Polymer Shakes & Shingles

Polymer Shakes &Shingles

Cedar ImpressionsIndividual 5” SawmillShingles

Cedar Impressions Polymer shake and shingle siding in 3different textures and 8 popular styles– Sawmill Texture Options:» Individual 5” sawmill» Triple 5" straight edge sawmill– Perfection Texture Options:» Single 7” straight edge perfection» Double 7" straight edge perfection» Double 7” staggered perfection» Double 6-1/4" half-round (gable accent)– Rough Split Texture Options:» Double 7” straight edge rough-splitDouble 9" staggered rough-splitRough-SplitPerfectionSawmill

Textures in Real CedarTexture:Texture:Texture: Taper sawn Shingle Perfection Shingle Rough-Split ShakeExposure:Exposure:Exposure: 5 in. to 7 in. 5 in. to 7 in. 7 in. to 10 in. AKA Sawmill

Innovation:The low maintenancesolution for the wood purist

Introducing the CertainTeed way with CedarLife color technologyThe WOW factor!Individual 5” ShingleIntroducingAgeless Cedar Make Time Stand Still

Cedar shingle timeline vs. CedarLife colorsAgeless Cedar

Individual 5” Sawmill ShinglesRe-entry into the variegated market with an Individual shingle Why individual shingles: Best possible aesthetic appealConvert some wood puristsUnique product (not a me too)Real Cedar vs Individual SawmillLook achieved with variegated polymer shingles

Natural Blend Freshly cut white cedar Real cedar will only remain this color for a shortperiod of time ( 1 year)

Natural Blend

Natural Blend

Cedar Blend Freshly cut red cedar OR stained white cedar Real red cedar will remain this color for 6months

Cedar Blend

Cedar Blend

Cedar Blend

Rustic Blend Aged red cedar Typically this shade from years 1 to 5

Rustic Blend

Rustic Blend

Driftwood Blend Heavily aged white cedarSilvery shade desired in New EnglandMany homeowners will even artificially agetheir cedar shingles with bleaching oils toachieve this look

Driftwood Blend

Individual 5" Sawmill Shingle Corner Product Details– CedarLife color blends in 3 shadesper color (same as panel)– Cedar Blend, Rustic Blend, NaturalBlend & Driftwood Blend– Part size: 12” H x 6” W 1 part trimmable to 9 different sizes– Pieces per carton: 24– Cartons/pallet:45– Lin. Feet per carton: 10

Historic Sedgeley Club on Boathouse Row – Philadelphia, PA:Before & After

INSTALL

What You Will Need Coverage Area- 4 Boxes per sq. Starter Coarse (1 carton 60’) 3 Color Shades (if using variegated) Fasteners-Staples-Hand Nails-Color Match Trim Nails Color Match Coil Trim Options-Butt -Butt to (loose)-Pocketed (1” min.) Mitered Outside Corners (Option)

Jobsite SafetySuggested Safety EquipmentANSI Z87 approved eyeprotectionHard hatsGlovesEar protectionSunscreenMSDSCedar ImpressionsInsulated SidingVinyl Siding Collection

Jobsite SafetyUse Common Sense

Proper Storage Store Individual Shingles off theground on a solid, flat and drysurface. If materials must be storedoutside, be sure to keep themcovered and protected frompotential water. Damaged packaging will notprotect the material and lead topossible distortion of cladding

Before you beginTools You Will Need

Tools Common Hand Tools Carpenters Square Chalk Line Level Measuring Tape Smooth Face Hammer Story Pole

Tools Power Saws Miter sawTable SawSaw blades Carbide tipped blade Polypropylene siding only40 tooth minimumSnipsUtility KnifeShearPlane

Story pole: a must have Use a story pole to align courses appropriately The Individual Shingle can adjust ¼” in either direction Ideal for ensuring appropriate coverage under a window or eave

CuttingCutting with a utility knifeCutting with a shear

FasteningHand Nails (1 ½” min.)-Stainless Steel-Hot Dipped Galvanized-AluminumPneumatic Stapler ( 40 F)-Stainless Steel 1 ½” (min.)7/16” , ½” Crown16 Gauge (min.)

