Installing your own hardie board siding won t break your back or your budget.
Cement board siding installation instructions.
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To help you get started we d recommend checking out this helpful video which shows you how to cut and install starter strips and how to stagger lap siding for improved appearance.
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Installing the siding like most siding you will install the fiber cement boards from the bottom up when using a traditional horizontal lap application.
Peel away the plastic after the board has been fastened to the wall.
To protect the paint from getting scratched during installation leave the plastic on and make your cuts right through it.
Diy step by step instructions for hardie board lap siding installation.
For more information on avoiding inhalation refer to the material safety data sheet available wherever james hardie fiber cement products are sold.
Lap siding installation instructions always wear safety glasses and dust protection when operating power tools.
That s why it was named the most preferred brand of backer board by tile installers and contractors according to the 2019 tile and stone report conducted by clearseas research in partnership with the national tile contractors association and tile magazine.
Hardiewrap weather barrier.
Electric or pneumatic hand shear carbide score and snap knife.
Once cut to length minus the recommended wiggle room attach each trim piece by driving nails through it the house wrap and the sheathing and into wood framing.
Prefinished fiberglass cement siding boards come with a protective plastic coating.
As a homeowner you will work with a contractor who will facilitate the installation of your james hardie siding trim soffit wrap and flashing products including products with colorplus technology.
Hardiebacker cement board is made better to install better and perform better.
If you re hanging fiber cement siding you ll typically use fiber cement trim from the same manufacturer on areas like inward and outward corners.
First make sure you review the hardieplank lap siding installation instructions which contain the information you need for proper installation.
Hardie board is a lap siding product manufactured by the james hardie corporation.
Hardieplank lap siding.
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Protect prefinished fiber cement board.