Artisan Siding Mitered Corners

Detail showing an outside corner featuring mitered lap siding.

Artisan siding mitered corners.

Because wood is prone to shrinkage after installation it may start to gap and require more gluing and pinning. Due to the angle of the siding you will first need to determine the angle at which the siding sits on the house wall which is typically between 10 15 degrees. It is called a compound miter. We have used this application before.

Image via james hardie. Truexterior siding helps produce flawless mitered corners. Learn how to pin back corners with hardieplank lap siding to tackle bows in the wall or siding that is not laying down the wall with this instructional video. The 5 8 inch thickness and unique features of artisan siding provide a precise fit and finish as well as the freedom to miter corners for attractive streamlined styling.

Made with a proprietary blend of polymers and fly ash truexterior siding also offers benefits over wood products for mitered corner applications. Offering gorgeous deep shadow lines and extra thick boards artisan lap siding and trim will set your home apart. Alternatively complement artisan siding with thick artisan trim to create an elegant look. Hello alex we are one of the largest james hardie siding elite preferred contractors in maryland and we have done numerous james hardie installs.

To detail a mitered outside corner using james hardie s artisan lap siding a robust interior corner must first be constructed behind the fiber cement sheeting should be a breathable waterproof membrane followed by exterior sheathing and then an air gap with small wooden spacers screwed into the corner. The 5 8 inch thickness and unique features of artisan siding provide a precise fit and finish as well as the freedom to miter corners for attractive streamlined styling.