OUT OF LEVEL STRUCTURES
OUT OF LEVEL STRUCTURES
1. Find and mark level points on the wall sheathing using a transit or level, allowing for either a no drop or drop installation of the siding to the sheathing.
2. Snap a chalk line between the level marks.
3. Use (2) DHTL’s on 5’ material or less; for material over 5’, use (3) DHTL’s.
4. Do not bend the top tab of the DHTL over; leave straight. Place the (2) outside corners of the DHTL on the chalk line, using the alignment site for accuracy. Place one in the center if needed.
5. Lightly hammer the quick-mount stab tab on the DHTL into the sheathing to hold it in place.
6. Install the DTHL’s on the sheathing using Approved Fasteners*.
7. Set your siding on the DHTL’s to hold the starter row of siding.
The Dodge Hanger Top Leveler® is versatile and can be used to install the starter row of siding on the structure, even if the sheathing is out of level. Select the DHTL with a saddle width that most closely fits the thickness of the siding material to be installed.
1. Find and mark level points on the wall sheathing using a transit or level, allowing for either a no drop or drop installation of the siding to the sheathing.2. Snap a chalk line between the level marks.
3. Use (2) DHTL’s on 5’ material or less; for material over 5’, use (3) DHTL’s.
4. Do not bend the top tab of the DHTL over; leave straight. Place the (2) outside corners of the DHTL on the chalk line, using the alignment site for accuracy. Place one in the center if needed.
5. Lightly hammer the quick-mount stab tab on the DHTL into the sheathing to hold it in place.
6. Install the DTHL’s on the sheathing using Approved Fasteners*.
7. Set your siding on the DHTL’s to hold the starter row of siding.
*Check your local building code.