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A: Simply attach each Z clamp to the first course of flashing before placing the panel on the support plate – then nail as per manufacturer recommendations before continuing up the wall. If you have someone helping you, have them hold the starting board while you ensure its level. Once you find the perfect spot, start nailing it to the house at the studs. Hit every stud you can. Cutting around windows and door frames is pretty straightforward. Use the tape measure to find out where the cut needs to be made, and use the framing square to accurately trace where the cuts need to be made on the corresponding piece of siding. Try to make these cuts as tight as possible. Although the painters will caulk the small gap between the end of the siding, and the corner trim, craftsmanship always wins and it will only help while striving for a water-tight finish. How to Install 4×8 Hardie Board Siding
House Wrap – These come in large rolls measuring 9 feet long. You’ll need to shingle this after you tear off the old siding. (Shingling just means overlapping starting with applying the bottom first so that rain can’t run down into a lower layer) Install all window and corner trim on the area you’ll be working on. Corner trim consists of installing one board flush with the corner of the house, and then overlapping it with another on the perpendicular corner. Don’t worry too much about seeing the seam in between the two boards, painter’s will caulk this later. Step 4 – Install First Row of Siding Siding – most suppliers carry Hardiplank, but ask if they carry another brand that may be cheaper. I personally used Nichiboard and it worked out to be a 30% savings as opposed to Hardie plank. For distances longer than the length of your siding (typically 12 feet) you’ll need to butt two pieces together at a stud. Some experts recommend leaving a ⅛” gap in between boards, but I don’t think this is necessary. This is good practice for real wood material due to its tendency to absorb moisture and expand. A quality fiber cement product will not swell enough to do any damage. I like to butt them as close as possible because a good painter can hide the seam with caulk.
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You want a snug fit on the siding. The tightening lever should make no less than a 45 degree angle with the upper half of the siding. Overtightening can cause the gauge to pull away from the wall. Tha... Start at the highest point you can, and pry the old siding off from the top down. Make sure to remove ALL nails. The last thing you want is to find out you missed a nail after setting a new hardie plank panel into place. Step 2 – Install House Wrap
Fiber Cement siding is a combination of cement, water, sand, and cellulose fibers. The combination of these compounds provides a strong, long-lasting option for a home’s exterior. Another benefit of fiber cement is the ability to hold paint. Due to its porous nature, the material soaks up paint when applied. Tests have shown that paint also withstands fade from UV rays on fiber cement siding better than it would on other siding materials. A: Yes – it works with all fiber cement panel sizes while creating consistent gaps between panels allowing moisture drainage as per manufacturer guidelines.Most manufacturers offer a 4×8 panel option for fiber cement siding, often used for vertical siding. The installation process is similar to installing drywall, however these panels are heavy, and difficult to manage by yourself. Hardie board is named after the James Hardie Brand, it’s arguably the most widely recognized brand of fiber cement siding. Other brands include:
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