Wolverine Siding and Vinyl Carpentry Soffit and Decorative Trim - Manual (Page 104)

Installing Millennium ® Siding
Millennium siding, which features the NailTight ™ Flexible Hem,
attaches tight to the wall and floats from PermaFlex ™
suspension cables.
The flexible nail hem is woven of tough synthetic fibers. It has
red and black threads that form the “strike zone,” the
maximum performance target for fastening panels to the wall.
Storing Panels
Millennium panels can be stored like vinyl siding. However,
take care to ensure that the nail hem does not become folded
or permanently creased. If the nail hem is creased, hand
straighten it before fastening the panel to the wall.
Fasteners
Even though the NailTight Flexible Hem may be fastened
firmly to the wall, the fastener requirements are similar to
regular vinyl siding. Use only corrosion resistant aluminum
or galvanized roofing nails or screws with a minimum 3/8"
diameter.
Siding Nails and Screws
If a nail is used, the point and shank of the nail should target
the black strand and stay within the red strands.
With steel studs, use noncorrosive, self tapping screws with at
least 3/8" (9.5mm) diameter head and 1/8" (3mm) diameter
shaft. The screws must be at least 1-1/8" long. You may need
to install a washer to avoid spinning the fabric.
Staples
Installation with staples is similar to nails, except a minimum
of one of the staple legs must be within the red strands. The
staple should be corrosion-resistant, have legs long enough to
penetrate 3/4" into the wood of the subwall, and have a 7/16"
crown.
The angle of the staple is also important. A vertical position
(ideal) up to a 45° angle ensures the maximum wind load
resistance. Lesser angled or horizontal staples cause the load
to be distributed over a smaller number of cables.
Staple Orientation
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Wolverine Fit and Finish Installation Guide