OVERVIEW VintageWoodTM/EmpireBlockTM panels are nominal 10 feet in length, 18 inches in width, and 5/8 inches in thickness. Each panel is ship-lapped on its two long edges for a tight fit. Nichiha’s unique construction and installation method using original patented accessories (panel clip, starter and joint flashing) create a pocket of air between the panel and substrate that reduces moisture build-up – minimizing any potential moisture damage to the substrate.

All Vertical Panels are factory-finished and are backed by our 50-year limited product warranty* and 15-year limited finish warranty*.

INSTALLATIONSite Preparation• VintageWoodTM/EmpireBlockTM panels can be installed over wood or metal framing. Plywood should be secured to building framing in compliance with best practices and local building codes. 7/16” or thicker APA rated OSB or Plywood sheathing is recommended. • Anapprovedweatherresistivebarrier(WRB)asdefinedbythe2012IRC.Refertolocalbuildingcodeisrequired. • Allopeningsmusthaveappropriateflashingtopreventmoisturepenetration.FollowWRBmanufacturer’sguidelinesandalllocalbuildingcodes. • VintageWoodTM/EmpireBlockTM panels may not be used as soffit or any other installation not described in this guide. Fasteners • Corrosionresistantscrewsarerequiredforinstallation.Donotusenails. • Stainlesssteelorhot-dippedgalvanizedscrewsarerecommended.Complywithalllocalbuildingcode for fastener requirements. • Appropriatewoodormetalfastenersarerequiredincompliancewithlocalbuildingcodes. Required Accessories:

Installation Details - Transition from wainscot, other material or foundation• Thestartermustbelevelandappliedaminimumof6”abovesoilgradeand2”abovehardsurfaces,orperlocalbuildingcodes. • Startershouldbesecuredwithscrewsatevery9”(pre-drilled)intosillplateorstuds.Setpanelsinplaceandsecurewithpanelclips. General Panel Installation• Panelsareinstalledfromlefttoright,beginningfromawallend(outsideorinsidecorner,ortransitionjointbetweenotherproducts). • Placethepanelonthestarterandsecureusingappropriateclipsfortheoptionselected(JE550/JES301)ateachstudlocation. • Arubbermalletorblockmaybeusedtoseatpanelsfirmlyinplaceandtightentogetheronverticalpaneljoints.Donothammerdirectlyonthe panels as direct contact may cause cracks, gouges, or chipping. Vertical Joints • Fastenthedouble-flangesealantbacker(FH1010R)atallverticaljointsbetweenpanels.Onlyneedtofastenononeside. • Installnextwallpanelrightuptothesealantbackerandsecurewithclipsateachstudlocation • Fillthegapbetweenthepanelswithacolor-matchedsealantwhichcomplieswithASTMC-920standard.

Caulking• Refertothesealantmanufacturer’sinstructionsorrequirements. • Placemaskingorpainter’stapeoverthepanelalongthejointsforacleancaulkline. • Beforeremovingtape,pressthesurfaceofthesealantwithacaulkspatulaorsimilartooltoensureanevensurface.Removemaskingtapebefore sealant cures. • Ifexcesssealantadherestopanel,removecompletelyusingaputtyknifeorsoftcloth.

Double Flange Sealant Backer FH1010R

Starter Piece

Panel Clip

FA100B

JE550/JES301

Requiredaccessories

FHK1110RSingle Flange Sealant Backer

Green Shim FS1005

1

Horizontal Panel Installation Guide10-ft Panel; 5mm rainscreen depth

*See Nichiha warranties for detailed information on terms, conditions and limitations.

Trim Joints• Placeandfastensingleflangesealantbackeragainsttrimboard. •Installpanelrightuptothesealantbackerandsecurewithclipsateachstudlocation. • Fillthegapoverbackerwithcolor-matchedsealantthatcomplieswithASTMC-920standard.

