Hardie Siding Over Concrete Block

Although the process of installing vinyl siding is relatively simple it helps to have assistance.

Hardie siding over concrete block. Starter strip hardieplank lap siding nailed directly to block walls trim cmu wall 6 clearance to grade refer to table on next page for fastener type and fastener spacing. Hardie siding does a great job of wicking moisture when it is installed on the wall but when it s uncovered and flat on the ground it will absorb water. James hardie direct to concrete block. Installing hardie siding over concrete block.

Vinyl siding can give an ordinary concrete home an appealing polished look and update its appearance. This report issued by pei evaluation service covers the use of aerosmith 145 series pins for cement fiber siding direct to concrete block cmu. Surepin fasteners are driven hardened steel pins used to attach cement fiber siding i e. The house is about 35 years old so my concern is that bolting wood or other materials to secure the hardi board to onto the walls will crack the blocks destroy the mortar and create an utter nightmare.

Installing vinyl siding over concrete is similar to installing it over wood since you have to install wooden furring strips under the siding. Method 1 over furring. If your contractor installs hardie siding when it s saturated it may show signs of shrinkage or even staining over time. Siding fastener length cmu wall spaced 16 or 24 o c.

Though generally used over wooden house sheathing you can mount your hardiplank siding over brick with only few preparatory steps.