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R703.3.1 Soffit Installation

Residential Code 2018 of Kansas > 7 Wall Covering > R703 Exterior Covering > R703.3 Wall Covering Nominal Thickness and Attachments > R703.3.1 Soffit Installation

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Soffits shall comply with Section R703.3.1.1, Section R703.3.1.2 or the manufacturer's installation instructions.

R703.3.1.1 Wood Structural Panel Soffit

The minimum nominal thickness for wood structural panel soffits shall be ³/₈ inch (9.5 mm) and shall be fastened to framing or nailing strips with 2-inch by 0.099-inch (51 mm × 2.5 mm) nails. Fasteners shall be in spaced not less than 6 inches (152 mm) on center at panel edges and 12 inches (305 mm) on center at intermediate supports.

R703.3.1.2 Vinyl Soffit Panels

Soffit panels shall be fastened at fascia and wall ends and to intermediate nailing strips as necessary to ensure that there is no unsupported span greater than 16 inches (406 mm), or as specified by the manufacturer's instructions.

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