Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding and Soffit

ABSTRACT
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.
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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 PreparationSection Application of Horizontal SidingSection Application of Vertical SidingSection Application of Soffits and FasciaSection Special DetailsSection
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 1
There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

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Designation: D4756 − 06 AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Practice for
Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding and
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Soffit
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4756; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* D4477 Specification for Rigid (Unplasticized) Poly(Vinyl
Chloride) (PVC) Soffit
1.1 This practice covers the minimum requirements for and
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
the methods of installation of rigid vinyl siding, soffits, and
E2112 Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors
accessories on the exterior wall and soffit areas of buildings. In
and Skylights
all applications, refer also to the specific manufacturer’s
instructions for installation.
3. Terminology
1.2 This practice covers aspects of installation relating to
3.1 General—DefinitionsareinaccordancewithTerminolo-
effectiveness and durability in service.
gies D883 and E631 and abbreviations with Terminology
1.3 The various application systems are located in the
D1600 unless otherwise indicated.
following sections of this practice:
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Substrate, Surface Preparation Section 8
Application of Horizontal Siding Section 9 3.2.1 backerboard—a flat material used on the face of the
Application of Vertical Siding Section 10
house, applied between the studs and the siding (or over
Application of Soffits and Fascia Section 11
existing wall surface) to provide an even surface for the
Special Details Section 12
installation of the vinyl siding.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for 3.2.2 buttlock—the bottom of a siding or soffit panel, or
accessory piece, opposite the nail hem, which locks onto the
information only.
preceding panel.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.2.3 crimp—small protrusions, typically approximately ⁄2
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responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
in. (12.7 mm) long, ⁄8 in. (3.2 mm) wide, and projecting ⁄8 in.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- (3.2 mm) formed by a crimper (snaplock punch). (See Fig. 2.)
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.4 crimper—a special hand tool designed to form crimps
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
(snaplock ears) intended to hold partial panels in place. (See
Fig. 2.)
2. Referenced Documents
3.2.5 face nail—the action of fastening directly on to the
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
“face,” or exposed surface, of a panel (instead of using the nail
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
slot).
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
3.2.6 fascia—the trim covering the ends of roof rafters. (See
tics
Fig. 1.)
D3679 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
3.2.6.1 fascia board—a board attached to the ends of the
Siding
rafters between the roofing material and the soffit overhang.
3.2.6.2 fascia cap or cover—the covering around a fascia
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board.
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.24 on Plastic Building Products.
3.2.7 flashing—special membrane pieces or manufactured
Current edition approved April 1, 2006. Published May 2006. Originally
trim pieces used to supplement siding panels in weather
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D4745 – 03. DOI:
10.1520/D4756-06.
protection around joints, penetrations, and openings, such as
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
windows, doors, mechanical penetrations, and roof-wall
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
intersections, designed and intended to move incidental water
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. to the building exterior.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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FIG. 1 Terminology for Buildings, Siding and Accessories
3.2.10 rake (roof)—the inclined, usually projecting edge of
a sloping roof.
3.2.11 rake (wall)—the board or molding placed along the
sloping sides of a gable to cover the ends of the siding.
3.2.12 snaplock ears—see crimp and Fig. 2.
3.2.13 snaplock punch—see crimper and Fig. 2.
3.2.14 soffıt—the underside surfa
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