7 Shingle widths All Cedar ImpressionsIndividual SawmillShingles come in 7different widths. Widths: 4.00”, 4.25”, 4.50”,5.00”, 5.75”, 6.75” &8.00”

Wall Preparation The key to a successful siding application is proper preparation ofthe wall and nailing surface.Make sure the substrate is weather tight and properly flashed

Substrate & TrimSubstrate Weather Tight Solid Nailable– 7/16 OSB min.Trim Options Butt to (Loose) Pocketed (1’ min.)

Getting StartedMixing Variegated Color Shades For a natural appearance you will need to mixcolor shades and shingle sizes.Place equal amounts shingles and shingle sizesfrom each shade into a mixing box/bin in anupright position so the installer will be able toview the different widths.Shuffle/Mix the shingles in the container keepingthem upright.Note: Once the shingles are mixed only payattention to widths. This will speed upinstallation and be less inclined to have patterns

Mixing Shades Pull an even mix of shades from boxes and place mixin a bin Focus only on sizes after mixing – let the shades berandom

Installation Features

InstallationInstalling the Starter Course Create a level reference line around thehouse to determine the low point ofyour sheathing. The bottom of the starter panels mustextend at least 1/2” past the sheathingto allow for proper drainage. Use full shingles and apply with 2fasteners in each. Work across the wall varying shinglewidths & shades as you go, leaving ¼”gap between panels

Installation Cont. Installing the First Course Use the off set line ½” below the top of thestarter panel to align the top of your 1stCourseAttach with 2 Fasteners each in the staplezoneVary panel widths and shades as you moveacross the wall, leaving ¼” gap betweenpanelsBe sure to overlap panels a minimum of 1 ½”to avoid exposing staples (vertical lines attop of panel will help guide you) Note: The bottom of the lowest coursemust allow a minimum spacing of 1" fromdecks, patios, rooflines and other hardsurfaces. Consult local building codes forminimum spacing from grade.½”

Remaining Courses Install remaining courses in a single layer according to the 5” exposure by aligning thehash marks on the shingle you are installing with the top of the previous course.Note: Courses can be adjusted /- ¼” to accommodate trim heights) Snapping Chalk lines or use of a straight edge can help keep courses straight and level Vary shingle shades and widths as you move across the wall Be sure to maintain proper keyway spacing and panel overlaps

Installing Mitered Corners

Installing Mitered CornersCreating the Offset Cut shingle widths to size usingthe of the rib on the back side ofthe corner. Cut along the outeredge leaving the rib intact. This may take several passeswith the a utility knife to cutcompletely through.Do not score and snap Cut at the different rib locationsto create the recommendedstagger.Pro Tip: A guillotine shear makes foreasy accurate cutting

Individual 5" Sawmill Shingle CornerBackside Install– Follow recommended pattern for 9custom sizes– Fasten with stainless steel screws Design– The corner is designed to betrimmable– Each corner can be custom cut into9 different sizes– Each side of the shingle can be cutto 3”, 4.5” or 6”6” 4.5” 3”3” 4.5” 6”Corner Pattern

Tips for better Efficiency EZ ShearThe use of a shear type cutter will eliminate time spentsetting up heavy saws and electric cords, also reducing therisk of injuries caused by high speed blades. They make foreasy, accurate cutting.

Tips for better EfficiencyLedger BoardsLedger boards can be temporarily fastened tothe wall and used to keep shingles straight,even and level. There are different ways we canuse them. Ledger above: can be positioned where thetop of the shingle should land. Shingles willbe butted up to it and fastened individually.Note: We can use this method because CedarImpression Individual 5” Shingles are uniform in size.

