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GABLE TRIM CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE <br />The gable trim is a suitable alternative to a standard trim <br />board if a small profile is desired. Alway test a small area of the wall in an inconspicuous <br />Measure from the soffit 1 1/2" and strike a chalk line. location first, prior to attempting to use any cleaning <br />Install the panels aligning the ends with the line solution or method to ensure no damage occurs. <br />leaving the 1 1/2" gap for panel expansion and Use a clean soft cotton cloth when necessary, taking care <br />contraction. to frequently replace the cloth to avoid scratching the <br />The width of the gable cannot extend beyond 30'. For coating finish. <br />gables beyond 30', a furring strip and minimum For regular general washing mild detergents such as <br />3 1/2" trim board should be used. 1/32 diluted TSP(Tri Sodium Phosphate), Dawn, <br />Install the gable trim using Cortex or Pro Plug screws Murphy's Oil Soap, or Vinegar & Water are <br />and matching plugs. Place fasteners approximately recommended. <br />every 12"-16" being careful not to place them in the For small spot cleaning it is acceptable to useexpansiongap. <br />Windex or Isopropyl Alcohol, but avoid scrubbing the <br />PFPl4same spot repeatedly as this could soften or damage <br />the coating finish. <br />It is recommended to apply any acceptable cleaning <br />solutions to the surface of the siding using a <br />standard pump spray bottle, followed by rinsing the <br />11/ <br />2" _ surface of the siding with a garden hose. <br />The finish on Celect is resistant to mildew however, <br />30' Max should this occur, standard laundry bleach can be <br />CUTTING MITERS ON GABLE TRIM <br />added to the cleaning solution at a ratio of 1 part <br />bleach to 10 parts water (13 ounces per gallon) <br />The multiple angles designed into the finish trim and the <br />gable trim allow for the adjustment of the pocket width Avoid using solvents such as nail polish remover, <br />desired depending upon the application. However, if the acetone, MEK, Butyl Carbitol, etc..., as these <br />installation includes mitering two adjacent pieces of trim chemicals will damage the coating finish. <br />together such as at the peak of a gable, it is important Avoid using bleach or cleaners which contain bleachthatthetrimbeplacedcorrectlywhencuttingasshown <br />such as Clorox Cleanup, as these cleaners mayinfigure9. A scrap piece of 3/4" thick material can be <br />used as a guide to making placement easier, <br />permanently discolor the coating finish. <br />Avoid using any cleaners containing abrasives of any <br />parallel to table sort such as soft scrub, as these abrasives may <br />3/4" scrap scratch the coating finish. <br />AZ,- piece <br />Avoid using scrub brushes. <br />Avoid pressure washing the siding at high pressure <br />Fig 9 <br />l <br />as this may damage the siding and or coating finish. <br />50 51