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Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding and Soffit
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This practice covers the minimum requirements for and the methods of installation of rigid vinyl siding, soffits, and accessories on the exterior wall and soffit areas of buildings. This practice also covers aspects of installation relating to effectiveness and durability in service. Materials to be used in the installation shall include horizontal wall sliding, vertical wall sliding, soffit panels, accessories such as starter strip, corner posts, and trim channels, and fasteners such as nails, staples, and screws. The installation method includes the following steps: substrate, surface preparation, application of horizontal sliding, application of vertical sliding, application of soffits and fascia and applicaton of special details.
Scope
1.1 This practice covers the minimum requirements for and the methods of installation of rigid vinyl siding, soffits, and accessories on the exterior wall and soffit areas of buildings. In all applications, refer also to the specific manufacturer's instructions for installation.
1.2 This practice covers aspects of installation relating to effectiveness and durability in service.
1.3 The various application systems are located in the following sections of this practice:
Substrate, Surface Preparation | Section |
Application of Horizontal Siding | Section |
Application of Vertical Siding | Section |
Application of Soffits and Fascia | Section |
Special Details | Section |
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
Keywords
crimp; horizontal siding; installation practice; poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC); vertical siding; vinyl siding; vinyl soffits; ICS Number Code 91.200 (Construction technology)
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Document Number
ASTM-D4756-06
Revision Level
2006 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
April 1, 2006
Document Type
Practice
Page Count
12 pages
Committee Number
D20.24