2

VintageWood™

Bark

Cedar

empireBlock™

Horizontal Panel Installation Guide10-ft Panel; 5mm rainscreen depth

OVERVIEW VintageWoodTM/EmpireBlockTM panels are nominal 10 feet in length, 18 inches in width, and 5/8 inches in thickness. Each panel is ship-lapped on its two long edges for a tight fit. Nichiha’s unique construction and installation method using original patented accessories (panel clip, starter and joint flashing) create a pocket of air between the panel and substrate that reduces moisture build-up – minimizing any potential moisture damage to the substrate.

All Vertical Panels are factory-finished and are backed by our 50-year limited product warranty* and 15-year limited finish warranty*.

INSTALLATIONSite Preparation• VintageWoodTM/EmpireBlockTM panels can be installed over wood or metal framing. Plywood should be secured to building framing in compliance with best practices and local building codes. 7/16” or thicker APA rated OSB or Plywood sheathing is recommended. • Anapprovedweatherresistivebarrier(WRB)asdefinedbythe2012IRC.Refertolocalbuildingcodeisrequired. • Allopeningsmusthaveappropriateflashingtopreventmoisturepenetration.FollowWRBmanufacturer’sguidelinesandalllocalbuildingcodes. • VintageWoodTM/EmpireBlockTM panels may not be used as soffit or any other installation not described in this guide. Fasteners • Corrosionresistantscrewsarerequiredforinstallation.Donotusenails. • Stainlesssteelorhot-dippedgalvanizedscrewsarerecommended.Complywithalllocalbuildingcode for fastener requirements.

• Appropriatewoodormetalfastenersarerequiredincompliancewithlocalbuildingcodes. Required Accessories:

Installation Details - Transition from wainscot, other material or foundation• Thestartermustbelevelandappliedaminimumof6”abovesoilgradeand2”abovehardsurfaces,orperlocalbuildingcodes. • Startershouldbesecuredwithscrewsatevery9”(pre-drilled)intosillplateorstuds.Setpanelsinplaceandsecurewithpanelclips. General Panel Installation• Panelsareinstalledfromlefttoright,beginningfromawallend(outsideorinsidecorner,ortransitionjointbetweenotherproducts). • Placethepanelonthestarterandsecureusingappropriateclipsfortheoptionselected(JE710)ateachstudlocation. • Arubbermalletorblockmaybeusedtoseatpanelsfirmlyinplaceandtightentogetheronverticalpaneljoints.Donothammerdirectlyonthe panels as direct contact may cause cracks, gouges, or chipping. Vertical Joints • Fastenthedouble-flangesealantbacker(FH1020R)atallverticaljointsbetweenpanels.Onlyneedtofastenononeside. • Installnextwallpanelrightuptothesealantbackerandsecurewithclipsateachstudlocation • Fillthegapbetweenthepanelswithacolor-matchedsealantwhichcomplieswithASTMC-920standard.

Caulking• Refertothesealantmanufacturer’sinstructionsorrequirements. • Placemaskingorpainter’stapeoverthepanelalongthejointsforacleancaulkline. • Beforeremovingtape,pressthesurfaceofthesealantwithacaulkspatulaorsimilartooltoensureanevensurface.Removemaskingtapebefore sealant cures. • Ifexcesssealantadherestopanel,removecompletelyusingaputtyknifeorsoftcloth.

