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Installation of Gable Gingerbread Trim with a center Drop.Typical installation: Gable Decorations are screwed to the soffit, the bottom board of the eave. The fascia (eave face board) usually overhangs the soffit by a small amount. Gingerbread Gable ends are normally installed below and immediately behind the fascia. That is, they are mounted out from the wall, suspended just behind the front edge of the eave. Scroll work should touch the center Drop when installed.Optional installations: I …

Spectis offers many styles of shutters louvers, and wall panels. All of these elements are designed for installation flat onto a wall surface. Because of this, they are all installed using similar techniques.The following represent acceptable methods: Venting Louvers Position and mark product on wall in the final location.Cut the opening into the wall 2" smaller than the mark made above.Apply PL Premium adhesive to perimeter of the louver.Position the louver back on the wall and screw throug …

Give your roof some decorative attention with well-placed brackets.The beauty of Spectis blocks and brackets can perk up a bungalow roof line, adding curb appeal to your home. Spectis Blocks and Brackets are High density Polyurethane or (HDP) that can be finished to match exteriors either before or after installation.Step 1Before ordering brackets, measure your eaves from the edge of the roof to the wall to determine the length of the top part of the bracket. Next, determine how many brackets yo …

IMPORTANT: Be sure to mark the center point of each newel post's location prior to installation to insure proper spacing. All product interfaces must use PL Premium Adhesive (read directions before use) for warrantee purposes and ensure lasting installation.Spectis makes no guarantee as to the suitability of our rail systems, or any other product we sell, on any specific project or application. Before any balustrade, or any other product, is ordered and installed, Spectis recommends checking wit …

IRON FLEX MOULDING INSTALLATION (INTERIOR/EXTERIOR USE)Spectis Moulders’ Iron Flex is installed using similar methods used to install Spectis’ Standard product. Iron Flex can be installed using the following procedure:1. Spectis Iron Flex can be installed over almost any clean interior or exterior surface. It should not be installed over wallpaper as the paper may separate or the adhesive may stain the wallpaper. 2. Moulding which has been stored in “hot” areas must be allowed to “ …