Hardiplank Siding Installation

Measure and cut to length the first piece of siding and nail it in place photo 7.
Hardiplank siding installation. 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. Or directly to minimum 7 16 thick osb sheathing. Aspyre by james hardie. You will be working with a contractor or builder to install james hardie products.
And canada who are available to work with any contractor or builder. Gap where the end meets the corner board photo 7 inset and make sure the other end lands on a stud line. Hardieplank lap siding is not just our best selling product it s the most popular brand of siding in america. When taking planks from the pallet for installation avoid repeating the texture pattern by working your way across.
Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. Install the next piece so its end butts lightly against the first photo 7 inset. Hardiepanel vertical siding. 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 lap siding can be installed over braced wood or steel studs spaced a maximum of 24 o c. Also by james hardie. Hardiplank lap siding can also be installed over foam insulation up to 1 thick irregularities in framing sheathing and or foam insulation can mirror through the finished application. If you want the look of authentic wood with less maintenance cement fiber is an excellent option.
Install tech. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. Also by james hardie. For accurate fastening snap vertical chalk lines on the water resistive barrier at the center of every stud location.
What are some helpful james hardie lap siding installation tips. Hardiebacker cement boards. Fiber cement siding installation hardiplanksiding commonly referred to as hardiplank and hardipanel can have the appearance of wood stucco or masonry. We have dozens of installation specialists throughout the u s.
From the ends of the plank. Install tech docs.