Double Flange Sealant Backer FH1020R

Starter Piece

Panel Clip

FA100B

JE710

Requiredaccessories

FHK1017RSingle Flange Sealant Backer

Green Shim FS1010

3

Horizontal Panel Installation Guide10-ft Panel; 10mm rainscreen depth

Silica Dust Warning: NICHIHAproductsmaycontainsomeamountsofcrystallinesilica[a.k.a.sand,silicondioxide],whichisanaturallyoccurringmineral.Theamountwillvaryfromproducttoproduct.Inhalationofcrystallinesilicaintothelungsandrepeatedexposuretosilicacancausehealthdisorders,such as silicosis, lung cancer, or death depending upon various factors. To be conservative, Nichiha recommends that whenever cutting, sawing, sanding, sniping or abrading the product, users observe the SafetyInstructionsabove.Forfurtherinformationorquestions,pleaseconsulttheMSDS,youremployer,or visit www.osha.gov/SLTC/silicacrystalline/index.html and www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/silica. The MSDSforNichihaproductsareavailableatwww.nichiha.com,atyourlocalNichihadealerorthroughNichihadirectlyat1.866.424.4421.FAILURE TO ADHERE TO OUR WARNINGS, MSDS, AND OTHER INSTRUCTION MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Trim Joints• Placeandfastensingleflangesealantbackeragainsttrimboard. •Installpanelrightuptothesealantbackerandsecurewithclipsateachstudlocation. • Fillthegapoverbackerwithcolor-matchedsealantthatcomplieswithASTMC-920standard.

Available in:

VintageWood™

Bark

Cedar

empireBlock™

EmpireBlockandVintageWoodaretrademarksofNichihaUSA,Inc.©2013NichihaUSA,Inc.Allrightsreserved.PrintedintheUSA.01.13HPI

NichihaUSA,Inc.6659PeachtreeIndustrialBlvd.SuiteAA,Norcross,GA30092TollFree:1.86NICHIHA1,(866)424-4421P.(770)805-9466F.(770)805-9467nichiha.com

ProductCertifications:

CCMC Canadian Construction

Materials Centre

Report No. 13083-R

Horizontal Panel Installation Guide10-ft Panel; 10mm rainscreen depth

Report ESR-1694 Report FL-12875

Report EC-59

4

OVERVIEW VintageWoodTM/EmpireBlockTM panels are nominal 10 feet in length, 18 inches in width, and 5/8 inches in thickness. Each panel is ship-lapped on its two long edges for a tight fit. Nichiha’s unique construction and installation method using original patented accessories (panel clip, starter and joint flashing) create a pocket of air between the panel and substrate that reduces moisture build-up – minimizing any potential moisture damage to the substrate.All Vertical Panels are factory-finished and are backed by our 50-year limited product warranty* and 15-year limited finish warranty*.

INSTALLATIONSite Preparation•VintageWoodTM/EmpireBlockTM panels can be installed over wood or metal framing. Plywood should be secured to building framing in compliance with best practices and local building codes. 7/16” or thicker APA rated OSB or Plywood sheathing must be used. •Anapprovedweatherresistivebarrier(WRB)asdefinedbythe2012IRC.Refer to local building code is required. •Allopeningsmusthaveappropriateflashingtopreventmoisturepenetration. FollowWRBmanufacturer’sguidelinesandalllocalbuildingcodes. •VintageWoodTM/EmpireBlockTM panels may not be used as soffit or any other installation not described in this guide. Fasteners •Corrosionresistant,coarse-threadorsimilartypescrewsarerequiredfor attachment to wood. Do not use nails. •Stainlesssteelorhot-dippedgalvanizedscrewsarerecommended.Complywith all local building codes for fastener requirements. •Accessoriesshouldbeattachedintobuildingwoodormetalframingwhenever possible. Appropriate wood or metal fasteners are required in compliance with local building codes. Required Accessories:

Installation Details - Transition from wainscot, other material or foundation•Thestartermustbelevelandappliedaminimumof6”abovesoilgradeand2” above hard surfaces, or per local building codes. •Startershouldbesecuredwithscrewsatevery9”(pre-drilled)intosillplateor studs.Setpanelsinplaceandsecurewithpanelclips. •InstalltheappropriateHorizontalJointFlashing(FTC2388/Z-flashing)abovethe topedgeofthebottomcourseofpanels.Next,installthestarter(FA300)over thehorizontaljointflashing(FTC2388/Z-flashing),andtheninstallthenext course.

Single Flange Sealant Backer FHK1110

Starter PieceHorizontal Joint Flashing

Panel Clip

FA300FTC2388/Z-flashing

JE550

Requiredaccessories

1

Starter with Z-flashing Detail/ Transition Detail

Horizontal Joint (with Nichiha FTC2388 flashing)

Clip Attachment Detail

*SeeNichihawarrantiesfordetailedinformationonterms,conditionsandlimitations.

