Celect Installation Handbook

Gable Trim The gable trim is a suitable alternative to a standard trim board if a small profile is desired. • Measure from the soffit 1 1/2” and strike a chalk line. • Install the panels aligning the ends with the line leaving the 1 1/2” gap for panel expansion and contraction. • The width of the gable cannot extend beyond 30’. For gables beyond 30’, a furring strip and minimum 3 1/2” trim board should be used. • Install the gable trim using Cortex or Pro Plug screws and matching plugs. Place fasteners approximately every 12”-16” being careful not to place them in the expansion gap. GABLE TRIM The gable trim is a suitable alternative to a standard trim board if a small profile is desired. Ÿ Measure from the soffit 1 1/2” and strike a chalk line. Ÿ Install the panels aligning the ends with the line leaving the 1 1/2” gap for panel expansion and contraction. Ÿ The width of the gable cannot extend beyond 30’. For gables beyond 30’, a furring strip and minimum 3 1/2” trim board should be used. Ÿ Install the gable trim using Co tex or Pro Plug scr ws and matching plugs. Place fasteners approximately every 12”-16” being careful not to place them in the expansion gap. GABLE TRI The gable trim is a suitable alternative to a standard trim board if a s all profile is desired. Ÿ Measure from the soffit 1 1/2” and strike a chalk line. Ÿ Install the panels aligning the ends with the line leaving the 1 1/2” gap for panel expansion and contraction. Ÿ The width of the gable cannot exte beyond 30’. For gables beyond 30’, a furring strip and minimum 3 1/2” trim board should be used. Ÿ Install the gable trim using Cortex or Pro Plug screws and matching plugs. Place fasteners approximately every 12”-16” being careful not to place them in the expansion gap.

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Cutting Miters on Gable Trim The multiple angles designed into the finish trim and the gable trim allow for the adjustment of the pocket width desired depending upon the application. However, if the installation includes mitering two adjacent pieces of trim together such as the peak of a gable, it is important that the trim be placed correctly when cutting as shown in figure 13. A scrap piece of 3/4” thick material can be used as a guide to making placement easier. The multiple angles designed into the finish trim and the gable trim allow for the adjustment of the pocket width desired depending upon the application. However, if the installation includes mitering two adjacent pieces of trim together such as at the peak f gable, it is i portant that the trim be placed correctly when cutting as shown in figure 13. A scrap piece of 3/4” thick material can be used as a guide to making placement easier. CUTTING MITERS ON GABLE TRIM The multiple angles designed into the finish trim and the gable trim allow for the adjustment of the pocket width desired de e ding u on the application. However, if the installation i cludes miteri g two adjacent pieces of trim together such as at the peak of a gable, it is i portant that the trim be placed correctly when cutting as shown in figure 13. A scrap piece of 3/4” thick material can be used as a guide to making placement easier. CUTTING MITERS ON GABLE TRIM

parallel to table parallel to table

3/4” scrap piece 3/4” scrap piece

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