Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I clean my siding?
A. A yearly cleaning with a garden hose is sufficient. If mold and
mildew is a problem in your geographical area, a mixture of two parts water
and one part bleach sprayed onto the siding should eliminate it.
Q. What is the product made of and how is it manufactured?
A.
Nailite products are made of durable, high quality composite. We
utilize an injection molding process to create Nailite panels.
Q. Can
Nailite panels be used as roofing?
A. Nailite panels can only be used on roofs with a slope of 45/12 or
greater, typically mansard style roofs. Nailite panels are not intended for
horizontal use and should not be used under such circumstances.
Q. What type of nail do I use to install Nailite panels?
A. The most commonly used nails are galvanized roofing nails or
aluminum nails. Any type of non-corrosive nails or screws are acceptable so
long as the head is larger than the panel's nailing hole. The size of your
nail will vary job to job depending on the thickness of your materials. Your
nail must penetrate a solid substrate by at least 1/2". It is recommended
that the substrate itself be no less than 7/16" thick.
Q. How do you cut the panels?
A. We recommend a circular saw with the blade in the reversed
position.
Q. Can the siding be applied directly to studs?
A. Stud locations vary. A better solution is to build a horizontal
furring strip framework and nail the panels directly to the furring strips
or solid substrate.
Q. How do I finish off my last tier of siding?
A. The final tier can be face nailed in between the seams to keep
the nail heads inconspicuous. Nailite's J-Channel provides a clean, finished
look.
Q. How do I treat inside corners?
A. J-channel, or aluminum coil are recommended.
Q. How thick are the panels?
A. Nailite panels are approximately .090" (approximately 3/32 of an
inch) thick.
Q. What is the expansion and contraction rate?
A. Nailite can expand or contract as much as 1/8" per panel. Each panel has
built in expansion joints to help compensate for movement. DO NOT attempt to
override these expansion joints during installation. If the panels are being
installed in cooler weather (under 60ยบ), allow a little extra room for
expansion.
Q. How much waste should I calculate for my project?
A. 5% waste is standard for long runs and walls with little cuts. Factor
10%- 15% for mansards, gables and other areas requiring an extreme amount of
cuts.
Please review the installation instructions for more specific
information. If you'd like to speak with our installation advisor, Russ
Hampton, please call him at the numbers listed below:
Please call (305) 620.6200
or for immediate assistance call (954) 224.4453