Vertical Panel Installation Guide10-ft Panel; 5mm rainscreen depth

General Panel Installation•Panelsareinstalledfromlefttoright,beginningfromawallend (outside or inside corner, or transition joint between other products). The first left ship-lapped edge should be cut off to secure against single flange sealantbacker(FHK1110).•Placethepanelonthestarterandsecureusingappropriateclipsforthe optionselected(JE550)ata12”-16”o.c.•Arubbermalletorblockmaybeusedtoseatpanelsfirmlyinplaceand tighten together on vertical panel joints. Do not hammer directly on the panels as direct contact may cause cracks, gouges, or chipping. Inside Corner•Predeterminewhichwallwillincludethesingleflangesealantbacker (FHK1110).Considerthelocationtominimizethevisualofthesealant line. •Installthepanelonthefrontwallfirst,makingsureitistightagainstthe corner. •Fastenthesingle-flangesealantbacker(FHK1110)ontotheadjoiningside wallinmoderatecontactwiththeinstalledpanel’sedgeat12”-16”o.c. •Installsidewallpanelrightuptothesealantbackerandsecurewithface fasteners. •FillthegapbetweenthepanelswithasealantwhichcomplieswithASTM C-920standard. Caulking•Refertothesealantmanufacturer’sinstructionsorrequirements. •Placemaskingorpainter’stapeoverthepanelalongthejointsforaclean caulk line. •Beforeremovingtape,pressthesurfaceofthesealantwithacaulkspatula orsimilartooltoensureanevensurface.Removemaskingtapebefore sealant cures. •Ifexcesssealantadherestopanel,removecompletelyusingaputtyknifeor soft cloth.

Available in:

2

VintageWood™

Bark

Cedar

empireBlock™

Inside Corner Detail

Vertical Panel Installation Guide10-ft Panel; 5mm rainscreen depth

Single Flange Sealant Backer FHK1017

Starter PieceHorizontal Joint Flashing

Panel Clip

JF9090JF8090JE710

Requiredaccessories

OVERVIEW VintageWoodTM/EmpireBlockTM panels are nominal 10 feet in length, 18 inches in width, and 5/8 inches in thickness. Each panel is ship-lapped on its two long edges for a tight fit. Nichiha’s unique construction and installation method using original patented accessories (panel clip, starter and joint flashing) create a pocket of air between the panel and substrate that reduces moisture build-up – minimizing any potential moisture damage to the substrate.All Vertical Panels are factory-finished and are backed by our 50-year limited product warranty* and 15-year limited finish warranty*.

INSTALLATIONSite Preparation•VintageWoodTM/EmpireBlockTM panels can be installed over wood or metal framing. Plywood should be secured to building framing in compliance with best practices and local building codes. 7/16” or thicker APA rated OSB or Plywood sheathing must be used. •Anapprovedweatherresistivebarrier(WRB)asdefinedbythe2012IRC.Refer to local building code is required. •Allopeningsmusthaveappropriateflashingtopreventmoisturepenetration. FollowWRBmanufacturer’sguidelinesandalllocalbuildingcodes. •VintageWoodTM/EmpireBlockTM panels may not be used as soffit or any other installation not described in this guide. Fasteners •Corrosionresistant,coarse-threadorsimilartypescrewsarerequiredfor attachment to wood. Do not use nails. •Stainlesssteelorhot-dippedgalvanizedscrewsarerecommended.Complywith all local building codes for fastener requirements. •Accessoriesshouldbeattachedintobuildingwoodormetalframingwhenever possible. Appropriate wood or metal fasteners are required in compliance with local building codes. Required Accessories:

Installation Details - Transition from wainscot, other material or foundation•Thestartermustbelevelandappliedaminimumof6”abovesoilgradeand2” above hard surfaces, or per local building codes. •Startershouldbesecuredwithscrewsatevery9”(pre-drilled)intosillplateor studs.Setpanelsinplaceandsecurewithpanelclips. •InstalltheappropriateHorizontalJointFlashing(JF8090)abovethetopedgeof thebottomcourseofpanels.Next,installthestarter(JF9090)overthe horizontaljointflashing(JF8090),andtheninstallthenextcourse.

