Hardie Plank Siding Installation Starter Course

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Hardie plank siding installation starter course. Instantly access installation info technical bulletins sds sheets more. James hardie building products is a registered provider with the american institute of architects continuing education systems. Starter strips can be made by ripping 11 4 in. The first course of hardieplank siding is critical to the proper installation of the plank on the rest of the building.

Shoot the nails into the planks 1 1 8 inches from the top edge. 2 use hardieplank 81 4 in. We have dozens of installation specialists throughout the u s. The lap hides the nails from each previous course.

From the ends of the plank. Attention should also be. Install hardiplank siding with joints butted in moderate contact. 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.

Lap siding for the starter course. 1 the starter strip should be installed over the water resistive barrier. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. The first course should start at the lowest point of the house and within required clearances.

Place the second hardie siding plank above the starter strip with a 1 1 2 inch overlap. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. And canada who are available to work with any contractor or builder. Blind nailing preferred installation james hardie prefers and recommends installation of hardieplank lap siding by the blind nailing technique such that fasteners are hidden by the course above.

You can make your own fiber cement starter strip by ripping a piece of hardieplank lap siding into 1 1 4 inch strips. Special attention should be made to ensure that it s straight and level. 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. The first course of any wall should be installed over a 1 4 lath strip to ensure a consistent plank angle see figure 1.

Lengths from full or partial planks of hardieplank siding. Credit earned on completion of these programs will be reported to ces records for aia members.