James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard.
Attaching hardie siding.
Hardie board is a lap siding product manufactured by the james hardie corporation.
Diy step by step instructions for hardie board lap siding installation.
The only downside of pneumatic tools is that sometimes the installer will get going a little bit too quickly and will lose track of where the nails are going.
The joints must connect over a stud.
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Installing fiberboard cement siding.
Install the starter strip for the hardie board siding.
Hardiepanel vertical siding.
Fiberglass cement siding is a composite made of portland cement silica and wood fiber.
Hardieplank lap siding.
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Continue installing the hardie siding one row at a time.
Hardie plank siding is almost always installed with air nailers which are the best tool for quick installation.
When you want the classic look of wood siding coupled with lifetime durability fiberboard cement siding may well be your best choice.
Hey even seasoned pros need to occasionally check up on an installation best practice.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
Hardiewrap weather barriers.
From the ends of the plank.
Fiberboard cement siding looks identical to wood once it s painted.
Fiber cement lap siding is a long lasting durable product that installs in much the same way as regular lap siding.
Tips for installing james hardie lap siding.
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If you need more than one plank per row butt the ends of the planks up against each other tight but not too tight.
Blind nailing preferred installation james hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.
Install tech docs.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
Hardiebacker cement boards.
Allow 3 inches on each side of the joint.
Step 6 place a joint flashing under the joint for weather protection.