How to install hardie board lap siding hardieplank lap siding and siding products trim and more.
How to install hardie board siding trim.
Hardie board siding pricing and installation cost checklist.
Get at least 3 5 estimates before hiring a hardie board siding contractor estimates are typically free unless it s a service call for a repair.
Hardieplank or hardie board lap siding products carry a 30 year warranty and installation is not much different than installing regular wood lap siding.
This is to allow any water that may have gotten behind the siding to weep out.
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Siding and trim then caulk.
Follow these instructions for a long lasting installation.
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Gap no caulking between the top of the window and the plank or trim board directly above it.
Figure 14 flashing over trim do not caulk along top edge hardietrim board water resistive barrier siding 16 in.
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.
Whether or not you re installing trim boards around your windows you ll need to install a drip cap over the window.
Wherever hardie siding meets a trim board the company recommends you leave a 1 8 gap between the siding and the trim and apply a 3 8 bead of approved caulking to protect and seal the edge of the siding.
James hardie requires that all cut edges must be sealed with paint primer or caulking even if the siding is protected by a j trim.
The siding is tucked into the j trim leaving the same 1 8 clearance to the inside edge of the trim.
You ll also need to leave a 1 4 in.