Cedar plank
Nature and technology at its best!
Installation
CAUTION: Remember that plastic undergoes expansion/contraction due to variations in temperature.
NOTE: Installation must be done at temperature above 32°F(0°C).
General information:
The following instructions have been designed to allow for subsequent expansion and contraction movement of the material.
1- Always begin the installation at the lowest part of the structure from left to right.
2- Always hammer the nails in installation holes as a maximal interval of 16" (40.64cm). These holes include polymer film allowing the exact centering of nails and the expansion and contraction of material (figure 1).
3- Never hammer the nails in completely; leave a gap of 1/16" (0.16cm). The stoppers located around the holes stop the hammer from driving the nails in too far, and provides the required gap (Figure 2).
4- Make sure that all pieces are properly joined together (Figure 3).
5- When using j-trim, leave a space of 1/4” (0.64cm) between the trim and the siding (Figure 4). use standard 3/4” (1.91cm) J-trim.
Note: To cut the material, use a knife, sheet metal scissors or saw blade with 12 to 16 teeth per inch in reversed position for a better finish.
INSTAllATION STEPS
1- install the J-trim and the J-trim corners on walls.
2- install the starter strips at 1.625“(4,13cm) from the lowest part of structure. Make sure that the horizontal starting line is perfectly level, square with the wall and flush with the J-trim corner (Figure A).
3- insert panel into starter strip and slide it inside the J-trim corner (Figure b). Measure the wall length to determine where to cut your first panel to avoid having a very small piece at the right end of the wall.
4- On each panel, hammer a nail into the center hole of the panel (Figure b), this will ensure even movement of panel in both directions during expansion/contraction. Also hammer a nail into the last hole on both ends. If the panel is installed on a furring wall, a furring strip is required behind these holes.
NB.: If a panel piece does not have the initial center hole in the middle, drill a new center hole of 1/8“(0.32cm) diameter at the same height as the other installation holes. Each full length panel should be secured with a minimum of 7 nails.
5- Insert the base of the joint onto the starting strip(1), then slide it under the preceding panel until it reaches the stoppers(2) and nail it in (Figure c). If the panels are installed on a furring wall, add furring strip where joint will appear. install the next panel and lean it against the stoppers* located to the right of the jonction. Nail this panel in as explained in point 4.
6- Apply the face of the joint by positioning the hooks in the slots and pushing it up firmly upwards to engage clips (Figure D). repeat steps 3 to 6 across the entire length of the wall before starting a new row.
7- Begin the next row by sliding the hooks located at the bottom of the panel into the top of the previously installed row. For a more attractive appearance, we recommend starting a new row with a half panel. Alternate cut sequence in the subsequent rows (Figure e).
8- For the last row or places where you may need to attach siding other than in installation holes at a concealed spot on the panel use a knife to create new slots (1”/2,54cm)(Figure F); the slot must be wider than the nail but not as wide as the nail head. Although not set in installation holes, this type of cutting will allow the expansion/contraction movement.
* The stoppers are only designed to guide the positioning of the panels during installation. They will break once panels undergo any expansion movement.
Note: Do not attach accessories directly onto siding. The fasteners must be attached to a solid surface.
Tip: To make sure panels are hanging straight on the wall: Measure up 7 13/16”(19.84cm) from the top of the panel on either side of the wall at every 3-4 rows (Figure g). stretch a chalk line, it will be your guide for the next row (Figure h).
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Cedar plank
Nature and technology at its best!
Warranty
Quality warranty
Novik Hand-Split Shake, Hand-Laid Brick, Hand-Cut Stone, RoughSawn, Perfect Shake, Cedar Plank & Half-Round panels are made to respond to the industry’s high standards and North America’s very strict specifications.
Opting for continuous improvements in our products, we are able to provide a transferable Limited Lifetime Warranty.
This warranty supersedes all other warranties, liabilities and obligations; whether oral, written or implied.
Terms
Novik Inc. offers a warranty to the original homeowner for the replacement of any product when installed in accordance to the manufacturer’s instructions and exposed to normal weather conditions. Novik Inc. also warrants that all sidings will be free from manufacturing defects. These defects include cracking, warping, peeling or excessive discoloration.
Registration and warranty transfer
This warranty will be valid only after the original homeowner completes the warranty registration form and returns it to Novik Inc. along with a copy of the proof of purchase & installation contract. (See below for original owner schedule).
Coverage of the Limited Lifetime Warranty
Number of years
after installation |
Covered warranty
on prorata basis |
| 0-7 |
100 % |
| 8 |
80 % |
| 9 |
70 % |
| 10 |
60 % |
| 11 |
50 % |
| 12 |
30 % |
| 13 |
20 % |
| 14 and more |
10 % |
The warranty can only be transferred once by the original owner to an immediate subsequent purchaser (transferee). Upon this transfer, the siding will be covered under the Transferee Warranty coverage schedule and is calculated from the original date of siding installation. It is important that Novik Inc. be notified of the property transfer and documentary proof of this transfer be submitted to Novik Inc. to ensure coverage. (See below for transferee schedule).
Transferee schedule
Number of years
after installation |
Coverage warranty
on prorata basis |
| 0-5 |
100% |
| 6 |
80% |
| 7 |
60% |
| 8 |
40% |
| 9 |
20% |
| 10 and more |
10% |
Limitations
Noviks’ warranty does not provide protection against any damage caused by events beyond normal weather conditions, including but not limited to:
- Misuse, negligence or improper installation;
- Pollution, mildew, exposure to chemical products or inappropriate cleaners;
- Alterations to siding like painting or varnish;
- Improper handling or storage;
- Defects in material or wall in which Novik Inc. siding was installed, caused by movement, cracking or setting of wall or foundation of building;
- Impact of foreign objects, hail, lightning, fire, hurricanes, tornados or any other catastrophic phenomena of nature;
- Vandalism and intentional damage.
Geographic situation, sunlight exposure, air quality and climatic factors may gradually weather the siding. If the siding is determined by Novik Inc. to have faded beyond normal expectations, Novik Inc. will replace defective material.
Novik Inc.reserves the right to discontinue or modify any of its products without prior notice. Novik Inc. shall not be liable for variations in color or gloss compared to product that has been installed and exposed to normal weather conditions.
Warranty Claims
The buyer has to provide a written description of the damage and manufacturing defect together with original proof of purchase to the following address:
Novik Inc.
Customer Service Department
160 des Grands-Lacs Street
St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Qc) Canada
G3A 2K1
The consumer must provide date of installation and proof of property ownership. The claimant may be required to submit a sample of the defective materials for analysis. Novik Inc. will analyze the material claimed to be defective and determine the validity of the claim.
For your protection
Novik Inc. siding is a very low maintenance product but is made of polypropylene. Common sense should be used to keep siding from melting or burning. It is important that all sources of heat and flames and combustible materials like dry leaves, trash, etc., be kept away from Novik siding.
If the original homeowner or transferee is shown to have neglected to provide proper maintenance to the siding, this warranty will be null and void.