Tips for better Efficiency Hanging Ledgers: can be used in a way that theapplicator can set the shingles in place, then view forsatisfaction before fastening.Note: Be sure to tape holes created by temporary ledger fasteners

Mistakes to avoid Incorrect fastenersNot fastening in the Staple ZoneAir pressure to high on staplerImproper MixingUneven substrateNot leaving space necessary for expansionImproper storage

Mistakes to avoidFastening and Substrate Issues

Mistakes to avoidFastener Location and Incorrect Pressure Issues

Mistakes to avoidPocket Depth InadequateExpansion: do nottightly buttUneven Substrate

Top 5 Installation “Don’ts”1.2.3.4.5.Don’t over drive fastenersDon’t use excessive fasteners (1 in each zone)Don’t install over uneven substratesDon’t install bent or warped shinglesDon’t use installed courses to hold other shingles

Cedar ImpressionsNew Innovations!S7” Perfection Shingles

Introducing the CertainTeed way with CedarLife color technologyAgeless Cedar The WOW factor!Make Time Stand StillSingle 7 Perfection

Single 7” Perfection ShinglesAgeless Cedar Make Time Stand StillNatural BlendDriftwood BlendCedar BlendRustic Blend

Single 7” Perfection Shingles Authentic cedar shingle appearance 74" panel length 4 CedarLife Variegated colors (patent pending color through process)– replicates the aging process of natural Eastern White and Western Red Cedar Patented offset corner designDesigned and tested to withstand hurricane-force winds.090" thick, durable polymer3/4" panel projectionLifetime limited warranty – (only difference is 7 hunter units for blends)CornerPanel

Single 7 " Straight Edge Perfection Shingles Product Details– Variegated only Order requirements & lead time– Standard Cedar Impressions requirements Supply Chain– Panels: 14 panels/carton (1/2 sq) 32 cartons/ pallet– Corners: 40 pieces/carton 24 cartons/pallet58

Enhanced FeaturesHammerTapper EasyMeasure

Texture & Color Matching

Patent Pending Technologies

Offset corner designStraightOffset

Single 7 Perfection images

INSTALL

Ordering ½ sq. per ctn.Mitered Corners (7” per corner)CI Starter Strip¾ Pocketed Access.– J-Channel– Inside Corners– Outside Corners Finishing Access.– Cornice Rec.– CI Undersill Trim Fasteners

Cutting Shears/Snips Saws– Chop Saw– Circular Saw– Radial Arm Note: Blades must be 40-tooth carbide mounted forward Utility Knife Snap-lock punch Nail Slot Punch

Getting Started Substrate– Weather Tight– Solid Nailable (1/2” Plywood / 7/16” OSB min.)– Fasteners (Non Corrosive 1 ½” w/ 5/16” min. head diameter) Fastening (5 per panel – Center pin all panels) 1st Panel (Full piece starting on right w/space for expansion)– 3” offset if using Mitered corners 2nd Panel (Overlap according to PanelThermometer) 2nd Course (Cut off at 26” mark and install from right) 3rd Course (Cut off at 50” mark and install from right)– Continue this starting pattern all the way up the corner– Maintain this key way pattern across doors and windows as if theydid not exist to avoid keyway line-up

Starting Lay-out

Mitered Corners

Installing Mitered Corners Starter Strip– Out to corner (must be even on both sides)– Top of Mitered Corner cut off 3” Siding Off-set Apply in A,B,C,D order all the way up the wall. Pro Tip:– (Example) If top of wall is finished w/ B, start next corner with Cto avoid running out of A and B corners near the completion ofthe job.DCBA

Finishing Cornice and Receiver (Recommended) CI Undersill Trim

Common Mistakes Made Nailing to tightNot center pinning all piecesNot using cornice and receiver, undersill trimKeyway line-upPinning underlying accessoriesWrong Starter StripStarter Strip not even around corners when usingMitered Corners

Cedar ImpressionsNew Innovations!T5” Sawmill Shingles

T5” Straight Edge Sawmill Shingle