Wow there are so many install issues here, nailed to tight at nail fins. It looks like they didn’t get the rows level so the seams are not straight, I wonder if they used the brackets at the seams to keep them from opening up like that. (I doubt it). They nailed the top row at the bottom of the piece instead of the top. And the cuts on the freeze board and finish of the trim and J channel is unacceptable. My guess is they never installed this product before. I hope you can get this resolved with your installer
They did use brackets, but failed to keep it loose enough for it to expand and contract properly. This is also a 56 ft long wall that gets full sun so it was definitely a challenging install.
That is a challenge. Everlast recommends any runs over 60 feet be pinned in the middle by installing nails at either side of the nail slot (in the middle of the run) so expansion can only happen at the J or outside corner at either end of the run. hope that makes sense. I guess now we know that should be done even on runs anywhere near 60 feet
They did put in the plates except for the top row which is another problem. They used J Channel for the top and should have used the everlast channel. If the siding is too tight to the wall the screws in the plates don't hold and are ripped out during expansion. Good luck to you.
I like the product because of the no maintenance aspect,but recommend screening the installers carefully. If they try to slap it up in one day, you are going to have problems.
Everlast should be upset with the installer on this job. We are currently looking at siding replacement and this just put a big pause in considering Everlast.
Thank you for this video! My husband and I are doing the install ourselves and the temps have been in the 90s here. We are going to be extra careful.
Wow there are so many install issues here, nailed to tight at nail fins. It looks like they didn’t get the rows level so the seams are not straight, I wonder if they used the brackets at the seams to keep them from opening up like that. (I doubt it). They nailed the top row at the bottom of the piece instead of the top. And the cuts on the freeze board and finish of the trim and J channel is unacceptable. My guess is they never installed this product before. I hope you can get this resolved with your installer
They did use brackets, but failed to keep it loose enough for it to expand and contract properly. This is also a 56 ft long wall that gets full sun so it was definitely a challenging install.
That is a challenge. Everlast recommends any runs over 60 feet be pinned in the middle by installing nails at either side of the nail slot (in the middle of the run) so expansion can only happen at the J or outside corner at either end of the run. hope that makes sense. I guess now we know that should be done even on runs anywhere near 60 feet
Did the installer put in the required stainless plate to connect butted panels?
They did put in the plates except for the top row which is another problem. They used J Channel for the top and should have used the everlast channel. If the siding is too tight to the wall the screws in the plates don't hold and are ripped out during expansion. Good luck to you.
This is more on the installer. Your installer did a terrible job.
thanks for this, we were considering Everlast, but heard about the issues with extreme weather changes. We may go with Hardie instead.
Definitely an install issue- not a product issue
I like the product because of the no maintenance aspect,but recommend screening the installers carefully. If they try to slap it up in one day, you are going to have problems.
Everlast should be upset with the installer on this job. We are currently looking at siding replacement and this just put a big pause in considering Everlast.