Fiber Cement Lap Siding Installation

Hardieplank lap siding requires a starter strip beneath the first course.

Fiber cement lap siding installation. We have dozens of installation specialists throughout the u s. And ccmc technical guide requirements as required by the national building code of canada. Fiberboard cement siding looks identical to wood once it s painted. A siding pro shows the tools and tricks needed for a weathertight installation.

Oven cured 2 tone coating 12 colors. Fiber cement siding cost non discounted retail pricing for. Installation instructions may vary depending on the manufacturer and check with your local building inspector for any code requirements. Half the cost of a fiber cement board siding job is labor so you can save thousands of dollars by installing it yourself.

You can make your own fiber cement starter strip by ripping a piece of hardieplank lap siding into 1 1 4 inch strips. 50 yr limited warranty. Fiber cement siding installation labor basic. Quantity includes typical waste overage material for repair and local delivery.

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. 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. 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.

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. And canada who are available to work with any contractor or builder. Installing fiber cement siding fcs such as hardieplank is easier than you might think though there are some important differences from traditional wood siding.