PVC Trim 101 – Basic Installation

basic installation of ply gem tram ply gem trim and mouldings are easy to install and look great with just about any siding material this installation video will cover the basics of installation refer to the installation guide for detailed instructions safety always wear eye protection and cut cellular PVC trim in an open well-ventilated area if cutting with a power saw consider wearing a dust mask please refer to the safety data sheet for environmental health and safety information considerations before installation storage and handling cellular PVC is more flexible than wood and should be stored on a flat level surface away from excessive heat trim should be at the ambient temperature before installation please refer to the ply gem trim installation guide for additional storage and handling guidelines cutting ply gem trim and molding can be cut with standard carpenters tools use a carbide tipped blade 32 tooth or higher remember to avoid blades designed for plywood or metal the product is easier to cut than wood with no knots or splitting drilling when drilling trim use a standard woodworking panel drill bit remove excess shavings to prevent heat buildup routing for routing a carbide tipped bit is recommended a slower or second router Pass or 320 grit sandpaper worked well to smooth the surface fascinating nails or screws are required to fasten the product do not use adhesive for attachment when nails are used they must penetrate one and a half inches into solid framing or one inch through OSB stainless steel or galvanized nails are required for filling nail holes use approved sealants avoid the use of wax pencils if using screws select a corrosion resistant screw such as ply gem co-branded cortex screws follow the screw manufacturer's direction for penetration additional important fastening guidelines can be found in the product installation manual water management fundamental water management techniques adhering to local building code must be followed reference the installation guide for additional information expansion and contraction due to the normal expansion and contraction of PVC trim planning should include considerations for concealment of expansion joints as a rule of thumb an expansion joint should be included every 36 feet of run except where an expansion joint is plan two pieces of cellular PVC should always be joined using one or two component adhesive two component adhesive is recommended as the strongest option a flexible adhesive is available for expansion joints do not substitute silicone or other types of for adhesive sealant designed for use with cellular PVC when joining two boards do not cut the joints instead use either a shiplap or mitered scarp joint with adhesive and multiple fasteners at the ends reference the installation guide and the web site for more information about expansion contraction and recommended use of adhesives ply GIM trim and molding is backed by pleye Jeff a leader in pioneering performance home exteriors for more than 70 years with a superior warranty for exactly the home you want for decades to come for more information call 855 a 5 8 7 2 3 8 or visit ply JEM trim com [Music]

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Keywords: ply gem, pvc trim, trim and mouldings, pvc trim installation

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Length: 3min 48sec (228 seconds)

Published: Thu May 23 2019