SHIPLAP DURAPLATE LOWER HORIZONTAL PANEL SPLICE ...

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Shiplap DuraPlate Lower Horizontal Panel Splice
Set the 12-ft. DuraPlate Horizontal Panels
1. Be sure to measure and cut the lower panel to the proper length 144- 3 /4"
to align the vertical seams at the splice joint. Add PVC Foam Tape
(21100083) to the full base rail length directly over the lower row of holes,
just above the ledge. Seal the front corner post attachment with PVC
Foam Tape before installing the first horizontal section.
2. Lift and set the first 12-ft. section of horizontal side panel into place,
starting at the front corner post. Raise the panel if necessary to ensure no
more than 1 /8" gap at the extrusion flange. Temporarily tack the panel to
the inside extrusion lower flange using sheet metal screws. Reference
Figure 10 and use the modified c-clamps to hold the lower panel sections
against the base rail flange until permanent rivets can be installed.
Repeat this process for the next three lower panels.
3. Install the exterior extrusion along the outside splice (E7973120). Use
metal screws to temporarily attach the center extrusion to both the upper
wall section and lower horizontal panels. Add screws to both flanges of
the inside extrusion. At the bottom of the panel near the base rail, use
Vise-Grip clamps to secure the panels tight against the base rail lip
(Figure 10 below).
Figure 10, Installing Lower Panel Sections
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