Metal Cladding Installation

Use the chalk to mark a line along the surface that you want to apply the cladding to. The line needs to be at least eight-to-10 inches from the ground. Use a level to make sure that the line is plumb.

Use the aluminum nails to attach the starter strip along the line that you have marked. Make sure that you do not drive the nails all of the way in because the aluminum will need room to expand. Place the nails at intervals of 10-to-12 inches along the strip and nail a J panel in position at the corners.

Start at the back of the wall, push the first cladding panel into the starter strip and into the channel of the J panel. Use the nails to attach the cladding panel to the wall studs. The cladding comes with slots cut along the top and nails should be inserted into each of these slots. Remember to allow room for expansion and do not drive the nails all of the way in.

Add another panel by slipping it into the starter strip at the bottom and into the the slot at the top of the panel that you have just attached. Use the metal saw to cut the panels as necessary.

Install trim around any windows and doors and cut the panels to the appropriate size to meet up with the trim. Nail the trim into position and apply sealant to make the joins waterproof.

Install the F panel across the top of the cladding and secure in position with nails. This is designed to give an attractive, secure finish to the top of the cladding.