Hardiplank Siding Installation Guide

The first course of any wall should be installed over a 1 4.

Hardiplank siding installation guide. Above the bottom of the wall sheathing as a guide. To help you get your project done right the first time we ll be gathering tips answers to commonly asked questions and more about james hardie siding installation. Carry planks on edge. Installing siding wet or saturated may result in shrinkage at butt joints.

Install hardiplank siding with joints butted in moderate contact. Instantly access installation info technical bulletins sds sheets more. James hardie is not responsible for damage caused by improper. Install these fragile starter strips with a 15 gauge trim gun.

Protect edges and corners from breakage. Snap a line 1 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. And canada who are available to work with any contractor or builder.

James hardie the world leader in the manufacturing and development of fiber cement building products has created this website to help builders and contractors with the installation of james hardie siding trim soffit and accessories such as hardiewrap weather barrier along with the handling and installation of products with colorplus technology. If you don t find the answer to your question you can browse hardieplank lap siding installation instructions here just be sure you re using the right instructions for. Hardieshingle siding single family installation requirements hs1067 p1 8 04 18 store flat and keep dry and covered prior to installation. Hardiplank installation instructions.

We have dozens of installation specialists throughout the u s. Optionally install the lap siding with a maximum 1 8 gap and caulk the joint see detail at right. Hardie plank siding is almost always installed with air nailers which are the best tool for quick installation. Snap another line for the bottom row of siding positioning it so it will hang down an additional 1 4 in.

Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in.