How To Install Hardiplank Shingle Siding

Install flashing at all end joints where two pieces of siding butt together.

How to install hardiplank shingle siding.

1 install a 1 1 4 starter strip then install a 8 1 4 wide hardieplank lap siding starter course. Install these fragile starter strips with a 15 gauge trim gun. Space shingles a maximum 1 4 in apart and leave a minimum lap of 1 1 2 in between successive courses fig. 1 install 1 1 4 in starter strip and a 8 1 4 in wide hardieplank siding starter course.

Hardieshingle individual shingle installation due to overlapping of the joints caulk is not required except where panels butt trim boards. When installing fiber cement siding always leave a gap at the ends of each length of siding. Apply caulk to the joint before and after installing the siding. Measure and cut 16 inches off the first piece of the second row.

Hold a hardieplank siding board with the top edge against the chalk line and 1 8 inch away from the corner trim. Measure down from the top of the installed board 1 1 4 inches every four feet and make a mark. Measure and cut 32 inches off the first piece of the third row saving the cut pieces to use on the other end of the. Be sure the flashing overlaps the siding course below.

Above the bottom of the wall sheathing as a guide. Step 2 apply a 1 1 4 inch starter strip right above the water table trim located at the bottom edge of the house wall. Learn how to install straight edge hardieshingle siding for your next siding project with this instructional video from james hardie. Install a 16 inch panel on the.

These strips installed at the bottom will make your first row of siding angle out to match the rest of the rows. Nail the board to the house every 16 to 24 inches with a roofing nail along the nail line printed on the top of the siding board. Leave a small gap at butt joints and fill. Step 1 begin at the lowest point at the side of your house where you will install your hardie siding.

Find your most beat up pieces of siding and rip them down into 1 1 4 in. Install a 32 inch panel on the second row using the cut end to abut the trim.