Fiber Cement Lap Siding Installation

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Fiber cement lap siding installation.

Installing fiber cement siding fcs such as hardieplank is easier than you might think though there are some important differences from traditional wood siding. You can make your own fiber cement starter strip by ripping a piece of hardieplank lap siding into 1 1 4 inch strips. Fiberboard cement siding looks identical to wood once it s painted. And ccmc technical guide requirements as required by the national building code of canada.

Hardieplank lap siding is not just our best selling product it s the most popular brand of siding in america. Allura fiber cement siding is tested in accordance with astm1186 in the u s. As with any other siding installations it is important to flash above all horizontal terminations such as above windows doors and other protrusions in the siding. 50 yr limited warranty.

Installation instructions may vary depending on the manufacturer and check with your local building inspector for any code requirements. These testing standards include a stringent review of more than a dozen properties such as flexural strength moisture movement frost resistance transversal loading and water. When you want the classic. And canada who are available to work with any contractor or builder.

Fiber cement siding cost non discounted retail pricing for. 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. Horizontal lap fiber cement siding. We have dozens of installation specialists throughout the u s.

Except for larger widths fiber cement siding is blind nailed that is the one nail that holds the siding is hidden behind the next row of lap siding. Hardieplank lap siding requires a starter strip beneath the first course. Oven cured 2 tone coating 12 colors. You have two options here you can make your own or you may be able to find acceptable prefabricated third party starter strips available for purchase.