Fiber cement lap siding is a long lasting durable product that installs in much the same way as regular lap siding.
How to attach hardie board siding.
Your nail length may vary from ours depending on the type of exterior sheathing used on your home.
Hardie board siding is a cement board siding that can be installed over braced wood or steel studs on the exterior of a building to provide a strong durable covering that creates the look of wood siding without the expense or maintenance requirements.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
James hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.
How to install hardie board lap siding diy step by step instructions for hardie board lap siding installation.
Nail up the frieze board by drilling 1 8 in.
Hardie siding is made to last for up to 50 years without rotting cracking termite problems or hail damage.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.
Hardie board is a lap siding product manufactured by the james hardie corporation.
From the ends of the plank.
Pilot holes and driving two galvanized box nails at each stud photo 4.
Hardie fiber cement siding is a non combustible material and although nothing is guaranteed against fire your home s exterior is better prepared against fire damage if hardie siding is installed.