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Starter Detail

Horizontal Joint Detail

Clip Attachment Detail

*SeeNichihawarrantiesfordetailedinformationonterms,conditionsandlimitations.

Vertical Panel Installation Guide10-ft Panel; 10mm rainscreen depth

General Panel Installation•Panelsareinstalledfromlefttoright,beginningfromawallend (outside or inside corner, or transition joint between other products). The first left ship-lapped edge should be cut off to secure against single flange sealantbacker(FHK1017).•Placethepanelonthestarterandsecureusingappropriateclipsforthe optionselected(JE710)ata12”-16”o.c.•Arubbermalletorblockmaybeusedtoseatpanelsfirmlyinplaceand tighten together on vertical panel joints. Do not hammer directly on the panels as direct contact may cause cracks, gouges, or chipping. Inside Corner•Predeterminewhichwallwillincludethesingleflangesealantbacker (FHK1017).Considerthelocationtominimizethevisualofthesealant line. •Installthepanelonthefrontwallfirst,makingsureitistightagainstthecorner. •Fastenthesingle-flangesealantbacker(FHK1017)ontotheadjoiningsidewallinmoderatecontactwiththeinstalled panel’sedgeat12”-16”o.c. •Installsidewallpanelrightuptothesealantbackerandsecurewithfacefasteners. •FillthegapbetweenthepanelswithasealantwhichcomplieswithASTMC-920standard. Caulking•Refertothesealantmanufacturer’sinstructionsorrequirements. •Placemaskingorpainter’stapeoverthepanelalongthejointsforacleancaulkline. •Beforeremovingtape,pressthesurfaceofthesealantwithacaulkspatulaorsimilartooltoensureanevensurface. Removemaskingtapebeforesealantcures. •Ifexcesssealantadherestopanel,removecompletelyusingaputtyknifeor soft cloth. Available in:

VintageWood™

Bark

Cedar

Silica Dust Warning: NICHIHAproductsmaycontainsomeamountsofcrystallinesilica[a.k.a.sand,silicon dioxide], which is a naturally occurring mineral. The amount will vary from product to product. Inhalationofcrystallinesilicaintothelungsandrepeatedexposuretosilicacancausehealthdisorders,such as silicosis, lung cancer, or death depending upon various factors. To be conservative, Nichiha recommends that whenever cutting, sawing, sanding, sniping or abrading the product, users observe the SafetyInstructionsabove.Forfurtherinformationorquestions,pleaseconsulttheMSDS,youremployer,or visit www.osha.gov/SLTC/silicacrystalline/index.html and www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/silica. The MSDSforNichihaproductsareavailableatwww.nichiha.com,atyourlocalNichihadealerorthroughNichihadirectlyat1.866.424.4421.FAILURE TO ADHERE TO OUR WARNINGS, MSDS, AND OTHER INSTRUCTION MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

EMPIREBLOCKandVINTAGEWOODaretrademarksofNichihaUSA,Inc.©2013NichihaUSA,Inc.Allrightsreserved.PrintedintheUSA.01.13VPI

NichihaUSA,Inc.6659PeachtreeIndustrialBlvd.SuiteAA,Norcross,GA30092TollFree:1.86NICHIHA1,(866)424-4421P.(770)805-9466F.(770)805-9467nichiha.com

Report ESR-1694

ProductCertifications:

CCMC Canadian Construction

Materials Centre

Report 13083-RReport

FL-12875Report EC-59

4

empireBlock™

Inside Corner Detail

Vertical Panel Installation Guide10-ft Panel; 10mm rainscreen depth