Installing stealth corners

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Before installing your Stealth Corner, be sure the corner of the house is properly prepared to accept it. The corner of the building should be square, true and plumb and covered with some form of house wrap. Flash the corner with aluminum trim coil or asphalt felt. The flashing should have two 10” legs and be bent at a 90° angle. Cover the entire corner by lapping the top piece over the bottom piece. The flashing should extend 4” to 6” beyond the outside edges of the corner.
Before installing the corner, run a bead of sealant down the back side of both edges just outside the pocket. The purpose of this sealant bead is to provide a positive seal, as well as a dam which will prevent water or wind driven moisture from getting behind the corner.
Fasten the corner the same way you would a standard corner, being sure not to nail through the overhang that conceals your siding. Although this overhang piece is ¼” thick, it may break if struck with a hammer. Place the top of the Stealth corner 1/8” from the underside of the eave. Use stainless steel fasteners designed for wood trim and siding. Fasteners with thin shanks, blunt points, and full round heads are preferred. The fastener must be long enough to penetrate the substrate a minimum of 1 1/2”.
Place nails a maximum of 16” on center.
Install siding in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.Click here to download a free version of the Stealth Corner installation guidelines.

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