It s best to stagger the joints in each successive course to avoid noticeable patterns.
How to hang hardi smooth siding.
Snap another line for the bottom row of siding positioning it so it will hang down an additional 1 4 in.
It should be able to withstand the drill.
Hardie board installation will require joints between planks.
From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 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.
Hardiplank is a cement board.
Snap a line 1 in.
Caulking joints are unnecessary but flashing behind the joints is required.
Watch this to learn how to install hardieplank james hardie s world famous fiber cement lap siding.
How to stagger lap siding for walls longer than 12 feet you ll need to butt additional lengths of siding together.
You also need to find a wall stud if you are going to hang a flag as the movement of it when windy will put a lot of strain on your siding if you do not anchor it properly.
This video will outline the basics of installing james hardie s fiber cement products.
Hardiplank fiber cement siding can enhance the beauty of any home but if the installer uses the wrong nails it will ruin the exterior look of your home with potential rust stains especially in humid climates.
You can make your own fiber cement starter strip by ripping a piece of hardieplank lap siding into 1 1 4 inch strips.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in.
Wherever hardie siding meets a trim board the company recommends you leave a 1 8 gap between the siding and the trim and apply a 3 8 bead of approved caulking to protect and seal the edge of the siding.
Install these fragile starter strips with a 15 gauge trim gun.
0 312 in x 8 25 in x 144 in hardieplank primed woodgrain lap fiber cement siding panel.
From the ends of the plank.
I would call a company that sells it and then you will know for sure.
Above the bottom of the wall sheathing as a guide.
Join factory edges and place the cut edges against the corner trim boards.