the cleaner. Use the eraser or sponge, and rub in circular and up and down motions, until scratches are buffed out. This takes some time, depending on the severity of the scratches. You can also use Turtle Wax® Rubbing Compound to remove surface scratches. Clean the product after buffing out the scratches. There are many cleaners on the market that will work for cleaning PVC: • Windex® • 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner® • Spic & Span Cinch® • Fantastik All-Purpose® • Fantastik Orange Action® • Regency® (Glass and Surface) • Clorox Clean-Up® • Glass Plus® • Fantastik Oxy Power Multi-Purpose Cleaner® • DeckMAX® • M1 House Wash® • LA’s Totally Awesome® All-Purpose Cleaner

43 Does cellular PVC trim and/or cellular PVC require painting?

No. Cellular PVC trim does not require painting but, like any cellular PVC product, it will weather over time and painting will enhance these beautiful products to maintain color consistency for many years. Our cellular trim products are ready for painting and require very little preparation. Painting with a good quality, vinyl safe, 100% acrylic latex paint will enhance these beautiful products to maintain color consistency for many years. There are several paint manufacturers that will warranty their coating products on cellular PVC trim for 20 years or more. Our warranty does not cover painted finishes or coating applied to the product by the original purchaser or any third party. If I do paint, what type of paint should I use?

For white or light colors, we recommend a high quality 100% acrylic latex paint developed for trim. There are paint manufacturers that sell coatings specifically designed for PVC trim and mouldings. These pants are typically referred to as “vinyl safe” paints, or heat reflective coatings for vinyl. If you are going to paint the product a darker color, consult the paint manufacturer for the LRV (light reflective value). Painting our cellular PVC product with paints darker than 56 to 0 (zero being black) on the LRV scale voids warranty.

44 No priming is necessary; however, the finish quality is greatly enhanced if you use a premium 100% acrylic latex paint for trim with a built in primer. In addition, a primer may be required under the paint manufacturer’s warranty. Always follow the paint manufacturer’s instructions. In preparation for painting, we recommend product should be clean, dry, and free of dirt, grease, and/or any other surface contaminants before painting. Adhesion can be improved, and product should be cleaned with a mild detergent or denatured alcohol and soft, clean rag or bristle brush. Failure to adhere to manufacturer’s recommended guidelines for application of painted surfaces may void any paint manufacturer’s warranty. Can you stain PVC mouldings?

Yes, but staining PVC mouldings takes a specialized base coat AWP SPQT Stainable Primer Wood Base Coat for Hard Surfaces. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Note that specialty applications such as this are not covered by our warranty. Can PVC be used as a structural component such as framing?

PVC cannot be used as a structural product in load bearing applications. PVC boards must always be supported by wood or other structural materials.

45 46 47 48 49 For product warranty details, please visit www.RBPWarranty.com