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>	Can siding panels made for horizontal installation be applied vertically?

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Question:
Can siding panels made for horizontal installation be applied vertically?

Answer:

No. Those siding panels specifically manufactured for horizontal installation cannot be hung in any other manner other than horizontally. Installing panels in a way for which they were not designed will negate their effectiveness and performance, and doing so will serve to void any and all warranty protection offered with the purchase.

Panels intended for horizontal application are designed so that the nailing hem, locking mechanism, profile functionality and water shedding features will provide optimum performance when installed properly.