The James Hardie VL Plank Starter Profile Trim is a premium-quality accessory designed to facilitate the installation of Hardie Plank cladding. Crafted from high-quality aluminum, this starter profile trim provides essential lower edge support for the initial cladding board in horizontal installations. It ensures a professional and secure foundation for your cladding project, promoting durability and longevity.
Key Features:
1. Starter Profile: Specifically designed to provide lower edge support for the first Hardie Plank cladding board in horizontal installations, ensuring a level and flat foundation.
2. High-Quality Material: Made from high-quality aluminum, this trim offers durability, strength, and resistance to outdoor elements, ensuring long-lasting performance.
3. Compatibility: Designed to complement Hardie VL Plank cladding, this starter profile trim seamlessly integrates with the cladding system, providing a cohesive and visually appealing finish.
4. Vertical Installation Compatibility: For vertical installations, the use of Hardie VL Plank J Profile Trim is recommended. However, this starter profile trim is essential for horizontal installations.
5. Ventilation Profile Compatibility: It is recommended to install a ventilation profile first to ensure proper airflow and prevent buildup behind the batten once the starter profile is installed.
6. Easy Installation: The trim is easy to install, providing a hassle-free solution for securing the initial cladding board and ensuring a level installation.
Installation Instructions:
- Ensure that the substrate is clean, level, and properly prepared for installation.
- Install a ventilation profile first to ensure proper airflow and prevent buildup behind the batten.
- Position the starter profile trim at the lower edge of the substrate, ensuring it is 100% level and flat.
- Secure the starter profile trim in place using appropriate fasteners, ensuring it provides adequate support for the first cladding board.
Ensure a level and secure foundation for your Hardie Plank cladding project with the James Hardie VL Plank Starter Profile Trim. Designed for ease of installation and compatibility with Hardie VL Plank cladding, this trim provides essential lower edge support for horizontal installations, promoting durability and longevity. Trust James Hardie for superior quality and reliability in cladding solutions.