Attaching Conduit To Hardiplank Siding

Tips for installing james hardie lap siding.

Attaching conduit to hardiplank siding.

Fiberglass cement siding is a composite made of portland cement silica and wood fiber. Fiberboard cement siding looks identical to wood once it s painted. Carry planks on edge. From the ends of the plank.

Protect edges and corners from breakage. Watch this to learn how to install hardieplank james hardie s world famous fiber cement lap siding. Hardieplank or hardiplank is a composite siding material used in lieu of traditional wood siding. James hardie is not responsible for damage caused by improper storage and handling of the product.

Hardieplank also trims windows fascia columns and a home s additional decorative exterior trim areas. This video will outline the basics of installing james hardie s fiber cement products. James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above. We re always fielding questions about hardieplank lap siding installation.

James hardie recommends that you consult your design professional if you have questions regarding the use of rainscreen on your single family project. By michael buck 6 14 2019. And if a board does get wet but is not sitting in moisture for an extended period of time you can simply let it dry out before installing. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.

James hardie recommends installing a rainscreen an air gap between the hardiepanel siding and the water resistive barrier as a best practice. 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. Hardie plank joints butt joints james hardie siding is 12 feet long which means that siding on your longer walls will need to join together.

Installing siding wet or saturated may result in shrinkage at butt joints. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.