Attaching Lap Siding

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Attaching lap siding. For example you install fiber cement lap siding in much the same way as wood siding but most manufacturers advise you to leave 1 8 inch gaps at the ends of the boards to allow for expansion and then caulk the gaps. Apply caulk at the corner lap joint before installing the second piece. Hardieplank lap siding with colorplus technology is shipped with a protective laminate slip sheet which should be left in place during cutting and fastening to reduce marring and scratching. Measure up from the ground 6 inches plus the width of one plank at a corner and make a.

It slips into the groove between adjoining slats and once it clicks into place you can hang items as heavy as 12 pounds. The sheet should be removed immediately after each plank is installed. From the top edge and no closer than 3 8 in. From the ends of the plank.

Installing hardiplank lap 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. Fasteners shall be installed between 1 in. Despite the variety of materials installation methods are basically the same with a few variations in fasteners joints and so forth.

After removal of the old siding new house wrap should be installed to provide a water barrier between the. Lap siding also called horizontal siding or clapboard may be made of wood fiber cement plywood hardboard or similar materials. Ply gem 6 625 in. Use moderate contact on butt joints when joining two pieces of plank.

In this video i am using lp smartside lap siding to side my house. Predrill and nail the frieze boards driving two galvanized box nails into each stud. Free delivery with 45 order. How to install hardie board lap siding preparation.

Do not overdrive them. The easiest and safest way to hang something from vinyl siding is to use a siding hook. Dutch lap surface mounting block white model blk070h04h 11 31 11 31. Siding materials can dramatically change the appeal of a home exterior by improving its look and style but the value of siding goes far be 7 trendy yet functional siding styles your home s siding is an invaluable part of its overall curb appeal.

Most hooks are stainless steel so they won t corrode and they are easy to remove when you re done with them. Hold the nails at least 3 4 in. Drive the nailheads snug with the surface of the siding.